The Amherst Student

Bush Has Used Terror Threat to Attack Liberties

By Haley Castro, Section Editor

â€œPeak Everythingâ€ Poses Crucial Challenge of Our Time

By Tom Davies, Amherst College Director of Design and Construction

To Be Inclusive, Donâ€™t Sterotype Athletes

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

J-Street: Israel Lobby for Centrist Jews

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

Israel Should Cede Golan In Exchange for Formal Syria Peace

By Erik Schulwolf, Managing Opinion Editor.

The Amherst MLB Connection

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Womenâ€™s Tennis Team Takes Fourth Straight NESCAC Title

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Spring 2008 Postseason

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Menâ€™s Tennis Ends 14-Year Losing Streak to Ranked Ephs

By Bill Nahill, Staff Writer

Jeffs Prove They Can Play With the Best

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

AMBIR Team Aims to Take Biking to New Levels

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Menâ€™s Lax Season Ends Despite Strong Win

By Morgan Toy, Contributing Writer

Jeffs Take Two From Ephs to End Season

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Track and Field Raises The Bar for the Season

By Stephen Stewart, Photo Editor

McEvoy Brings Fun to Amherst Lax

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Milbourn Takes NCAA by Storm

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

Unrealistic Expectations Surface on NFL Draft Day

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

After First-Round Win, Jeffs Will Face Trinity

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Milbourn Astounds Yet Again, as She Sets Course Record at Williams

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

GAME OF THE WEEK: Baseball vs. St. Joseph's College

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Laken King '11 & Neal Allar '08

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Third Eye Blind Draws Mixed Student Reactions

By Ted Vickers, Contributing Writers

Food Dude: Crouching Rangoon, Hidden Chicken

By Jasper Zweibel, Staff Writer

Tim â€˜Bonesawâ€™ Kepner â€™00 Makes it in Music

By Nick Mancusi, Staff Writer

Iâ€™m Not a Nutter or on Acid: The Testimony of A Synesthete

By Robyn Bahr, Arts & Living Managing Editor

RIAA Cites Students for Stealing Tunes

By J. Robinson Mead, Staff Writer

Counseling Center Draws Scrutiny

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Six Seniors Win Fulbright Scholarships

By Sam Huneke, News Editor

Class of 2008 Sets Record for Senior Gift Donations

By Josh Glasser, Managing News Editor

New Adirondack Lawn Chairs Help Welcome Spring

By Ricardo Bilton, Staff Writer

College Receives $1.3 Million Science Grant

By Katie Guthrie, News Editor

Food Dude: A Shark, Reborn

By Jasper Zweibel, Arts & Living Staff Writer

Personals: Erin Camp '11

By Audrey Kim, Arts & Living Staff Writer

'Under the Same Moon' Shines

By Yvette Servera, Arts & Living Editor

Editorial: An Open Letter to Nick Pastan

Obama Mustnâ€™t Whine At Scrutiny

By Elspeth Hansen, Contributing Writer

A Critical Look at a Famous Case

By Eunice Kim, Section Editor

Making a Racquet

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Jeffs Relish Rare Home Meets, Excel Individually

By Stephen Stewart, Photo Editor

Baseball Team Clinches Playoff Berth

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Kaplan Predicts Bad Round for Underdogs in NBA Playoffs

By Ben Kaplan, The Kaplan Korner

Wan Graciously Gives Tufts His Match

By Bill Nahill, Staff Writer

Amherstâ€™s Playoff Hopes Still Alive

By Morgan Toy, Contributing Writer

Amherstâ€™s Victory Builds Momentum

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Milbourn Again Leads Charge as Jeffs Keep NESCAC Title in Sight

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

First-year Peter Harrison Turns Heads Towards Track

By Stephen Stewart, Photo Editor

Softball Team Holds on to Playoff Hopes

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

GAME OF THE WEEK: Outdoor Track & Field at Hamilton College

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Alexandra Chang-Graham â€™10 & Jimmy Swanson '10

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Seniors Search for Jobs Amid Slumping Economy

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Economics Dept. Faces New Strains

By Josh Glasser, Managing News Editor

Collegeâ€™s Historic Farm Houses Find New Homes Off-Campus

By Ricardo Bilton, Staff Writer

Amherst Hookups Hit the Silver Screen

By Mimi Bell, Contributing Writer

Hoffa Retires from Career Center

By Tara Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writer

Carib Fest Celebrates Caribbean Culture

By Megan Zapanta, Staff Writer

Cow Sweeping

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Womenâ€™s Lax Bounces Back from First Loss to Crush Ephs

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Menâ€™s Lacrosse Beats Williams

By Anjie Zheng, Sports Editor

Softballâ€™s Losing Streak Reaches Three

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Who Needs â€˜The Next Oneâ€™ When You Have Alexander Ovechkin?

