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Reflecting on Amherst’s “Care-ocracy”

Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ’27 reflects on Amherst College’s “care-ocracy,” arguing that the institution’s meticulous attention to student wellbeing is both a blessing and a lens that can blind students to their own privilege.

College Concerned Over Potential Erasure of Education Department

College Concerned Over Potential Erasure of Education Department

Members of the Amherst administration expressed concern over the news of President Donald Trump’s potential elimination of the Education Department. Even if the department remains intact, widespread staffing cuts could be dangerous, college officials warned.

Fridge and Microwave Policy Change Causes Uproar

Fridge and Microwave Policy Change Causes Uproar

Beginning next fall, students will have to buy their own fridges and will not be allowed to have microwaves in their rooms. The changes have caused an uproar among students, spawning a Change.org petition with more than 450 upvotes.

Liz Agosto, Head of Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Steps Down

Liz Agosto, Head of Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Steps Down

On Jan. 31, Liz Agosto, dean of students and chief student affairs officer, officially stepped down from her posts at the college. Interim Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Angie Tissi-Gassoway was named by President Michael Elliott as interim chief student affairs officer.

Endowment Declines 10 Percent Amid Nationwide Inflation

Endowment Declines 10 Percent Amid Nationwide Inflation

The college’s endowment declined 10 percent over the 2022 fiscal year due to high inflation, which is also increasing the college’s operating costs. The administration indicated that they expect to have to make cuts in the next few years as a result.

The Arts Are Instrumental

The Editorial Board calls for a considered and consistent consideration of the arts on campus when it comes to the allocation of extracurricular space.

College Converts Casual Staff to Benefited Positions

College Converts Casual Staff to Benefited Positions

President Biddy Martin announced on Nov. 17 that the college will be converting some of its casual staff positions to benefited positions, an initiative that has been under discussion throughout the year. The announcement followed a student-led demonstration demanding for better pay for Val workers.