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Athlete of the Week
Callie Fisher – Field Hockey
In the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, junior Callie Fisher scored with just 7.8 seconds left to overcome Salisbury University. The goal pushed the team into the next round—the Elite 8. This was the third game this season in which Fisher’s netted a game-winning point. 1. What was your first experience playing […]
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The contested image of Ronda Rousey
On Sunday, history was made as Ronda Rousey, former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, was defeated for the first time in her three-year-long Ultimate Fighting Championship career. The UFC 193 bantamweight title fight was held in Melbourne, Australia as favorite Rousey faced professional boxer Holly Holm. Holm found a way to knock Rousey out after around […]
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Field hockey knocked out in Elite 8
After a 5-0 loss to Ursinus College in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday the University of Rochester field hockey team’s season ended. After an incredible year, the ‘Jackets finished with a final record of 18-6, and the fourth-ranked Ursinus moved to 19-3 as they advance to the tournament’s Final Four. […]
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Cross country competes in regional championships
This past weekend, the ‘Jackets travelled to Letchworth State Park to compete in the NCAA Division III Atlantic Region Cross Country Championships. The meet, hosted by SUNY Geneseo, was particularly significant because, as the cumulation of a long season of hard work, there were very high stakes. Teams that place in the top two spots […]
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Despite disappointing finish, football has commendable season
UR football wrapped up their season at home on Saturday, falling to Hobart by a score of 42-20. Rochester’s senior quarterback Justin Redfern compiled an impressive 238 total yards and senior Farid Adenuga had six receptions for 69 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown reception. Still, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the potent Hobart […]
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Amid controversy, University of Missouri president resigns
University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe has resigned in the face of repeated calls for accountability with regards to the university administration’s handling of recent racial tensions of campus. This week, almost 30 black football players at the University of Missouri joined with the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) in demonstrations against Wolfe. In light […]
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Swimming conquers Grove City with multiple first-place finishes
After a strong rookie season, sophomore Gunnar Zemering has come out to a strong start as a big contributor for UR men’s swimming this season. When the UR men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams traveled to the Grove City Invitational in Grove City, PA last weekend, Zemering and several other ‘Jackets had stellar performances, […]
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Cover the athlete, not their body
What if a student asked a professor what brand they are wearing, or if a student completed an exam and was bombarded with questions on their love life. These instances seem inappropriate, rude and out of place, because they are. Two weeks ago, an unknown video appeared on my Twitter feed. At first, I was […]
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Field Hockey advances in Liberty League playoffs
On Wednesday afternoon, UR field hockey, ranked 20th nationally clinched a spot in Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III tournament by knocking off the unranked Misericordia University Cougars in a come-from-behind victory at home. The ‘Jackets rallied to defeat the Cougars 2-1 after trailing 1-0 with 17 minutes remaining in the second half. The […]
Athlete of the Week
Gunnar Zemering – Swimming
Sophomore Gunnar Zemering claimed first place finishes in both the 50- and 100-meter freestyle races this past weekend. He was also a member of the 200-freestyle relay which placed first, and the 200-medley relay, which placed second. He has been honored as the Liberty League Male Swimmer of the Week. 1. How did you first […]