The Arts Are Instrumental
The Editorial Board calls for a considered and consistent consideration of the arts on campus when it comes to the allocation of extracurricular space.
Administration
College Converts Casual Staff to Benefited Positions
President Biddy Martin announced on Nov. 17 that the college will be converting some of its casual staff positions to benefited positions, an initiative that has been under discussion throughout the year. The announcement followed a student-led demonstration demanding for better pay for Val workers.
Continuing Covid Restrictions Frustrate Student Musicians
Covid safety protocols have caused music students to report difficulty with the bureaucratic process of reserving practice space in the Music Department. The department is planning to change its protocols for the spring semester in hopes of better accommodation.
Racial Epithet Discovered in Valentine Hall
On May 13, Dean of Students Liz Agosto sent an email announcing the discovery of
the n-word scratched into a chalkboard in Valentine Hall. An individual found
the racial epithet on the second floor near the balcony door and reported it to
the Amherst College Police Department. The circumstances
College Announces Modifications to Fall Housing Due to Over-Enrollment
On Thursday, May 6, the college updated students on housing plans for the fall
semester. Because the administration anticipates an over-enrollment of 170
students this fall, it is planning to make significant modifications to housing
stock. The increased enrollment is due to the return of students who elected to
BSU Members Say College’s Response to #BlackMindsMatter Protest is “Reactionary and Performative”
On Saturday, April 17, the President’s Office released a statement in response
to the #BlackMindsMatter protest
[https://www.amherststudent.com/article/students-walk-out-in-protest-after-police-killing-of-daunte-wright-aas-and-bsu-demand-abolition-of-acpd]
organized by the Black Student Union (BSU). In an email
College Announces Much-Anticipated Vaccination Policies
The college “is exploring transportation options” for students to receive
vaccinations at off-campus locations, Dean of Students Liz Agosto informed
students in an April 8 email. Agosto stated that the college will not be able to
administer vaccines on campus as it has not been allocated any vaccines by