Students Protest the Cutting Down of Trees to Make Way for Construction Fencing
Friday evening, a campus-wide petition went live. “STAND UP FOR NATURE AT UNION: Prevent Cutting Down Trees for Temporary Fencing” spread quickly through social media. With over 320 signatures, this issue has grabbed the attention of many Union students and alumni.
The creator of the petition, Ilana Goldner ‘26, voices her concerns about the potentially “unnecessary” removal of these trees. “The reason that I started this petition and showed up for trees, is because it deeply pained me to hear that these mature trees were cut down, both in general and for the reasons that they were. I care too deeply to not do anything.” She believes that the petition “brought attention to the fact that we can advocate for these beings that can’t advocate for themselves.”
Along with Goldner’s concern with the removal of the North Lane’s trees, she explained that of equal concern was the lack of transparency between the school and the students. Goldner believes that even though saving the trees on North
Lane was not a complete success, “our voices matter;” that uplifting the student body and their opinions is key to a thriving campus.
Marc Donovan, Director of Facilities and Campus Development, stated: “these trees have been on our scheduled removal list for the past two years based on consistent professional evaluations. Our priority is to ensure safety, support the long-term health of our tree canopy, and allow for necessary infrastructure improvements.” Despite the fact that these trees have been con-
sidered for removal for two years, the reasoning behind the decision was not made clear to the student body, resulting in the outcry.
Joe Conti, Union’s arborist and grounds manager, is optimistic.
He says that “the trees will have a use; the wood chips are going to the Octopus’s Garden and Jackson’s Garden, so they’ll stay local and in the ecosystem.” He believes that cutting down these sickly trees “creates an opportunity to plant something better, something different–something that will grow well.”
Michael Rocco O’Krepky Contributing Writer
Like many Saturday nights in Schenectady, many Unionites found themselves at an off-campus fraternity house for a party on the evening of May 10th. Sometime around one in the morning, the Schenectady Police appeared. Many in attendance assumed this was the police coming to shut the party down, but nothing happened, and the party continued. Later in the night, when students were leaving, many reported being asked for statements by campus safety and some by the police. Specifically, brothers and others close to the fraternity were questioned. Izzy Petersen ‘27 described seeing multiple police cars on the scene, going so far as to say, “they were blocking off the streets.”
The following version of events was compiled from and supported by several individuals involved with the fraternity and the event.
First, a small group of adolescents approached the entrance to
the backyard of the fraternity house. As they attempted to enter, they were questioned by the brothers of the fraternity, who did not recognize the adolescents. After being denied entry, one of the adolescents appeared to have flashed a gun. They attempted to gain entry again without becoming violent. In the meantime, several brothers contacted the police. The group of adolescents left the driveway, and subsequently, the surrounding area. The police were informed of the adolescents’ departure, and remained on the scene for over an hour.
Thankfully, nobody was harmed, and it is still unconfirmed if the gun was loaded or even genuine. However, these events are a sobering reminder of the frequency of violence on and around college campuses. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2021, there were 2,100 aggravated assaults on a college campus. Union was lucky not to add to this statistic on Saturday - but the threat should be enough to warn the campus community.
Green House Name Changed to Honor Harris
Alex Sano News Editor
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Union’s Dean of Students Office emailed the campus community to announce several major dining changes beginning in the 20252026 academic year. The most significant changes are the closure of West Dining Hall and updated meal plans. Several other dining lo-
cations, like Rathskeller and Dutch Hollow, will see expanded options. The redesigned meal plan options have more meal swipes and less declining balance. The new meal plans range from having 10 weekly swipes to unlimited swipes, and no declining balance to $450 in declining balance.
“The most economical option for students is to use a meal swipe, and the second most economical option is to use a meal swipe as an
equivalency at another venue,” Annette Diorio, the Dean of Students, explained about the decision to remodel the meal plans. “If you’re using declining when going into the dining hall, you’re paying at least $2 more for that meal than you would using your meal plan. We’re also adding more options for students to use the meal swipes to get a meal outside the dining hall.”
