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2024-2025

Athletics Departments Honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day

On Saturday, the Town of Amherst and Amherst College hosted an event to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Managing Sports Editor Helena Henson ’28 goes through the day and reflects on the future of women in sports.

Around the Herd: Feb. 5 to Feb. 12 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: track and field sets records, women’s basketball wins on senior day, and women’s squash continues to the next round of NESCAC tournament.

Shopping for Classes — Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025

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ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations

ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations

After a challenge-laden rollout, the Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) program initiated a variety of changes for this semester. As a result, students described acquiring course materials and textbooks this week as a far more efficient experience than in the fall.

Sitze, Elliott, Discuss Academic Freedom in the Wake of Trump’s Inauguration

Sitze, Elliott, Discuss Academic Freedom in the Wake of Trump’s Inauguration

In a webinar open to students on Monday, Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought Adam Sitze defined academic freedom, explored its history, and discussed the ways in which it can be protected in today’s political age.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Jan. 29 to Feb. 5

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Jan. 29 to Feb. 5

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features signing panels for the New Student Center, Maple Tree Tapping at Book & Plow, and National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

Campus Police Log: Jan. 27 to Feb. 3

>> Jan. 27, 2025 6:31 a.m., Power/Co-Gen Plant ACPD responded to a fire alarm. Cause of activation was confirmed to be accidental by a contractor. 11:20 a.m., Converse Hall An individual reports being illegally audio recorded. Investigation is open. >> Jan. 28, 2025 10:27 a.m.