Trustees Begin Publishing Meeting Summaries
Summaries of the Board of Trustees’ meetings will be publicly available from this point forward. The change comes as a compromise amid a push to elect a student representative to the board.
College News
Notes from the Newsroom: The Snow Day That Wasn't
We asked the newsroom to reflect on the crushed hopes and tumbles of Tuesday, Feb. 28 —the snow day that wasn't.
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.
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.