Missed Opportunities Abound in Men’s Hockey Losses to Midd, Williams
Amherst men’s hockey suffered a pair of close defeats this past weekend, falling to Middlebury in overtime before a tough loss to Williams.
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Ephs Best Mammoths in Tight NESCAC Quarterfinal
Men’s basketball came heartbreakingly close to victory in their first game of the NESCAC playoffs against Williams. They fought back from a number of steep deficits, but ultimately fell just short in the final few minutes.
Men’s Squash Finishes Third at CSA Nationals
After a fifth-place finish at the NESCAC tournament, the men’s squash team finished the year off strong, taking third place at the 2022 Summers Cup.
Men Swim for Records, Third at NESCACs
Men’s swim and dive took third place overall at the NESCAC Championships. Five swimmers took home All-NESCAC honors.
Student Dance Groups Upset at Planned Conversion of Nicholls Biondi Studio
Student dance groups felt blindsided by the proposed conversion the Nicholls Biondi studio, a crucial rehearsal space, into a satellite fitness center. Administrators have since paused the project after receiving significant pushback.
Administration Releases Plan To Support Student Well-being
Following a semester that saw surging demand for mental health support, the administration provided an update on Feb. 8 regarding the college’s efforts to better support student well-being, including bolstering the Counseling Center, new college-wide activities, and loosening of Covid restrictions.
UMass To Make Abortion Pills Available Starting Next Fall
Starting in Fall 2022, UMass Amherst’s health center will make medication abortions available to all students, citing accessibility and student demand as reasons for its decision. Amherst College is joining the conversation, but will likely not offer such services anytime soon.