Around the Herd: Oct. 14 to Oct. 19 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: volleyball upsets Tufts, football improves to 5-0, and field hockey downs Bates.
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Amherst Badminton Brings Eight Colleges Together for Invitational
Managing Sports Editor Helena Henson ’28 recaps the second annual Amherst Invitational badminton tournament, which brought together eight collegiate teams on Oct. 10.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 21 to Oct. 27
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week's edition includes the “I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action”, Homecoming, and the “Understand Your Ballot: Midterm Information Session.”
Police Log: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Oct. 13 to Oct. 18, can be found here.
U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds 2024 Title IX Regulations
Following the Sept. 28 federal mandate, the college has reverted to its 2020 Title IX regulations. President Michael Elliott and Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Catherine Berryman assure that the impact on college’s non-discrimination protection and sexual misconduct policies will be minimal.
Ibram X. Kendi Discusses New Book ‘Chain of Ideas’
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Black Studies department welcomed Ibram X. Kendi for a conversation about his new book, “Chain of Ideas: Origins of Our Authoritarian Age.” Kendi explained the ideas behind “great replacement theory” and the spread of hostilities against minorities around the world.
Inside the Red Room: Betty’s Kitchen and Spring Concert
In this installment of Inside the Red Room, Association of Amherst Students President Charles Tufenkji ’28 and Vice President Joey Supik ’27 discuss forthcoming improvements to individual dining stations in Betty’s Kitchen, as well as potential alternatives for the Spring Concert.