November 3, 2016 Mount Holyoke News News, Five Colleges Amherst searches for replacement mascot in light of Jeff controversy November 3, 2016 Mount Holyoke News News, Five Colleges BY ABBY BAKER '19Recent student protests at Amherst College over Lord Jeffery Amherst’s controversial legacy have yielded results; the College will accept suggestions for a new school mascot through Nov. 30.