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The Minerva buildings of both North and South College have been staples of the Union campus since their construction just after the turn of the 19th century. Housing Wold, Messa, Sorum, and Green houses, the introduction of the Minerva program about two decades ago saw the names of these buildings change from those of the colors to those of notable donors and donor families. The only yet unnamed building of the seven Minervas is Green House, located in South College, still retaining its original name associated with its color. That is, unnamed until this past Thursday 8th, when a ceremony was held at 5 P.M. to officiate its renaming
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President Harris speaking at the dedication of Harris House.
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Several of the trees on North Lane and an alternative path proposed by Goldner.
Amtrak Sees Changes in Service From Schenectady to New York City
Naomi Nayor Staff Writer
A substantial proportion of Union College’s population hails from the New York City area, and for decades, Amtrak’s route between the capital region and the Big Apple has been a standby for those looking for a reliable way to visit relatives, make business trips, or just travel and see the city.
However, Amtrak recently announced a reduction in service between Albany and New York City, making it more difficult for students to travel from Schenectady and New York City via the usual route. The reason behind the reduced service is a series of rehabilitation projects happening on New York City’s East River Tunnel. Until the end of the decade, trains will be slower getting to and from New York City and Schenectady, experience greater crowding, and have longer layovers in Albany. This poses a significant challenge for Union College students who rely on Amtrak to travel to and from New York City.
An article on Times Union stated “The Adirondack line, which travels between New York City and Montreal, as well as the Maple Leaf line, which travels through the Capital Region on its route between Toronto and New York City, will also be combined into one train between Albany and New York City starting Monday, according to Amtrak.” Amtrak is now combining two trains into one, leaving less available space, more frequent stops, and an overall longer travel time. In addition to the longer train rides, it is now harder to purchase a ticket due to the high demand for the limited number of tickets.
According to an article on the Gothamist, “Amtrak said the schedule changes are necessary to accommodate the three-year infrastructure improvement project to restore two of the four tubes that make up the East River Tunnel, which were badly damaged during Superstorm Sandy.” These changes to Amtrak will stay for another three years due to the damage that Hurricane Sandy caused to the East River Tunnel. However, it is important to resolve these damages,
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The college also decided to eliminate one of the meal plan options, which had 30 meal swipes per term and $750 in declining balance. Diorio said they eliminated this option because “ we would run into scenarios where students were no longer able to eat ‘cause they’ve used all their declining and meal swipes. Our primary concern is to be sure that students have some food security.”
Additionally, the college will permanently close West Dining Hall. The dining hall has been open since 1950, when the building was constructed and freshmen were required to eat five lunches and five dinners per week.
Matt Milless, the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, says multiple things factored into this decision. “The historical piece is that first-year students couldn’t access Reamer Dining Hall. We decided it didn’t feel right, so we allowed first-year students to eat at Reamer Dining Hall. Then, it was renovated, and we could add seats to
or else they could become worse in the future and continue to disrupt train service.
Many Union students who rely on Amtrak to go downstate are frustrated that their mode of transport is facing these issues. So we asked some of these students how they feel about the matter.
First-year student Rinner Izurieta stated, “The layover time in Albany keeps increasing, plus, the trains keep accidentally getting overbooked, so it is nearly impossible to find a seat.” Before these changes, the layover time in Albany sat at around thirty minutes but now it can take almost an hour and a half. This layover, it should be noted, occurs only minutes away from campus.
Freshman Alexandra Belliard claimed, “It’s annoying because the stop at Albany is already thirty minutes long, and that (extra hour) is on top of another three-hour train ride.”
