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meh
Apparently, Cornell alum Samantha Henig (a sociology major in the College of Arts and Sciences with a concentration in inequality) ’06 thinks that Tufts tops “The Meh List” published in the New York Times Magazine, pulling ahead of of coconut milk beverages (which are not meh, at all, in any sense, based on health benefits [...]
Is 911 a Joke?: A Question of Racial Profiling, Townies, and Police Brutality
Full disclosure: I’m from Los Angeles and as Black man, I was absolutely raised with the F**K the Police mentality. I was born during the Rodney King riots, and I know to keep my head up and wave at police so they know I’m safe. However, I do not walk around with a target on [...]
Discussing the “Day of Dialogue” at Amherst College
Since its announcement, I regarded the “Day of Dialogue” with mixed feelings. While certainly a landmark (in that Amherst so rarely cancels classes), I wondered how many people would show up. Would the day merely mark an embarrassing drop in student interest? Then the announcement came that the library and dining hall would be closed [...]
Our Kind of Race
The NESCAC Cross Country Championships were this past weekend at the Cac’s very own Bowdoin, home to the fastest (and flattest) course around. It was an epic day to be sure. In the women’s 6k race, Amherst senior Keri Lambert won in a super speedy course-record-breaking time of 20:33.45, nearly 50 seconds ahead of the [...]
Introducing: ‘Cac Connections
Do you miss LikeALittle? We do. You might have noticed a new tab at the top of our page (indeed, a couple of you have already discovered it). We’re calling it ‘Cac Connections and kicking it old school with ‘Cac anon flirting at its most basic. All you have to do is enter your school, [...]
Our Gaydy Liberty
In preparation/pre-celebration for Coming Out day (Oct. 11th), one of my suite-mates got super ‘Cac-y, super colorful, and super cute! (Photo by Elodie Reed). Please us (inthecac@gmail.com) your photos/stories of ‘Cac Pride!
Coming Out in the ‘Cac
Behind our red brick veneers, age old traditions, cutting edge intellect, and alcohol infused soirees, our liberal arts bubble is one of the most inclusive and support places in the country. Next week is Coming Out Day and here at the ‘Cac we were hoping to hear from you! Coming Out day, historically October [...]
Cowwwllege
If any Williams student has worked at BK and can prove it (emailing us at inthecac@gmail.com), we’ll give you a prize. http://www.amherstrejects.com/ http://www.williamsrejects.com/
