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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

With Abundance of Cartons, Campus Questions ‘Is Boxed Water Really Better?’

With Abundance of Cartons, Campus Questions ‘Is Boxed Water Really Better?’

To keep students hydrated and Covid-free in the fall semester, the college has turned to an out-of-the-box alternative: Boxed Water. The switch to packaged water was made concurrently with the college’s shift to a grab-and-go dining model last spring. However, the proliferation of Boxed Water has been met with

With Abundance of Cartons, Campus Questions ‘Is Boxed Water Really Better?’

With Abundance of Cartons, Campus Questions ‘Is Boxed Water Really Better?’

To keep students hydrated and Covid-free in the fall semester, the college has turned to an out-of-the-box alternative: Boxed Water. The switch to packaged water was made concurrently with the college’s shift to a grab-and-go dining model last spring. However, the proliferation of Boxed Water has been met with

In Partnership With Five Other Colleges, Admissions Goes Virtual

At a time when in-person campus tours and other college application norms have been stifled by pandemic restrictions, the Office of Admission and Financial Aid has joined forces with five other liberal arts colleges — Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore and Williams — in an unprecedented and coordinated effort to communicate with prospective

In Partnership With Five Other Colleges, Admissions Goes Virtual

At a time when in-person campus tours and other college application norms have been stifled by pandemic restrictions, the Office of Admission and Financial Aid has joined forces with five other liberal arts colleges — Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore and Williams — in an unprecedented and coordinated effort to communicate with prospective

Fresh Faculty: Jallicia Jolly

Jallicia A. Jolly is a postdoctoral fellow and visiting assistant professor in American studies and Black studies. Before assuming her current positions, she earned an undergraduate degree from Williams College, went on to receive a Ph.D. in the American culture department at the University of Michigan and became a

Fresh Faculty: Jallicia Jolly

Jallicia A. Jolly is a postdoctoral fellow and visiting assistant professor in American studies and Black studies. Before assuming her current positions, she earned an undergraduate degree from Williams College, went on to receive a Ph.D. in the American culture department at the University of Michigan and became a

For Amherst Restaurants, COVID-19 Has Presented Remarkable Challenges

For restaurants in the town of Amherst, spring is typically a lucrative time. In years past, local Amherst restaurants have been flooded with orders for graduation parties and conferences in addition to the daily traffic. Without the return of Amherst College, University of Massachusetts (UMass) and Hampshire students, however, restaurants