SPORTS

The world of college sports is composed of a specific demographic of people: hyper-competitive, driven and committed beyond measure. Starting from as early as infancy for many, these athletes are involved in years of lessons, practices, and competitions, and often grow up surrounded by their sport. As such, athletes are...

The reigning 2022 intramural basketball champions, Mayhem, did it again, winning the Ursinus intramural title by defeating the sharp shooting Soft in the Paint 44-38 in a close matchup. Like any successful intramural season, this year’s basketball league was competitive and exciting, and the championship game was no exception. Soft...

There can’t be anything better than being in Florida for spring break right? How about playing TENNIS in Florida?? Both men’s and women’s tennis teams were down in Orlando, Florida for spring break week competing in five national match-ups each. Spring break is a great opportunity for both teams to...

Ava Compagnoni avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Has anyone else noticed the increase in unique Ursinus Athletics photography and film content? The long-standing relationship with Stylish Images has been consistent and reliable; however, at a D3 athletics-dominated school, even when not playing on the field or court, Ursinus students love to be out on...

Ava Compagnoni avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu The most exciting event of the year for the Aqua Bears is the annual Centennial Champs held at Gettysburg College! The Centennial Champs run for four days and are filled with competitive swimming, extreme team spirit, and LOTS of record-breaking. Champs are a mix of individual and...

Aidan Nadell ainadell@ursinus.edu With the signing of the Okanagan Charter by President Hannigan in October, this semester has seen a bolstered roster of activities to promote the mental health and well-being of Ursinus students. You may be familiar with some of the offerings, such as meditation and yoga. But, if...

Tatiana Kent: takent@ursinus.edu Over the last few months, Philadelphia’s pro sports teams have come unbearably close to titles – only to face defeat. The Phillies lost the 2022 World Series to the Astros; the Philadelphia Union lost the Major League Soccer Cup to Los Angeles FC in a penalty shootout...

Allie Armour: alarmour@ursinus.edu & Ava Compagnoni avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu With the spring season of athletics kicking into gear, nine sports have begun practicing for upcoming competitions, some sooner than others. Let’s hear Ursinus athletes reflect on how their first weeks have gone and what they expect from the rest of the season!...

Ava Compagnoni avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu What could be better than swimming under the sunny blue skies of Fort Lauderdale with all your teammates, aka best friends? The annual winter training trip for the Ursinus Swim Team took place over this past winter break. The entire trip is ten days long, with two...