Students and commuters in general who frequently travel through the Hudson Valley are agitated that they will have to adjust to these changes for the next three
Schenectady’s Amtrak station located on Erie Blvd.
years. Though Amtrak claims that this will improve trains in the long run, it does not solve the long-term problem. In the meantime, travelers can mend the problem with buses through companies such as
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Greyhound, which run routes from Schenectady to the city for rates often as low as $20 each way.
accommodate more people. As a result, we continued to see Reamer become a very popular destination.
I think that lowered the numbers at West.”
Milless expressed optimism with regard to what students can do with the space. “ I’m excited about the opportunity for the various different student groups to be able to access it for student programming,” he said. “ You can do anything from a comedian with a small stage, an acoustic guitarist, or trivia in there. I also think it’s a good space for studying during finals.”
The college is also expanding its seating capacity at Reamer Dining Hall to accommodate more students. On May 12, work began to convert the current dining offices into additional seating areas. “At Common Lunch, a significant portion of the community, including faculty, staff, and students, eat at the same time. The goal is to add around 80 seats, which should help alleviate that strain on the facility.”
Milless explained.
The college will also expand hours and options at Rathskeller. In January 2025, it was converted to a Mediterranean lunch option similar to Cava, which has been popular among students. “They’re doing several hundred of those every day just at lunch,” Milless said.
Rathskeller will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this fall. Dinner options will be “Mediterranean-inspired flatbreads, lavash wraps, chicken kabobs and more,” according to an email from the Dean of Students. The breakfast menu will feature “convenient and delicious specialty coffee drinks and from-scratch breakfast sandwiches.”
Additionally, other dining options will see changes. Dutch Hollow will add food options: “noodle bowls, dumplings, and a wider selection of globally inspired entrees.”
Reamer Bookstore will also add a grab-and-go food option, including hot, cold, and reheatable options. College Park Hall will also feature pop-up dining events in its dining facility, which will “feature local restaurants as well as names like Halal Shack and Insomnia Cookies.”
Finally, the email announced that they are working on returning mobile ordering as an option. Students can now order from Starbucks on the GET App, and Union is working on adding additional dining options to the mobile ordering system, Milless and Diorio told Concordiensis.
All of these changes will begin in fall 2025. Current dining options and meal plans, including operations at West, will remain the same until the end of the term.
as “Harris House,” cementing the legacy of 19th President David R. Harris.
David Harris, who previously served as the provost of Tufts university and the senior associate dean of Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is the first black man to be named the college’s president. In recognition of this achievement for a college with a troubled history with racial inequality, only admitting black and brown students in response to Brown V. Board of Education, David Harris has led a seven-year long initiative to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion on the Union College campus. These initiatives have led to a more culturally and socially diverse campus which still strives each day to reach a harmony now under threat in the United States by recent DEI cutbacks.
Aside from his achievements in the academic world, David Harris also served as a former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, being
appointed during the first term of the Obama administration in 2010. David Harris reaffirmed messages which have been clear to the entire campus throughout his administration during his keynote speech at the Minerva’s renaming. Words like “be comfortable being uncomfortable,” resonated with both the college as a whole, experiencing political and financial uncertainties, and individual students as they prepare to enter the professional world.
President David Harris will be leaving the college after the 20242025 academic year, and is being succeeded by the Rhodes Trust CEO and former president of Agnes Scott College, Elizabeth Kiss. Kiss will be Union’s 20th president and the first woman to hold the position. In a statement remarking on the position which she will be undertaking, she emphasized a strong desire and responsibility to upholding the legacy and initiatives set in motion by David Harris.
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President Harris cuts the ribbon to the newly renamed Harris House.
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The entrance to Reamer Dining Hall as it undergoes renovations
Pesticide Use Around Campus:
How Lawn Treatments May Affect Student and Environmental Health
Gillian Paseka Opinions Editor
In the early days of May, Union College facilities placed many yellow flags marking the use of pesticides around campus. These small flags explained the use of pesticides, the caution to take, and for animals to avoid any contact. Although most people would love to see a lush green lawn, doesn’t the use of pesticides go against the green thumb Union claims to have?
