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.
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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.
The MLB Adopts ABS: When Do We Stop?
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ‘29 responds to the unveiling of the MLB ABS system in spring training, cautioning against adopting technology in sports at the expense of the human dimension.
College Basketball: A List Revisited
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ‘29 revisits his selection of college basketball’s best teams with March Madness quickly approaching.
Over the Hump: Amherst Basketball Downs Connecticut College 73-54
Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ‘29 covers Amherst men’s basketball’s game against Connecticut College, highlighting the team’s seniors and looking forward to the end of the regular season.