The Case for Five Class Slots
Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 argues for an expansion from four to five class slots each semester — and a slimming-down of average workloads to facilitate the change.
Courses
Amherst Needs an Intro Econ Course for Non-majors
Staff writer Andrew Rosin ’25 outlines why Amherst needs to have an introductory economics course for non-majors, claiming that it would be more accessible to the larger community.
College Increases Course Requirements for Fall 2021
In preparation for the fall 2021 pre-registration period, the college has
increased registration requirements from three to four courses, signaling a
shift back to pre-Covid academic requirements. Despite the reversion, the
college plans to continue to offer January Term
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classes. Students are glad to see