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New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

The Town of Amherst will be rolling out its Liberatory Visioning Project over the next month. The initiative features multiple dialogue sessions and aims to make the community more inclusive.

Plan to Connect Rail Trail to Boston Gains Steam

Plan to Connect Rail Trail to Boston Gains Steam

The Town of Hadley recently formalized its support to complete the Central Massachusetts Rail Trail. The completed build-out will connect the local Norwottuck trail with 104 miles of trail across Massachusetts.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature Feb. 19 to Feb. 26

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features the 10th annual LitFest, maple syrup boiling at Book & Plow, and a book talk by University of Göttingen Professor Srirupa Roy.

Campus Police Log: Feb. 17 to Feb. 24

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24, can be found here.

Housing Creates New “Herd Housing” System

Housing Creates New “Herd Housing” System

Housing & Operations announced that the process of selecting triples and suites is now being replaced by the “Herd Housing” system, including a “Pod Housing” application where students can request to be placed in neighboring rooms.

College Honors MLK with Day of Service Events

College Honors MLK with Day of Service Events

Members of the Amherst community gathered last week to volunteer for the college’s MLK Day of Service and Action, an event aimed at celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of social justice.

Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy

Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy

The Israeli journalist discussed the history of his country’s institutions to trace the roots of its democratic crisis.