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Men's tennis swept by Middlebury and Bowdoin

Last Wednesday, the men’s tennis team put an end to their three-game losing streak by thrashing NESCAC rival Connecticut College, 6-1. Amherst was dominant throughout, losing only two sets on the day. Adam Leibsohn ’03, playing in number two singles, was the only Jeff to fall, ending

Baker Franke takes measure of a career on the water

Franke, who has been rowing crew for four years at Amherst, describes crew as a life-changing experience. “Crew is one of those life sports,” said Franke. “I have learned as much about myself and other people through rowing than I have in any other sport, class, or situation. I

Men's lacrosse takes two of three for share of fifth place

The Jeffs kicked off their busy week with a 13-7 road win over Tufts University last Wednesday. Amherst led by just one goal, 7-6, in the fourth quarter, before pouring it on and securing the win. The Jeffs surged ahead with six of the game’s final seven

Men's Golf: Blaisdell and Sharaf lead Jeffs to tourney win

“Our tournament at Williams was great. All the guys played really well,” said Steve Collins ’03. Mike Blaisdell ’02 tied his Amherst career best score with a combined score of 74, earning him a tie for second place. Meanwhile, teammate Justin Sharaf ’05 improved his best Amherst score by two

Women's LacrosseJeffs win two, eye Williams showdown

The third-ranked Jeffs ran out the clock and withstood a Polar Bear comeback on Saturday, winning a 9-8 nailbiter. The loss left the Bowdoin record at a meager 7-4. After running up a 6-2 score against Bowdoin early in the game, the hosts flurried for four

This Week in Amherst History

Ten students actually chose to join the 100 or more peaceful demonstrators at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, where they were all arrested for blocking the entrance. One student remained unfazed and compared himself to the “man who drives through a stop sign to stop a murder,” reported The

Club Focus: Amherst Theater Group

The group’s mission statement affirms, “We wish to produce dramatic works that have significance to the Amherst community by reflecting issues that students face, whether they be cultural, social or political.” In accordance with their mission to produce work that is relevant to students, the group is run entirely