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A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
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
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
The Clark Athletic Center, which is the hub for Utica Athletics.
BREAKING: New sports teams announced for 2023-24 academic year
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
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
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
The Clark Athletic Center, which is the hub for Utica Athletics.
BREAKING: New sports teams announced for 2023-24 academic year
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
The Substitute Teacher Fair will be held on Strebel Lawn.
Substitute Teacher Fair on Sept. 22
The section on Bannerweb that shows students their financial awards.
President Biden announced debt forgiveness: what this means for Utica students
President Laura Casamento of Utica University at City Hall during the 2021 Unity March.
BREAKING: President Casamento to retire in July 2023
Scannell’s faculty photo from the Utica University website.
Professor Jim Scannell Passes Away
The section on Bannerweb that shows students their financial awards.
President Biden announced debt forgiveness: what this means for Utica students
President Laura Casamento of Utica University at City Hall during the 2021 Unity March.
BREAKING: President Casamento to retire in July 2023
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
Utica University alumni Jacob Kahl plays NYT’s Wordle on March 30.
New York Times’ Wordle sweeps Utica and the nation
Vasyl Yurkuts, an international student from Ukraine, wearing a traditional Ukrainian Vyshyvanka.
Ukrainians at Utica University reflect on war and devastation
President Laura Casamento of Utica University at City Hall during the 2021 Unity March.
BREAKING: President Casamento to retire in July 2023
To show solidarity and support for Ukraine, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has directed the Ukrainian flag to fly at three-quarter staff at Utica City Hall. Photo from Daily Sentinels Alex Cooper.
POV: ‘Sad to see,’ Utica students react to the Russia/Ukraine conflict
Vasyl Yurkuts, an international student from Ukraine, wearing a traditional Ukrainian Vyshyvanka.
Ukrainians at Utica University reflect on war and devastation
Photo from the University of Idaho
NEDA’s 2021 Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Photo from The New York Times
Southern storms and the future climate
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
Members of WiND, Tegan Lewis and Sidney Domroes at the Student Involvement Fair on Thursday September 15, 2022.
Women in a New Direction: making a comeback
Model UN graphic sent in by Kyle Mitchell.
Model UN is looking to recruit new members
The reception will take place on Oct. 1 from 7-9 p.m. Cost of entry is $10 for non-students and free for current students.
Tangerine 75th Anniversary reception, an upcoming part of Homecoming Weekend
The Substitute Teacher Fair will be held on Strebel Lawn.
Substitute Teacher Fair on Sept. 22
The Involvement Fair begins at 1 p.m. on Strebel lawn. Photo from Utica Universitys website.
Student Involvement Fair: What to know
Faculty, Staff, Community members and students gather around the tree dedicated to James Scannell.
Utica dedicates four trees in honor of students and faculty lost last academic year
Mark C. Kovacs welcomes everyone to the ribbon-cutting event.
Activities held in observation of 9/11
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
Image created on Canva.
Electronic sports foster new form of competition at Utica College
Photo courtesy of Candace Myers.
Alumni Profile: Candace Myers, a freelance television producer currently with Netflix’s Queer Eye
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
Communications Director Erin Taylor 24 and Comptroller and Class of 2023 President Katelyn Calkins 23 using the conference table in the SGA Lounge
New office in Strebel looks to improve the work of the Student Government Association
Protesters were streetside with signs,
Uticans take to the streets, to protect Roe v. Wade
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
Photo from Thrifty Shopper
Op-Ed: The sustainable side of thrifting
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
Photo of Utica Universitys Womens Resource Center staff and advisors after a successful Women’s Empowerment Cabaret in mid-March.
Profile: Women’s Resource Center
Logo for the newly formed Communication Club at Utica University.
Profile: Utica’s new Communication Club
The newly updated logo for WPNR 90.7 FM, Utica University Radio.
Profile: WPNR, ‘The Voice of the Pioneers’
Dr. Clemmie Harris has been at Utica University for the past five years.
Professor Profile: Dr. Clemmie Harris
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
The Clark Athletic Center, which is the hub for Utica Athletics.
BREAKING: New sports teams announced for 2023-24 academic year
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
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
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
Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Mens Final Four NCAA tournament.
UNC vs. Kansas: Great ending to a great NCAA Tournament
Chris Green crossing over on a defender during the Empire 8 Championship game.
Q&A with men’s basketball senior Chris Green
Utica basketballs newest 1,000 point scorers. Kobe Lufkin (top left), Darius Hopkins (top right) and Sydney Przygoda (bottom). Collage made by Matthew Breault.
Utica basketball’s newest 1,000 point club members
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
The Los Angeles Rams celebrate their Super Bowl victory.
Super Bowl LVI Recap: A fight to the finish
The Utica College football team gets hype before their conference matchup.
The Pioneers are going bowling after securing a winning season
Tight End Tobey Callenders career game helped propel the Pioneers over the Mustangs 20-3.
Believe Bowl: Pioneers trample Mustangs in defensive battle
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
Utica University mens ice hockey team celebrates a win at center ice.
Dominant Utica basketball and ice hockey teams standout heading to playoffs
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
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
Kaela Mochak now has two game winning goals on the season.
Ice still runs in Kaela Mochak’s veins
Photo of senior Colin McCarthy
Men’s Soccer falls to SUNY Poly in shutout
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
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
Communications Director Erin Taylor 24 and Comptroller and Class of 2023 President Katelyn Calkins 23 using the conference table in the SGA Lounge
New office in Strebel looks to improve the work of the Student Government Association
Protesters were streetside with signs,
Uticans take to the streets, to protect Roe v. Wade
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.
Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
Protesters were streetside with signs,
Uticans take to the streets, to protect Roe v. Wade
The memorial for Cindy McCaw, who passed from COVID-19 in February.
Op-Ed: Visiting the COVID-19 memorial in DC brought closure for UC student mourning grandmother’s passing
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.
Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination
Pictured are Mickale Thompson (left) and Hannah Steyn (right).
POV: Being culturally different isn’t bad
The Greenman Softball Field across the campus of Utica University.
POV: The forgotten team across the street
A brand new blazer with the tags still on it at Goodwill.
POV: Thrifting, good for the wallet and the world
Members of The League of Extraordinary nerds gather around during their meeting in the new Wilcox Center.
Op-Ed: Starting a club on campus brings challenges and rewards
A fresh iced coffee in front of the doors of Utica Coffee.
OP-ED: Things to do in Utica
Protesters were streetside with signs,
Uticans take to the streets, to protect Roe v. Wade
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
Participants in the midst of the Unity March on Court Street in downtown Utica.
Photo Gallery: Utica’s Unity March brings local community together
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
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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Mickale Thompson, Features Editor

