Front and Center: The ACL Tear Epidemic in Women’s Soccer
Columnist Melanie Schwimmer ’23 argues that rising ACL tears in women’s soccer should spark concern and emphasizes the need for increased research, support, and targeted programs.
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Around the Herd: April 18 to April 25 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: Softball triumphs over Williams, track and field competes in Collier Invitational, and more.
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview
F1 teams are revving up for the Baku City Circuit, a challenging street circuit in Azerbaijan, on April 30. Columnist James Minor ’23 looks forward to the excitement that the Sprint Race format promises and the unfolding drama between Mercedes and Red Bull.
Scaling Up — Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Harvard Economist Reveals Impact of Guaranteeing Free College Tuition
Participants in a University of Michigan program that guarantees low-income students free tuition upon acceptance applied to and enrolled in college at higher rates. At an April 11 event, Susan Dynarski presented these findings, raising questions about how Amherst could implement similar programs.
Researchers Lay Out Amherst History of Racial Exploitation, Slaveholding
At a panel event on April 11, four researchers shared insights into Amherst's racially exploitative past. Topics of discussion included the college's connections to slavery, the town of Amherst's reparations, and the generational impact on descendants of Black ancestors.
Mount Holyoke College To Phase Out German, Russian Majors
The Academic Priorities Committee at Mount Holyoke has motioned to discontinue the college’s German and Russian language programs, citing material constraints. Students have mobilized against the proposal, and Amherst German and Russian faculty also worry that foreign language is being devalued.