Racial Epithet Discovered in Valentine Hall

On May 13, Dean of Students Liz Agosto sent an email announcing the discovery of the n-word scratched into a chalkboard in Valentine Hall. An individual found the racial epithet on the second floor near the balcony door and reported it to the Amherst College Police Department. The circumstances regarding its appearance are unknown at this time. In her message, Agosto asked students for assistance in gathering more information about the vandalism. She encouraged students to come forward with any