Old News: This Week in 1947
In this edition of Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores a 1947 Amherst, in which echoes of World War II permeated all parts of campus life.
Features
Civil War Tablets Exhibit Honors Black Soldiers’ Legacy
The Civil War Tablets and Photograph Exhibit, currently displayed in the Bangs Community Center in downtown Amherst, commemorates Black people from the Amherst region who fought for the Union Army.
Admissions Process Adapts Post-Affirmative Action
Months after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning the legality of affirmative action, Staff Writers Dohyeon Kim ’26 and Nathan Lee ’26 spoke with President Michael Elliott and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Matthew McGann about how the college is adapting its admissions process.
Amherst Professors Share Stories Behind Their Office Doors
The best way to get to know your professor? Take a look at their office door. Staff writer Dohyeon Kim ’26 interviews four professors about their unique door decorations.
Thoughts on Theses: Diego Duckenfield-Lopez
Diego Duckenfield-Lopez ’24 is a senior double majoring in Black studies and film and media studies. Their thesis explores how seventies media, such as Blaxploitation films, influenced later constructions of Black identity.
Faculty, Staff Navigate Childcare in Amherst
While the college offers childcare support and resources, a lack of accessible childcare in the area, exacerbated by the high demands of working life at the college, creates challenges for many parents.
A Gift to the Graduates: The Revival of Conway Canes
Conway Canes, gifted to all graduates at Commencement, are one of the few traditions that encompass all students. It took collective effort from students, alumni, advancement officers, and manufacturing companies to ensure that the canes became a lasting part of Amherst history.