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This Week in Amherst History: Oct. 2, 1969

“The program … consists of two courses specifically designated as black studies courses,” The Student reported. “The rest of the courses may be chosen from a great conglomeration of previously existing courses.” The program immediately came under fire from students and faculty alike as unnecessary and self-contradictory. “Ideally, a black studies

Website of the Week

www.aaroads.com How did you get to Amherst at the beginning of the semester? Did you fly here or drive? If you drove, chances are you took an interstate highway, if not just the Pike or I-91. This site, prepared by two self-proclaimed “roadfans,” details the history, present state

Secret Agent Manager

Webster had a strong sense of what he wanted his career to be from a very young age. “I had intended to be a lawyer from the time I was old enough to say the word,” he said. His years at the College reinforced his determination and provided “a wonderful

All Stars in Action: David Korngold '06

“Being the junior counselor makes you sort of the fun person,” Korngold said. “You get to run around and be fun and sort of do whatever you can to encourage the kids and get them going. I’m not a disciplinarian, but more the one who suggests we go push

Little Red School House turns sixty-five

“We had a terrific turnout,” said Therese Ross, director of the Little Red School House. “Everyone was pleased to be back to see old friends.” Current and former students, families and teachers enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and also a cake in the shape of the Little Red School House. The

Club Focus: Fencing Club

Luckily, these students are really quite harmless. They are members of the Amherst fencing club. According to fencing club member Mihailis Diamantis ’04, the club is nothing new to Amherst. “There are documented pictures from all the way back to 1920,” he said. “But, after the first semester of my

Campus Conversation

Not another tent A massive white tent with plastic see-through windows plopped in the middle of the social quad drew quite a bit of attention this past weekend. Of course, Amherst students being Amherst students, food was a central expectation in the presence of the tent. “When I first saw