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Greg Dworkowitz

Sports Editor

Women suffer ugly defeat

Fortunately for the Lord Jeffs, Wesleyan University, Trinity College and Connecticut College went a combined 0-5-1 this weekend, and the playoff race remains tight as ever. The Jeffs are now, after dropping a non-conference game to Plattsburgh State University Saturday night, looking ahead to the three games remaining on their

Women's hockey tie one, lose two

On Friday night, Amherst traveled to Hartford, Conn. to avenge a Jan. 18 loss to NESCAC foe Trinity College. The Bantams jumped out to an early lead 4:51 into the first period. The score remained 1-0 heading into the second period when co-captain forward Danielle Williams ’03 asserted her

Seth Fitzsimmons is one smart cookie

Fitzsimmons, whose legacy at Amherst is great but whose notoriety is muted, is largely responsible for the online playground that is NOTE, the Daily Jolt and Planworld. While many faculty, staff, alumni and parents of the Amherst community may be unfamiliar with the online contributions of Fitzsimmons, not a day

Men's lacrosse takes two of three for share of fifth place

The Jeffs kicked off their busy week with a 13-7 road win over Tufts University last Wednesday. Amherst led by just one goal, 7-6, in the fourth quarter, before pouring it on and securing the win. The Jeffs surged ahead with six of the game’s final seven goals to

Polar Bears prove too tough for Lord Jeffs in NESCACs

The 6-15-1 (4-11-1) Jeffs started the game skating strong and held the 20-3-1 (13-2-1) Polar Bears scoreless in the first period. Tri-captain goaltender Heidi Alexander ’03 made 10 saves in the first period to keep her team in the game. But Bowdoin was able to break through for the game’

Despite losses, Jeffs prepare to fight for playoffs

The stretch of 10 games started out well for the Jeffs. They looked sharp against visiting Holy Cross College on Dec. 5, but ultimately dropped the game on a goal by Crusader forward Elizabeth Campbell late in the third period. Two nights later, Amherst traveled to Hartford to take on