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Dorm-estic Exploration: Visiting the three youngest halls

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Dorm-estic Exploration: Visiting the three youngest halls

How well do we all know the residence halls on campus? There are 18 dorms at Mount Holyoke College at the time of this article’s publication, gradually built following the fire that burned down the College’s original Seminary building in 1896. A colorful bunch, each has their own distinct quirks and drawbacks. Your personal taste may affect how you see each one, but they all have something to offer that truly makes their residents’ experience unique. This past week, I visited three dorms that stand out in their modernity.

Residential Life navigates Mount Holyoke’s return to full capacity

Residential Life navigates Mount Holyoke’s return to full capacity

Life at Mount Holyoke has not been the same since COVID-19 spread across the world over a year ago. One area of the community that endured substantial change was Residential Life, constantly needing to shift the number of students allowed to live in dorms during the 2020-21 academic year. The College’s plans changed from allowing the full number of students on campus, to partial capacity, to almost no students during the fall semester and then back to partial capacity during the spring.

Students Report Lack of Accessible Sanitary Products During Initial Quarantine

Students Report Lack of Accessible Sanitary Products During Initial Quarantine

Mount Holyoke has created strict quarantine procedures for students arriving on campus this semester. Students are required to get tested for COVID-19 and quarantine until they receive a negative result. Still, after this test, students are expected to remain on campus for two full weeks. This isolation limits what students have access to, including necessary health products. With van trips to CVS and walks to the Village Commons prohibited, resources are limited to what students can find on campus. For menstruating students, access to sanitary products is essential to staying focused during classes and functioning normally.

New LLC announced for 2020-2021 academic year

New LLC announced for 2020-2021 academic year

Learning Living Communities (LLCs) are a unique asset to Mount Holyoke residential life, and aim to provide support and community bonding between students on campus. They “provide opportunities for students who share common educational, social or co-curricular interests to live together in residence halls ... [and] explore their passions with a cohort of students,” according to the Mount Holyoke College website.

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