Front and Center: Signing Off

Front and Center columnist Melanie Schwimmer ’23 writes a reflection on the place of athletics at the college as well as the importance of improving athletics in the world at large, in her final column for The Student.

Around the Herd: May 3 to May 9 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Lacrosse loses a tense match against NESCAC favorites Tufts; baseball falls to another Tufts squad; and Jordan Harrison ’26 sets a Track and Field record.

Between Two Champions

Staff Writer Noah Harris ’26 interviews Jordan Harrison ’26 and Arissa-Grace McGowan ’26, two NESCAC champions in track and field.

Formula 1: Verstappen Comes Back in Miami

James Minor ’23 recaps a Miami Grand Prix rife with drama and looks forward to the next round, where significant upgrades promise to shake up the standings.

Around the Herd: April 26 to May 2 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Softball claims Little Three title; men’s and women’s track win titles; and men’s lacrosse advances to NESCAC semifinals.

Perez Earns Dominant Victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1 Columnist James Minor ’23 recaps the Baku sprint weekend, where Perez clinched the victory and Verstappen and Leclerc completed the podium. While Red Bull dominates the Constructors standings, Leclerc’s pole hints at Ferrari’s potential.

Front and Center: The ACL Tear Epidemic in Women’s Soccer

Columnist Melanie Schwimmer ’23 argues that rising ACL tears in women’s soccer should spark concern and emphasizes the need for increased research, support, and targeted programs.

Around the Herd: April 18 to April 25 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: Softball triumphs over Williams, track and field competes in Collier Invitational, and more.

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

F1 teams are revving up for the Baku City Circuit, a challenging street circuit in Azerbaijan, on April 30. Columnist James Minor ’23 looks forward to the excitement that the Sprint Race format promises and the unfolding drama between Mercedes and Red Bull.

Here’s What Should Happen in the NFL Draft

With the NFL offseason upon us and the draft within sight, Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 and Managing Sports Editor Hedi Skali ’25 share how they would navigate the first round of selections.

Around the Herd: April 12 to April 19 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: The baseball team defeats Williams, track & field teams impress at a pair of invitationals, the tennis teams win against Skidmore, and more.

Around the Herd: April 4 to April 11 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: men’s and women’s tennis triumph over Hamilton, track and field breaks records at Amherst Spring Fling, and more.

Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Mules in Intense Overtime

The Mammoths suffered a tough, 13-12 loss to Colby College after battling back to force overtime. With four regular-season matches left, the women now stand 7-3.

Women’s Lacrosse Has Big Day, Defeats Bowdoin 11-8

Amherst Women’s Lacrosse defeated Bowdoin 11-8, avenging last year’s loss. Their next match is against Wesleyan, on April 6.

Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Bowdoin With Late Surge

Amherst men's lacrosse claimed victory over Bowdoin on April 2 with a thrilling 13-12 finish. Matt Adams '23 scored the game-winning goal in the final seconds.

Around the Herd: March 28 to April 4 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: Amherst track & field teams impress at invitational, women’s tennis wins against Tufts, and more.

Red Bull Wins F1 Championship 3rd Round

After a drama-filled weekend in Melbourne, Columnist James Minor ’23 recaps the Formula 1 season’s third round.

Athlete Spotlight: An Interview With Sydney Bluestein ’25

Sydney Bluestein ’25 discusses her national success as a DIII diver with Managing Sports Editor Hedi Skali ’25.

Around the Herd: March 21 to March 28 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: men’s and women’s lacrosse both reach a four-game win streak, and softball dominates in two doubleheaders.

Women’s Hockey Season Ends in Heartbreak

Women’s ice hockey narrowly lost the NCAA Division III National Championship in the longest game in the tournament’s history. Despite the Mammoths’ resilience, they came up short in a 2-1 loss after an intense game lasting over three hours.

Around the Herd: March 15 to March 21 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: swim and dive impressed at the NCAA Championships, women’s lacrosse extended their winning streak, and men’s lacrosse won against Bates and York Colleges.

Red Bull Soars, Ferrari Flails at Jeddah GP

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Max Verstappen, with Fernando Alonso finishing in third. Mercedes stabilized their position with solid finishes. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both suffered damage in the opening laps.

Around the Herd: March 1 to March 7 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: women's hockey dominates NESCAC Championship and men’s and women’s track and field teams set season bests at the Tufts National Qualifying Meet.

