Conn Bids Head Athletic Trainer Cathy Horne Farewell
At the end of the school year, Connecticut College will say goodbye to Cathy Horne, our head athletic trainer. Since August 1983 when Horne first arrived on campus, her job, as well as…
A Must Read for Runners: Christopher McDougall’s “Born to Run”
As a life-long distance runner, I understand the ins and outs of running and everything that comes along with it. Trainers’ rooms have become my second home, as strained Achilles tendons, pulled hamstrings,…
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Expecting Improvement at NESCACS
On Saturday, November 19, the men’s and women’s swimming team traveled to Vermont to face Middlebury College and Tufts University. The men swept the competition with a score of 181-107 over the Panthers…
Volleyball Makes Seventh Consecutive Trip To NESCAC Playoffs
On Nov. 4 in Brunswick, Maine, the Connecticut College women’s volleyball team lost to Middlebury College, three sets to none, in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Tournament, hosted by Bowdoin College. Middlebury entered…
Club Soccer Stays True to the Game
Soccer is widely considered to be “the world’s sport.” It is one of the few sports that can be played with nothing but a ball; no cleats, shin guards, or real goals are…
On the same day as Connecticut College’s commencement ceremony this past summer, May 22, the sailing team traveled to Oregon to represent Conn at the National Championship. Nationals took place at a venue…
Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Bates: Loss at home drops team record to 3-7
At about 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 9, everyone in the Athletic Center heard Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” break the silence as the women’s lacrosse team began their warm up—by playing…
Sailing’s Strong Spring Season
While most of us have no doubt seen the white sails of our sailing team’s boats bobbing on the waters of the Thames River, most do not know of their progress and…
Freeman Dining Hall Unfortunately Unused by Many Camels
Harris dining hall—now open until eight!—certainly pleases the masses with its ample seating and seemingly endless variety, from an impressive cereal selection to a new locally-grown salad bar. I cannot help but feel…
Into the Hallows
On Friday, November 19, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One, the first half of the last installment in the Potter franchise premiered globally. Upon SAC’s announcement that they would be renting…
Why I Love My Job: Veteran athletic trainer Dale Robinson-Gervais
To any Connecticut College athlete who frequents the athletic training room down at the Athletic Center, the hustle and bustle met upon opening the door is to be expected- especially in the weekday…
Cantering Toward Victory
Connecticut College Equestrian Team (CCET) does not receive nearly enough credit on campus for their competitiveness, despite the recognition they’ve gained for their talent at recent Intercollegiate Horse Shows. Conn’s team is a…
The Middle Ground: New York and Boston sports fans clash at Conn
With football season underway and the playoffs rapidly approaching in the world of Major League Baseball, Conn students are blatantly displaying their sports allegiances across campus. With New London conveniently located between two…
SGA’s School Pride Initiative Kicks Off with Athletics
SGA President Nate Cornell based his campaign in May on increasing community pride and engagement. He by no means meant to suggest that Conn lacks school pride, but as the centennial approaches, Cornell…
