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Women’s Soccer Secures Two NESCAC Wins over Tufts and Bates

Women’s Soccer Secures Two NESCAC Wins over Tufts and Bates

The Mammoths were back in action this weekend for a fourth consecutive Saturady-Sunday double-header. Amherst faced two tough NESCAC opponents in Tufts and Bates on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Heading into the first game of the weekend, Amherst boasted a record of 5-1-1 and was ranked No. 20 in the

Fresh Faculty: Julia Scarborough

Fresh Faculty: Julia Scarborough

Julia Scarborough is a visiting assistant professor of classics. She received a B.A. in classics from Oxford University, an M.A. in art history from Courtauld Institute of Art and a Ph.D. in classical philology from Harvard University. Q: What attracted you to classics?A: My father started

Men’s Cross Country Takes 22nd at Lehigh’s Annual Paul Short Run

This past weekend, the Amherst men’s cross country team embarked upon its annual trip to the Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at which it placed 14th in the Open Race and 22nd in the Gold Race. Meet organizers limit the number of competitors for each team to 10

Monique Truong Explores Immigration and Hunger in New Novel

Monique Truong Explores Immigration and Hunger in New Novel

On Sept. 26, faculty, students and book-lovers alike gathered at Amherst Books to see Monique Truong, author of the award-winning “The Book of Salt,” read an excerpt from her forthcoming novel “The Sweetest Fruits.” Part of the Amherst College Visiting Writers Series, a series of book events sponsored by the

Men’s Golf Fails to Qualify For NESCAC Championship in Spring

The Amherst men’s golf team competed this past Saturday at the NESCAC Qualifier, which consisted of 10 teams and took place at the par-72 Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, Connecticut. Starting the tournament seeded in sixth place, the Mammoths ended up finishing the weekend still in sixth place,

New Technologies Expand Pedagogies in the Classroom

In a push for increased student engagement, some faculty members are embracing new technologies as a potential solution to problems with traditional methods of teaching. The effort comes in the midst of several technology-centered initiatives to “develop a better understanding of how best to educate [students] in a full range

Men’s Soccer Rebounds from Tufts Loss with Victory Against Bates

Men’s Soccer Rebounds from Tufts Loss with Victory Against Bates

The Amherst men’s soccer team fell to No. 3 Tufts, 2-1, on Saturday, Sept. 29, but rallied for a comeback 2-1 win over Bates the next day. With the weekend’s results, the Mammoths now stand at 4-3-0 on the season and 2-3-0 in NESCAC play. Saturday’s game