Rachel Alldis

Room inspections introduce new policy

Room inspections introduce new policy

Over the past weeks, students at Mount Holyoke have received emails from members of the Residential Life staff about upcoming health and safety room checks. The emails included basic time and date information, as well as a lengthy list of items not allowed in the residence halls or apartments. Inspections took place between Nov. 7 and Nov. 15.

New Living Learning Communities introduced

New Living Learning Communities introduced

BY SAACHI KHANDPUR ’22

Rachel Alldis announced in an email to the Mount Holyoke community on Feb. 5, 2019 that Residential Life is launching three new Living Learning Communities. These new additions contribute to a total of fourteen LLCs at Mount Holyoke, each based on a common interest or shared identity.

Mary Lyon’s vision prevails: Campus remains residential

Mary Lyon’s vision prevails: Campus remains residential

SAVANNAH HARRIMAN-POTE ’20

In an 1836 fundraising letter, Mary Lyon laid out her intention for an all-residential female seminary, one of the first of its kind. Though plenty has changed, Mount Holyoke still prides itself on being a residential community.