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Jack Dove '23

Managing Sports Editor

Joe Palmo: A Star Seeking More of His Kind

Joe Palmo: A Star Seeking More of His Kind

Palmo has conducted research at Amherst, NASA, and soon at Boston startup QuantAQ through his data science role. Photo courtesy of Joe Palmo ’21.To the naked eye, a star is a beacon of hope, used by many as a guiding light in the sky. The amazement some feel when

Behind the Board: Sports Recruiting Boosts the Desirability of Amherst College

Two weeks ago, The Student’s editors met to discuss equity in college admissions. Spurred by a Williams Record article [https://williamsrecord.com/2019/11/lets-lose-the-directors-cup-a-call-to-end-athletic-recruitment/] calling for the end of athletic recruiting, we embarked on a discussion of the logic behind adjusting admissions standards for recruited athletes. While we

Noah Wheaton: Defending Equality, Across His Fields

Noah Wheaton: Defending Equality, Across His Fields

Noah is well known for his smile and can-do initiative in matters concerning equality across and beyond the Amherst campus. Photo Courtesy of Noah Wheaton ’20. When I sat down to talk with Noah Wheaton ’20, he recounted a story from when he was ten years old, trading Pokemon cards

The Recap: All The Sports You Missed This Week

Women’s BasketballWomen’s basketball sailed through their first round matchup in the NESCAC women’s basketball conference championship tournament, downing seventh-seeded Bates 69-44 in the quarterfinal matchup. The Mammoths, with the victory, have now won 13 straight, good enough for a record of 22-3. Seniors Hannah Fox ’20 and

The Recap: All The Sports You Missed This Week

Women’s BasketballWomen’s basketball routed the Conn. College Camels in its regular season finale, finishing the season with a resounding 76-52 victory. Amherst and Conn. traded baskets early in the game, with the first quarter being an uncommonly tight one between the squads. However, the Mammoths pulled away in

Women’s Swim and Dive Takes Third at Conference Championships

Women’s Swim and Dive Takes Third at Conference Championships

After four days grueling days in the Middlebury pool, women’s swim and dive walked away with bronze at the 2020 NESCAC Championships. The Mammoths closed out the weekend with 1369 points, finishing behind Tufts (1593.5) and Williams (1930.5). Racking up a NESCAC record, two program records, three

Men’s Track and Field Season Off to Running Start

While most teams cram a season into a two-month whirlwind, men’s track and field is in it for the long haul. With 23 meets spanning from early January to late May, it takes both patience and dedication to perform at a high level over the course of the long