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Kyle Hur '25

Staff Writer

The image depicts Karen Lee in front of an intent audience, speaking on the stage at Johnson Chapel.

Students Contemplate Progress at Annual Speaking Competition

Eleven students delivered persuasive speeches on the theme of progress in this year’s annual student speaking competition. They contemplated progress from the Amherst campus to the world as a whole, citing the importance of collective activism, storytelling, and risk taking, among many other topics.

The image depicts Karen Lee in front of an intent audience, speaking on the stage at Johnson Chapel.

Students Contemplate Progress at Annual Speaking Competition

Eleven students delivered persuasive speeches on the theme of progress in this year’s annual student speaking competition. They contemplated progress from the Amherst campus to the world as a whole, citing the importance of collective activism, storytelling, and risk taking, among many other topics.

From the Red Room: Feb. 7 AAS Meeting Updates

The AAS held its first meeting of the spring semester on Monday, Feb. 7. Senators discussed the current Covid-19 protocols at the college, the logistics of commencement, and the student activities fee.

From the Red Room: Feb. 7 AAS Meeting Updates

The AAS held its first meeting of the spring semester on Monday, Feb. 7. Senators discussed the current Covid-19 protocols at the college, the logistics of commencement, and the student activities fee.

Denial of Remote Learning Prompts Accessibility Concerns

Although many students have welcomed the college’s return to fully in-person learning, some students have requested to learn remotely due to personal circumstances. The college has denied all such requests, however, citing the importance of residential experiences to an Amherst education.

Denial of Remote Learning Prompts Accessibility Concerns

Although many students have welcomed the college’s return to fully in-person learning, some students have requested to learn remotely due to personal circumstances. The college has denied all such requests, however, citing the importance of residential experiences to an Amherst education.

From the Red Room: Oct. 25 AAS Meeting Updates

The AAS discussed Committee on Priorities and Resources (CPR) allocations, nominated representatives for the upcoming Judiciary Council (JC) hearing, and went over on-campus issues and projects.