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The Quinnipiac Chronicle
Daniel Passapera

Daniel Passapera, Digital Managing Editor

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[Photo] Quinnipiac student arrested after a reported bomb threat

Alexandra Martinakova and Julia Barcello
September 5, 2024
Shay Maloney dumps the puck into the offensive zone in a game against Providence on Dec. 10, 2022.

[Photo] Former Bobcat Shay Maloney drafted 34th overall to PWHL Boston

Ryan Johanson, Associate Sports Editor
June 10, 2024
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[Photo] Where Quinnipiac baseball stands entering 2024

Amanda Dronzek, Associate Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Forward Guus van Nes currently plays for Pioneers Vorarlberg in the ICEHL.

[Photo] ‘It just felt like culture had won,’ Quinnipiac hockey alumni react to Bobcats’ national championship win

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
April 29, 2023
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Daniel Passapera, Former Digital Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
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[Photo] Hamden rallies for hometown heroes after men’s hockey wins championship

Cat Murphy and Katie Langley
April 9, 2023
Quinnipiac assistant equipment manager Rob Kennedy is returning to Tampa, Florida, where he worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2007-2021, for the Frozen Four.

[Photo] Championship connections to Tampa back Quinnipiac men’s hockey as it heads to Frozen Four

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Junior outfielder Jared Zimbardo (right) hit three home runs this past weekend.

[Photo] Yeargin’s Yard: Sweeping off the rust

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
The Bobcats swept their first MAAC series since May 2019 this weekend.

[Photo] Quinnipiac baseball sweeps Marist in doubleheader

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Junior outfielder Jared Zimbardo's two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth put the Bobcats up 5-4.

[Photo] ‘Win the inning:’ Quinnipiac baseball comes back, topples Marist 6-4

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
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[Photo] Two QU students arrested, including former men’s basketball player Dezi Jones

Chronicle Staff and Q30 Television Staff
March 29, 2023
Quinnipiac starts conference play 0-2 with the loss to Rider today.

[Photo] Quinnipiac baseball falls 8-2 to Rider in game one of doubleheader

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
March 26, 2023
The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team won back-to-back games for the first time this season.

[Photo] Bobcats use offensive explosion to beat Marist, win back-to-back games for first time this season

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
March 26, 2023
Quinnipiac baseball is 6-12 through 18 games this season.

[Photo] Bobcats fall to Rider in MAAC opener

John Bertoncini, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2023
Quinnipiac baseball struck out 33 times in 89 plate appearances in the Snowbird Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Striking out at Snowbird: Baseball’s season-opening trip to Florida one to forget

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The Bobcats only mustered one run in Saturday's loss to Iowa.

[Photo] Quinnipiac dominated by Iowa, fall 7-1 in Snowbird Classic opener

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
Senior right-handed pitcher Kevin Seitter pitched a 1.80 ERA with the Newport Gulls in the New England Collegiate Baseball League last summer.

[Photo] Yeargin’s Yard: How Quinnipiac baseball can evolve in 2023

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Graduate students Matt Balanc and Tyrese Williams (5) have both eclipsed 1,000 career points.

[Photo] Jumping through hoops: Men’s basketball’s up-and-down weekend deserves a deep dive

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Quinnipiac women's basketball (9-3) is two games behind Iona (11-1) in the MAAC standings.

[Photo] Quinnipiac women’s basketball moves into second place in MAAC with 59-42 win over Rider

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Quinnipiac men's basketball improves to 16-6 overall and 7-4 in MAAC play with the win.

[Photo] Quinnipiac climbs back from 14-point deficit, downs Marist on Tuesday

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Quinnipiac men's basketball spits the season series with Iona following today's loss and a blowout victory over the Gaels on Jan. 8.

[Photo] Quinnipiac collapses in second half, falls to Iona on Sunday

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Sophomore forward Maya Labad earned two points in the blowout 11-3 loss to Princeton.

[Photo] No. 4 Quinnipiac clawed up by Princeton in blowout

Alexandra Martinakova, Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Quinnipiac women's basketball is now 7-3 in MAAC play on the season, tied for third in the conference.

[Photo] DeWees returns as Quinnipiac dominates Manhattan 52-38

Michael Petitto, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Quinnipiac men's basketball sits one game back of the top spot in the MAAC after Sunday's win over Canisius.

[Photo] Nweke goes for career-high 24 points, Bobcats win sixth straight

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Quinnipiac women's basketball sits fourth in the MAAC standings with a 6-3 in-conference record.

[Photo] Quinnipiac topples Marist 58-52 behind Caverly’s scoring outburst

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
Junior forward Olivia Mobley (above) notched her 13th goal of the season in the loss.

[Photo] No. 3/4 Quinnipiac’s comeback effort falls short against No. 2 Yale

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
January 21, 2023
Quinnipiac improved to 5-3 in MAAC play with the win Thursday night.

[Photo] Quinnipiac women’s basketball sweeps season-series against Saint Peter’s

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
The Quinnipiac men's basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak to the defending MAAC champion Saint Peter's Peacocks on Saturday.

[Photo] A tale of two halves: Bobcats need only 58 points to take down Saint Peter’s

Zachary Carter, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Junior forward Nina Steigauf has six goals and 11 points in 24 games this season.

[Photo] Mobley plays hero, No. 2/4 Quinnipiac sinks No. 5 Colgate in overtime

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
The Quinnipiac men's basketball team won its first conference matchup of the 2022-23 season on Sunday.

