Mission and identity as a student-athlete
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
May 13, 2013
This past fall, as part of the One Le Moyne mission, Jeanne Murphy, Associate Director for Student-Athlete Success, began meeting with student-athletes to learn more about the core Jesuit values and how they relate to being a student-athlete. The Jesuits believed in taking care of the body,... (more...)
Bauer, Fetsch and Fabian chosen to attend NCAA Career in Sports forum
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
May 13, 2013
Every year, the NCAA holds its annual NCAA Career in Sports Forum, a four-day event that helps athletes connect with individuals who work in athletic administration, compliance and coaching. The forum will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 8-11. This year, seniors Brenna Bauer,... (more...)
Be Healthy: Surviving finals
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
May 2, 2013
With the semester coming to a close, busy days and late nights are all the more frequent. During the last few days of school, there is usually limited free-time available, with many people on campus rushing around campus to tie up any loose ends before the summer, and finish last-minute assignments.... (more...)
Be Healthy: spring detox
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
April 18, 2013
Now that the weather is finally starting to get warmer, spring is now in full spring. With the winter coming to an end, a great way to clean out your body and begin fresh is to do a detox. A great way to begin to implement a detox into your diet is to start by switching up what you drink in... (more...)
Be healthy: Green smoothie obsession
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
April 11, 2013
Recently I’ve been on a smoothie kick, and while researching new smoothie recipes, I came across the website simplegreensmoothies.com. I had always enjoyed the Naked brand green juice drinks, but I had never created my own version. This website provides a great resource for smoothie recipes,... (more...)
Be healthy: the truth about peanut butter
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 21, 2013
Peanut butter is the one food item that I can’t live without. When I first became vegan, I used to put peanut butter with almost every meal I ate. I even went as far as eating out of the jar for a snack, believing that I was eating healthy. Although peanut butter is packed with protein and... (more...)
Be Healthy: The benefits of kale
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 14, 2013
Since going vegan, my go to food has been kale. Kale is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the cabbage and broccoli family, and it is packed with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is also a great source of calcium and potassium. At first sight, kale is... (more...)
Oscars 2013: All about the fashion
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 28, 2013
This year, the red carpet at the Oscars (held this past Sunday,Feb. 24) was one of the finest, with each star putting together a classic and unforgettable ensemble. There was no single trend that was exhibited, but instead, each dress showed something different from the next. The most exciting... (more...)
Be healthy: low carb sandwich ideas
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 21, 2013
Carbohydrates are great to eat if you’re active, but they are not always the best for your body. If you eat too many, you may increase your body fat levels and may even become hungrier faster. Not only can eating too many carbs be unhealthy, but the average sandwich everyday can get pretty... (more...)
Be healthy: chia seed obsession
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 14, 2013
Nutrition can be one of the toughest parts of being a college student. Between classes, work, practice and extra curricular commitments, eating healthy is usually the least of our concerns. Being in a rush, we sometimes just grab whatever can be prepared the fastest. A greasy late night... (more...)
Women’s lacrosse focusing on becoming a “cohesive unit”
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 7, 2013
Last season, the women’s lacrosse team beat their rivals Adelphi in regular season play, unfortunately losing to them by one point in the Northeast-10 Championship game. The ‘Phins overcame this tough loss to make it into the semifinals of the NCAA championships. After losing two key starters... (more...)
Men’s lacrosse taking it “one game at a time”
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
January 31, 2013
After ending last season in a tough NCAA Semi-Final loss, the men’s lacrosse team is looking forward this year and is ready to start fresh. Recently, Le Moyne was ranked the number two team in pre-season polls, and the ‘Phins are prepared to move up to the top spot this spring. Dan Sheehan... (more...)
Kalaka returns to Le Moyne as a graduate assistant
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
December 6, 2012
Kyle Kalaka joins the ‘Phins Baseball coaching staff for his first season, serving as the team’s graduate assistant this year. Previously, Kalaka graduated from Le Moyne in 2012 where he was an integral member on the baseball team as well. What made you want to come back to Le Moyne... (more...)
Swimming defeated by St. Rose last weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 29, 2012
Last Saturday, Nov. 17, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were defeated by St. Rose, with the men falling 103-133 and the women 105-128. Freshman Tara O’Donnell continued her winning streak, winning two individual races for the fourth straight time this season. She won first... (more...)
Swimming has success against pace over the weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
On Sunday 11 November , the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams faced Pace, with the women’s team also facing Assumption. The men’s team came out victorious over Pace, winning 166-119, while the women tied 144-144. Against Assumption, the women lost 193-93. Leading the men... (more...)
