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Current progress on the John Paul “JP” Ramel dedication patio.
‘It’s a way to remember him’: John Paul “JP” Ramel patio dedication
Tangerine file photo by Maria Montero Silva.
Homecoming 2023 is approaching, will include Pfannestiel inauguration and new Pioneer Path Run/Walk
Staff members from the Center for Career Readiness organize clothing donations dropped off on July 12.
Career Closet accepts large donation of professional clothing for Utica students
Mary Christopher (seated), surrounded by (from left) Megan Postal, Hollie David and Isabella Hudziak in October 2022. (Photo: Tangerine 75th anniversary Facebook page)
POV: Our work mom, Mary, is the absolute best
Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Women’s Lacrosse on a five-game win streak, wraps ups season at SUNY Canton on April 29
Current progress on the John Paul “JP” Ramel dedication patio.
‘It’s a way to remember him’: John Paul “JP” Ramel patio dedication
Tangerine file photo by Maria Montero Silva.
Homecoming 2023 is approaching, will include Pfannestiel inauguration and new Pioneer Path Run/Walk
Staff members from the Center for Career Readiness organize clothing donations dropped off on July 12.
Career Closet accepts large donation of professional clothing for Utica students
Mary Christopher (seated), surrounded by (from left) Megan Postal, Hollie David and Isabella Hudziak in October 2022. (Photo: Tangerine 75th anniversary Facebook page)
POV: Our work mom, Mary, is the absolute best
Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Women’s Lacrosse on a five-game win streak, wraps ups season at SUNY Canton on April 29
Utica University mens lacrosse team in a huddle.
Sean Behan named men’s lacrosse head coach
Lelan Rogers in the huddle against Nazareth College during the 2022-2023 season.
Lelan Rogers leaves for SUNY Cortland, Lacrosse without a head coach
President Laura Casamento stands at the podium while giving a speech.
Laura Casamento retires as president of Utica University
The Utica University flag hangs in front of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library.
Breaking: Leadership changes announced at Utica University
Todd Pfannestiel reading his remarks after the announcement was made that he will be Utica Universitys 10th president.
Breaking: Utica University announces Todd Pfannestiel as 10th president
President Todd Pfannestiel poses with Jeremy Thurston chairperson Board of Trustees [left] and former chairperson Robert Brvenik [right] after accepting the universitys institutional charter.
Pfannestiel: ‘We know where we’re going because we know who we are’
Dr. Todd Pfannestiel displays his green doctoral robe from the College of William and Mary. Three stripes on the sleeves represent a Doctorate degree, the blue piping represents his PhD in Arts and Sciences, the W and M script seal, a Utica seal, a Clarion pin, a Phi Beta Kappa pin and a Utica moose.
Pfannestiel Ready for Inauguration at the end of the month
A Utica tennis player looks down during a tennis match.
‘I’m still shocked’: Utica discontinues four varsity sports
The Utica University flag hangs on a pole in front of the Frank E. Gannett library. Photo courtesy of The Tangerine photo files
Flex Work Program officially installed after year-long trial run
Dr. Marr poses in front of Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal. Courtesy of Dr. Marvee Marr
Q&A with Dr. Marvee Marr
Utica University flags hang on a pole across from Tower residential hall.
Utica University and the importance of professional development: A “constant journey” and “quest for improvement”
Dr. Nicole Lawrence developed a love for biology before finding the true talent and the path she was searching for.
Dr. Nicole Lawrence ‘didn’t want to be an English person’ then realized her true path
Poster outlining that a tentative agreement has been reached. Courtesy of AAUP-Utica website
AAUP-Utica reaches tentative agreement
Alpha Phi Alpha Greek letters on display.
Utica University to bring back three previously chartered Greek organizations
Variety stickers on a table. Mariami Kentchadze | Enterprise Reporter
Student Government Association elects six candidates into office
Freedom Trail plaque along Underground Railroad and Abolition Walking Tour.
Utica University and Oneida County Freedom Trail Commission continue educational collaboration
Poster from inside the Utica Q Center with the message “Love Wins.”