Looking Back on Preseason NBA Predictions

Managing Sports Editor Hedi Skali ’25 predicts Paolo Banchero will win Rookie of the Year, while Luka Doncic’s MVP candidacy has been hindered by the Mavericks’ offseason moves.

Bahrain Grand Prix Kicks Off F1 Season

This past weekend, the Bahrain Grand Prix marked the start of the 2023 F1 World Championship. Staff Writer James Minor ’23 recaps the race, including a stellar performance by Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes facing issues, and Aston Martin surprising with a podium finish.

Around the Herd: Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 in Amherst Sports

In this edition of Around the Herd: women's hockey dominates while the men win an exciting match, track and field looks to qualify for national championships, and two divers also put on nationals-worthy performances.

Women’s Ice Hockey Ranked No. 1 in Nation Ahead of NESCAC Semifinals

Women's ice hockey has had an impressive run this season, earning national and NESCAC No. 1 rankings. With NESCAC Semifinals around the corner, The Student checked in with the record-breaking team.

Front and Center: Havoc in Women’s Soccer

As the Women’s FIFA World Cup approaches, Columnist Melanie Schwimmer ’23 reflects on how exploitative working conditions have interrupted teams’ preparations for the event.

F1 Season Set to Kick Off, Rankings Clearer

With a new F1 season fast approaching, Amherst’s resident motor racing pundit James Minor ’23 delivers his analysis of last week's pre-season testing, along with preliminary rankings this season’s teams.

Around the Herd: Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 in Amherst Sports

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, several sports end their regular seasons, Women's Squash clinches fifth at the Kurtz Cup, and teams from Hockey to Track prepare for upcoming championships.

Mahomes Shines in Super Bowl as Amherst Watches

Contributing writer Noah Harris ’26 celebrates Patrick Mahomes’ skyrocketing career and the widespread enjoyment of the Super Bowl on campus.

Stories to Watch in Formula 1 Pre-season

Contributing writer James Minor ’23 sums up the major forces promising to shape the dramatic arc of this year's season of Formula 1 racing.

Alpine Ski Team Reflects on First Full Season in Recent Memory

This year, thanks to prolonged efforts to secure funding, the Amherst Alpine Racing Team was able to have its first full season in recent memory. The team's captains reflect on a successful six weeks — full of early mornings, long bus rides, and high-speed runs.

Around the Herd: Feb. 8 to Feb. 14

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, catch up on all the Mammoths’ latest results, including two wins by Women's Basketball and an Amherst athlete earning NESCAC Diver of the Year.

Around the Herd: J-Term

In this edition of Around the Herd: exceptional performances by Women's Hockey stars, Trips to California and Puerto Rico, two Mammoths of the Month, a strong start to the Track season, and more you may have missed in Amherst sports this past January!

Back-to-back Wins Keep Women’s Basketball Undefeated

After an away win against New Jersey City University on Sunday, Dec. 4, the Mammoths faced NESCAC rival Wesleyan the next night. They came out on top against the Cardinals, stopping a late rally to stay undefeated as they head into their final game of the semester.

Men’s Basketball Wins One, Loses Two, Falling to 3-5

The men’s basketball team lost an away game against Colby-Sawyer College on Thursday, Dec. 1, and blew a 15-point halftime lead at home against Springfield College on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Now eight games into the season, the Mammoths are 3-5.

Men’s Hockey Wins Both Games, Giving Coach His 500th Win

Amherst men’s hockey earned two wins this weekend, rallying to complete a late comeback to take down Wesleyan 3-2 in overtime, then defeating No. 11 Trinity by the same score. The team’s second win of the weekend was head coach Jack Arena’s ’83 500th career win.

Women’s Hockey Upsets No. 3 Middlebury — Twice

The No. 11-ranked women’s hockey team traveled to Middlebury for their second NESCAC series of the season this past weekend. The Mammoths returned from Vermont with two wins, having handed the No. 3 Panthers their first two losses of the 2022-23 season by identical 4-2 scorelines.

Front and Center: Women, Let’s Play Ball

In her final column of the semester, Melanie Schwimmer ’23 discusses the history of women in baseball through the lens of the recent addition of Olivia Pichardo to Brown baseball’s roster.

2022 World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions

In a follow-up to his World Cup group stage predictions a few weeks ago, staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 offers up his predictions for who will advance in this weekend’s Quarterfinal matchups.

