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“The only other person from my high school who came to Amherst was Thomas Glynn ’96,” said Matsui. “He was also a rope skipper and an important role model for me.” Once Matsui’s jump roping days ended, she devoted herself to repairing cars. It was Glynn’s younger brother,

This Week in Amherst History

But it was not just coats that were stolen. Often, bicycles were reported missing. “Someone simply used them to get where he was going,” said Police Chief Francis O’Connell. In addition to a rise in the “borrowing” of bicycles, the library reported an increase in the theft of books

Ask Doc Tyler

I’m not quite the Don Juan with ladies because I have a lot of trouble flirting. Whenever I see a girl I like, I’m either speechless or rambling-neither of which wins the heart of the object of my affection. What can I do to save my nonexistent sex

Campus Speak Question: what word do you most associate with room draw?

“Stressful.” CHRIS PALACIOS ’04 “Confusing mess.” SONIA NARANG ’01 “It’s like a roller-coaster ride.” PHUC PHO ’02 “Hectic.” NJOKI GITAHI ’04 “Unpredictable.” PATRICK EGEONU ’01 “I think ‘a pain in the ass’ sums it up pretty well.” JENNIE VOSACEK ’01 “Hell.” MATT WILLIS ’04 “Random. It’s mysterious because

Club Focus- Amherst Feminist Alliance

Traditionally, the group has been an active participant in Sisterspeak, a nationwide celebration of women during the month of April. Throughout the month the group hosts activities such as panels and speakers, a series of movies that are relevant to feminist issues and a talent show. “This year we also

Campus Conversations

Not even the snow of Friday afternoon could stop the crowds from trudging through the slush to Jester’s first concert of the semester in Marsh House. Members of the band are Ethan Greene ’04 on bass, Nathan Shike ’03 on vocals and guitar, Jes Therkelsen ’02 on keyboard and

Vagina monologues steps up

Such lack of discussion and personal awareness for women has been part of the motivation behind the production of most of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” The Peer Advocates of Sexual Respect have been organizing a reading of this work for the past three years, but this year’s