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The Utica University flag hangs in front of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library.
Breaking: Leadership changes announced at Utica University
Photograph of Utica University campus in the winter time.
Run, hide and fight: Active shooter and situational awareness event held on campus
Dr. Todd Pfannestiel shaking hands with current President Casamento while being introduced as the new University president effective next semester.
New president announcement draws mixed reaction from campus
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
The Utica University flag hangs in front of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library.
Breaking: Leadership changes announced at Utica University
Photograph of Utica University campus in the winter time.
Run, hide and fight: Active shooter and situational awareness event held on campus
Dr. Todd Pfannestiel shaking hands with current President Casamento while being introduced as the new University president effective next semester.
New president announcement draws mixed reaction from campus
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
The crispy chicken sandwich and fries laid out on the table.
Turn up the Heat: ChickenLicious
The Utica University flag hangs in front of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library.
Breaking: Leadership changes announced at Utica University
Photo courtesy of Bob Cardillo.
Q & A: Utica mayoral candidate Bob Cardillo
Members of the Utica University community traveled to Egypt in January 2023. Photo: Professor Tom Crist.
Utica University travels to Egypt
President Laura Casamento and company at the 2021 Unity Walk
President Casamento Guest Column: Forget the rumors – liberal arts are here to stay
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
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
National flags hang from the wall in the Strebel Student Center.
Jamaican national flag removed from Student Center
(Left: Director Deborah Wislon - Allam. Center: Professor Clemmie Harris. Right: Professor Ellen Smith)
Interprofessional experiences in Ghana
Pakistans citizens treading through the floods. (ScientificAmerica.com)
Pakistan citizens still struggling with historic flooding
Mariami pictured in front of the Utica University entrance.
What it is like being an international student in the US
President Laura Casamento of Utica University at City Hall during the 2021 Unity March.
BREAKING: President Casamento to retire in July 2023
The crispy chicken sandwich and fries laid out on the table.
Turn up the Heat: ChickenLicious
Utica Universitys cyber and economic crime building.
Beware of fake job offers: Scams against college students
Photo by Diana Sidorevich of her meal at Island Breeze Bar and Grill.
Island Breeze Bar and Grill
Vesper movie poster from IMBD.
Movie Review: Vesper
AAUP-Utica President Leonore Fleming posing outside of the Philosophy department bulletin board.
AAUP-Utica explained: What the chapter does for Utica faculty
Poster that promotes the Mental Health Allyship forum with guest speaker Christian Beck.
Public mental health forum hosted at Utica
Photo Credits: Vasyl Yurkuts, Dr. Crisp cleaning his AirForce 1s sneakers at Feet Heat event.
UCPB: Feet Heat
Annual Banned Books Read-in on campus
Annual Banned Books Read-in on campus
Concerts, poetry, and much more: the Jackson Lunch Hour Series
Concerts, poetry, and much more: the Jackson Lunch Hour Series
Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant/ The four captains for the Utica University Pioneers walking out for the coin toss.
Pioneers survive against Kean Cougars to improve to 2-0
Utica Bread’s logo mounted on the wall next to the Baggs Square Location.
Utica Bread, a rising bakery in a growing community
Concerts, poetry, and much more: the Jackson Lunch Hour Series
Concerts, poetry, and much more: the Jackson Lunch Hour Series
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Mark C. Kovacs welcomes everyone to the ribbon-cutting event.
Activities held in observation of 9/11
Image from Logan Chesebro.
One Man The Band comes to jam this summer
Graphic showing the Jamaican national flag hanging on a pole.
Jamaican flag back among the rest in the student center
Utica Bread’s logo mounted on the wall next to the Baggs Square Location.
Utica Bread, a rising bakery in a growing community
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
National flags hang from the wall in the Strebel Student Center.
Jamaican national flag removed from Student Center
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
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
A photo of alumni Jordan Conestabile.
Alum column- Jordan Conestabile
Dante Zapata tees up for a faceoff during the 2023 UCHC championship game against the Nazareth Golden Flyers.
Dante Zapata built trust by winning faceoffs in big moments
The Utica University mens hockey team goes back to back after beating Nazareth 5-3 in the UCHC title game.
Men’s hockey returns to NCAA Tournament after capturing fourth UCHC title
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Utica University women’s ice hockey teams 2022-2023 roster.
Women’s Hockey falls to Nazareth in sudden death overtime championship game
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Image of the mens basketball team roster for the 2022-23 academic year.
Men’s Basketball team reaches Empire 8 Conference Championship after crucial win over Nazareth
Guard Darius Hopkins fends off opposing player.
Keeping the Momentum: Men’s Basketball continues win streak
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
The 18th annual Sitrin Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Game was held at Utica University on April 28.
Sitrin STARS and local celebs back in action at 18th annual Wheelchair Classic
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Q & A: Get to know football defensive back Zachary Plaza
Jimmie Warren became one of the nations best small college defensive players in his final season for the Utica football team.
Jimmie Warren left his mark on the defensive end in his final season
Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant/ The four captains for the Utica University Pioneers walking out for the coin toss.
Pioneers survive against Kean Cougars to improve to 2-0
Photo of the Utica University Pioneers gearing up for the homecoming game from the Utica University Instagram page, @utica.university.
BREAKING: Utica football registers 5-0 record after homecoming game win
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
File photo
Men’s hockey ranked no. 1 in country, set to play Nazareth this weekend
