Stories to Watch in Formula 1 Pre-season
Contributing writer James Minor ’23 sums up the major forces promising to shape the dramatic arc of this year's season of Formula 1 racing.
Sports
Alpine Ski Team Reflects on First Full Season in Recent Memory
This year, thanks to prolonged efforts to secure funding, the Amherst Alpine Racing Team was able to have its first full season in recent memory. The team's captains reflect on a successful six weeks — full of early mornings, long bus rides, and high-speed runs.
Around the Herd: Feb. 8 to Feb. 14
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, catch up on all the Mammoths’ latest results, including two wins by Women's Basketball and an Amherst athlete earning NESCAC Diver of the Year.
Around the Herd: J-Term
In this edition of Around the Herd: exceptional performances by Women's Hockey stars, Trips to California and Puerto Rico, two Mammoths of the Month, a strong start to the Track season, and more you may have missed in Amherst sports this past January!
Back-to-back Wins Keep Women’s Basketball Undefeated
After an away win against New Jersey City University on Sunday, Dec. 4, the Mammoths faced NESCAC rival Wesleyan the next night. They came out on top against the Cardinals, stopping a late rally to stay undefeated as they head into their final game of the semester.
Men’s Basketball Wins One, Loses Two, Falling to 3-5
The men’s basketball team lost an away game against Colby-Sawyer College on Thursday, Dec. 1, and blew a 15-point halftime lead at home against Springfield College on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Now eight games into the season, the Mammoths are 3-5.
Men’s Hockey Wins Both Games, Giving Coach His 500th Win
Amherst men’s hockey earned two wins this weekend, rallying to complete a late comeback to take down Wesleyan 3-2 in overtime, then defeating No. 11 Trinity by the same score. The team’s second win of the weekend was head coach Jack Arena’s ’83 500th career win.