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The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

Colgate Community Comes Together at Vigil for Peace in the Middle East Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Norah Hendrickson, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

Members of the Colgate University community gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 8 as part of a Vigil for Peace to mourn and reflect on the violence of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The event, held in...

New Restaurant to Open in Utica St. Development

New Restaurant to Open in Utica St. Development

Michael Cassedy, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

The village of Hamilton is set to welcome a new restaurant to its food scene, expanding the dining options available to both locals and Colgate University students. The location is the latest venture from...

Música de Maestros’ Residency Brings a Fresh Look at Music Performance

Música de Maestros’ Residency Brings a Fresh Look at Music Performance

Joshua Repp, Head Arts & Features Editor October 4, 2024

Michelle Bigenho, Charles A. Dana professor of anthropology and Africana & Latin American studies, first crossed paths with Rolando Encinas in 1993 in Bolivia while conducting her doctoral research....

Colgate Rugby Has a New Leader at the Helm

Colgate Rugby Has a New Leader at the Helm

Gwen Field, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The 2024 fall season has started for Colgate Rugby and their new head coach and Director of Rugby Elaine Vassie. Vassie joined the program this year, bringing experience and fresh ideas after playing rugby...

‘Defended Like Warriors:’ Men’s Soccer Beats UVA in Major Upset

LJ Coady, Senior Editor September 13, 2024

The Colgate University men’s soccer team beat the University of Virginia Cavaliers 1-0 on Aug. 25, a major upset against a rival that had multiple “heavy advantage[s]” and out-shot the Raiders almost...

Campus Safety Shares Updates Related to January 2024 Incident

Ryan Dugdale and Samantha Wotring September 13, 2024

Nearly eight months after an unlawful residence entry at Colgate University prompted the arrest of a student on campus in January 2024, the Colgate community was provided an update on the ongoing legal...

Sonia Erbe & Kiran George: Creating a Space for R&B

Sonia Erbe & Kiran George: Creating a Space for R&B

Lindsay Scheffler, Contributing Writer April 19, 2024

On Sunday nights, from 10-11 p.m., first-years Sonia Erbe and Kiran George host their WRCU radio show, “R(EverythingIn)B(etween).” The show features a mix of their current favorite rhythm and blues...

Bats’i Rock Group ‘Sak Tzevul’ Shares Stories, Songs During Campus Visit

Bats’i Rock Group ‘Sak Tzevul’ Shares Stories, Songs During Campus Visit

Olivia Miller, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Meet the members of Bats’i Rock group Sak Tzevul who visited Colgate University last week: Damian Martínez, the lead vocalist and guitarist, Paco Martínez, who plays guitar, Enrique Martínez, the...

MLB's New Uniforms: Curve Ball or Changeup?

MLB’s New Uniforms: Curve Ball or Changeup?

Harrison Clyde, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

In an attempt to keep the players cool during the 2024 season and improve their performance, Major League Baseball (MLB) created new uniforms designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics. These new jerseys...

Colgate Receives Over 20,000 Applications for Third Consecutive Year

Colgate Receives Over 20,000 Applications for Third Consecutive Year

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor February 2, 2024

Colgate University released its Class of 2028 applications data in January, announcing a third consecutive year of over 20,000 applicants. In the 2023 application cycle, 20,711 prospective students applied...

Junior Jorge Rochet Explores Negative U.S. Naval Presence in Puerto Rico

Junior Jorge Rochet Explores Negative U.S. Naval Presence in Puerto Rico

Chloe Liversidge, Contributing Writer December 8, 2023

Junior Jorge Rochet led a discussion on his study of the cultural, political and environmental impacts of the presence of the United States Navy in the Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra. Rochet’s...

SCUA Diving: Inside Colgate University’s Special Collections and University Archives

SCUA Diving: Inside Colgate University’s Special Collections and University Archives

Bela Hawkins, Contributing Writer November 17, 2023

For centuries, Colgate University has been collecting historical materials and archives that are all held on campus in Case-Geyer Library. The Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) departments...

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