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AAS Passes Resolution Supporting Kamehameha Schools

AAS Passes Resolution Supporting Kamehameha Schools

Brought to the Senate floor by Kamaha’o Halemanu ’29, the Association of Amherst Students passed a resolution supporting Kamehameha Schools in a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, targeting the admissions policy that gives preference to Native Hawaiian children.

AAS Candidate Statements for Vacant Class of 2027 Seat and Transfer Senators

Class of 2027 candidates and Transfer Student candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ senate elections on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, have submitted their statements. Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Chapel.

First-Year Senators Share New Campus Ideas

First-Year Senators Share New Campus Ideas

In interviews with The Student, recently elected first-year senators shared ideas they hope to bring to AAS this coming year. Projects included improving social engagement on the First-Year Quad, encouraging more events in the Powerhouse, and a “student ambassador program.”

Civic Engagement: Keep Elections Competitive

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 explores why participation in Association of Amherst Students (AAS) elections decreases as grade year increases, and how the student body can keep them competitive.

Board of Trustees Town Hall Sees Improved Turnout

Board of Trustees Town Hall Sees Improved Turnout

Last Friday, AAS hosted the Board of Trustees in a town hall panel discussion, aiming to help students better understand the board’s role in the college’s decision-making. The Trustees explained their role in college finances, how board meetings work, and answered pressing questions from students

AAS Candidate Statements for the Class of 2029 and Transfer Students

Class of 2029 candidates and Transfer Student candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ senate elections on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, have submitted their statements. Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, September 24, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Chapel.

Elliott Outlines Priorities at “State of the College” Address

Elliott Outlines Priorities at “State of the College” Address

President Michael Elliott delivered his annual “State of the College” address at the AAS’ weekly meeting on Monday. Elliott discussed the pressure the college currently faces from the federal government while emphasizing the values he would like to see in the Amherst community.