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Men’s Tennis Wins First Two Home Matches of the Season

It took until the 10th match of the season, but the No. 7 Amherst men’s tennis team finally hosted its home-opener this past Wednesday against Conn. College. The Mammoths capitalized on the home court advantage, as they didn’t lose a match, beating the Camels 9-0. Amherst then had

The Hot Corner

On an icy night in Fenway, the century-old rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees added another ugly chapter to its already checkered history. In the top of the third, the Yankees — ahead 5-1 after Sox starter David Price’s disastrous one-inning start — were threatening with runners

Softball Sweeps Smith, Triumphs In Williams Senior Day Game

Softball Sweeps Smith, Triumphs In Williams Senior Day Game

It was a big week for Amherst softball, as the Mammoths swept Smith College in a mid-week doubleheader and took two of three games from Williams in the weekend series. In the first game of the week, Amherst needed only six innings to defeat Smith by a score of 9-0.

Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth Overall at Vassar Invitational

The women’s golf team started its spring campaign with a strong showing at the 2018 Vassar Invitational, finishing in sixth place out of the 11-team field. The Mammoths, ranked sixth in the NCAA DIII East region heading into the weekend, looked to build upon a fantastic fall and last

"Amherst Doesn’t Teach Me” Speaks to Asian-American Identities

"Amherst Doesn’t Teach Me” Speaks to Asian-American Identities

Last week, the Amherst Asian American Studies Working Group (AASWG) released a Facebook photograph campaign titled “Amherst Doesn’t Teach Me” to advocate for the incorporation of more Asian-American studies courses into the college’s curriculum. The post, published on April 4, consists of 35 portraits of Amherst students holding

What Are Bitcoins, and How do They Really Work on the Internet?

Over the past year, words like “Bitcoin” and “cryptocurrency” have gone from being obscure tech jargon to finding their way into the vernacular. You probably know that Bitcoin is an online form of money, but what actually is it, and how does it work? Bitcoin is the most well-known of

Q&A: Artist Radcliffe Bailey on Process, Creation and Acceptance

Q&A: Artist Radcliffe Bailey on Process, Creation and Acceptance

Radcliffe Bailey is an American artist based in Atlanta, who is especially known for his mixed-media, painting and sculpture work that centers around African-American history. One of his pieces, “Seven Steps East,” is currently on display at the Mead Museum as a part of the “HOUSE” exhibition. Bailey visited campus