The Student Sums it Up: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
This week, we talk about the Instagram account @amherstshareyourstory, some developments in Amherst's presidential search process, and recent student housing errors.
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The Student Sums it Up: Thursday, December 9, 2021
This week, we talk about Val's changemaker pastry chef Carl Charette, the
college's update to their climate action plan, and an AAS debate that
unexpectedly reveals the state of democratic practice among students.
Produced by Sam Spratford '24 and Maggie McNamara '23; edited by
The Student Sums it Up: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Today, we discuss the student quarantine experience and the unfolding debate
over whether or not the college should maintain a remote learning option.
Produced by Sam Spratford '24 and Maggie McNamara '23; edited by Spencer
Michaels '24.
The Student Sums it Up: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
This week, we discuss Val-induced food anxieties, Professor Kwame Anthony
Appiah's philosophical perspective on "race", and student concerns with
Amherst's Bicentennial budget.
Produced by Maggie McNamara '23 and Sam Spratford '24; edited by Spencer
Michaels '24.
The Student Sums it Up: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Today, we discuss Amherst's updated Covid-19 protocols, the resurgence of
party-related vandalism and the college's decision to end the legacy preference
in admissions.
Produced by Maggie McNamara '23 and Sam Spratford '24; edited by Cole Richards
'23.
Tusk Talks: Counseling Center
In this episode, we sit down with Counseling Center psychologist Jordan Barnard
and two panels of students to investigate recent tensions between Amherst's
Counseling Center and the student body. After touching on wait times and
inaccessibility, we talk about the structural and cultural changes that could be
made
Tusk Talks: Amherst Community Connections
The Town of Amherst, like most of the country, is experiencing a shortage of
affordable housing. To supplement The Student's coverage of the Town's policy
response, we sat down with Sophia Harrison '22 and Julia Zabinska '22 to talk
about their work for Amherst