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09/09/2026

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
Reuben Ayarna is introduced as the interim head coach of the university men’s soccer team. Photo from SCSU Athletics
09/09/2026

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
Men’s soccer team gather in a huddle before their matchup against Monroe University at Jess Dow Field on Aug. 27. Photos by Lily Rand
09/09/2026

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
Players from both teams reach into the air for the ball after a draw. Photos by Julian Markese

Greyhounds stifle Owls’ offense on senior day

Attacker Macy Vail, a senior, continued her goal-streak. She has scored in 32 straight games. She scored once against Assumption, tying the game at three in the second quarter. Vail, clearly a
04/15/2026
Forward Tish Blackwood, a freshman, before a game earlier this year. Photo by William Gagné

The realties of recruiting and retaining talent for DII schools

Without the same financial backing, exposure or NIL opportunities, Division II and III programs are left trying to keep pace in a system that continues to evolve around them. And yet, they
04/08/2026
Attacker Maddox Burton, a junior, takes a shot while being defended. Photos by Julian Markese

Lacrosse’s win streak snapped by Pace

“We’re talking about playing at a championship level,” Siedlecki said. “Our goal at the beginning of the season was to be a top four seed in the NE10, host a playoff game
04/08/2026
First baseman Brianna Pearson, a graduate, takes a swing. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Softball sweeps Queens College

“It was a great team win,” Head Coach Kate Bowen said. “Coming up again with a couple timely hits was really exciting to see.”
04/01/2026
Welder and her teammates rally before a game against Adelphi last season. Photos by Rob Rasmussen, courtesy SCSU Athletics.

Welder brings grit, joy from Minnesota

“When the ball is close to her, you know she’s got it,” Siedlecki said. “For a smaller kid, she’s very tough. She’s very strong. She’s very physical. She is not afraid to
04/01/2026
Guard Christian McClease, a sophomore, dribbles toward the paint. Photos by Julian Markese

Local star stays home

Coming from a basketball family, expectations followed him from the moment he stepped onto the floor at Wilbur Cross High School, where the pressure was on to live up to his name
03/25/2026
The team waits to take the court for their semi final matchup against Holy Family University. Photos by Julian Markese

Historic season ends

The Owls tallied 25 wins this season and won the NE10 Tournament, the most wins and the first conference title since their 2006 championship-winning campaign. They lost only two conference games all
03/25/2026