Around the Herd: Sept. 2 to Sept. 7
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: field hockey wins its season opener, soccer falls to Connecticut College, and cross country takes third at Little Three Championships.
Ethan Niewoehner '29
Ben Davis: Curiosity, Talent, and Dedication
Ben Davis’s genuine curiosity and love of life elevates his sparkling natural ability and tenacious work ethic, propelling him into the rarefied Keasbey Scholar and All-American ranks while rendering him the ideal person to share a story with.
The Year in Sports: 2025-2026
To celebrate the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, The Student rounds up highlights from the end-of-year news in sports.
The Eastern Conference: Beautiful Chaos
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner looks at the different states of the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences, arguing that the at-times less competitive East has made for excellent TV.
Amherst Men’s Crew: The Freshmen Impact
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ’29 profiles Amherst Men’s Rowing Team, looking at the energizing impact of the freshmen class on the team’s trajectory.
Satire: Amherst to Raise Tuition for Bobsled Track
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ‘29 covers a recent Board of Trustees decision to build a bobsled track on campus, set to be completed by 2035.
2026 World Baseball Classic: A Little Selflessness?
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ’29 unpacks how the World Baseball Classic has been hamstrung by its insurer, questioning whether MLB is as committed to baseball’s growth as it should be.