When contacting Union campus facilities that manage the landscape, we learned the three treatment products used: Dimension, Momentum 4-Score, and Roundup QuickPro. These three products were used to treat crabgrass, weed control, and any invasive species found on the lawn.
Marc Donovan, the Director of Facilities Services and Campus Planning told us, “We choose products with “Caution” signal words to reduce our risk. Many common household products have stronger signal words.” Other signal words that other products have been “Warning” and “Danger”, which are higher risk than what is applied to our campus.
With this being said, there is no undermining the word “Caution.” There are even more fears with the
amount of rain this previous week, too. In the label from the used Dimension product, the environmental hazard states, “The product is toxic to fish and highly toxic to other aquatic organisms…Use with care when applying to turf areas adjacent to any body of water. Drift and runoff from treated turf may adversely affect aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites.”
Unfortunately, the application was directly during the time of heightened run-off. Union is located near the Mohawk River, which creates a high likelihood of contaminated water entering the river. These products alter the ecosystems of the Mohawk River by causing eutrophication, a process where excess nutrients deplete oxygen levels, ultimating curating dead-zones.
Although Union facilities have used the lowest grade pesticide and in terms of “safest,” pesticides still have a huge impact on the applied ecosystem. The use of pesticides to replace nutrient depletion and manage lawn care has been a solvable issue that society has not adapted away from. Multiple natural remedies have the potential to have the same effect on the lawn, which have yet to be used at Union.
Having the ability to flaunt our green thumb at Union requires a drastic shift away from pesticides, toward natural remedies. Products
such as companion planting, insecticidal sprays, or botanical and Microbial insecticides. These solutions treat the growth of lawn and manage invasive pests, all while minimizing the harm to beneficial factors of the environment.
As a student studying Environmental Policy, it was disappointing to wake up to yellow flags stating the use of pesticides. One can hope the push for natural remedies, with the aid of knowledgeable environmental students and staff, Union facilities will transition away from the use of pesticides.
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Marvel is Back and Better Than Ever
‘Thunderbolts*’ is Serving What the MCU Needed
Gillian Paseka Opinions Editor
The recent drought of quality Marvel films and series has been evident, until now. On May 2, “Thunderbolts*” was released in theaters, making a large wave in the Marvel fan community. This thrilling, action-packed, and heart-wrenching film has served justice to set up an exciting next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Leading the pack is Florence Pugh as Yelana, a former Black Widow. Her team is formed completely by accident and consists of previous side characters and socalled misfits. Some featured characters include John Walker (U.S. Agent), Bucky Barnes, Ghost, and Taskmaster.
On paper, this group of unconventional heroes doesn’t seem promising, but that’s what makes the movie so special. From ene-
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mies, to sharing a common enemy, is what forms the bond of friendship.
A new villain is added to the MCU as well. Sentry is made to become the new face of government protection, yet his battle with mental health accidentally forms his copart, The Void. Both characters share the abilities of flight, super strength, and telepathy, yet The Void is the true villain of the story. It’s hard to compete with someone who points and turns all of New York City into a darkness of depression.
This film was impressive for many reasons — first being the character buildup of Sentry. Elias Acevedo ‘27 thought the villain was “very unique” in regards to the split personalities, highlight on mental health, and the multiple powers Sentry possesses. Acevedo thought “Thunderbolts*” was “an amazing movie,” and one that has definitely enhanced the recent MCU timeline.
“It brought subsistence with action,” Ian Robinson ‘27 tells
There was a perfect balance of background stories, and character development, touching upon difficult topics, with the action-packed
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Selection of songs picked by Union Students. Check out the top songs picked by you!
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fighting scenes. There were many notable action scenes scattered throughout the film, all done extremely well, too. Sometimes CGI use in Marvel can be questionable in quality, but there’s no doubt of quality here: the combination of characters, plotline, cracks of humor, and hints into the next chapter for Marvel, curated a compelling and well-done film.
