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Former New York Times Lawyer Discusses Trump’s Attacks on the Press

Former New York Times Lawyer Discusses Trump’s Attacks on the Press

Last week, Amherst Students for Democracy hosted former New York Times lawyer George Freeman ’71, who discussed the implications of the Trump Administration’s dealings with the press.

Val Changeup Lets Students Serve Themselves

Val Changeup Lets Students Serve Themselves

Dining Services switched to self-serve for lunch and dinner last week to begin a four-week “pilot.” The change comes in preparation for the opening of the new student center, which will be fully self-serve.

Economics Professor Lectures on Lessons from Ethiopia

Economics Professor Lectures on Lessons from Ethiopia

In the annual Lazerowitz Lecture, Assistant Professor of Economics Mesay Gebresilasse discussed the role agricultural productivity plays in the global economic gap between countries with high and low GDPs.

AAS Candidate Statements for 2025-2026 Senators

2025-2026 candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ senate elections on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, have submitted their statements. Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in the Cole Assembly Room.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: April 17 to April 23

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes the annual City Streets Festival, the college’s signing of a joint statement condemning Trump, and a lecture on “Education and the World.”

Campus Police Log: April 14 to April 19

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 14 to April 19, can be found here.

New Meal Plan System Announced for Fall 2025

New Meal Plan System Announced for Fall 2025

Dining Services is introducing five new meal plans for Fall 2025. The new options all have an increased number of guest swipes, the addition of Dining Dollars, five Grab & Go swipes, and a different number of meals per week.