Vote on New Honor Code Pushed Amid Controversy
After controversy arose over a planned vote to change the Student Honor Code, the College Council has decided to postpone the vote until the Fall 2025 semester.
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AAS E-Board Candidate Statements for 2025-2026 E-Board
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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: April 10 to April 16
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Campus Police Log: April 8 to April 13
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Students to Vote on Update to Honor Code
The College Council, a committee composed of faculty, students, and staff, has proposed changes to the College’s Honor Code. The proposed updates are designed to make the code more “concise and digestible.”