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This Week in Amherst History

Forty-five years ago, the yearly tradition of a heated sophomore-freshman rivalry of “riots” during orientation week undertook high levels of mischief, due mostly to the week’s spell of bad weather. President Charles W. Cole ’27 welcomed the new class of 1960 with a president’s tea at his house;

Little Red Schoolhouse Speak

JULIANA: “My favorite is when Charlotte’s here.” HANNAH: “When I am here, I like painting the best.” SAM: “My favorite thing is playing with the oatmeal.” DAVID: “My favorite thing is firefighting. I’m a firefighter.” NATHAN: “I like playing tag outside with Rachael.” KIPPIE: “Blocks. I like to

Nathan '76 pioneers co-education

Nathan spent her childhood in Baltimore, where she developed an interest in political science, which she would later pursue in college. In 1972, after graduating from a co-ed private high school, she enrolled at Connecticut College. During her junior year, she came to Amherst as part of the 12-College Exchange

Campus grieves for missing alums

“All of those circumstances bring the devastation of the situation closer to all of us, even at a distance,” Lieber said. “It makes the situation more devastating for all of us.” “I am deeply saddened by it,” said President Tom Gerety. “It is just a sudden loss of people-a half

Liberian dissident joins freshmen: Living under political asylum, Weeks '05 continues fight to prote

“Young people here have to realize their blessings and appreciate it, and they have to extend a helping hand for children out there,” said Weeks. “As long as I know that my work is getting children food, getting children hospitals, getting children medications, stopping wars, I could do this for

Campus Conversation

What happens when you combine a foosball table, a keg and a Saturday night? For Sean Murray ’02, Kyle Fruh ’02 and Doug Bishop ’02, the answer was clear: booze and fooze. On a night when other people on campus were attending the usual keg parties, 48 students were competing

This Week in Amherst History

Twelve years ago, The Student reported that the College was prepared to break its silence and dedicate what would come to be one of the most coveted senior dorms in honor of capital campaign donor Donald Smith Cohan ’51. The College chose to delay the naming ceremonies until after Cohan’