Ross Douthat Kicks Off Point/Counterpoint Series
The conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed the factors that swung the election towards Trump and decried the lack of intellectual diversity on college campuses.
2024-2025
Winter Break Housing Policy Revised Over International Student Complaints
The college reversed a recent winter break housing policy change that would have left many international students scrambling for a place to stay over the break.
Trump’s Election Sparks Visa Concerns for International Students
Students expressed fears that the new administration could make it harder to obtain the visas that allow them to study and work in the U.S. after graduation, and the college encouraged them to return for the Spring semester before Trump’s inauguration over fears of day-one travel restrictions.
Students Fear for Abortion Rights Post-Election
After Trump’s election, the college is monitoring abortion laws as students and the Reproductive Justice Alliance worry about a national abortion ban and restrictions on contraceptives.
New Amherst Superintendent Reaffirms Agenda After Anonymous Complaint
School board members received an anonymous letter alleging misconduct on the part of superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman earlier this month. Herman, who started her term July 1, reaffirmed her priorities of transparency and healing in the face of backlash.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Nov. 13 to Nov. 19
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features a lecture on political geography shifts, a workshop exploring the history of antisemitism in the U.S., and winter break shuttles.
President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era
The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.