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AAS to Consider Constitution “Overhaul”

AAS to Consider Constitution “Overhaul”

After a month of discussion, AAS senators made final adjustments to its revised constitution on Monday. The new proposal aims to encourage student involvement in AAS activities and increase senators’ accountability for their projects.

AAS E-Board Candidate Statements for 2026-2027

Candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ executive board elections on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, have submitted their statements. Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 8:30 p.m. in the Cole Assembly Room.

Satire: Professors in Phased Retirement Are to Participate in AI Pilot Program

Satire: Professors in Phased Retirement Are to Participate in AI Pilot Program

AAS plans to launch an AI pilot program called “Virtual Faculty Engine” for professors in phased retirement after a 35-20 faculty vote in favor. This will include online avatars of professors for students to interact with. Details will be announced in a school-wide email on Friday.

Satire: AAS Replaces Easter with a Non-Denominational “Bunny Day”

Satire: AAS Replaces Easter with a Non-Denominational “Bunny Day”

The replacement of Easter with a non-denominational “Bunny Day” marks the first time that a college student government has unilaterally ended a federal holiday. The winner of the 2026 “Bunny Day” egg hunt will be rewarded with a spa day sponsored by AAS.

Satire: AAS to Delay Transition of Power

Satire: AAS to Delay Transition of Power

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ‘26 argues that the rituals of student governance have become a substitute for progress itself, leaving him with no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

Satire: The Vice President Strikes Back

Contributing writer Phuong Doan ’26 defends student governance in the face of Shane Dillon ’26’s administrative overreach, arguing that in moments of institutional crisis, the legitimacy of AAS depends on a commitment to rule-bound order.

AAS Candidate Statements for Vacant Spring 2026 Senators

Class of 2026 and 2027 candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ vacancy senate elections on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, have submitted their statements.