Students Fear for Abortion Rights Post-Election
After Trump’s election, the college is monitoring abortion laws as students and the Reproductive Justice Alliance worry about a national abortion ban and restrictions on contraceptives.
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New Amherst Superintendent Reaffirms Agenda After Anonymous Complaint
School board members received an anonymous letter alleging misconduct on the part of superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman earlier this month. Herman, who started her term July 1, reaffirmed her priorities of transparency and healing in the face of backlash.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Nov. 13 to Nov. 19
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features a lecture on political geography shifts, a workshop exploring the history of antisemitism in the U.S., and winter break shuttles.
Campus Police Log: Nov. 11 to Nov. 18
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, can be found here.
President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era
The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.
Students Rally in the Wake of Trump’s Victory
At a rally on the quad on Friday, students shared outrage over Trump’s victory and fear about the implications of his second term, while also calling for resistance and hope.
Professors Break Down the Causes and Consequences of Trump’s Victory
The morning after the election, a panel of professors analyzed the sources of Trump’s victory: inflation, a growing distaste for the “liberal elite,” and a populist tide across the world.