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Martinez commits herself to public policy

Exploring Social Awareness Martinez first got involved with community service in high school. Hailing from the Bronx in New York, her community allowed her many opportunities for social service. Although Martinez loved all of the service prospects and cultural events, she craved something more. She hoped to raise social awareness

Coffey shapes future of college athletics

Coffey’s success can be in part attributed to his work ethic. A member of the men’s soccer team, Coffey has twice overcome career ending injuries. Sophomore year Coffey had the opportunity to start at stopper for the injured Ryan Goodband ’02 and despite a banged up knee, Coffey

Women's soccer highlights strong fall

Women’s Soccer Women’s soccer rebounded from a sub-par 2002 to win the NESCAC Championship and advance to the NCAA Regional Championship game. The Jeffs’ marvelous late-season run-highlighted by an 11-game unbeaten streak which included a 22-3 scoring edge over opponents and two penalty

Men's hoops leads way in winter

Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team ended an impressive season with its first-ever trip to the Div. III Final Four. The Jeffs were ranked as high as first in the nation and finished the year ranked fourth in the country by D3hoops.com. While advancing to the

Spring teams make splash nationally

Women’s Tennis The women’s tennis team had one of its best seasons ever, advancing to the NCAA finals for the first time since 1999 before falling to Emory University. Amherst tied with Williams College for the conference title and Kristen Raverta ’06 took the conference singles championship outright.

Whiting epitomizes student-athlete

On choosing Amherst Whiting was a three-sport star at Mission Viejo High School in Southern California. He excelled at football, baseball and track, but initially thought he would play just football in college at an Ivy League school. However, Whiting began to reconsider. “I didn’t realize all along

Gilliam finds Japan, activism and snow

Gilliam’s major advisor, Professor of Political Science Javier Corrales, enjoyed working with him. “Jay is the kind of student who has an insatiable hunger for new experiences and new knowledge,” he said. Falling for Amherst You might know Gilliam as “that guy from the Madrigals” or “that guy from