Spoiler alert – even though officially posted on Marvel – the film is renamed “The New Avengers.” If this doesn’t get Marvel fans ecstatic, I don’t know what will! This movie is a must-watch to understand the future of the newly established group of misfits, now known as The New Avengers.
“Thunderbolts*” was officially the last movie of Phase 5 in the MCU. Marvel fans, or Pedro Pascal fans, get ready for the beginning of Phase 6 in July with the release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
Sydney Cuticelli ‘27 is listening to Revvin My CJ7 by Summer Salt
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Aerial view of treated lawn around the Nott Memorial and Hull Plaza.
Science & Tech at Steinmetz
Michael Rocco O’Krepky ‘27, Melika Niakosari ‘27, Vasilisa Palkova ‘27, and Ria Vij ‘27 present their research on chemical recycling and upcycling of plastic waste. Their work focuses on developing sustainable chemical reactions for degrading PET plastic into its monomers using hydrolysis, followed by upcycling of those products, as well as determining the specific most effective reaction conditions.
work on immersive virtual
as a method of promoting mental health. This aims to reduce anxiety in students through interactive nature-based visuals alongside a variety of structured mindfulness activities, as well as a user study to evaluate the treatment’s effectiveness.
Ahmad ‘27 presents her research investigating whether a correlation exists between a specific hormone receptor and the development of metabolic syndrome (a series of conditions that increase the risk of issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes), aiming to identify contributors to metabolic syndrome and help improve early detection.
Chellappan ‘26 presents her findings in obtaining the highest yield of metacaspases, an important enzyme in plants, fungi, and bacteria,
in E. coli. This work focuses on the ideal temperature conditions for optimal yield, expanding the effectiveness of possible medical and biochemical applications.
Ria Vij
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Atharv Tekurkar ‘25 and Baibhav Barwal ‘25 present their research assessing the accuracy of prediction models in predicting bank failures, through building machine learning models and analyzing datasets of micro & macroeconomic factors.
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Student Artworks Spring Life Into Campus at the Steinmetz Visual Arts Exhibition
Angelina Martinelli Notices Editor
Every year, Union College hosts the annual Steinmetz Symposium, where students, faculty and staff come together to celebrate the research and creative works students dedicate themselves to during the academic year. One of the most notable events is the Visual Arts Exhibition by the Art Department, located in the Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts.
This year, the exhibit—featuring art from the 2024–25 school year—was the largest and most diverse it has ever been, showcasing 250 pieces from more than 80 students. The works ranged from poetry to various forms of visual art, including digital media, sculpture and painting. The exhibition space was covered wall to wall with expressive pieces, creating a vibrant ambiance, with sound from a videographic art piece projected on a TV
adding to the atmosphere.
Each piece offered an authentic representation of the artist’s hard work, narrating a meaningful story from their perspective while also inviting viewers to find their own interpretations.
When asked about the inspiration behind their work, first-year Xuan Ho said, “my piece, ‘Why Do You Starve?’ was created with my parents’ struggles in mind. War, poor economic situations and many other factors influence people’s lives and their reasons for not having food. I created my piece to encourage others to reflect on why the people around them go hungry.”
The passion Union students have for their creations—and the significance behind them—was evident throughout the exhibition. The wide range of media, from charcoal and oil painting to steel and wood sculpture, made the show well worth the visit. Overall, this year’s Steinmetz exhibition was not only innovative, but also a powerful col-
lection of student artistry.
The exhibition also underscores the importance of programs like Union’s Visual Arts Department. When asked how the program has influenced them, first-year Curran Maguire said, “the art program at Union has made one of the largest impacts in my life. Everyone in the department nurtured my love for photography and challenged me to push my artwork further than I ever had before.”
