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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
Forward Natalia Fiato, a senior, dives in front of the opposing net. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Field hockey falls to Pace

By Draven Dabrowski Sports Writer The field hockey team battled until the final whistle but came up short, falling 2-1 to Pace University at Jess Dow Field on Oct. 28. Despite outshooting
11/05/2025
Midfielder Sam Sandler, a sophomore, dribbles past a defender. Photos by Julian Markese

Men’s soccer drops season finale, readies for postseason

“We have a lot of new players right now, and the team has to marinate,” defender Edward Mensah, a graduate, said. “I'll say, as one of the leaders in the team, I'm super proud of
11/05/2025
Running Back Kieren Falzon, a junior, celebrates one of his three touchdowns on the day. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Falzon rushes for over 200, Owls rout Hawks 37-13

“Coach talks about playing meaningful games at the end of the season,” Weiss said. “They just keep getting more and more meaningful.”
10/29/2025
Forward Tish Blackwood, a freshman, handles the ball during the Oct. 26 exhibition. Photos by Julian Markese

Women’s basketball takes on UConn in Hartford

The women’s basketball team traveled to Hartford to play an exhibition game against the undisputed women’s basketball champions of the world, the University of Connecticut Huskies. 
10/29/2025
The Ultimate Frisbee Club practicing behind Jess Dow Field on Oct. 23. Photos by Draven Dabrowski

Ultimate Frisbee Club membership grows

The club tossing disks next to Farnham Hall is still flying under the radar, but more students are starting to take notice of the university’s ultimate frisbee team. 
10/29/2025
Alyssa Naeher, goalkeeper of the Chicago Stars, posing with Interim President Bulmer. Photos by Lily Rand

Champion Alyssa Naeher returns home

Naeher, a Bridgeport native, made a stop at the university to speak about her career. It was the first leg of a homecoming trip in which Naeher would be honored by the
10/29/2025
Swimmer Molly Kennedy, a junior, swimming breaststroke. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Swimming and diving teams athletes in action

Swimmers raced in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, while divers showcased routines from both the one-meter and three-meter boards.
10/22/2025
Midfielder Samuel Nagy, a graduate, prepares to take a corner. Photos by William Gagné

Men’s soccer stays in good form

The Owls battled through a hard-fought matchup against a tough and steady conference rival. The university played Saint Michael’s University to a 0-0 draw. 
10/22/2025
Setter Kimi Mitchell rises up to make a play on the ball. Photos by William Gagné

Volleyball plays for osteosarcoma awareness, wins again

The Owls pushed their win streak to seven, improving to 11-3 overall on the season with a dominant 3-0 victory over Saint Michael’s University on Oct. 14, in Pelz Gymnasium. 
10/22/2025
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