Swim season has had a promising start, states head coach Hannah
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 8, 2012
Beginning their season at the end of October, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have a had a great start so far, with the women placing eighth and the men placing seventh at Boston College’s New England Catholic Invitational and then falling in a close meet to Bentley. “The... (more...)
Women’s soccer closes out season on a high note
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 2, 2012
Over the weekend, the women’s soccer team finished out their fall season with a win and a tie, succeeding over their losing streak of the previous few games. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the ‘Phins faced Pace, and came out ahead with a win of 1-0. The first forty minutes of the game were... (more...)
Brittany Cohen joins the women’s basketball staff
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 2, 2012
By Rebecca Black ‘13 Brittany Cohen begins her first season as graduate assistant to the women’s basketball team this year. She will be joining assistant coach Mandy Pennewell and head coach Rich Conover. Cohen is an alumnus of SUNY Cortland University, where she was a member of the women’s... (more...)
Thomsen begins first season as basketball graduate assistant
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 25, 2012
Zach Thomsen begins his first season as graduate assistant to the men’s basketball team this year, joining fellow graduate assistant Mike Smiley and head coach Steve Evans. Thomsen is an alumnus of West Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team. After graduating... (more...)
Stellar fall season for the women’s golf team
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 18, 2012
This year, the women’s golf team came out with a bang, winning their first invitational in the program’s history and recording numerous new records. At the end of September, the team won the William and Smith Invitational. This accomplishment was a first for the women’s team, setting... (more...)
Future changes in the athletic center
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 4, 2012
Over the last four years, numerous changes have been made to the athletic complex at Le Moyne, including the new turf field, locker rooms for athletes and an athlete only gym. Over the weekend, the new turf field was unveiled, a project that had been years in the making. Now the athletic department... (more...)
Hall of fame inducts new class this weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 27, 2012
The 2012 John “Doc” Joiner homecoming weekend will begin this Friday, Sept. 28, with collegiate and alumni games occurring throughout the college wide event. On Friday night, there will be a golf clinic at the Athletic Center at 5 p.m. and a baseball alumni social at 7 p.m. The ribbon... (more...)
Men’s tennis open season with two losses
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 20, 2012
This past weekend the men’s tennis team lost in their first two matches of the season against Southern New Hampshire on Saturday, Sept. 15, and St. Anselm on Sunday, Sept. 16. After having lost five starters last year, the team is going through a transition stage. With three returning players... (more...)
New tennis coach plans to help men’s program grow
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 13, 2012
At the end of July, Le Moyne announced that it would be hiring a new head coach for men’s tennis, Mark Dolan. Dolan received a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne in 2006 and brings with him thirty years of coaching experience to the ‘Phins tennis program. He has coached at numerous... (more...)
Women’s soccer looks to win a championship this season
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 6, 2012
Last year, the women’s soccer team finished with a league record of 3-12, ending in disappointment. The women’s team was filled with talented players, yet they were unable to capitalize upon their opportunities in big games. However, that will change this year as the Dolphins are... (more...)
Cross country focuses on improving everyday as they enter into new season
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 6, 2012
Last season, the men’s and women’s cross country teams ended on a high note, with senior Emma D’Ambro earning All-Region honors at the end of the season. The team lost a few seniors this year, including Gina Micaroni, who had been a constant leader for the past four years earning... (more...)
Senior Round-Up (new title?)
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
May 3, 2012
For the final issue of The Dolphin, we are highlighting the seniors of the golf, tennis and rugby teams as they finished their seasons this past spring. These seniors have stuck together the last four years and have had many great memories along the way. The men’s golf team loses two... (more...)
Hockey receives prestigious honors from the National Association of Intercollegiate Hockey
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
April 26, 2012
After an astounding season, the Le Moyne club hockey team has received the top honors from the National Association of Intercollegiate Hockey (NAIH): Most Outstanding Player of the Year Award, Coach of the Year Award and All-American Team honors. In his first year at Le Moyne, head coach... (more...)
Men’s tennis end season with a win
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
April 19, 2012
This past Saturday, April 14, the men’s tennis team came away with a win at their final conference match of the season, beating Saint Michael’s 8-1. Before the match, seniors Dan Sullivan, Ken Schiefer, Jim Shelp, Andy Gleason and Joe Persia were honored for their dedication and... (more...)
Men’s tennis loses close match to Stonehill
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
April 12, 2012
This past Saturday, the men’s tennis team had its winning streak stopped, losing to Stonehill by one point, 4-5. The team began the weekend with success, facing American International on Wednesday, April 4, coming away with the win 9-0. The team completed the match without giving up... (more...)
