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Remembering the Life of Spencer Williams ’24
Spencer Williams ’24 made his mark on the college as a friend, a student, and a writer. Amid lengthy cancer treatments, Williams found solace in connections with others.
New Theme Communities Approved for Upcoming Academic Year
The college has approved three new theme communities for the upcoming academic year, including communities for Muslim, Native, and International students. Applications will be open until Feb. 12.
Northampton’s Iron Horse Music Hall to Reopen in May
The Iron Horse, long one of the Pioneer Valley’s most popular music halls, will be reopening for the first time in four years on May 1.
Campus Police Log: Jan. 30 to Feb. 5
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, can be found here.
Unequal Introductions: Inconsistencies in First-Year Seminars
First-year seminars vary significantly in the types of work assigned and the amount of support available to students. Assistant Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 investigates what works, what doesn’t, and how students and professors think about their first-year seminars.
Confronting Career Fears: Reflections on Arts and Humanities in Action
The arts and humanities are a viable career path, and there’s a January term class to prove it. Skyla Monroe ’27 sheds light on her experience with the Arts and Humanities in Action program and how it changed her perspective as a current student and future professional.