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
Mackenzie Mix and Georgie Santullo have been named the Tangerines Co-Athletes of the Year.
The Tangerine’s Co-Athletes of the Year: Mackenzie Mix and Georgie Santullo
Utica University Sports Information Director and DIPG cancer survivor Laurel Simer drops the puck for the 8th annual Gold Ribbon Game at Utica.
Gold Ribbon Game: How Utica women’s ice hockey fights against pediatric cancer
Utica University center Jaime Bucell takes the faceoff in a matchup vs. Manhattanville College.
Utica ice hockey continues historic success, both teams face Manhattanville this weekend
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
Kelsey Trainor runs up the field with the ball.
Chilling with ‘The Trainor:’ Q&A with women’s lacrosse senior captain Kelsey Trainor
Members of the Utica University community stand alongside coach Mike Parnell’s wife.
Photo Gallery: Lacrosse Coach Mike Parnell’s Candlelight Vigil
In the first game without Coach Mike Parnell in over 16 seasons, the Utica Pioneers defeated SUNY Poly for the 13th time in 14 all-time matchups.
Men’s lacrosse plays first game without Mike Parnell as Head Coach
Utica College mens lacrosse head coach Mike Parnell died on Thursday at the age of 45.
Mike Parnell, Utica College men’s lacrosse coach, dies at 45
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
Q & A with Julianna Beaulieu: Juggling basketball, soccer and more
(Image from Utica_Pioneers Instagram) Senior Ro Hernandez Pictured above.
Women’s soccer recap
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
Utica University’s women’s soccer team with a check for $6,000 to send Team IMPACT teammate Arianna “Anna” LaBella to Disney World.
Utica WSOC raises $6,000 to send Team IMPACT teammate to Disney World
The Utica College womens soccer team welcomed 12-year-old Arianna LaBella to the team on Monday.
Team IMPACT and UCWS names Arianna LaBella as newest member and honorary team captain
A headshot of Ziobrowski featured on the Utica Pioneers website.
Ziobrowski named new Sports Information Director
Patrick Mineo has been the head coach of Utica University for the past 17 seasons.
Utica Softball Head Coach Pat Mineo to retire at the end of May
Paul J. MacArthur being interviewed next to the Utica University pool about the Olympics.
Paul J. MacArthur: The Olympic research King of Utica University
The record breaking 4x400 meter relay squad from left to right: Janaiya Cruz-Bermudez, Mackenzie Mix, Jade Dening and Laura Meade.
Pioneers track and field team rewrites record books this season, Empire 8 Championships this weekend.
Josh Higby was hired in August 2021 to be the new head coach for Utica Colleges womens volleyball team.
Q and A with Coach Josh Higby: Rejoining the Pioneers family and preparation for senior day tri-match
The crispy chicken sandwich and fries laid out on the table.
Turn up the Heat: ChickenLicious
Dr. Todd Pfannestiel shaking hands with current President Casamento while being introduced as the new University president effective next semester.
New president announcement draws mixed reaction from campus
The Clark City Center is located in the heart of downtown Utica where business students take classes at the Brvenik Center for Business.
Business students frustrated with shuttle reliability, parking insufficiencies
Attendees watch the panelists discuss the local NAACP chapter.
Local NAACP chapter asks for more involvement at panel event
A poster for the upcoming rally detailing time, place and message.
Rally to be held in protest of Academic Portfolio Review vote
Dr. Todd Pfannestiel shaking hands with current President Casamento while being introduced as the new University president effective next semester.
New president announcement draws mixed reaction from campus
The Clark City Center is located in the heart of downtown Utica where business students take classes at the Brvenik Center for Business.
Business students frustrated with shuttle reliability, parking insufficiencies
Attendees watch the panelists discuss the local NAACP chapter.
Local NAACP chapter asks for more involvement at panel event
A poster for the upcoming rally detailing time, place and message.
Rally to be held in protest of Academic Portfolio Review vote
Members of the AAUP Utica, dressed in their signature red, attending the faculty presentation in-person on Jan. 18.
Proposed program cuts draw sharp reaction from campus
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
Members of the AAUP Utica, dressed in their signature red, attending the faculty presentation in-person on Jan. 18.
Proposed program cuts draw sharp reaction from campus
The Utica University flag hangs in front of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library.
Safe Trax closes its doors after three years
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
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
EIC Eats No.7 consisted of a $15 Arby’s Family Pack, from the Arby’s in Rome where Matthew Breault works.
EIC Eats No.7: Arby’s $15 Family Pack
EIC Eats consisted of six fast food fish sandwiches from McDonald’s (two), Burger King, Wendy’s and Arby’s (two).
EIC Eats No.6: Best Fast Food Fish Sandwich
A “Garbage Plate” made by Rochester native and UticaTV Station Manager Francis Tavino.
EIC Eats No.5: Rochester’s Famous Garbage Plate
EIC Eats No.4 consisted of two Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, two Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers and four small fries.
EIC Eats No.4: Wendy’s ‘Feed The Fam Deal’
EIC Eats No.3 consisted of one Impossible Whopper and 18 Beyond Chicken Nuggets.
EIC Eats No.3: Plant-Based Fast Food
Thumbnail design from Nick McAdam.
Episodes 1 and 2 of Minechat on our YouTube
For more fitness tips and advice, head to Brooke Riscicas Instagram page @brookeriscica.
Fitness advice from Brooke Riscica
Photo: @brookeriscicafit
Fitness and Nutrition with Brooke videos now on YouTube
Photo: @brookeriscicafit
The Tangerine launches new YouTube series “Fitness with Brooke”
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Grace Barattini, Assistant Features Editor
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Source: utica.edu

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Grace Barattini, Assistant Features Editor
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Review: The Circle on Netflix

Grace Barattini, Assistant Features Editor
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Throwing it back with Disney+

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Falling in Love with Fall Recipes

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