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Sophie Wolmer '23

Sophie is a Managing News Editor for the Amherst Student. She is double-majoring in Neuroscience and Philosophy, and considering a third major in Chemistry. Sophie is in the graduating class of 2023

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

President Martin hosted a virtual panel as part of a series commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Amherst Uprising on Nov. 12. The dialogue was moderated by Lola Fadulu ’17 and featured Martin, Katyana Dandridge ‘18, Christine Croasdaile ’17, Amir Hall ’17, Andrew Smith ’18 and Bella Edo ’21. The

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

President Martin hosted a virtual panel as part of a series commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Amherst Uprising on Nov. 12. The dialogue was moderated by Lola Fadulu ’17 and featured Martin, Katyana Dandridge ‘18, Christine Croasdaile ’17, Amir Hall ’17, Andrew Smith ’18 and Bella Edo ’21. The

New Covid-19 Mass. Mandates Affect Amherst Community Beyond the Bubble

On Nov. 2 and Nov. 6, Governor Charlie Baker rolled out two sets of restrictions in an effort to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases in Massachusetts. The orders took effect on Friday, Nov. 2 and include a stay-at-home advisory, an order for restaurants and other businesses to stop their

New Covid-19 Mass. Mandates Affect Amherst Community Beyond the Bubble

On Nov. 2 and Nov. 6, Governor Charlie Baker rolled out two sets of restrictions in an effort to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases in Massachusetts. The orders took effect on Friday, Nov. 2 and include a stay-at-home advisory, an order for restaurants and other businesses to stop their

Days Before the Election, Political Science Professors Emphasize "Why Democracy Matters"

On Oct. 28, the political science department hosted “Why Democracy Matters,” a panel as part of a series of events related to the U.S. 2020 election. This followed earlier lectures in the series on the same topic, and took place a week out from election day. At the event,

Days Before the Election, Political Science Professors Emphasize "Why Democracy Matters"

On Oct. 28, the political science department hosted “Why Democracy Matters,” a panel as part of a series of events related to the U.S. 2020 election. This followed earlier lectures in the series on the same topic, and took place a week out from election day. At the event,

Amherst Alumnus Awarded Genius Grant for Work Remedying Racial Wage Gap

Amherst Alumnus Awarded Genius Grant for Work Remedying Racial Wage Gap

Thomas Wilson Mitchell ’87 was named a recipient of the 2020 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship for his work concerning property law reform on Oct. 6. Mitchell, who is a law professor at Texas A&M University, was recognized for his efforts to address long-standing legal doctrines that deprive Black