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Town of Amherst Celebrates Large Improvement in LGBTQ+ Rights Score

Town of Amherst Celebrates Large Improvement in LGBTQ+ Rights Score

The town’s near-perfect score of 99/100 from the Human Rights Campaign represents a one-third increase over last year’s showing. The largest improvement came in the area of equality in the workplace, after the rollout of transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits.

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

In response to student difficulties getting rides from campus for breaks, the AAS has rolled out a new rideshare spreadsheet this semester. The initiative aims to connect students and allow them to carpool to nearby airports.

UMass Scholar Discusses Islamophobia in Higher Education and Beyond

UMass Scholar Discusses Islamophobia in Higher Education and Beyond

Musbah Shaheen, an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, lectured on the many incarnations of Islamophobia at U.S. colleges, government institutions, and culture more broadly.

Amherst Reaffirms Its Sanctuary City Status Ahead of Trump’s Term

Amherst Reaffirms Its Sanctuary City Status Ahead of Trump’s Term

After the town restated its commitment to not sharing the immigration status of detainees with federal officials, The Student spoke with Assistant Professor of Religion Lloyd Barba and students from his class on the history of the sanctuary movement.

Campus Police Log: Dec. 3 to Dec. 9

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9, can be found here.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Dec. 4 to Dec. 10

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Dec. 4 to Dec. 10

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features Emily Dickinson's birthday celebration, The Indicator launch party, and festive Hanukkah treats.

Elliott and Tissi-Gassoway Field AAS Questions on Preparations for Trump’s Term

Elliott and Tissi-Gassoway Field AAS Questions on Preparations for Trump’s Term

At the AAS’ weekly meeting, Elliott and Tissi-Gassoway answered senators’ questions about the College’s positioning for potential new policies under the Trump administration.