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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

October 1, 2022
Emergency call box located in the parking lot front of Bull Hall.

Utica students discuss the effectiveness of the blue lights system

September 29, 2022
A student raises their hand in the middle of a Fall 2021 class when masks were required.

Utica University no longer mandates COVID-19 Vaccination

September 29, 2022
Communications Director Erin Taylor 24 and Comptroller and Class of 2023 President Katelyn Calkins 23 using the conference table in the SGA Lounge

New office in Strebel looks to improve the work of the Student Government Association

September 14, 2022
Pictured are Mickale Thompson (left) and Hannah Steyn (right).

POV: Being culturally different isn’t bad

May 13, 2022
Students participating in PHY 141 class taught by Dr. Jonathan Gaffney.

Students at Utica College prepare for finals

December 11, 2021
Utica Colleges food pantry The Tangerine Grove has reopened and relocated into room B23 of Hubbard Hall.

Tangerine Grove food pantry reopens in new location, donations needed for refrigerated items

November 22, 2021
From left, Leola Beck 25, Karrie Kosier 25 and Lila Vega 25 during their nightly game of pool. If commuter students want this part of the college experience, they should be able to experience it, Beck said.

Commuter students allowed back into residence halls

November 17, 2021
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell passes at 84

November 13, 2021
Haitian migrants use a dam in Texas to cross between the United States and Mexico.

2021 Haitian Refugee Crisis: Utica College professors explain

November 10, 2021
The Clark City Center is located on 177 Genesee St. in Utica, NY.

Normal activity resumes at Clark City Center this semester

November 10, 2021
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

November 5, 2021
The Barrett Art Gallery has been converted into an office space for the time being.

Barrett Art Gallery still without art this semester

September 27, 2021
Student at Utica College uses ID card to access building.

Daily health screening now linked to ID cards

September 15, 2021
Op-Ed: First Pioneer Pitch-In shows the best of UC and neighboring areas

Op-Ed: First Pioneer Pitch-In shows the best of UC and neighboring areas

September 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of Candace Myers.

Alumni Profile: Candace Myers, a freelance television producer currently with Netflix’s Queer Eye

April 21, 2021
Awards are given out at the 2015 Regional Science Fair at Utica College. Photo source: WKTV

Utica College to host the Virtual Regional Science Fair on March 27

March 26, 2021
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