Nick Torres: The Pursuit of Education and Community

Nick Torres balances an intense work ethic with a passion to help others, leading a life motivated by community building and support.

Gregg Popovich Retirement: One of Basketball’s Silent Giants

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 pays tribute to the San Antonio Spurs’ legendary coach Gregg Popovich, who announced his retirement last week.

Grading NFL First Round Picks

With ample time to analyze the NFL draft’s results, Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 gives each pick of the first round an official grade. The grades are assigned based on the pick’s talent, fit, and the cost of acquiring them.

Around the Herd: April 30 to May 5 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: tennis loses in NESCAC semifinals, track and field sets program records, and softball falls to Colby.

Joey Supik’s Definitive NFL Mock Draft

With the NFL draft a little over a week away, Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 guesses which team will draft which player. Through his expert analysis, Supik is confident that he will correctly predict the results for the 2025 NFL draft.

Around the Herd: April 2 to April 8 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: women’s track and field dominates at Spring Fling, women’s lacrosse extends win streak, and tennis takes down Bates.

Satire: Amherst College March Madness

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 walks through the results of the colleges’ elimination tournament.

Satire: Ranking Teams Based on Violence

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik '27 lists Amherst’s sports teams from least to most violent.

Satire: Early Predictions for the 2024-25 Season

Ahead of the fall season, Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 forecasts each team's outcome for the previous year.

Around the Herd: March 6 to March 11 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: men and women’s lacrosse takes down Hamilton, women’s basketball ends their season in a heartbreaker, and five members of the track team qualify for NCAA Division III Championships.

Around the Herd: Feb. 26 to March 5 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Men’s track becomes New England DIII Champions, men’s lacrosse upsets Middlebury, and women’s hockey progresses to NESCAC semifinals.

Why All-Star Games Stink

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 analyzes where the NBA All-Star game has gone wrong.

Around the Herd: Feb. 12 to Feb. 19 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: women’s diving wins NESCAC Championships, men’s track takes first through fifth in 1000m, and men’s basketball defeats Williams on senior day.

Around the Herd: Feb. 5 to Feb. 12 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: track and field sets records, women’s basketball wins on senior day, and women’s squash continues to the next round of NESCAC tournament.

How to Break a Fanbase: The Luka Doncic Trade

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 offers insights behind the NBA trade that no one saw coming.

Chiefs Super Bowl LIX Preview: Dynasty Dominance

In anticipation of this Sunday’s Super Bowl, Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 evaluates the Chiefs’ chances.

The Cavs Only Care About Offense, and It Works

The first-place Cleveland Cavaliers are average at defense. Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 says it does not matter.

Around the Herd: Dec. 4 to Dec. 11 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd, basketball keeps on rolling, and men's hockey beats Williams in a nailbiter.

NBA Analysis: The Washington Wizards’ Failure

Assistant Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 breaks down the Washington Wizards’ disappointing history and offers his insight as to how they can do better.

Around the Herd: Nov. 21 to Dec. 8 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: men’s soccer reaches the NCAA tournament semi-finals, and squash gets off to a hot start.

NIL Court Cases: The Future of Student-Athletes

Assistant Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 breaks down the changing landscape of college athletics in the wake of three class-action lawsuits regarding name, image, and likeness deals.

Around the Herd: Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: soccer keeps on rolling, and men's swim and dive wins big.

Joey’s Midseason NFL Award Predictions

Assistant Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 makes his midseason award predictions for the NFL's end-of-year honors.

Around the Herd Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Women’s soccer takes home glory at the NESCAC championship, and football plays against Williams in the “Biggest Little Game in America.”

Around the Herd: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Cross country thrives, women’s soccer beats Conn College, and volleyball takes down Middlebury.

Sports’ Role in Politics

Athletes do more than just dribble. Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 reflects on politics and the athlete.

An Inside Look at Amherst Football

Before the Homecoming game, Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 sat down with members of the Amherst football team to get an inside perspective on the season.

NBA Preview: Joey and June’s Predictions for the 2024-2025 Season

Senior Managing Editor June Dorsch ’27 and Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 make their bets on which players will take home this season’s awards.

Around the Herd: Oct. 23 to Oct. 29 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Men’s soccer dismantles Bowdoin, women’s volleyball falls to Emerson, and women’s soccer ties against the Polar Bears.

Before the Game: Analysis of the Homecoming Matchup

Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 provides a rundown of what you need to know before the 2024 Homecoming football game.

Around the Herd: Oct. 16 to Oct. 22 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Field hockey wins both games, women’s soccer dominates Sarah Lawrence, and men’s and women’s cross country compete at the Connecticut College Invitational.

Around the Herd: Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Football falls to Bowdoin, women’s volleyball suffers losses against Springfield and Wesleyan, and men’s soccer wins five games straight.

NFL Hot Takes — NFC North

Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 continues his series of steaming-hot takes on each team in the NFL — this week featuring the NFC North.

Around the Herd: Oct. 2 to Oct. 8 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Women’s soccer extends their undefeated streak, volleyball loses to two NESCAC rivals, and men’s soccer destroys Manhattanville 7-1.

NFL Hot Takes

Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 delivers a rundown of his steaming-hot takes on each team in the NFL — starting this week with the NFC East.

Around the Herd: Sept. 18 to Sept. 24 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Football defeats Hamilton, women’s field hockey falls to Middlebury, and women’s soccer loses their 4-0 record with tough draw.