Sports

The NFL proved again this past weekend why they are the preeminent sports league in the United States. The draft in any sports league is usually a mundane weekend, but somehow the NFL has transformed it into a spectacle that has spawned an entire industry, which captivates fans from all

On April 17, the Jeffs faced skilled non-league foe Westfield State College in a rare weekday doubleheader. In the first game, the Jeffs played tough and held on for a 5-4 win. However, defensive mistakes and an inability to generate offense cost the team the nightcap as they fell to

The Jeffs came out strong against the Jumbos, dominating both singles and doubles play. In the top singles flight, co-captain Stephanie Fong ’02 delivered a victory when her opponent retired in the second set with an injury. In the second singles spot, Rachel Holt ’05 continued her dominating play, with

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 up on

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 am