Around the Herd: Sept. 11 to Sept. 18 in Athletics
In this week’s Around the Herd: Women’s soccer continues undefeated season with win over Williams; Football wins the season’s opening game; and Volleyball trades games at the Rochester Invitational.
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Campus Police Log: Sept. 10 to Sept. 16
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16, can be found here.
ACTS Program Rollout Poses Headaches for Students
As part of the new Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) system, students receive their textbooks and course materials on-campus. While the ACTS program promised to make it easier for students to receive their books, many students have expressed exasperation with the inefficiency of the program.
Students and Administrators Reckon with a Less Racially Diverse First-Year Class
The class of 2028 was the first to be admitted following last summer’s Supreme Court ruling banning the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions. The Student spoke to students and administrators about the large demographic change.
Differing Definitions: Making Sense of the Demographic Data
Following the collapse of affirmative action, selective colleges have released racial statistics for their first-year classes — how are these demographics collected and reported?
College Reviewed Protest Policy Over the Summer, Amid National Reckoning on Campus Speech
After a spring defined by political action, many campuses tightened protest restrictions over the summer. Amherst's administration also updated their protest policies, though changes were more minimal. The process still offers insight into complex campus dynamics.
8 Semesters to Go: 2024 Edition
Inspired by a similar list published in 2008, the Editorial Board would like to offer some upperclassman wisdom — “lists to live by” — for the new freshman class.