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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
Gymnast Libby Allen, a graduate, posing during her floor routine. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Gymnastics celebrates senior day

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the university gymnastics team fell to the University of Bridgeport 192.625–192.525 in a close dual meet on Senior Day at James Moore Field House. 
02/18/2026
Late swimming and diving Head Coach Tim Quill in 2013. Photos courtesy SCSU

University mourns loss of Tim Quill

“His commitment, his steadiness and his genuine care for our student-athletes made him a pillar of this community. Tim’s legacy is one of service, mentorship and heart. We honor his life, his
02/18/2026
Photo courtesy limitrofe

World cup comes to America

The World Cup has incredible potential, but it needs to feel accessible and inclusive if it truly wants to reflect the spirit of the game.
02/18/2026
The bench and fans celebrate after a made three pointer. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Women’s basketball stays hot, marks 11th straight win

“Everyone’s hungry. Everyone just keeps pushing each other. You can feel it in the locker room and on the court. Everyone’s got each other’s backs,” guard Jaycee Merizalde, a freshman, said. 
02/11/2026
A view of Lumen Field. Photo courtesy Caleb Woods

Patriots lose Super Bowl LX

Seattle kept their foot on the gas throughout the night and kept the Patriots from getting near the endzone. New England struggled to move the ball consistently, as Seattle’s defensive pressure limited
02/11/2026
Forward Cherif Diarra, a graduate, during pregame. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Owls collapse against Pace

“We let them dictate everything,” head coach Scott Burrell said. “We just didn’t compete and gave them a game we should have had at home.” 
02/11/2026
Guard Justice Ellison, a graduate, looks to pass after gathering a rebound. Photos by William Gagné

High flying Ellison sparks win over Bentley

“Justice was special today. We want to give him confidence every game. We just got him the ball, and he executed,” Diarra said. “He was jumping out the gym.” 
02/04/2026

Super Bowl Preview

This is not just a matchup between two teams with strong defenses and capable quarterbacks. It is a clash of legacies trying to redefine themselves.
02/04/2026
Guard Taeya Steinauer, a sophomore, plays defense. Photos by William Gagné

Women’s basketball loses at buzzer in home opener

“They out-hustled us,” Lynch said. “We weren’t ready, we weren’t getting after loose balls or defending shooters. We just didn’t do it tonight. And that’s the result you get when you play
12/03/2025