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

After Loss, Menâ€™s Tennis Looks Ahead

By Bill Nahill, Staff Writer

Milbourn Helps Women Grab Fourth

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

Track Holds Its Own at UMass Invite

By Stephen Stewart, Photo Editor

Jeffs Bounce Back From 1st Loss

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Game of the Week: Women's Lacrosse vs. Tufts University

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Player of the Week: Jennifer Murphy â€™08â€"Womenâ€™s Tennis

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Editorial: Investment Choices Are Everyoneâ€™s Business

Things That Make You Go â€œHmm.â€

By Robyn Bahr, Managing Arts and Living Editor

Things That Make You Go â€œHmm.â€

By Robyn Bahr, Managing Arts and Living Editor

A Case Study in World Impotence

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

AAS Budgetary Process Tries to Blend Prudence and Flexibility

By Peter Tang, AAS Senator and Budgetary Committee Member

Need-Blind Extends to International Applicants

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Amherst Public Blog Approaches Launch

By Andy Greenspon, News Editor

Jessops 'Disassociations' Probes Influence of Technology

By Christina Martinez, Staff Writer

Baez and Shields Receive Prestigious Watsons

By Katie Guthrie, News Editor

Asian Night Market Spices Up Keefe

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

CCE Recognizes Community Service Superstars

By Kathryn McKinnon, Staff Writer

Cosmic Boot Puts Some Kick in Amherst Music Scene

By Teddy Vickers, Contributing Writer

Cribs

By Andy Nguyen & Robyn Bahr, Arts & Living Managing Editors

Passion Clashes with Propriety in Rivette's 'Duchess'

By Yvette Cervera, Arts & Living Editor

Events

By Arts & Living Staff

Behind the Scenes: Chris McMillan

By Andy Tew, Arts & Living Staff Writer

Editorial

Flawed Chinese and Western Coverage Causes Tibet Perception Gap

By Qingsi Zhu, Contributing Writer

U.S. Should Save Darfur Militarily

By Eunice Kim, Opinion Section Editor

Itâ€™s Time for Hillary to Call it Quits

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

Western Leaders Must Boycott Tainted Olympic Openings

By Erik Schulwolf, Managing Opinion Editor

Sunday Splits

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Softball Team Finally Ends Five-Game Losing Streak

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Director's Cup Update

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Track and Field Excels at Fitchburg

By Stephen Stewart, Photo Editor

A Ray of Hope for Tampa Bay?

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

Menâ€™s Golf Has Tough Start

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

Jeffs Hit Bump in the Road with Loss

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Menâ€™s Lacrosse Suffers a Tough Double Upset

By John Redmond, Staff Writer

Jeffs Drop Heartbreaker to Ephs

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

After Another Loss to Ephs, Jeffs Bounce Back vs. Brandeis

By Bill Nahill, Staff Writer

Game of the Week: Menâ€™s Tennis vs. Bowdoin College

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Players of the Week: Linda McEvoy â€™08 & Ryan Platzbecker â€™09

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Kolirinâ€™s â€˜Visitâ€™ a Cross-Cultural, Slice-of-Life Comedy

By Yvette Cervera, Arts & Living Editor

Amherst Cribs

By Andy Nguyen & Robyn Bahr, Arts & Living Managing Editors

Personals: Greg Coello '10

By Robyn Bahr, Arts & Living Managing Editor

Events

By Stevie Thacker, Arts & Living Editor

Admission Rate Hits All-Time Low

By Katie Guthrie, News Editor

Film and Media Studies Major Gains Momentum

By Christina Wong, News Editor

Decoding the Catalog

By Andy Greenspon, News Editor

Gen. Wesley Clark Headlines Discussion on the All-Volunteer Force

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Stiglitz Looks to China as Model in Poverty Reduction

By J. Robinson Mead, Staff Writer

By Rachel Cameron, News Editor

The End of an Era: A Look Back at the Winningest Basketball Class in Amherst History

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Swimming Makes a Final Splash

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

How It Ended: The final chapter in three winter teamsâ€™ seasons

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer, Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer & Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

A March Madness Diary

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

Undefeated Jeffs Charge through Florida

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Menâ€™s Lacrosse Team Successful in Florida

By John Redmond, Staff Writer

Jeffs Merge Bonding and Baseball in Florida

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Softball Team Takes Lumps in Arizona, Finishes Spring Trip at .500

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Men Upset DePauw Down South

By Bill Nahill, Staff Writer

Women Storm through Cali.

