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Anna Wang '28

Mount Holyoke College Workers Go On 24-Hour Strike

Mount Holyoke College Workers Go On 24-Hour Strike

Nearly 200 staff members from Mount Holyoke College went on a 24-hour strike on Sept. 2 to advocate for wage compensation and new contracts. The strike comes after their previous contracts expired in August due to failed negotiations that began in March.

Satire: Freshman Survival Guide

Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 and Managing News Editor Anna Wang ’28 offer some important tips and life advice to the class of 2029.

The Common and Amherst Cinema Lose Federal Grants

The Common and Amherst Cinema Lose Federal Grants

On May 2, The Common and Amherst Cinema were among many arts organizations that lost National Endowment for the Arts grants.

Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked

Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked

The Emily Dickinson Museum announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services revoked its $117,000 federal grant, which it was originally awarded in September 2023. The museum was using the grant to digitize its collections.

New Meal Plan System Announced for Fall 2025

New Meal Plan System Announced for Fall 2025

Dining Services is introducing five new meal plans for Fall 2025. The new options all have an increased number of guest swipes, the addition of Dining Dollars, five Grab & Go swipes, and a different number of meals per week.

Town Council Votes to Increase Regional Public Schools’ Budget

Town Council Votes to Increase Regional Public Schools’ Budget

The Town Council voted to increase the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools (ARPS) and the elementary schools’ budgets after complaints about the proposed $3 million in budget cuts announced in March. The council’s recommendation must be approved by the Town Manager on May 1.

Satire: Anna and Isha’s Declassified Dorm Survival Guide

Assistant News Editor Anna Wang ’28 and Contributing Writer Isha Patel ’28 decide where they should live next year, weighing the pros and cons of each dorm.