Grounds Department Expands Presence of Pollinator Plants on Campus

In a continuation of a project started last semester, gardeners at the college have installed a variety of new planters, boxes, and gardens around campus. The new installations support important animal pollinator populations in the local ecosystem.

In Students We Trust

The Editorial Board questions the Board of Trustees’ authority in the recent campus safety decision, calling for the prioritization of student experience and a more collaborative process for making decisions regarding campus life.

Performance Gone Virtual: The Amherst College Bluestockings

A typical fall semester kicks off with the First-Year Showcase in Johnson Chapel, where Amherst’s six a cappella groups  —DQ, Bluestockings, Route 9, Zumbyes, the Sabrinas and Terras Irradient — dazzle the new first-years with a medley of captivating songs, establishing their presence with a variety of performances sprinkled throughout the semester. But ever since the pandemic disrupted the way of life on campus, in-person gatherings have been severely restricted, forcing many performance-based

Amid Covid Restrictions, Student Ensembles Find New Ways to Make Music

The pandemic has been hard for everyone. First-years like myself have come to campus missing out on so much that we’re not even aware of. Many on-campus organizations are dormant or have strict limitations in place. Music ensembles have been hit especially hard due to the inherently intimate nature of music performance and rehearsal. With many students off campus and others discouraged from participating in as many club activities, most musical groups are now much smaller in size and facing chal