A Different View of Death: Denmark’s Assistens Cemetery
Contributing Writer Kate Becker ’26 details the unique nature of Denmark’s Assistens Cemetery, experienced during her time abroad in the fall of 2024.
Kate Becker '26
Indigenous Lacrosse Player Explores Cultural History of Sport
Neal Powless, former All-American and professional lacrosse player who coaches a European national team, came to campus on April 29 to discuss the cultural relevance of lacrosse following a screening of the film “Crooked Arrows.”
Death Row Inmate Keith Lamar Phones Into Symposium and Concert
Keith LaMar, death row inmate, phoned in from his cell in Ohio to participate in an on-campus symposium and perform in a live concert at the Drake. LaMar has gained national acclaim as he fights against the death sentence for crimes he says he didn’t commit.
French Senator Discusses France’s New Constitutional Right to an Abortion
As a response to the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, France became the first country to enshrine the “guaranteed freedom” to an abortion in its constitution. French Senator Laurence Rossignol came to campus to discuss the process and reverberations of the amendment.
Around the Herd: Nov. 17 to Nov. 28 in Amherst Athletics
While most of the student body went home for Thanksgiving, 11 of the college’s athletic teams competed over the break. Highlights include men’s soccer advancing to the Final Four; an impressive cross-country nationals performance; and undefeated starts for several teams.
Soccer Dynasty? Men’s, Women’s Soccer Capture Back-to-Back NESCAC Titles
The Men’s and Women’s soccer teams won their second NESCAC title in as many seasons this past weekend. The women’s team downed Bowdoin 2-1 and the men beat Tufts 1-0 to clinch NCAA Tournament berths. Both teams will now enter NCAA play this weekend with National Championship aspirations.
Around the Herd: Oct. 25 to 31
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: cross country hosts the NESCACs and both teams finish second; football falls to Wesleyan while volleyball falls to Colby; men’s and women’s soccer advance to NESCAC semifinals.