Squash Teams Beat Hamilton, Fall to Trinity

The Amherst squash teams took on NESCAC competition for the first time this past week. Both the men’s and women’s team handily defeated Hamilton on Saturday, Dec. 3, but were beaten by national powerhouse Trinity on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Swim and Dive Goes 3-0 to Open Season

Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams have opened their seasons with three straight wins. The two teams beat Colby, Wesleyan, and Middlebury to open their 2022-23 dual-meet schedule 3-0.

Winter Athletes Embrace Different Thanksgiving Break

While most students return to their hometowns over break, many student-athletes must remain on campus with their teams. Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 gains insight into this unique experience.

No. 8 Women’s Soccer Loses in NCAA Third Round

Women’s soccer finished their season with a 2-1 loss in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen to the William Smith College Herons.

No. 6 Men’s Soccer Eliminated From NCAAs in Penalty Kicks

The men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in penalty kicks, ending the team’s National Championship aspirations in the Round of 16.

Cross Country Ends Season Well at NCAA Championships

The women’s cross country team finished their season with a 12th place finish at NCAA DIII Championships. Mary Kate McGranahan ’23 finished an excellent senior campaign by earning All-America honors.

Women’s Hockey 3-1 To Start Season

Coming off a season that ended with a loss in the NESCAC Final, the women’s hockey team has started this year strong, winning three of their first four games.

Men’s Hockey Begins Season Well, Going 2-1-1

The men’s hockey team has started the season well, going 2-1-1 in their first four games. Ben Kuzma ’25 leads the team with seven total points and earned NESCAC Player of the Week for his efforts.

Men’s Squash Wins, Women Lose on Opening Weekend

With their hopes high after strong seasons that saw the men’s team take home a third-place finish at the CSA Summers Cup, and the women place fifth place at the CSA Kurtz Cup, both of Amherst’s squash teams opened their 2022-23 campaigns this past weekend.

Women’s Basketball Undefeated Through First Four Games

The women’s basketball team has opened their 2022-2023 season with four wins and sights set high as this young team goes into the rest of the season.

Men’s Basketball 3-3 at Season’s Quarter Mark

The men’s basketball team has had an up-and-down start to the young season. Now six games into their 24-game season, the team’s record is 3-3.

Sport’s Obsession With Testosterone: A History

In a follow-up to an early 2021 article detailing state laws preventing transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, Managing Sports Editor Liza Katz ’24 discusses the socio-political implications of those biases on sports through the lens of the recent Lia Thomas controversy.

Women’s Soccer Breezes Through NCAAs to Round of 16

The women’s soccer team breezed through the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament this past weekend, advancing to the Sweet 16.

Men’s Soccer Returns to Sweet 16 for 12th Straight Year

The No. 6 men’s soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th straight season this past weekend. After beating Husson University 2-0 on Saturday, the Mammoths secured their spot in the tournament’s second weekend with a 4-2 victory over No. 15 St. Lawrence University.

Women’s Cross Country Team, Dassin ’24 Qualify for National Championship

Competing at the Mideast Regional Championships, the women’s cross country team placed second, earning an at-large bid to the National Championships. The men’s team finished in sixth, and Theo Dassin ’24 earned an individual at-large bid to nationals.

Football Falls to Williams To Cap Off 2-7 Season

The football team lost to Williams 20-10 in this year’s “Biggest Little Game,” ending the season with a 2-7 record.

No. 9 Women’s Basketball Opens Season Strong, Goes 2-0

Coming off a Final Four appearance in the 2021-22 season, the Amherst women’s basketball team opened their season with two wins this past weekend. In their tip-off tournament, the Mammoths put on a clinic, first beating local rival Springfield College 54-50 before besting Rowan College 57-50.

Men’s Basketball Opens Season With Nail-biter Victory

After posting a 15-9 record last season, the Amherst men’s basketball team returns hungry for an improved season. They opened strong with a victory in game one.

Predictions for the 2022 World Cup Group Stage

Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 presents his predictions for the 2022 World Cup, which will begin this weekend in Qatar.

Men’s Soccer Wins NESCACs With Overtime Heroics

This past weekend, the men’s soccer team downed both Middlebury and Connecticut College in overtime on the way to a NESCAC Championship. It was the team’s first title since 2016.