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

Behind Milbourn, Jeffs Look to Improve on Fall Numbers

By John Kelly, Staff Writer

GAME OF THE WEEK: Baseball vs. Wesleyan University

By Anjie Zheng, Sports Editor

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brittany Sasser '08, Women's Swimming

By Anjie Zheng, Sports Editor

Dethroned: Menâ€™s Basketball Falls in National Championship Game

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Administration Adheres to Senate Request

By Megan Zapanta, Staff Writer

Wrightâ€™s Visit to Amherst Gets Added Significance

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

Slew of Biology Professors Receive Recognition and Awards

By J. Robinson Mead, Staff Writer

Editorial: Theme Housing Fortifies Latent Divisions

By Editorial Board

Letters To The Editor

Breaches of Personal Information Undermine Institutional Reliability

By J. Robinson Mead, Staff Writer

Counseling Services Fail Key Test

By Eon Ho Song, Contributing Writer

China Faces Tibet Decisions

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

Brilliant Speech on Race Poses Test for Obama, U.S. Left

By Erik Schulwolf, Managing Opinion Editor

Why The Wives of Unfaithful Political Figures Stand by Their Men

By Elizabeth Neckes, contributing writer

Oscar-Nominated Shorts Dazzle and Delight

By Yvette Cevera, Arts & Living Editor

With 'Rock Music,' British Sea Power Makes Waves

By Nick Maneusi, Staff Writer

Cribs

By Andy Nguyen and Robyn Bahr, Arts & Living Managing Editors

By Ricardo Bilton

By Arts & Living Staff

Editorial

By Editorial Board

Genocidal War Remains Unchecked in Darfur

By Haley Castro, Section Editor

Israel Must Restrain Terror Reaction

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

Medvedev Must Bring Progress Without Alienating Predecessor

By Eunice Kim, Section Editor

How Sweet It Is: For Men, Trip to Round of 16 Is Nothing New

By Luke O'Brien, Staff Writer

How Sweet It Is: Women Must Beat 2007 Champs to Advance

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Menâ€™s Hockey Loses to Midd. In Semifinals

By Ryan O'Donnell, Staff Writer

Brett Favre: An Impervious Legend

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

New Cricket Team Has International Flair

By Garrett Snedeker, Contributing Writer

Menâ€™s Lacrosse Starts Season Strong with Blowout

By John Redmond, Staff Writer

New-Look Womenâ€™s Lacrosse Team Takes Season Opener

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Amherstâ€™s Focus Shifts to NCAAs

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor

GAME OF THE WEEK: Womenâ€™s Basketball vs. DePauw University

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Player of the Week: Krystyn Elek '10

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Mighty Jeffs II: Women's Hockey Takes Nescac Crown

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Amherst Leads the Way for QuestBridge College Match Program

By Christina Wong, Staff Writer

Being Lord Jeffery Amherst

By Josh Glasser, Managing News Editor

Alum Participates in Immigration Debate

By Gregory Campeau, Contributing Writer

Isserman â€™07 Receives Gates Scholarship

By J. Robinson Mead, Staff Writer

Valentine Crowns Iron Chef 2008

By Jonathan Thrope, Managing News Editor

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

OVERCOME

By Luke O'Brien, Staff Writer

Men Win in OT, Advance to Face Middlebury

By Ryan O'Donnell, Staff Writer

Womenâ€™s Hockey Utilizes Experience in Victory

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Swenson Welcomes Spring Training with Open Arms

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

Britten's War Requiem

By Andy Nguyen, Arts & Living Managing Editor

Harrington Shines Despite Late Career Start

By Lauren Benson, Senior Staff Writer

Surf & Turf: Swimming

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Fantastical 'Lacuna Park' Plays Free Will Against Fate

By Christina Martinez, Contributing Writer

Surf & Turf: Indoor Track

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Game of the Week: Menâ€™s Ice Hockey vs. Middlebury College

By Jasmine Yang, Sports Editor

Satrapi's 'Persepolis' a Persian Coming-of-age Story

By Yvette Cerverra, Arts & Living Editor

Players of the Week: Mike McIntosh â€™08 & Shaina Pollack â€™08

By Peter Stein, Staff Writer

The Food Dood

By Jasper Zweibel, Staff Writer

Events

By Arts & Living Staff

Editorial: Administration Must Close Confessional

By Editorial Board

By Editorial Board

America Alone Backs Defeated Musharraf

By Muhammad Adil islam, Staff Writer

Israelâ€™s Gaza Strategy Justified

By Erik Schulwolf, Managing Opinion Editor

Banned Delegates Must Stay Out

By Louis Sallerson, Columnist

Donâ€™t Bash Our Tyrannical Friends!

By Sam Huneke, Section Editor

Harsh Words on Amherst Confessional Rile Campus

By Robyn Bahr, Managing Arts and Living Editor

Peer Evaluators Assess College for Reaccreditation

By Andy Greenspon, News Editor

AAS Moves Towards MCC Compromse

By Rachel Cameron, News Editor

40th Anniversary Casino! Wins Big

Amherst Alum Leaves Record Bequest

Students Collaborate on Awareness Week

Colby Crushed

By Jacob Boyer, Staff Writer

Women Trounce Colby by 30 Points

By Julia Steinberger, Staff Writer

Upcoming Weekend

By Sarah Gelles, Managing Sports Editor

Tiger Poised To Surpass Ben Hoganâ€™s Career Wins Record

By Sam Swenson, The Hot Corner

Women Finish 2-1 at the Howe Cup

By Drew Blacker, Staff Writer

Gifted Sister Act Stars for Amherst Swim Team

By Peter Stein, Sports Editor