Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 21 to Feb. 28
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that has occurred since the last issue. In this week’s installment: student-firefighters, AAS shuttles, and more.
College News
Campus Police Log: Feb. 21 to Feb. 28
The latest installment of the police log, from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28, can be found here.
Students Respond to Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Following an earthquake that has caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Turkey and Syria, The Student spoke with students from the affected region about their experiences in the aftermath of the tragedy, the college’s response, and efforts to raise relief funds.
Latin Honors Requirement Change Prompts Campus Debate
Community reactions to the recent change in the college's Latin honors policy — especially the introduction of a breadth requirement — have revealed points of disagreement about the open curriculum and the symbolic value of Latin honors.
Alumni Panel Looks Back at Amherst Uprising
A group of alumni who were present for the 2015 Amherst Uprising, which shed light on the difficulties faced by students of color on campus, returned for a panel in the Powerhouse on Feb. 16 to discuss the lessons they drew from the Uprising and give advice to current students.
Police Log: Feb. 14 to Feb. 20
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, can be found here.
Faculty Approve Changes to Latin Honors Policy
The faculty voted to approve new criteria for the college-level determination of Latin honors, in a meeting on Feb. 7. The new criteria, which are based on a student’s median grade and the fulfillment of a breadth requirement, replace the previous criterion that awarded honors based on class rank.