Women’s Soccer Wins Championship on Home Turf

The women’s soccer team won their second NESCAC tournament title in three seasons this past weekend, taking down No. 22 Tufts and Little Three rival Wesleyan on the way to the title.

Football Honors Seniors With Second Win of Year

The Amherst football team got their second win of the season on Saturday, Nov. 5, against the Bowdoin Polar Bears. On Senior Day, the team put together their most complete performance of the season on the way to a 17-14 victory.

Volleyball Falls to Top Seed Wesleyan in NESCAC Semifinals

After sweeping Bowdoin in the quarterfinals, the volleyball team’s 2022 season finished this past weekend with a 3-2 NESCAC semifinal loss to conference No. 1 seed Wesleyan.

Front and Center: We Are Failing Brittney Griner

In the latest edition of Front and Center, Melanie Schwimmer ’23 argues that Amherst students need to do more to show their support for Brittney Griner.

International Student-athletes: A Mammoth Adjustment

Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 sits down with three international student-athletes to gain insight into their unique adjustment process at Amherst.

Cross Country Competes, McGranahan Victorious at NESCACs

At this year’s NESCAC Championships, the men’s cross country team placed seventh, while the women, led by individual champion Mary Kate McGranahan ’23, placed second.

Women’s Soccer Advances to NESCAC Semifinal

The women’s soccer team took down Connecticut College this past weekend in the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC tournament, propelling them into the semifinals against Tufts.

Victory Over Wesleyan Sends Men’s Soccer to Semifinals

Amherst men’s soccer took on Wesleyan in the first round of the NESCAC tournament at home on Saturday, coming away with a strong win and advancing to the NESCAC semifinals against Middlebury. The team is looking for their first NESCAC championship since 2016.

Football Falls to Wesleyan in Homecoming Thriller

The football team lost to Wesleyan in overtime 13-7 in this year’s Homecoming game. At 1-6, the team will play their last home game against Bowdoin this Saturday.

Heartbreaking Loss Ends Field Hockey’s Tournament

A tragic loss to Williams in the final seconds of the NESCAC quarterfinals ended the field hockey team’s hopes for a conference title this past weekend.

Volleyball Secures Fourth Seed in NESCAC Tournament

The volleyball team concluded their regular season with two wins in Maine against Bates and Colby, which cemented the Mammoths as the No. 4 seed for this weekend’s NESCAC tournament.

Football Notches First Win of 2022 Season

After opening their season with five straight losses, the football team got into the win column for the first time this year with a 20-17 win over Tufts on the final play.

Women’s Soccer Wins NESCAC Regular Season Title

The No. 10-ranked women’s soccer team extended their winning streak to seven with victories over Hamilton and No. 23 Trinity this week to clinch the NESCAC regular season title for the second year in a row.

Front and Center: Title IX Turns 50, But Still Not Done Growing

Title IX was an important step in creating a level playing field in sports, but equity still has a ways to go, Melanie Schwimmer ’23 argues.

Men’s Soccer Ends Regular Season Seeded Third in NESCAC

The No. 10 men’s soccer team put together an impressive run of form this week, tying Connecticut College before blowing out Hamilton and Trinity to finish their regular season slate.

Volleyball Sweeps on Senior Day

Amherst volleyball got back on track this week, with a 3-0 sweep of Emerson on Senior Day giving the team momentum heading into their final two regular season games.

Field Hockey’s Win Streak Ended by Bantams

After extending their winning streak to nine games with wins over Smith and Hamilton, Trinity brought the Mammoths back to earth, returning to Amherst with a 2-1 overtime loss to end their regular season.

Amherst’s Dual Athletes: Dedication and Determination

Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 provides a look into the life of dual-sport athletes, including personal details from two-sport athletes Muffie Mazambani ’24 and Jacob Bruno ’25E.

Late Rally Falls Short, Football Loses Fifth Straight

The football team’s fourth-quarter comeback effort came up just short, as they lost to Colby 17-12. The Mammoths will look to pick up their first win of the season next week at Tufts.

Women’s Soccer Adds Two Wins, Undefeated in Last Five

The women’s soccer team dominated New England College and defeated Connecticut College for their fifth win in a row.

Golf Teams End Fall Seasons With Top-three Finishes

Both Amherst golf teams took to the course for the final time this fall at the NEIGA Championship. The men’s team ended their season with a third place finish, while the No. 14 women’s team took second.

