A new season begins
By Draven Dabrowski Sports Columnist School is back in session, and with it comes the return of fall sports. As students are settling back into classes, athletes at the university are back
New leadership takes the soccer field
By Noah Nunez General Reporter After serving as assistant coach for the men’s soccer team for three years, Reuben Ayarna has taken over for Kevin Anderson and has kicked off his new
Owls focus on improvement as new season starts
By Lily Rand Photo Editor The men’s soccer team opened its season with a 3-1 loss to New York based Monroe University on Aug. 27 at Jess Dow Field, despite creating several
Robert Nittolo looks to remain strong after football season opener
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer After his performance in the season opener against Gannon University, Robert Nittolo, redshirt freshman quarterback for Southern’s football team, has no doubts over whether he should be the one
New assistant coach added to women’s lacrosse team
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer Betsy Vendel has accepted the coaching position of assistant coach to Southern Connecticut’s women’s lacrosse team. Head coach, Maureen Spellman, announced the hiring of Vendel last week who
Erica Ridella refuses to let injuries affect her game performance
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Erica Ridella suffered a catastrophic injury in her senior year of high school. Ridella, now a junior and captain for Southern Connecticut State women’s soccer team, bounced back
Men’s cross country team have eyes set on the win
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer The men’s cross country team at Southern Connecticut have their eyes set on winning all three major tournaments this season. The Northeast-10 Championship, the Northeast Regional Championship and
Senior volleyball captains suit up for their final season
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer Seniors Megan Carman and Kelly Gunneson of the Southern Connecticut’s volleyball team will be suiting up for one last time, as they head into their final season for the
Michael Cerisano strives for leadership and excellence on football team
Philip Zoppi – General Assignment Reporter Michael Cerisano was one of the lone bright spots on the Southern Connecticut State University football team in the 2014 season. Cerisano, an inside linebacker, took a huge
SCSU women’s soccer adds new members to coaching staff
Edgar Ayala – Sports Writer Bob Dikranian and Chris LeGates have been given roles to serve as new additions to Southern Connecticut’s women’s soccer coaching staff. Head coach Adam Cohen announced that Dikranian
Owls fall to Gannon University 26-22 in season opener
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor Redshirt freshman quarterback Robert Nittolo led a valiant comeback effort that came up just short in the season opener for the Southern Connecticut State football team, as the Owls
From High School to College sports
Edgar Ayala – General Assignment Reporter Making the transition of playing sports in high school and into college can be overwhelming. Settling into a new team with new players and not knowing whether you
Owls prepare for this year’s Football season
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor The 2014 season was a difficult one for the Southern Connecticut State University football team. In Tom Godek’s first season as head coach, the Owls struggled with injuries