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.