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2023-2024
Student Dining Hall Workers at Smith Vote to Unionize
Workers overwhelmingly voted to form the union, which is affiliated with the Office and Professional Employees International Union. Organizers hope for safer working conditions, training for new workers, and better pay.
AAS Budget Crunch Worries Club Sports Leaders
A smaller-than-normal budget has forced the AAS to scale back discretionary spending, leading some club sports teams to look elsewhere for funds.
Editorial: Towards a Collective Labor Movement at Amherst
In light of the recent unionization of Smith College’s student dining workers, The Editorial Board urges the Amherst community to organize towards a collective labor movement with the capacity to effect change.
Amherst’s Elementary Schools Face Over $500k in Budget Cuts
As Covid-19 era federal funds lapse and costs rise, Amherst’s elementary schools will be forced to find extra room in their budgets. Possible changes include larger class sizes, fewer after-school programs, or even layoffs.
Spanish Dual-Immersion Program Continues on Path Despite Losing Grant
Amherst’s successful dual immersion program, Caminantes, has lost an important state grant. Five years after its founding, Caminantes has improved students’ proficiency in both Spanish and English and increased pride in their heritage.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on community happenings. This week’s edition includes Winterfest, a screening and panel for a film on the reparations debate, and more.