The President’s Own — Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023
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2023-2024
Town Reparations Assembly Releases Final Report After Two Years of Discussion
After becoming the second town in the nation to announce a fund dedicated to reparation, the Town of Amherst’s reparations assembly released its final report at the end of September. It includes findings about past and current racial disparities and plans for allocating the $2 million fund.
College Brings Back Free Tickets at Amherst Cinema
Students can once again attend Amherst Cinema showings at zero cost after the college reinstated the free ticket program on Oct. 6. The program’s hours are reduced from last spring, when it was cut for being financially unsustainable.
First-year Senator Resigns During His Impeachment Trial
AAS Senator Oscar Gosling '27 resigned during his impeachment trial Wednesday. The proceeding was initiated after an associate used the AAS’ whole-class e-mail list to share a message about Gosling’s candidacy, which is prohibited by the AAS constitution.
Derecka Purnell Kicks Off “Freedom Talks” With Lecture on Abolition, Organizing
Derecka Purnell, a human rights lawyer and author, spoke at the first installation of the “Freedom Talks” lecture series. She discussed police abolition, her personal experiences with police officers, and the role of relationships in organizing.
Tandem Bagels To Return to Val Once a Month
Following a conspicuous absence, bagels from Tandem Bagel Company, long weekend favorites for students, reappeared in Val for the first time on Oct. 1. They will now only be available on the first Sunday of each month.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 4 to Oct. 11
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features President Elliott's statement on Hamas's attack on Israel and further violence, and more.