Students Complain of Long Lines at Grab-n-Go
Grab-n-Go has moved away from pre-packaged snacks and entrées in an effort to cut down on waste, but students have complained of longer lines that make it more difficult to grab a bite between classes.
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Board of Trustees Town Hall Sees Low Attendance
The Board of Trustees hosted a town hall for students to learn more about its members, functions, and decision-making processes last Thursday. But the meeting, intended to increase student engagement with the board, drew few students.
CHI Salon Considers Diversity in the Wake of Affirmative Action Decision
The Center for Humanistic Inquiry’s first salon of the year centered on changing notions of “diversity” in the wake of the end of affirmative action and a drop in Black enrollment. It saw an outpouring of emotion from faculty, administrators, and students.
Amherst College Democrats Resurfaces for an Important Election Season
Amherst College Democrats, last active in 2022, is making a comeback. In addition to debate watch parties, the group hopes to phone-bank and canvas in congressional and national elections.
Campus Police Log: Sept. 17 to Sept. 23
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, can be found here.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the Tell It Slant Poetry Festival, Hike for Hunger, and upcoming workshops about publicly available admissions data.
Jones Library Renovation Project Sparks Intense Debate
The costly and lengthy process to renovate Amherst’s downtown library has been subject to delays and debate. Some are calling for the project to end, while others think the renovation will increase its value to the community.