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A summary of the structural changes Amherst underwent during the war, serving as a facility for use by the army and navy.

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Bill Webster agrees with Bob Brown's editorial piece on whether or not Amherst College should admit Japanese Americans students from incarceration camps. He also describes the responses he received from his peers.

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Bob Brown writes about the undemocratic incarceration of Japanese Americans, most of whom are American citizens. He argues that the college should consider admitting Japanese Americans in incarceration camps to Amherst College.

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Two students, Rush Skakel and Monk Carlin, voiced their disapproval of admitting Japanese American internees into Amherst College.

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The article discusses the summer session that was opened for students who wished to graduate early in order to enlist and the faculty members who took sabbatical or extended sabbatical to enlist.

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Three alumni who have enlisted in war are reported missing, and one is reported to be a prisoner of war in Germany.

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Amherst's Athletic Program changes its objective to prepare its students for war.

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An article announcing the final issue of the Gazette of Amherst College, as well as an explanation of its intent, origin and evolution. The author admits that while the paper was originally a "disseminator of straight news and announcements," it…

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Description of some of the changes fraternities had to make in response to the effects of the war

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A summary of the war changes made to the college program
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