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Men’s Basketball Triumphs in First Round of NCAA Tournament

It was an excellent basketball weekend for Amherst as the Mammoths won both of their matchups to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Amherst had to travel more than five hours to get to the Palestra at the University of Rochester,

Juliana v. United States: Changing the Legal System

Juliana v. United States: Changing the Legal System

A “60 Minutes” segment this past Sunday brought my attention to the Supreme Court case Juliana v. United States.In this lawsuit, 21 young people — whose ages range from 11-22 years old — sued the federal government for refusing to acknowledge climate change during their parents’ lifetimes and unconstitutionally breaking

Men’s Lacrosse Dominate Colby in Season Opener With 24-6 Landslide

Men’s Lacrosse Dominate Colby in Season Opener With 24-6 Landslide

The men’s lacrosse team kicked off their season by thrashing Colby College with a score of 24-6. The Mammoths put up nine goals in the first quarter, including an 8-0 run to start the game. By halftime, Amherst was leading 17-3. From there, the team coasted

Women’s Hockey Comes Up Short Against Williams

Women’s Hockey Comes Up Short Against Williams

The women’s hockey team’s season unfortunately came to an end on Saturday, March 2, when the team fell to top-seed Williams in the semifinals of the NESCAC playoffs. On top of their number seven national ranking and home ice advantage, the Ephs also swept Amherst in their

2 Chainz’s New Album is a Bumpy but Worthwhile Ride

According to ESPN, Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, was an accomplished high school basketball player who was recruited at the D1 level and eventually played a full season for Alabama State University. But because he lacked the athletic ability to have a legitimate shot at the league and

Four Ways to Cope with a Winter That Never Seems to End

March is here, and with it brings the promise of warmer and sunnier days. However, one look at the weather predictions brings forecasts of half a foot of snow and highs in the 20s. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause depression symptoms during the winter months, and according to the

Women’s Basketball Advances to Sweet Sixteen

Women’s Basketball Advances to Sweet Sixteen

After another impressive regular season, the women’s basketball team was one of 16 teams selected to host first- and second-round matchups for the NCAA tournament. Amherst opened the tournament on Friday night with a victory over Husson University. The Mammoths came out hot in the opening round with