Programs like these are essential to academic communities. They offer students a meaningful outlet for creativity, helping them grow as artists and discover their most authentic selves. Whether as a hobby or a potential career, the arts deserve continued support.
If you get the chance, make sure that you try and attend future showcases by the Visual Arts Department—and explore the many impressive classes they offer—to keep imagination and creativity alive on campus.
Union Students Take to New York State Capital For Protest
Alex Sano News Editor
In the wake of previously DEI-threatening initiatives by the Trump Administration which this newspaper has previously covered, Union college has seen a political fervor, with students attending protests via shuttle taking place at the New York State Capital in Albany New York across the month of April. Themes across the protests seemed not to focus on one particular aspect of the Trump administration’s actions, but rather on the administration as a whole. Picket signs displayed a wide variety of slogans and phrases targeting various aspects of the administration, with one protester saying “no sign can list all the reasons we are here.”
Notable criticisms at these protests were focused on the apparent scope of the administration, and Donald Trump’s use of drastic tariffs and a specially appointed government agency, D.O.G.E., as a means of controlling and interfering with daily life. Many in attendance, specifically those of the 50-50-1, gave speeches on topics ranging from Secretary of the HHS Robert F. Kennedy’s vaccine criticisms and harmful dialogues on mental
health to the illegal deportations being performed by ICE agents in the wake of executive orders to detain and remove suspected undocumented immigrants en masse. The website of the 50-50-1 movement characterizes their protests as a “decentralized, rapid response to the ani-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration,” and while originally intended to occur on only one single day, the movement has grown to “mobilize millions of people,” to protest in every state over half a dozen times on dates between February 17th and May 1st, with Union Shuttles helping students rally at the capitol lawn on April 19th.
“One big problem that personally motivated me to attend,” said first-year Willow Melton, “was the administration’s politicization of gender and identity, which I feel should not be an issue to begin with. In a broader sense, though, I wanted to get involved in a movement which allows me to express my dissatisfaction with the current administration and let my voice be heard.”
50-50-1 is continuing to schedule and set up protests against current Trump Administration policies, and has a schedule for more information on their website fiftyfifty.one.
Kavita Trivedi ’27
A glimpse into the artworks displayed in the Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts during the Steinmetz Visual Arts Exhibition.
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Students and various other individuals protesting in downtown Albany.
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REVIEW C0MMITEE
A reappointment review committee has been formed for Jenna Pitera, Instruction Librarian, Schaffer Library. Members of the campus community are invited to offer written or oral testimony to the
3rd Year Review Committee for Jenna L. Pitera, Instruction Librarian
• Sarah Schmidt, chair (schmids2@union.edu)
Lindsay Bush, (bushl@union.edu)
• Kim Mitchell, (mitchelk@union.edu)
Community Carnival This Sunday, May 18th, 12-3 PM Library Lawn
There’s still time to be a part of the Community Carnival! We need your support to make sure this is an awesome event for local kids and families. Shifts are still available at a variety of times. Visit volunteer.union.edu to sign up!
Drive a Golf Cart at ReUnion
Our colleagues who are hosting ReUnion Weekend need support getting Alumni safely across campus on Friday and Saturday. Student volunteers for these roles need to be licensed drivers and be comfortable chatting with alumni and offering rides to guests. If interested email Shawna Gallagher at gallaghs@union.edu
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Men’s Crew Ends Season with Sweep at Long Lake
Union men’s crew wrapped up its season with authority on Sunday morning, sweeping St. Lawrence in two head-to-head races at the annual Great Adirondack Boat Race on Long Lake.
The Varsity 8+ boat edged the Saints in a thrilling finish, crossing first by just under a boat length. The Second Varsity 8+ followed with a dominant performance of its own, win-
ning by four lengths.
In her final race as coxswain, senior Sarah DeRosa guided the Varsity 8+ to victory. Senior Charlie Whit- eford coxed the Second Varsity 8+ to a win.
