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From the Red Room: Feb. 14 AAS Meeting Updates

The AAS held its second meeting of the spring semester on Monday, Feb. 14. Senators discussed Budgetary Committee funding recommendations, the selection of senators for committee assignments, and the creation of a task force to address sexual violence on campus.

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Lisa Zheutlin ’22 is a sexuality, women’s & gender studies major. She is writing a thesis on the anti-monogamy framework, which questions society’s prioritization of romantic love over other forms of love such as familial love. Her thesis advisor is Professor of History and SWAGS Jen Manion.

Campus Police Log: Feb. 9 to Feb. 14

The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 9 to Feb. 14, can be found here.

Instagram Account ‘Amherst Share Your Story’ Confronts Sexual Misconduct

Instagram Account ‘Amherst Share Your Story’ Confronts Sexual Misconduct

The Instagram account @amherstshareyourstory has posted over 40 anonymous accounts of sexual misconduct at the college since its first post on Dec. 10. The account has garnered much attention from students, alumni, and the administration.

College Loosens Initial Spring Covid Protocols

College Loosens Initial Spring Covid Protocols

The college has loosened some of its initial Covid restrictions following the success of its protocols for move-in and the first week of classes. Students and professors expressed understanding for the initially stricter protocols, while yearning for a return to near-normalcy.

The image depicts an Amherst dorm room littered with bottles, trash, and discarded personal belonging

Students Blindsided by Plethora of Housing Difficulties

Students encountered a host of difficulties while trying to secure housing for J-term and the spring semester. Many expressed frustration at Housing Operations’ lack of communication.

Image of tables set up in testing center with covid tests on top.

From Nose to NoReply: Tracking the Journey of a PCR Test

The Student tracks the journey of an Amherst student’s Covid PCR test, from its collection at the Alumni House to its sequencing and result at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.