Ben Clark-Eden: Finding Creativity and Community in Uncertainty

Driven by a desire to form connections, Ben Clark-Eden has created a strong community and cemented his legacy at Amherst, both on and off the field.

Around the Herd: March 27 to April 1 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: men’s lacrosse stays undefeated, men’s tennis takes down NESCAC foes, and softball falls to Tufts.

Women’s Hockey Wins the NESCAC

Assistant Sports Editor Kate Becker ’26 breaks down the women’s hockey team’s road to their sixth championship title.

Around the Herd: Feb. 19 to Feb. 26 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Men’s swim and dive places third in NESCAC championships, track takes first place at the Triangle Classic, and squash wins big on Senior Day.

Football Captain Walks Onto Men’s Lacrosse

Assistant Sports Editor Kate Becker ’26 sits down with senior football captain Owen Gaydos ’25 to discuss joining the lacrosse team in his senior year.

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.

Around the Herd: Jan. 29 to Feb. 5 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, women’s hockey blanks Bowdoin, squash wins against Wesleyan at home, and swimming and diving fall to MIT.

A Different View of Death: Denmark’s Assistens Cemetery

Contributing Writer Kate Becker ’26 details the unique nature of Denmark’s Assistens Cemetery, experienced during her time abroad in the fall of 2024.

Indigenous Lacrosse Player Explores Cultural History of Sport

Neal Powless, former All-American and professional lacrosse player who coaches a European national team, came to campus on April 29 to discuss the cultural relevance of lacrosse following a screening of the film “Crooked Arrows.”

Death Row Inmate Keith Lamar Phones Into Symposium and Concert

Keith LaMar, death row inmate, phoned in from his cell in Ohio to participate in an on-campus symposium and perform in a live concert at the Drake. LaMar has gained national acclaim as he fights against the death sentence for crimes he says he didn’t commit.

French Senator Discusses France’s New Constitutional Right to an Abortion

As a response to the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, France became the first country to enshrine the “guaranteed freedom” to an abortion in its constitution. French Senator Laurence Rossignol came to campus to discuss the process and reverberations of the amendment.

Around the Herd: Nov. 17 to Nov. 28 in Amherst Athletics

While most of the student body went home for Thanksgiving, 11 of the college’s athletic teams competed over the break. Highlights include men’s soccer advancing to the Final Four; an impressive cross-country nationals performance; and undefeated starts for several teams.

Soccer Dynasty? Men’s, Women’s Soccer Capture Back-to-Back NESCAC Titles

The Men’s and Women’s soccer teams won their second NESCAC title in as many seasons this past weekend. The women’s team downed Bowdoin 2-1 and the men beat Tufts 1-0 to clinch NCAA Tournament berths. Both teams will now enter NCAA play this weekend with National Championship aspirations.

Around the Herd: Oct. 25 to 31

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: cross country hosts the NESCACs and both teams finish second; football falls to Wesleyan while volleyball falls to Colby; men’s and women’s soccer advance to NESCAC semifinals.

Around the Herd: Oct. 4 to Oct. 11 in Amherst Athletics

This week in Amherst Athletics: Football returned to .500; volleyball and both soccer teams earned wins; field hockey split a pair of contests; women’s golf took second place; and a pair of Mammoths won the final tournament of the fall for women’s tennis.

Around the Herd: Sept. 19 to 25 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: field hockey has a turbulent week and football secures a last-minute field goal to beat out the Continentals in a nail-biting showdown.

Around the Herd: Opening Weekend in Amherst Athletics

Fall sports are in full swing as field hockey, volleyball, women’s and men’s soccer, cross country, and men’s golf all kicked off their campaigns in the past week. Here are the highlights.

Women’s Ice Hockey Ranked No. 1 in Nation Ahead of NESCAC Semifinals

Women's ice hockey has had an impressive run this season, earning national and NESCAC No. 1 rankings. With NESCAC Semifinals around the corner, The Student checked in with the record-breaking team.

No. 6 Men’s Soccer Eliminated From NCAAs in Penalty Kicks

The men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in penalty kicks, ending the team’s National Championship aspirations in the Round of 16.

Men’s Soccer Wins NESCACs With Overtime Heroics

This past weekend, the men’s soccer team downed both Middlebury and Connecticut College in overtime on the way to a NESCAC Championship. It was the team’s first title since 2016.

Men’s Soccer Ends Regular Season Seeded Third in NESCAC

The No. 10 men’s soccer team put together an impressive run of form this week, tying Connecticut College before blowing out Hamilton and Trinity to finish their regular season slate.

Men’s Soccer Ends Weekend of NESCAC Play With Win, Draw

Men’s soccer defeated Wesleyan and drew against Bowdoin on Senior Day, bringing their overall record to 7-1-4 and their conference record to 2-1-4. The team has three NESCAC games remaining on their regular season schedule.

Men’s Soccer Wins and Draws Ahead of Williams Matchup

Men’s soccer went 1-0-1 this weekend in Maine, defeating Bates 3-2 and drawing with Colby 2-2 in a dramatic finish. With the annual game against Williams upcoming on Saturday, the team is now 5-1-2.