Volleyball Follows Close Losses With Dominant Win

After incredibly tight losses to Springfield College and Tufts earlier in the week, the Mammoths bounced back with a 3-0 win against UMass Boston.

Around the Herd: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week. In this week’s installment: field hockey’s blowout win, cross country’s success at the Conn College Invitational, and the final tournament of men’s tennis’s season.

2022-23 NBA Season Preview: Awards and Title Prediction

Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 provides his expert predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and NBA Champion ahead of the start of the 2022-23 NBA season.

Women’s Soccer Crushes Cardinals, Punishes Polar Bears in 2-0 Weekend

The women’s soccer team beat Wesleyan 3-0 and Bowdoin 2-1 on Senior Day, to bring their overall record to 9-2 — currently the best in the NESCAC. They have just four regular season games remaining.

No. 4 Field Hockey Wins Again, Clinches Little Three Title

The field hockey team picked up two important NESCAC wins over Wesleyan and Bowdoin this past weekend, securing the Little Three Championship for the first time since 2018 along the way.

Front and Center: Systemic Abuse in Women’s Soccer

Tracking the year-long investigation into women’s professional soccer in the U.S., columnist Melanie Schwimmer ’23 details accounts of abuse that pervade all levels of women’s soccer and the necessary changes that should be made.

Second-place Finish Secures NESCAC Championship Spot for Women’s Golf

The No. 9 women’s golf team, led by the tournament’s individual champion Jessica Huang ’25, took second place at the NESCAC Fall Qualifier this past weekend, punching their ticket to the NESCAC Championship in April where they will look to defend their title from last year.

Men’s Soccer Ends Weekend of NESCAC Play With Win, Draw

Men’s soccer defeated Wesleyan and drew against Bowdoin on Senior Day, bringing their overall record to 7-1-4 and their conference record to 2-1-4. The team has three NESCAC games remaining on their regular season schedule.

Volleyball Beats Trinity But Falls to Wesleyan

The volleyball team split their matches over Fall Break, defeating Trinity three sets to one before falling to Wesleyan. They are now 9-4 overall and 5-2 in NESCAC play.

Offense Improves But Football Falls Just Short

Though the offense put forth their best performance of the season, the football team lost in the dying embers of Saturday’s contest against Bates. They will look to get into the win column this weekend at Colby.

An Inside Look Into “Schrett’s Takes”

Staff writer Mike Schretter ’23 provides a behind-the-scenes look into the inspiration that spawned “Schrett’s Takes,” his professional and Amherst sports podcast.

Football Remains Winless After Third Straight Loss

Despite another stellar defensive performance, the football team struggled offensively in their 20-3 loss to undefeated Trinity College. Next up for the 0-3 Mammoths is another home matchup this Saturday, Oct. 8, against Bates.

Volleyball Brings Out Brooms Against NESCAC Competition

Volleyball bounced back from a disappointing loss to Williams in a big way this weekend, cruising their way to back-to-back 3-0 wins against Bowdoin on Friday, Sept. 30, and Connecticut College on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Field Hockey Earns Wins Against Rivals Williams, Conn

The No. 7 field hockey team recorded two important NESCAC wins this past week, with a 3-1 win against Williams on Saturday and a 3-0 win against Connecticut College on Tuesday.

Women’s Soccer Falls to Williams, Beats Lynx in 7-0 Blowout

The women’s soccer team fell to Williams 1-0 last week but bounced back with a resounding 7-0 victory over Lesley University. They now look ahead to two home NESCAC games this coming weekend.

Men’s Soccer Ties Williams in Thriller, Defeats WPI

Amherst men’s soccer took on No. 23 Williams College on Saturday, Oct. 1, coming out with a draw despite playing down a man for majority of the second half. The team returned to their winning ways on Tuesday, beating WPI 1-0 in Worcester.

Around the Herd: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week. In this week’s installment: cross country’s accomplishments at the Purple Valley Invitational, both golf teams’ success, and the beginning of men’s tennis’ season.

Fall Sports’ Fifth-years Excited To Finish College Careers Strong

When the pandemic hit, many Amherst athletes chose to take time off from school to return for a fifth year and use all four years of their college eligibility. Maya Reiner ’25 spoke to three such athletes to gain insight into their decisions and experiences.