Alyssa Xu: On the Rhodes of Sincerity

Alyssa Xu’s path from rural New Brunswick, Canada, to the rarefied ranks of Rhodes Scholars is not just a story of talent and triumph, but of luminous sincerity, fierce curiosity, and a devotion to seeing — and serving — those most often unseen.

Some Joy in Mudville: Hockey Spirits High Despite Loss

After winning the NESCAC, the women’s hockey team faced a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA National Championship. Managing Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 interviewed the team to discuss the end to their season.

The Indicator x The Student: “The Game Room”

In this edition of The Indicator x The Student, Toby Rosewater ’28 captures the vibrant energy of a senior center’s Sunday card games, where laughter and competition fill the air in his prose piece, “The Game Room.”

The Right Choice: Amherst Completes Improbable Comeback

Managing Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 reflects on the women’s basketball team’s win against Bates in the NESCAC quarterfinal.

Eagles Super Bowl LIX Preview: Undervalued Players Bring It

Managing Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 narrates the story and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

“A Wine-Dark Sea”: The Mammoths Win it All

After losing in the NCAA championship final twice in the last four seasons, men’s soccer has finally broken through to win the tournament. Assistant Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 sat down with the team and coach to discuss their road to victory.

D-Wade’s Divine Comedy and the Nameless, Faceless Man

Assistant Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 reflects on Dwayne Wade's new statue and embarks on a journey to basketball Heaven.

Ben Simmons: On Hope and Basketball

Staff Writer Toby Rosewater ’28 retraces Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons’ career and reflects on his idolization of Simmons as a child.

The Day Bip Roberts Cried: Notes on the Athletics’ Last Game in Oakland

The Oakland A’s played their last game in California on Sept. 29. Staff writer Toby Rosewater ’28 reflects on the team’s legacy and history as they move on to Las Vegas.

Marcell Ozuna and the Character Floor

Marcell Ozuna is, by many metrics, a very good baseball player. However, he falls down dramatically on one key front — his humanity.