‘You just want to be you’: How Utica’s Q Center provides hope for LGBTQ youth
Mary Christopher (seated), surrounded by (from left) Megan Postal, Hollie David and Isabella Hudziak in October 2022. (Photo: Tangerine 75th anniversary Facebook page)
POV: Our work mom, Mary, is the absolute best
Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Women’s Lacrosse on a five-game win streak, wraps ups season at SUNY Canton on April 29
Thomas Morreale, Class of 2023 Valedictorian. Photo submitted by Thomas Morreale
Utica’s Stars: Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced
Professional head shot of Celeste Friend. Courtesy of Celeste Friend
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Celeste Friend
National flags hang from the wall in the Strebel Student Center.
Jamaican national flag removed from Student Center
Pakistans citizens treading through the floods. (ScientificAmerica.com)
Pakistan citizens still struggling with historic flooding
The section on Bannerweb that shows students their financial awards.
President Biden announced debt forgiveness: what this means for Utica students
Gas prices have continued to rise in the Utica area. Photo was taken at the Sunoco across from Utica University.
Rising gas prices strain the wallets of Utica University students
Screenshot of Thanksgiving movie trailer taken from YouTube.
‘Thanksgiving’ movie review: Tragedy inspires revenge
Cast members line up at the opening of the musical.
‘Into The Woods’: A more realistic approach to original fairy tales
The showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10 and 11, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 12. Those interested can buy tickets online and at the door. General admission is $15 and $5 for Utica University students, plus online fees.
Go ‘Into the Woods’ with Utica’s Theatre Department next week
The former Phyllis and Frank’s sub shop was named after the first two students who registered for Utica back in 1946.
What’s next for the sub shop in Pioneer Cafe? It’s up to the students
Two attendees from the Coming Out Day event painting each others hands.
Utica University holds its first annual Coming Out Day
A graphic promoting the current book club read, Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia.
DEI book club looking for new members to join discussions
Professional head shot of Celeste Friend. Courtesy of Celeste Friend
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Celeste Friend
Dinner, featuring house made pita bread which is made fresh daily in house.
Local Lebanese mom & pop
Photo Credits: Vasyl Yurkuts, Dr. Crisp cleaning his AirForce 1s sneakers at Feet Heat event.
UCPB: Feet Heat
Megan Postol 16 pictured above.
Alum Column – Fall 22 Tangerine Advisor Megan Postol ‘16
Bunker Boo Bash flyer
Bunker Boo Bash: A Friday the 13th Party
A photograph of the sign depicting events that occurred over the course of April.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Utica University
Reviews of the Pioneer Players production of Company
Reviews of the Pioneer Players production of ‘Company’
Public Speaking class to host addiction education event
Public Speaking class to host addiction education event
Members of the cast of Company rehearse for the show. Photo: Pioneer Players Facebook page.
‘Company’ by the Pioneer Players set to perform this week
The former Phyllis and Frank’s sub shop was named after the first two students who registered for Utica back in 1946.
What’s next for the sub shop in Pioneer Cafe? It’s up to the students
Two attendees from the Coming Out Day event painting each others hands.
Utica University holds its first annual Coming Out Day
Annalise Michener has six pets: 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 cockatiels, 1 bearded dragon.
Annalise Michener puts her love for animals into action
The Utica University flag hangs on a pole. Courtesy of Alex Leland
Top 9 Facts Every Freshman Should Know
A photograph of the sign depicting events that occurred over the course of April.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Utica University
Screenshot of Thanksgiving movie trailer taken from YouTube.
‘Thanksgiving’ movie review: Tragedy inspires revenge
Cast members line up at the opening of the musical.
‘Into The Woods’: A more realistic approach to original fairy tales
The platter of food at Ricks Famous.
Rick’s Famous: “A Genuine American Burger Joint”
Reviews of the Pioneer Players production of Company
Reviews of the Pioneer Players production of ‘Company’
Lead actress Voertje Prather in costume as Hester. Photo courtesy of the Utica University Theatres Facebook page.
“In The Blood” review: Anger, sadness and love
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Cyberbits: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: When was the last time you changed your passwords?
A brand new blazer with the tags still on it at Goodwill.
POV: Thrifting, good for the wallet and the world
Students participating in PHY 141 class taught by Dr. Jonathan Gaffney.
Students at Utica College prepare for finals
During COVID-19, many students are feeling overwhelmed as the academic and pandemic worlds collide.
Stress, fatigue and burnout: When academic and pandemic worlds collide
Image from islandworks on Canva.
