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The Colgate Maroon-News

The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

Women's Softball Faces an Uphill Battle as Season Draws to a Close

Women’s Softball Faces an Uphill Battle as Season Draws to a Close

Chloe Liversidge, Assistant News Editor April 18, 2025

An impressive performance against Lafayette College on Sunday, April 6, broke a two-week losing streak and gave Colgate University softball (12-24) its first Patriot League series win of the season. After...

Colgate Men’s Tennis Looks to Round Off A Formidable Season

Colgate Men’s Tennis Looks to Round Off A Formidable Season

Anivartin Daga, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

Colgate University’s men’s tennis team sits at 12-8 this season, enjoying one of their best seasons in the past few years. The team is on a run of two consecutive wins against Boston University and...

How Mental Health Has Taken Center Stage in Sports

How Mental Health Has Taken Center Stage in Sports

Hannah Marcotrigiano, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

When we think about athletes, the focus is often on their physical strength, endurance and recovery. However, what has been frequently overlooked is their mental health. The relentless pressure to perform...

A Grand Slam 11 Years in the Making

A Grand Slam 11 Years in the Making

Matthew Cohen, Contributing Writer April 18, 2025

It was a moment that’s been anticipated by patrons (not fans, of course) for over a decade. 11 years after winning The Open Championship in England, Rory McIlroy has become the sixth golfer ever to complete...

UConn Huskies Emerge as Women’s Basketball March Madness Champions

UConn Huskies Emerge as Women’s Basketball March Madness Champions

Sophie Lalas, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

On Sunday, April 6, the University of Connecticut Huskies defeated University of South Carolina 82-59 in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament championship. The Huskies, who went 37-3 overall this season,...

Men’s Lacrosse Eyes a Playoff Bid as Season End Draws Near

Men’s Lacrosse Eyes a Playoff Bid as Season End Draws Near

John Timko, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

With their electric offense and their strong connections in all aspects of the game, Colgate University’s men’s lacrosse team finds itself with a 6-5 record as the Patriot League playoffs near. Their...

The Most Impressive Individual Sports Feats of the Past Decade

The Most Impressive Individual Sports Feats of the Past Decade

Anna Di Iorio-Reyes, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

On Sunday, April 6, the Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th goal in the NHL, breaking the legendary “greatest hockey player of all-time” Wayne Gretsky’s record and putting...

The Wildest Sports Competitions You’ve Never Heard Of

The Wildest Sports Competitions You’ve Never Heard Of

Isaac Green, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

With sports so deeply ingrained in American culture, they have become a constant in people’s everyday lives. Sports act as a source of entertainment as well as a great way to connect with others. Nevertheless,...

Torpedo Bats Are Major League Baseball's Latest Controversy

Torpedo Bats Are Major League Baseball’s Latest Controversy

Lucas Golling, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

Anyone who has followed the MLB as of recently has surely heard the phrase “torpedo bats” tossed around at one point or another. Most fans were exposed to the latest innovation in the baseball world...

Pickleball Joins the Major Leagues

Pickleball Joins the Major Leagues

Oscar Walsh, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

Pickleball has risen to popularity across the world with multiple new associations and world tours. As the popularity of recreational pickleball has spiked quickly in recent years, so has the professional...

Who Is Most Likely to Bring Home the Stanley Cup?

Who Is Most Likely to Bring Home the Stanley Cup?

Madeline Duncan, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

The Stanley Cup playoffs are just around the corner and hockey fans around the world are predicting who will bring home the trophy — the championship trophy awarded annually to the NHL playoff champions. Colgate...

Women's Skiing Places Fifth at Nationals

Women’s Skiing Places Fifth at Nationals

Alyssa Storey, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Colgate University’s women’s ski team placed fifth at the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association’s (USCSA) National Championships held from March 10-15, marking their best-ever finish in...

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