Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order
Plimpton House residents received an email on Wednesday informing them of mandatory move-outs between now and March 21, the result of unusual mid-semester renovations.
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College Does Not Plan to Adjust DEI Policies to Trump’s Orders
In the midst of Trump’s onslaught on DEI initiatives across the country, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) stated that they believe the college is fully compliant with federal law and that they do not plan on changing their current policies.
Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery
On Tuesday, Nicka Sewell-Smith, a renowned documentarian and genealogist, lectured on the financial ties to slavery of one of the college’s early founders.
AAS Candidate Statements for Vacant Spring 2025 Senators
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for seven senators for the classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 from Friday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features Immigration Update Sessions, the “It’s On Us” men’s basketball game, and a free concert performed by pianist Nadia Shpachenko.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 3 to Feb. 10
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10, can be found here.
ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations
After a challenge-laden rollout, the Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) program initiated a variety of changes for this semester. As a result, students described acquiring course materials and textbooks this week as a far more efficient experience than in the fall.