Op-Ed: Spring and Summer 2021 fashion trends
The Pioneers are 7-0 in Teddy Bear Toss games since losing to Trinity College during the 2014-15 season. // The Tangerine photo file
Opponent preview: What to know about the 19th annual Teddy Bear Toss
The Pioneers with an 8-2 overall record will play Hobart College on Nov. 18 in the ECAC Clayton Champman Bowl.
Pioneers 14-0 shutout win punches ticket to ECAC Bowl game
A Utica player absorbing pressure during a game against Houghton University.
Women’s basketball falls short despite late comeback
The Pioneers, in their season-ending 2-0 defeat to Hartwick College on Oct. 28 in the first round of the conference tournament, registered more shots on target than the Hawks.
Thompson: Utica’s early postseason exit stems from a one-dimensional style of play, lack of creativity
The 2023-2024 women’s gymnastics roster that will compete in the programs first-ever season.
Utica Women’s Gymnastics set to compete for the first time
The Pioneers with an 8-2 overall record will play Hobart College on Nov. 18 in the ECAC Clayton Champman Bowl.
Pioneers 14-0 shutout win punches ticket to ECAC Bowl game
Blaise Faggiano, after transforming the Cardinals defense at St. John Fisher, became the head football coach of Utica in 2008. Kayleigh Sturtevant | Multimedia Editor
Blaise Faggiano learned the profession in Albany— the rest was history
Utica beats Hartwick at home for the second year in a row.
Utica beats Hartwick College 48-7 to improve to 5-0
The Utica Pioneers are 2-0 after their Sept.9 35-20 win over Moravian University.
Beat writers unanimous on Utica’s 2023 NCAA tournament chances
Members of the Houston Roughnecks team on the field. Photo courtesy of Evan Willsmore, Houston Roughnecks reports. Twitter: @Evan_Willsmore
POV: XFL gaining popularity in the U.S., Utica coaches consider it beneficial to football
The Pioneers are 7-0 in Teddy Bear Toss games since losing to Trinity College during the 2014-15 season. // The Tangerine photo file
Opponent preview: What to know about the 19th annual Teddy Bear Toss
The Pioneers despite a 7-1 loss outshot the U.S. 16-12 in the second period.
Observation from Utica’s 7-1 loss to the United States U18: Defensively the team looked solid but found themselves overextended
Stacked NCAA pucks.
SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo set to join UCHC
Three Utica mens ice hockey players square up at center ice.
Kopek: Division 3 hockey this year is pivot for Utica
A Utica player absorbing pressure during a game against Houghton University.
Women’s basketball falls short despite late comeback
The Pioneers, in their season-ending 2-0 defeat to Hartwick College on Oct. 28 in the first round of the conference tournament, registered more shots on target than the Hawks.
Thompson: Utica’s early postseason exit stems from a one-dimensional style of play, lack of creativity
The Pioneers suffered their fourth non-conference loss of the season following its 4-0 defeat at home against Hamilton College.
Luke Ehrenfreund nets a hat trick as Hamilton beats Utica after first-half dominance
The Pioneers in its 25th conference matchup up against Elmira registered their first clean sheet of the season.
Elmira holds Utica to a 0-0 draw in conference opener
Byamungu Mugushu scored three goals in Uticas 4-3 win over SUNY Poly.
Byamungu Mugushu’s hat trick the decisive, Pioneers win a seven-goal thriller at home
Two Utica mens soccer players huge in celebration after a goal.
Men’s Soccer defeats Panthers at home
Rylee Lamphere registered a four-point game in Utica’s season-opening win away at Morrisville State College. Photo Kayleigh Sturtevant | Multimedia Editor
Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener Against Morrisville
Utica University mens lacrosse team in a huddle.
Sean Behan named men’s lacrosse head coach
Lelan Rogers in the huddle against Nazareth College during the 2022-2023 season.
Lelan Rogers leaves for SUNY Cortland, Lacrosse without a head coach
In her 16th season head coach Kristin St. Hilaire has a 129-91 record.
‘I am truly humbled’: Kristin St. Hilaire to be inducted into the Upstate Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame
Connor Lapresi is set to become the first women’s wrestling coach in program history. Courtesy of Utica Athletics
Women’s wrestling looks forward to program’s first season
A hotel in Montezuma Beach.
The beauty in chaos: A weekend trip to Montezuma Beach
A Capuchin monkey on top of a roof.