Intramural sports begin again
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 29, 2012
Intramural sports began again last week, with 13 soccer teams, 14 volleyball teams and three floor hockey teams. Floor hockey is the newest addition to the intramural sports line-up. In the fall, soccer and volleyball were also offered, with many students actively participating. “We... (more...)
“The Hunger Games” proves to be the next huge phenomenon
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 29, 2012
This past weekend brought the long-awaited arrival of the film “The Hunger Games,” which astoundingly raked in $155 million during its opening weekend. That number gave the film the third highest-grossing opening weekend in Hollywood history, surpassing the “Twilight” series... (more...)
Women’s golf looks ahead to spring season
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 22, 2012
In the fall the women’s golf team ended the season on a high note, scoring a fourth place finish at the ECAC Division II/III Championships. Led by senior Kathleen Reidy and sophomore Shea Turney, the ‘Phins look to improve their scoring for the spring season and build off their team... (more...)
Women’s lacrosse beats Molloy 15-3
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 22, 2012
This past Sunday, the women’s lacrosse team beat 12th ranked Molloy to win 15-3. The team was led by senior attacker Brittany Brigandi, who scored five goals and provided an assist to help the team gain the lead throughout the game. The team scored five goals within the first 10 minutes... (more...)
Men’s lacrosse sustains #4 ranking
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 15, 2012
Over break, the men’s lacrosse team remained at work, winning two consecutive games to hold onto their fourth ranking in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). First place is Mercyhurst College, Adelphi in second, Limestone third and Dowling at fifth. Senior attackman... (more...)
Men’s and women’s cross-country recognized for academic honors
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
March 1, 2012
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams were recently recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their success in academics. Both teams have earned Division II All-Academic Cross-Country Status, far succeeding the minimum GPA needed... (more...)
SAAC throws first ever senior citizen prom
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 23, 2012
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Women’s lacrosse ready to take on Adelphi this season
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 16, 2012
The women’s lacrosse team begins its season Feb. 25, having spent the last few months working on the fundamentals of the game. Last season, the ‘Phins only lost to Adelphi, and are hoping to secure a win over them this spring. In a recent coach’s poll, Le Moyne and Adelphi are... (more...)
Men’s lacrosse looks to get back to the top
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 9, 2012
The men’s lacrosse team has been working extremely hard in the off-season to make it back to the top of the Northeast-10. Last season, the resilient team ended with a record of 12-2, being undefeated in the conference until their devastating final loss to Merrimack 6-7, in the semi-finals... (more...)
Joe Tesori leads the ‘Phins men’s golf program
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
February 2, 2012
Joe Tesori not only made headlines as a former player at Le Moyne, but now as the head coach of the golf program. Graduating from Le Moyne in 1971, Tesori is a member of the Central New York PGA Hall of Fame, the Le Moyne College Gold Wave Hall of Fame and is a former PGA Tour Player. Under... (more...)
Rebecca Writes: The Outline Continued
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
December 8, 2011
In the last issue, I discussed outlines and how one can use them when beginning to write a paper. Recently, I sat down with Liz Schylinski from the Academic Support Center and Laura Davies of the English department to discuss their opinions on the outline, and to share tips they had on how... (more...)
Le Moyne hockey triumphs over Hamilton
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
December 8, 2011
The Le Moyne hockey team, also known as the Eskimos, convincingly beat the Hamilton Club hockey team on Sunday with a final score of 6-1. The only point made by Hamilton was scored with a mere three seconds left in the game. The game itself was extremely physical, rallying the team to unite... (more...)
‘Phins hockey wins both home games over the weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 17, 2011
The hockey team took the ice this past Friday and Saturday, winning both of their home games against Canton and Cazenovia. Last season, the team had a successful season, having many experienced players. This season the team hopes to build upon last year’s success and continue with having... (more...)
‘Phins swimming fall in dual meet over the weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 10, 2011
This past Saturday the men’s and women’s swim teams fell in a dual meet against Gannon and California (Pa.) at Erie, Pa. Leading the women’s team was senior Katie O’Donnell, who won the 200-yard IM and 200-yard butterfly. Each race was won with a mere three and two and a half seconds... (more...)
‘Phins volleyball wins three straight matches over the past weekend
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 3, 2011
This past weekend the women’s volleyball team played three consecutive matches at home, facing St. Michael’s on Friday, St. Anselm on Saturday and Southern Connecticut State on Sunday, which was Senior Day. The ‘Phins continued their winning streak, recording wins in all three matches,... (more...)
