By Kamil Mahmood Over the years, student protests and activism have been an integral part of Amherst’s history. From occupying campus buildings to organizing conferences, students have used a variety of ways to make their voices heard. Here’s a look back at some of the ways that Amherst students have risen for the causes they…
Race in Athletics: Trailblazers in Amherst College History
The “feeder-school” phenomena shaped Amherst’s student body for decades. Every year, students flocked from elite institutions in droves, exceptionally attuned to the demands of college life. Yet, one aspect of Amherst’s pipeline tradition stands apart from the typical feeder-school model of affluent, predominantly white institutions. Throughout the 20th century, Amherst admitted more students from Paul…
Introduction to the Land — Where Are We?
The first time I stepped foot on Amherst campus, I became horrendously lost. I desperately looked for a building sign, an arrow to point me in any direction, or even a human (gasp!) to ask directions from. Standing outside, in the freezing cold experiencing my first winter storm, I found none of these things. There…