Former Coach, Alleging Racism, Settles With College
After six months, the college reached an out-of-court settlement with the former lacrosse coach’s employment discrimination lawsuit.
Alex Noga '23
Athletic Teams Gear Up for Winter Break and J-term
Amherst’s winter athletes will be hard at work over J-term both preparing for games and representing the college in competition across the country, and in some cases, around the world. We recap what the Mammoths will be up to during this holiday season.
Men’s Basketball Off to Dominant Start, Undefeated in First Five Games
The men’s basketball team is off to a red-hot start, handily winning their first six games by an average of 32 points per game, Alex Noga '23 writes.
The Jack Eichel Chronicles: As Told by a Disgruntled Sabres Fan
Hockey fans thought Jack Eichel was fated to be the savior of the historically awful Buffalo Sabres. But the Eichel era has officially ended — and it was simply another 21st century failure for the doomed franchise, writes Alex Noga ’23.
Shockwaves Hit the NHL After Blackhawks Sexual Assault
A former Chicago Blackhawks player filed a lawsuit against the team alleging that he and a teammate were sexually assaulted by the team's video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010. The team initially dismissed the allegation, then sought loopholes out of the situation.
Jon Gruden Resigns Following Leak of Vulgar Emails
After being one of the most recognizable names in the NFL world for years as both a coach and member of the media, (now-former) Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden was forced to resign after emails leaked in which he used racist, homophobic and misogynistic language.
MLB Season Returns to Normalcy, but Not Without Changes
In a season that featured a return to the full slate of 162 games, Major League Baseball also experienced a number of remarkable developments — including an international, two-way MVP candidate and a hectic wild-card race.