Val Relocates, Reduces Supply of Disposable Cups
Val has made to-go cups less accessible in the hopes of reducing unnecessary waste. Some staff say it is part of a larger plan to phase out all plastic and paper materials.
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New Fellowship Adds to College’s Pro-Democracy Forces
The first cohort of the college’s new Democracy Fellows began their work this semester, joining a number of pro-democracy initiatives and organizations on campus. These include the Amherst College Students for Democracy student group and the Thinking Democratically faculty discussion group.
College Provides First Payments to ACEMS Members
Starting this semester, the college is paying members of the Amherst College Emergency Medical Services. The pay ranges from $500 per semester for starting ranks to $1400 for the highest possible rankings.
Campus Police Log: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, can be found here.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. In this week’s edition: the administration makes changes to pass/fail policy, AAS holds fall elections, and its Budgetary Committee approves club budgets.
East Gables Housing Project Hosts Community Open House
An open house Sunday marked the first public viewing of 28 sustainable affordable housing units located on Northampton Road, adjacent to Pratt Field, with statements from state congresspeople, funders, and town partners.
College-Sponsored Block Party Takes over North Pleasant
The Downtown Amherst Block Party returned for its tenth anniversary, this time with the college as a major sponsor. The Student spoke with the organizers, vendors, and attendees who made this year's party the best-attended yet.