The Common and Amherst Cinema Lose Federal Grants

On May 2, The Common and Amherst Cinema were among many arts organizations that lost National Endowment for the Arts grants.

Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked

The Emily Dickinson Museum announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services revoked its $117,000 federal grant, which it was originally awarded in September 2023. The museum was using the grant to digitize its collections.

New Meal Plan System Announced for Fall 2025

Dining Services is introducing five new meal plans for Fall 2025. The new options all have an increased number of guest swipes, the addition of Dining Dollars, five Grab & Go swipes, and a different number of meals per week.

Town Council Votes to Increase Regional Public Schools’ Budget

The Town Council voted to increase the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools (ARPS) and the elementary schools’ budgets after complaints about the proposed $3 million in budget cuts announced in March. The council’s recommendation must be approved by the Town Manager on May 1.

Satire: Anna and Isha’s Declassified Dorm Survival Guide

Assistant News Editor Anna Wang ’28 and Contributing Writer Isha Patel ’28 decide where they should live next year, weighing the pros and cons of each dorm.

Town of Amherst Participates in Nationwide “Hands Off!” Protest

On Saturday, hundreds of protesters gathered along South Pleasant Street to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The protest was a part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” movement, which resulted in over 1,400 events in all 50 states on the same day.

Satire: Faculty Vote to Eliminate Fizz Access

That’s it for Fizz — this week, faculty voted 166-1 to ban the app in defense of President Michael Elliott, who reportedly received one too many hate messages on the site. Starting April 2, students will no longer be able to access their accounts.

Students Express Frustration with Changes to Theme Housing

Community leaders aired objections to the new lottery system for theme housing selection, saying the system removes student voices from the selection process while undermining the goal of creating safe spaces.

College Reverts Back to 2020 Title IX Regulations

In compliance with recent federal orders, the College announced that it would revert back to its 2020 Title IX regulations. The current interim policy has a narrower definition of sexual harassment and no longer covers discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

College Makes $2.5 Million Donation to the Town of Amherst

On Thursday, the college made its largest donation to the Town of Amherst in recent years. Funds will be distributed to fire and police services, infrastructure, and the public school system, along with the construction of a new building.

Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order

Plimpton House residents received an email on Wednesday informing them of mandatory move-outs between now and March 21, the result of unusual mid-semester renovations.

College Sued by Former Employees Over Wage Dispute

Two former Amherst College employees are suing the college for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act — paying exempt employees monthly without offering other payroll options, according to the complaint.

Winter Break Housing Policy Revised Over International Student Complaints

The college reversed a recent winter break housing policy change that would have left many international students scrambling for a place to stay over the break.

Political Action Clubs Regroup Post-Election

Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 spoke with the campus political groups about their efforts leading up to the election and their plans moving forward, highlighting the work of Amherst College Democrats, Amherst College Conservatives, and Reproductive Justice Alliance.

Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?

Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 analyzes the reliability of Amherst professors’ Rate My Professor reviews — the few that exist.

College Hosts Events to Express Solidarity with Immigrant Community

From Oct. 10 to 23, the Office of Immigration Services hosted the annual “I Stand with Immigrants” series in an attempt to highlight the experiences of undocumented immigrants in the college community.

Anthony Jack ’07 Discusses Class-Based Inequalities on College Campuses

Anthony Jack ’07, a professor at Boston University, gave a talk last week centered on the topic of class-based inequities in higher education. Jack discussed two of his books which detail the struggles that disadvantaged students face at elite colleges.

Pawan Dhingra On Stepping In As Interim CEIO

Professor Pawan Dhingra has taken on the role of Interim Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Office of Diversity. Staff Writer Anna Wang ’28 talks with him about his background in Asian American studies, tensions on campus, and his vision moving forward.