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Ellis Phillips '23

Collectivize Amherst Builds Mutual Aid Networks

Founded by three first-year students, the independent organization Collectivize Amherst is assisting Amherst students and community members enduring financial hardship through mutual aid funding. Central to the group’s philosophy is the concept of “give what you can, take what you need.”

The image depicts a stack of several copies of The Contra sitting on a newspaper rack in Valentine Dining Hall

Anonymous Student Publication ‘The Contra’ Sparks Discussion

The Contra, a new weekly student-run publication, provides an anonymous platform for community members to share opinions and responses meant to spark conversation. It has prompted discussion about how to best foster constructive political discourse on a campus like Amherst’s.

The image depicts a stack of several copies of The Contra sitting on a newspaper rack in Valentine Dining Hall

Anonymous Student Publication ‘The Contra’ Sparks Discussion

The Contra, a new weekly student-run publication, provides an anonymous platform for community members to share opinions and responses meant to spark conversation. It has prompted discussion about how to best foster constructive political discourse on a campus like Amherst’s.

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Lisa Zheutlin ’22 is a sexuality, women’s & gender studies major. She is writing a thesis on the anti-monogamy framework, which questions society’s prioritization of romantic love over other forms of love such as familial love. Her thesis advisor is Professor of History and SWAGS Jen Manion.

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Thoughts on Theses: Lisa Zheutlin

Lisa Zheutlin ’22 is a sexuality, women’s & gender studies major. She is writing a thesis on the anti-monogamy framework, which questions society’s prioritization of romantic love over other forms of love such as familial love. Her thesis advisor is Professor of History and SWAGS Jen Manion.

Solar Energy, Higher Costs: College Provides Updates on Climate Action Plan

Solar Energy, Higher Costs: College Provides Updates on Climate Action Plan

Chief of Campus Operations Jim Brassord provided an update on the college’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) to the campus community on Nov. 17. The update outlined the recent opening of a collaborative solar energy facility and challenges that have arisen in implementing the CAP.

Solar Energy, Higher Costs: College Provides Updates on Climate Action Plan

Solar Energy, Higher Costs: College Provides Updates on Climate Action Plan

Chief of Campus Operations Jim Brassord provided an update on the college’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) to the campus community on Nov. 17. The update outlined the recent opening of a collaborative solar energy facility and challenges that have arisen in implementing the CAP.