Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 23 to March 1
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that occurred during the week. In this week’s installment: a snow day, Grammarly Premium, and more.
College News
Employees Reflect on New Benefited Positions
Twenty-three Dining Services employees have had their positions converted from casual to benefited following the college’s Nov. 17 policy announcement. The Student sat down with seven staff members to hear their thoughts on this change.
Covid Policies Spur Uncertainty for Winter Athletes
Student athletes have experienced heightened uncertainty throughout the winter athletic season due to a host of Covid safety policies, which bar them from competition after they, or enough of their teammates, test positive.
The Option Revitalizes Through New Initiatives
The Option, Amherst College’s student-run used bookstore, reopened in the fall after a year-long pandemic-induced closure. This semester, the store introduced a number of changes, including the introduction of a public catalog of the store’s inventory and new marketing techniques.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 16 to Feb. 22
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that occurred over the past week. Check out the news from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22 here.
Student Dance Groups Upset at Planned Conversion of Nicholls Biondi Studio
Student dance groups felt blindsided by the proposed conversion the Nicholls Biondi studio, a crucial rehearsal space, into a satellite fitness center. Administrators have since paused the project after receiving significant pushback.
Administration Releases Plan To Support Student Well-being
Following a semester that saw surging demand for mental health support, the administration provided an update on Feb. 8 regarding the college’s efforts to better support student well-being, including bolstering the Counseling Center, new college-wide activities, and loosening of Covid restrictions.