Athlete of the week: Cross Country: Emma D’Ambro
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
November 3, 2011
By Rebecca Black Sport: Cross Country Year: Junior From: Schaghticoke, N.Y. The Scoop: Emma D’Ambro has led the ‘Phins this past fall, consistently placing the highest for the women’s team at their invitational’s this past fall. Recently, D’Ambro placed 13th at the Northeast-10 Championships... (more...)
First ever Bone Chiller Frisbee tournament
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
Le Moyne’s Ultimate Frisbee team will be having one of their major tournaments this Saturday, the Bone Chiller. This is the first time that Le Moyne has held a Frisbee tournament on home turf. According to captain and club president Matt Dowgiallo, the team has been focusing on its offense... (more...)
Women’s basketball pre-season comes to a close
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
The Le Moyne women’s basketball team has recently ended their pre-season workouts, beginning season practices last week. With the first game of the season occurring on Nov. 12, the team has been mainly focusing on getting into shape and running down the court. Having ended the 2010-2011 season... (more...)
Rebecca Writes: More tips for writer’s block
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
In the last issue, I discussed writer’s block amongst different professors, offering tips for writing essays. Recently, I’ve talked to Professor Miles Taylor of the English department and Liz Schylinski, a full-time tutor at the Academic Support Center, both of whom have had experience... (more...)
Syracuse scores an indoor soccer team
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
Over a year ago, it was announced that Syracuse would be having its own indoor soccer team, the Silver Knights. This team joins the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), the second highest level of major indoor soccer league play, which is made up of six other teams, the Baltimore Blast, Norfolk... (more...)
Writer’s block continued: a different perspective
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 20, 2011
Previously, I discussed writer’s block from my own personal experience. Being an English major, I have experienced writer’s block in ways that are different from writer who is a history, psychology or even business major. Each paper has different specifications, and numerous different ways... (more...)
‘Phins volleyball falls to Bentley in close games
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 20, 2011
This past Saturday the women’s volleyball team played a tough match against Bentley University ultimately losing 3-1 to the Falcons. The first game of the match went to Bentley, who opened with a strong lead, managing to get past the Dolphins by a mere 5 points (25-20). This loss didn’t... (more...)
Cross-country speeds through Geneseo invitational
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 6, 2011
This past weekend, the cross-country team traveled to compete in the annual Geneseo Invitational at Letchworth State Park. The weather in the morning led to questionable conditions, however that didn’t put a stop to the Le Moyne runners. The women’s team placed third overall, with the men... (more...)
Women’s golf manages a solid finish with rainy weather
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 6, 2011
This past weekend the Women’s Golf team competed in the SUNY Cortland Martin/Wallace Invitational at the Cortland Country Club. Due to weather, the normally two-day invitational only held competition on Saturday, after being rained out Sunday. Junior Kathleen Reedy and freshman Jocelyn Bender... (more...)
Athlete of the Week: Anthony Viskovich
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
October 6, 2011
The Scoop: Viskovich has been a consistent player on the golf team since his freshman year, where he helped the team earn the honor of winning the NE-10 Conference for the first time in Le Moyne history. He has continued to help lead the team to success over the last three years, becoming one... (more...)
Rebecca Writes: Surviving the first paper
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 29, 2011
It happens every semester. You know in advance when it will be due, but you continue to put it off until those last few days, avoiding all aspects of it. That first paper is always the hardest to write. Whether it’s for a class that you’re completely lost in or you just can’t seem to... (more...)
Women’s golf is optimistic about current season
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 29, 2011
The women’s golf team is entering its third year of being a collegiate sport at Le Moyne under the leadership of coach Steve Serling. Serling was hired at the beginning of last year to run the program, and has begun shaping the program into a recognizable team in the area. The team has grown... (more...)
Athlete of the Week: Morgan McDermott
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 22, 2011
This week’s Athlete of the Week is junior volleyball player Morgan McDermott from Camillus, N.Y. Recently, McDermott was named the NE-10 volleyball player of the week, having landed 43 kills and a .474 clip, thus leading the Dolphins to a 4-0 record at the Nation’s Capital Tournament. For... (more...)
Athlete-only gym almost ready for use
Rebecca Black, Sports Editor
September 22, 2011
The building of an athletes-only weight room is among changes occuring within the Athletic Center. After renovating the current weight room two years ago, a plan was set to begin using old storage space as a gym to fit the needs of current student athletes. Many teams use the weight room for... (more...)