European Super League falters, showcasing power of fan activism
There had been rumors for years. A whisper here, a behind-closed-doors offhand comment there. A new American ownership group at this club, rising debts at that club. A call for…
Jackie Molloy
The Strange Season Starts: Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Tennis Weigh in on Modified Matchups
Rescheduled games. No spectators. Gameday testing. Socially distanced benches. Masks on. No handshakes. No celebrations. When Vassar announced that spring athletes would be allowed to compete for the upcoming season,…
Renee Montgomery, former WNBA star, activist, purchases Atlanta Dream from Kelly Loeffler
When Raphael Warnock was sworn in as Georgia’s new senator on 20 Jan., helping to hand the Democratic party the keys to the Senate, it was apparent that he was…
Sports world holds breath as Woods’ future in doubt after crash
During the final round of the WGC-Workday Championship on Sunday, there seemed to be a plethora of Tiger Woodses (?) playing across the Florida grounds. The tournament doubled as a…
More than just a semifinal: Australian Open highlights stars’ intertwined legacies
When Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka faced off in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open last week, the tennis world, athletes and avid sports fans alike had a hard…
Kim Ng finally gets her at bat as first female MLB GM
Kim Ng had been waiting for 15 years. A University of Chicago wonderkid, she was first hired as an intern by the Chicago White Sox in 1991 at the age…
With venerable captains at the helm, Vassar athletic teams tackle new challenges in stride
The first practice for any new senior team captain is a little nerve-wracking. That isn’t to say they’re not confident—after all, they are walking into their fourth year as true…
Forced to adapt, coaches weigh in on changes during COVID-19
On July 22, Vassar announced that athletic teams would not be participating in any intercollegiate competitions through December 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news was bittersweet for coaches…
Aquatic Brewers surface in fourth place at Liberty Leagues
The Liberty League Championships are the toughest test of every Vassar team’s season. Be it a playoff format or end-of-the-season meet, Vassar athletes dream of defeating their Liberty League (LL)…
B-ball seniors raise parting glass
For the seniors on Vassar’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, the past four years have been anything but consistent. Both teams have experienced coaching changes, the departures of teammates and…