Awe-inspiring wildlife in Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park
Beach and mountain view in Costa Rica. // Courtesy of Breannan O’Hara
The spirit of pura vida: Gaining a different perspective in Costa Rica
Alon Levkowitz, senior lecturer and chair of the Social Science and Civics department at Bar-IIan University, one of the largest research universities in Israel attended a recent Pio Talk event at Utica University on Oct. 13 via Zoom to discuss the ongoing war in Israel with students and faculty in attendance.
EDITORIAL: Acts of premeditated violence have become ‘traumatic’
Outdoors in Costa Rica.
OP-ED: Costa Rica’s first impressions are life-changing for a Utica student abroad
Mary Christopher (seated), surrounded by (from left) Megan Postal, Hollie David and Isabella Hudziak in October 2022. (Photo: Tangerine 75th anniversary Facebook page)
POV: Our work mom, Mary, is the absolute best
A sign facing out of Dr. Spechts office window.
Guest Column from Dr. Steven Specht: Job training
Professional head shot of Celeste Friend. Courtesy of Celeste Friend
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Celeste Friend
A well rounded Breakfast at from Wisk bakery in the city of Utica
Turn up the heat: Wisk for breakfast
Megan Tierney and Nolan Hyman after being awarded with the Outstanding Attorney award at the St. Bonaventure 11th Annual Friar Face-Off Tournament Closing Ceremony.
Op-ed: Utica University’s Mock Trial Team Powers Forward Towards Regionals After St. Bonaventure Tournament
A sign displayed from the office window of Distinguished Professor of Psychology Steven Specht.
Guest Column from Distinguished Professor of Psychology Steven Specht: Job training is not higher education
A hotel in Montezuma Beach.
The beauty in chaos: A weekend trip to Montezuma Beach
A Capuchin monkey on top of a roof.
Awe-inspiring wildlife in Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park
Beach and mountain view in Costa Rica. // Courtesy of Breannan O’Hara
The spirit of pura vida: Gaining a different perspective in Costa Rica
Outdoors in Costa Rica.
OP-ED: Costa Rica’s first impressions are life-changing for a Utica student abroad
Jennifer Sadowska poses in front of a Utica street clock.
OP-ED: Utica is everything an international student envisioned and more
Professional head shot of Celeste Friend. Courtesy of Celeste Friend
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Celeste Friend
Megan Tierney and Nolan Hyman after being awarded with the Outstanding Attorney award at the St. Bonaventure 11th Annual Friar Face-Off Tournament Closing Ceremony.
Op-ed: Utica University’s Mock Trial Team Powers Forward Towards Regionals After St. Bonaventure Tournament
National flags hang from the wall in the Strebel Student Center.
Jamaican national flag removed from Student Center
Photo Credits: Vasyl Yurkuts, Dr. Crisp cleaning his AirForce 1s sneakers at Feet Heat event.
UCPB: Feet Heat
Megan Postol 16 pictured above.
Alum Column – Fall 22 Tangerine Advisor Megan Postol ‘16
GALLERY: Utica University’s 2023 Unity Walk
GALLERY: Utica University’s 2023 Unity Walk
President Todd Pfannestiel poses with former President Laura Casamento and former President Todd Hutton.
Presidential inauguration 2023
Softball Senior Night- Photo Gallery
Softball Senior Night- Photo Gallery
Gallery: Utica Women’s Softball vs Nazareth College
Baseball team line up for game.
Gallery: Utica Men’s Baseball vs Elmira College
President Laura Casamento answers questions from Tangerine News Editor Mickale Thompson in a recent interview. Casamento will retire as president of Utica University at the end of the semester.
TANGERINE EXCLUSIVE: One-On-One with President Casamento
Editor-in-Chief Matthew Breault portrayed as The Grinch. Cartoon created by Stephen Clark.
How The Editor-in-Chief Stole Christmas
The Tangerines Staff Fish Mr. Fishy Pulitzer.
Mr. Fishy Pulitzer
Our First Cartoon
Our First Cartoon
The food from City Cafe.
Turn Up the Heat: City Cafe
A sign facing out of Dr. Spechts office window.
Guest Column from Dr. Steven Specht: Job training
A poster for the upcoming rally detailing time, place and message.
Rally to be held in protest of Academic Portfolio Review vote
President Casamento giving remarks during the Student Veteran Association office’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 6, 2022.
Interview with President Laura Casamento: Academic Portfolio Review
Professional head shot of Celeste Friend. Courtesy of Celeste Friend
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Celeste Friend
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