The Varsity 8+ spent part of the season ranked, while the Second Varsity 8+ took silver. The Novice 4+ claimed the Liberty League title earlier this spring.
Baseball Forces Extras, Loses in Season Finale at Clarkson
Union baseball came up just short in a dramatic comeback effort on Sunday afternoon, falling 8–7 to Clarkson in extra innings in the deciding game of their Liberty League crossover series. The loss ends the Garnet Chargers’ season with a 22–18 record.
Union loaded the bases in the 10th, but an interference call on Caleb Miller resulted in an inning-ending double play. Clarkson
then walked it off in the bottom half on an RBI single by CJ Cartier. DiCaprio and Swarts each had three hits to lead Union at the plate. Sam Strazza also homered, and Ames finished with three RBIs.
The game marked the final appearance for nine Union seniors, who combined for 92 wins across four seasons.
Women’s Lacrosse Rallies
Late, Falls in LL Championship
Noor El Maayergi Sports Editor
The Women’s lacrosse team gave everything they had on a wet Sunday afternoon in Ithaca, rallying from a sixgoal hole and nearly forcing overtime, but came up one goal shy in a 14–13 loss to Ithaca College in the Liberty League championship game.
It was a crushing end to an otherwise remarkable season. After clawing back from a 10–4 deficit, Union had the ball with a chance to tie in the last seconds, but could not get a shot off. The loss ended Union’s chances at an NCAA Tournament bid.
Greta Maurer capped off her stellar senior year with five goals and three ground balls, pacing an offense that outshot Ithaca 32–27 Gillian Joseph added two goals and two assists, while Christina Guanci and Maddy Schiller each netted two for Ithaca. They entered the day 28th in the NCAA Power Index but fell to 30th after the loss. The defeat closes the
Class of 2027 & 2025
Shine at Track Meet
Senior Cat Dacey broke the program record for the 5,000 meters race by 40 seconds with a time of 17:44.05. She has never run the 5,000 in a race before.
Sophomore Ashley Sheldon set a high jump best of 1.67, ranking her 15th in the country.
Record Number of AllAcademic Honours
A Union record of 110 student-athletes were named for All-Academic Honors this school year. This is nine more than the previous record during the 2022-2023 school year.
college careers of four seniors: Greta Maurer, Teagan Shay, Morgan Adams and Sarah Murphy.
Women’s Crew Takes Third at Dad Vail
The Varsity 4+ boat finished third in the at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta, beating out three schools on Saturday after a strong time trial the day before. This season also included medals at the Liberty League, state, and Metropolitan championships.
Men’s Track Takes Sixth at Liberty League Championships
The Men’s track team scored in eight events and racked up four season-bests and two career-bests over two days at RIT. Jason Bois and the 4x100 relay team each earned All-Conference honorable mention to lead the way.
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Senior Greta Mauer during the Liberty League championship game.
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Steinmetz Dance Performance Lothridge Festival of Dance
Trip to New York City Nott Memorial:
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Students performing a piece titled “Penumbra”, choreographed by Laurie Zabele Cowley, Interim Director of Dance.
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Students of the Bhangra club performing a piece titled “Bhangra: One Last Time”, choreographed by student choreographers Sriya Baru, Sienna Chambial, Vaishali Srinivasan, Armaan Uppal, and Sujay Vundavalli.
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Students performing a piece titled “It Will pay Off”, choreographed by Hettie Barnhill, visiting Assistant Professor of Theater and Dance.
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Students of the HipHop club performing a piece titled “One Soul, One Body” choreographed by student choreographers Paige Fox, Nathan Ramachandran, Zayna Shaikh, and Vaishali Srinivasan.
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The Nott Memorial is lit up in rainbow colored lights in celebration of the Pride Fest celebration on Saturday, May 10.
Allyson Bennett | Concordiensis Concordiensis students took at trip to New York City to visit the New York Times office on Thursday, May 8.