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As Progress Stalls on Roofies Investigation, Students Question College Response

As Progress Stalls on Roofies Investigation, Students Question College Response

Definitive evidence of roofies on campus has yet to be found. Nonetheless, the potential presence of date rape drugs continues to loom on students’ minds and have prompted broader concerns over the administration’s response to reports of sexual misconduct on campus.

Students Plan Off-Campus Travel Over Fall Break

Off-campus travel will not be restricted during Fall Break (Oct. 9-12), although the college strongly encourages students to stay on campus. Students expressed excitement over the opportunity for a change in routine and scenery, as well as gratitude for the college’s return testing protocol.

Full Student Return Provides Major Boost to Town Economy

Full Student Return Provides Major Boost to Town Economy

The return of students to fully in-person semesters at UMass Amherst and Amherst College has provided a major boost to the town economy. Even so, business is still not back to pre-pandemic levels, and concerns remain among business owners over safety risks posed by the Delta variant.

Thoughts on Theses: Tim Song

Tim Song is a neuroscience and music double major. His thesis looks at how K-pop affects mental health and Asian American identity. His thesis advisor is Professor of Music Jeffers Engelhardt.

Weston Dripps ’92 to Head New Center for Sustainability

The college announced on Sept. 24 that Weston Dripps ’92 will serve as the new director of sustainability and inaugural director of Amherst’s new Center for Sustainability. Dripps will begin his role on Jan. 1, 2022, filling a position that has been left empty since May 17, 2020.

Campus Police Log: Sept. 22 to Sept. 28

The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, can be found here.

Employees Speak Up on College's Casual Employment System

Employees Speak Up on College's Casual Employment System

This week, the Student looks into the system of “casual employment” at Amherst College using interviews with nine anonymous facilities staff members and publicly available information. Employee testimony reveals class struggle that underlies the college employment system.