Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery
On Tuesday, Nicka Sewell-Smith, a renowned documentarian and genealogist, lectured on the financial ties to slavery of one of the college’s early founders.
2024-2025
AAS Candidate Statements for Vacant Spring 2025 Senators
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for seven senators for the classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 from Friday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features Immigration Update Sessions, the “It’s On Us” men’s basketball game, and a free concert performed by pianist Nadia Shpachenko.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 3 to Feb. 10
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10, can be found here.
Hearts of the Herd: Valentine’s Day Edition
In this extra-special Valentine’s Day edition of Hearts of the Heard, resident love expert Daisy Valentine comes to the rescue with relationship advice for students battling love dilemmas.
Exploring the Swoon-Worthy Love Story Behind Reneé Alvarez and Ryan Alvarado’s 13-Year Marriage
Staff writer Ava Nair ’28 interviewed Valentine Dining Hall Meal Checker Reneé Alvarez about her 13-year marriage with Assistant Professor of Mathematics Ryan Alvarado, tracing their love from Missouri to Massachusetts.
True Love or True Disappointment? Students Reflect on the 2024 Marriage Pact
Five months after the announcement of Amherst’s 2024 Marriage Pact, Staff Writers Erin Sullivan ’28 and Savita Jani ’28 follow up with Amherst students on their stories, opinions, and dilemmas surrounding their “perfect” matches.