Around the Herd: Feb. 18 to Feb. 24 in Athletics
In this week’s Around the Herd: men’s swim and dive takes third at NESCACs, hockey sweeps multiple conference opponents, and track and field continues to set records.
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Hadley Lays Off 12 Employees to Close Budget Gap
As of last Thursday, the Town of Hadley closed its $1.48 million budget gap by losing a net of 6 full positions and laying off 12 employees. The cuts are also anticipated to impact funding for public schools and other town departments.
Brandon Terry Revisits the Civil Rights Movement
As part of MLK Day of Service and Action, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion organized a lecture by Harvard University Associate Director of the Social Sciences Brandon Terry. He discussed his new book, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement.”
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 18 to Feb. 24
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a free documentary screening at Amherst Cinema, a Dr. Nina Simone listening party, and Point/Counterpoint.
Police Log: Feb. 11 to Feb. 15
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15, can be found here.
Office Hours: Russian Poetry and Translation with Professor Catherine A. Ciepiela
In this episode, Briana Bao ’28 and Rita Xing ’28 sit down together with Howard M. and Martha P. Mitchell Professor of Russian and Director of the Amherst Center for Russian Culture Catherine Ciepiela to discuss translating Russian poetry and teaching at Amherst.
Introducing Our Newest Masthead: Who are We?
In this edition of The Student, the Editorial Board seeks to give its readers the opportunity to get to know its editors beyond their official capacities as producers of the newspaper.