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Volume CLIV Issue IV
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Student Sends Accidental Mass Email
After Receiving Hockey Head-Blow Allyson Bennett News Editor
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, members of Union’s class of 2025 awoke to an unusual email: an email from their classmate, Will, saying that he had a concussion and needed leniency on his school work. Concordiensis is publishing this story with the consent and cooperation of Will, but using a pseudonym out of respect for his privacy. On Saturday, October 19, Will was with friends at the men’s hockey game versus Mercyhurst University. Halfway through the second period, an unknown Mercyhurst player hit the puck outside of the ice, striking Will in the face and causing him to bleed. Messa Rink staff gave him basic medical treatment, and Will returned to the stands 15 minutes after the incident. Will sought additional medical treatment after the game and learned that he had a concussion and a broken nose. In situations like this, Union’s class deans can help advocate for students who need additional support to complete assign-
ments. So, on Sunday, October 20, he intended to write an email to his class dean, Eun-sil Lee, about his situation. Instead, Will sent the email to a listserv with the rest of the senior class on it. It is unclear how Will was able to access the listserv, because very few students are supposed to have access to class-wide listservs. Historically, class deans have only occasionally used these listservs as well. When students in the class of 2025 began to see the email, they jumped in to support Will. They encouraged their class dean to support Will and give him help with assignments. Members of the men’s hockey team also jumped in to give their support; Will frequently attends their home games to support them, and members of the team told the email chain about that. Eventually, Union’s IT department deleted the mass email chain. 0DDBTJPOBMMZ QVDLT XJMM nZ PVU of the hockey rink, but they usually do not injure fans. Nonetheless, it is important to be vigilant when you are at a sporting event because CBMMT PS QVDLT DBO nZ PVU PG CPVOET
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Homecoming Weekend 2024 in Review Allyson Bennett News Editor
From Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, the college hosted hundreds of families during homecoming weekend. The weekend was packed with sporting events, dance performances, and other celebrations. On Friday, October 18, dancers from Union College’s Dance Department performed with Eisenhower Dance Detroit at the Egg in Albany. Eisenhower Dance Detroit prepared a 90 minute program with
a range of artistic voices in contemporary dance, including by widely acclaimed artists. Eight Union students, Jolita Brettler ’25, Melanie De La Cruz ’25, Ava DuBoff ‘25, Hailey Dunn ’28, Livi Gwinnett ’25, Grace Newcombe ’25, Emily Tobar ’27 and Abby Wilder ’25, danced in one of the pieces by the group, titled “State of Mind” and directed by award-winning artistic director Stephanie Pizzo. Throughout the weekend, the college’s catering services fed students and families on library plaza. Several local and campus bands, including the music department’s
Zakuro Daiko Japanese Drumming Ensemble, performed for guests throughout the weekend. During the afternoon of Saturday, October 19, the college also honored students who were on the 2023-2024 dean’s list. All students with a 3.50/4.00 GPA for the year made the list, and the college hosted a reception on library plaza to honor those students. The weekend also included several major wins from Union College’s sports teams. On Friday, October 18, Union’s Women’s Soccer team defeated #9 ranked Ithaca College, with a goal from Hannah Sams ‘27
at the end of the game. Ithaca had been an undefeated team before the game. At Frank Bailey Field on Saturday, October 20, Union Football defeated Buffalo State University by a score of 31 to 10. This was the team’s second win of a rough season. Four Union players made interceptions during the game, James Gillespie ‘25, John Droggitis ‘28, Matt Mitchell ‘26 and Ryan Grenier ‘26, the most during a game since 2019. At Messa rink, the men’s hockey team won both home games against Mercyhurst, partly thanks to Ben
.VUIFSTCBVHI TDPSJOH UIF mSTU three goals of his collegiate career in Friday’s game. The sports section of the Concordiensis goes into more detail about Muthersbaugh’s impressive feat and the team’s recent games. This past homecoming celebrated students and their achievements, and next year’s homecoming will do the same. Students and their families can plan for homecoming next year, which will take place from October 10 to October 12, 2025.
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