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Tony Jack '07 Speaks About Low-Income Student Experience

On March 21, Harvard Professor of Education Anthony “Tony” Jack ’07 spoke to a crowded audience in Lipton Lecture Hall on the effects of income inequality, racism and classism on students of low-income backgrounds chronicled in his new book “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students.

Admissions Scandal Highlights Wealth Disparities at Amherst

Colleges and universities across the country were embroiled in scandal on March 12 when federal prosecutors disclosed charges against more than 50 people involved in a conspiracy to bribe college officials and inflate students’ test scores. Wealthy, upper-class parents were revealed to have paid anywhere from $500,000 to

Thoughts on Theses: Sommer Hayes

Thoughts on Theses: Sommer Hayes

Sommer Hayes ’20E is an English and religion double major. Her senior thesis explores southern identity and her childhood growing up in Texas. Her thesis advisor is Writer-in-Residence Shayla Lawson. Q: What is your thesis about?A: My thesis is an exploration of how southern identity is created,

Class of 2023 Most Selective Ever

Class of 2023 Most Selective Ever

The college admitted 1,144 of 10,567 applicants into the class of 2023 on Friday, March 22. The record-setting number of applicants was a nine percent increase from last year, and the first time the college received more than 10,000 applications in one application cycle. This admissions

After Attacks in Christchurch, Amherst Reflects

On Friday, March 15, two shootings occurred at two separate mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand while attendees participated in Friday prayer. Fifty people were killed and at least 50 more were injured in New Zealand’s largest massacre in modern history. The terrorist responsible was an Australian man who published

College Placed on Lockdown Following Reports of Armed Person

College Placed on Lockdown Following Reports of Armed Person

Editor’s Note: This article mentions suicide. Resources for any person who is feeling depressed, troubled or suicidal are listed at the end of this article. The college was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, March 13 amid a police search in the woods south of campus for a potentially suicidal

SHEs to Hold Events Promoting Body Inclusivity

SHEs to Hold Events Promoting Body Inclusivity

The Student Health Educators (SHEs) will be hosting “My Body is Beautiful Week” from March 25 through April 6, during which a variety of interactive activities will promote body inclusivity and health throughout the college community. Through the event, the SHEs aim to move away from the popularized notion of