College Does Not Plan to Adjust DEI Policies to Trump’s Orders

In the midst of Trump’s onslaught on DEI initiatives across the country, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) stated that they believe the college is fully compliant with federal law and that they do not plan on changing their current policies.

CHI Salon Dissects Black and South Asian Identities

The Center for Humanistic Inquiry hosted a salon to discuss the intersection of Black and South Asian identities in the context of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

Amherst College Democrats Resurfaces for an Important Election Season

Amherst College Democrats, last active in 2022, is making a comeback. In addition to debate watch parties, the group hopes to phone-bank and canvas in congressional and national elections.

Dara Horn Speaks On Antisemitism and Israel

Dara Horn, author of “People Love Dead Jews,” discussed how people often prefer to talk about historical antisemitism, or dead Jews, over contemporary antisemitism. She argued that it is because others feel more comfortable when Jews have erased parts of their identity or are powerless.

College’s Super Computer Cluster Awaits a New Name

The college’s new super computer has already enabled dozens of faculty, students, and staff to conduct research at lightning speed. Next week, it will receive its official name, as decided by a community vote.

Former Palestinian Negotiator Traces Historical Roots of Israel-Palestine Conflict

In the first of a three-lecture series, Dr. Ahmad Samih Khalidi, a Palestinian diplomat, analyzed the history of the conflict, from the birth of the Zionist movement to the 1993 Oslo Accords.

Amherst School District Releases Report on Mistreatment of LGBTQ Students

A completed Title IX report found evidence that leaders in Amherst Public Schools failed to adequately protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination, which was perpetuated by three counselors at the middle school.