The growth of the University of New Haven’s esports program
Cameron Hailey, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020
University officials made a decision to invest in a new academic major at the Pompea College of Business, esports management, and esports and gaming. With the high-quality equipment in the new “Stable” training arena located in the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, the growth...
New Addition to Rec Center
Neva Bostic, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2020
To book a spot in the Beckerman Recreation Center for a workout, you may notice a new area to make reservations for. The “Auxiliary Weight Room” is a new COVID-modified area where athletes and teams undergo their weight training. You may think that the athletes have been lifting in the weight...
Return of the NFL
Tyler Wells, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2020
The quiet Sunday afternoons that punctuated the end of every week during the COVID-19 pandemic have been filled with an age-old staple: the return of football. The NFL season started on Sept. 10, becoming another one of the nation’s beloved sports to return amid the worry of a season impacted by the pandemic. The Kansas City ...
Boycotts for Blake
Tyler Wells, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2020
For athletes across professional sports, the shooting of Jacob Blake was the final straw in a mounting struggle with police brutality. Although games were scheduled to take place, they were replaced by a booming message on behalf of the players, who elected to boycott their games to shift the public eye...
Women’s Soccer Preview
Neva Bostic, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2020
“Live in the moment… Be in the moment,” is a message from senior captain of the women’s soccer team, Jordan Nichols. Even with a season anticipated for a playoff run pushed back to the spring, and a global pandemic that separates a brand new team, New Haven Women’s Soccer is not letting their...
University of New Haven fall sports preview
Joe Klaus, Sports Editor
August 31, 2020
As students return to campus this fall, there will be two major components that will make this year different than in the past: the lights at Kathy Zolad stadium will not be on for soccer matches and Saturdays will be quiet without football games at Dellacamera. While games are not being played, that...
Power 5 conferences set precedents for other schools amid the pandemic
Joe Klaus, Sports Editor
August 31, 2020
As schools begin to return to campus for their respected fall semesters, all eyes are on Power 5 conferences, the Big Ten, South Eastern Conference (SEC), Atlantic Coastal Conference (ACC), Big 12 and the Pac 10 as to what they going to do and potentially set as a precedent for smaller conferences. The...
Baseball is Back… Sort of
Tyler Wells, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2020
For sports fans across the globe, the past month has felt quiet and empty. With the suspension of sports after the COVID-19 outbreak, fans have turned to archived footage of games from years. However, we can find inspiration in countries that have been able to flatten the curve as they begin to make...
Senior Women’s Lacrosse
Zack Pincince, Sports Editor
May 5, 2020
This week’s Senior Day will focus on the women’s lacrosse team. This group of seniors leaves behind an impressive resume. They had an overall record of 41-18, amassed 553 saves, 226 goals, 132 assists, and 358 points. This group of eight seniors accomplished a lot during their time at New Haven and...
Senior Day: Baseball
Zack Pincince, Sports Editor
April 21, 2020
This week’s Senior Day will focus on the baseball team. This group of seniors was one of the most successful classes to come through the University of New Haven. In their freshman year, they won the conference tournament, and then followed it up their sophomore year by being ranked as high as #7 in...
Coronavirus: How is it Affecting Sports?
Alex Cunkle, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 has disrupted sports in a way not seen since World War II. The virus has shut down sports globally. Both amateur and professional leagues have canceled full season and championship tournaments. The NCAA has canceled all spring sporting events. They started by canceling all post-season play,...
Tom Brady Leaves the Patriots
Beth Beaudry, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
Last week, Tom Brady announced he will leave the New England Patriots. Brady posted two statements across his social media accounts: one addressed to his team, Coach Bill Belichick, and the Kraft family, and the second to Patriots fans. Brady said, “I wanted to say thank you to all of the incredible...
“My Time as a Charger”
Alex Cunkle, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
In March 2015, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Charger family and was lucky enough to be given that opportunity shortly after. I studied the culture before I came to the university. The Charger family was known for its successful performances within each sport. They excelled in all post-season play,...
Women’s Basketball Season Recap
Tyler Wells, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
With a 55-44 loss at Saint Anselm on Sunday, the New Haven women’s basketball team concluded their season in the NE10 Quarterfinals. The Chargers were able to find success during the year, finishing at 18-9 (12-7 NE10) mark with notable wins over nationally-ranked Bentley University and Le Moyne College. ...
Softball Wins Home Opener
Zack Pincince, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
On Thursday afternoon the Chargers softball team took the field against cross-town rival Southern Connecticut State University Owls. The Chargers have not played since their trip to Florida and in the first couple innings, they had to shake off some of the rust. New Haven gave up five runs in the first...