[Photo] Quinnipiac grabs first MAAC win, stomps Manhattan on New Year’s Day

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
January 1, 2023
Saturday's 3-0 win over Wisconsin was Quinnipiac's first against the Badgers in 10 meetings all-time.

[Photo] Catie Boudiette shuts the door on No. 2 Wisconsin as No. 3/4 Quinnipiac pulls off huge win

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
January 1, 2023
The Quinnipiac women's basketball team, led by senior forward Mikala Morris (No. 30), won its eighth game of the season over Mount St. Mary's.

[Photo] Next woman up: Morris’ historic afternoon propels Quinnipiac past Mount St. Mary’s

Zachary Carter, Staff Writer
December 31, 2022
Quinnipiac goes to 0-3 in conference play to start the season.

[Photo] Quinnipiac drops third-straight conference game after second-half explosion from Siena

Connor Wilson, Staff Writer
December 30, 2022
No. 3 Quinnipiac women's ice hockey lost its first game at home to Providence, 3-2.

[Photo] No. 3 Quinnipiac’s momentum fizzles out fast as No. 10/11 Providence completes a three-goal comeback

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
December 10, 2022
Quinnipiac men's basketball improved to 8-2 on the season with the win.

[Photo] Bobcats’ depth displayed in road win at Holy Cross

Ryan Maher, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2022
Quinnipiac University’s Latino Cultural Society held its first annual Noche De Baile, a night dedicated to fashion and music with a Latin flare at Burt Kahn Court on Dec. 3. Sporting a Y2K theme, 2000’s hits blasted through the court as students danced the night away. The festivities included a best-dressed competition, party games and food. In addition to the celebration, LCS carried out the holiday spirit as guests were greeted with a toy drive upon entry.

PHOTOS: QU’s Latino Cultural Society hosts Y2K-themed Noche de Baile event

Daniel Passapera, Digital Managing Editor
December 6, 2022
Sophomore goaltender Yaniv Perets has started all 16 games for the Bobcats this season.

[Photo] Maintaining momentum: New additions, improved power play guiding No. 2/3 Quinnipiac men’s hockey to success

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
President Judy Olian's new home includes a three-car garage, a heated pool and a veranda.

Quinnipiac president buys $3.85 million home in Arizona

Cat Murphy and Daniel Passapera
November 30, 2022
The York Hill Cafe, located in the York Hill campus’ Rocky Top Student Center, closes at 9 p.m. most days, causing trouble for hungry Quinnipiac students with classes at night.

[Photo] The ups and downs of living on the York Hill campus

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
The Carl Hansen Student Center Piazza was filled with smiles as attendees waved pride flags and watch the queens Andora Tetee and Sienna Rose perform at Gender and Sexuality Alliance's Drag Show on Nov. 12.

[Photo] GSA hosts drag show to remember

Zoe Leone, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Quinnipiac women's soccer has outscored opponents 53-15 this season.

[Photo] How Quinnipiac women’s soccer could pull off the upset against Penn State

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
The Quinnipiac men’s soccer team is two wins away from its first MAAC title since 2013.

[Photo] Out for redemption: After a disappointing 2021 season, men’s soccer looks to return to MAAC glory

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Chief of Public Safety Tony Reyes encouraged students to take safety measures in an email sent to students Oct. 28, following the carjacking.

[Photo] Amid a carjacking three miles from QU, commuters express safety concerns

Katie Langley, News Editor
November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac women’s soccer set to play Penn State in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Quinnipiac women's soccer brought home its first MAAC title since joining the conference in 2013 with a 4-0 victory over Niagara Sunday.

[Photo] Quinnipiac dominates Niagara, claims first MAAC title in program history

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
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[Photo] Rebecca Cooke scores late penalty kick, sends Bobcats to MAAC title game

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac clinches No. 1 seed in MAAC tournament despite loss to Niagara

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Quinnipiac women’s soccer finished the regular season with a 13-2-1 record.

[Photo] Championship in sight

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
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[Photo] ‘There’s so much happiness’: Quinnipiac rolls over Canisius in a senior day shutout

Zachary Carter, Contributing Writer
October 29, 2022
National student loan relief provides hope to QU students

National student loan relief provides hope to QU students

Daniel Passapera and Krystal Miller
October 26, 2022
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[Photo] Photos: Falling for the foliage for QU

October 25, 2022
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[Photo] The Bobcats blank the Broncs 5-0 on Wednesday

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
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[Photo] History repeats itself: Old Dominion continues dominance over Quinnipiac with 6-1 victory

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Men's soccer is undefeated at home through three games in Hamden this season.

[Photo] Flash in the pan: Will Quinnipiac men’s soccer stay hot or will it fizzle out?

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac dominates Niagara in showdown of top two MAAC teams

Zack Hochberg, Staff Writer
September 18, 2022
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[Photo] ‘She always stood out’: How Emilia Massarelli’s 5,000 mile journey led her to Big East stardom

Ryan Raggio, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac’s men soccer continues undefeated streak, Bobcats send the Pioneers home with a 5-0 defeat

Alexandra Martinakova, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2022
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How will the queen be remembered?

Daniel Passapera, Multimedia Editor
September 14, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac men’s soccer is poised for playoff run with mix of depth and old faces

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
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[Photo] Quinnipiac field hockey changing the narrative

Seth Fromowitz, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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[Photo] Senior Season: Bercedo and Svecula score in a Quinnipiac shutout win

September 4, 2022
Students and faculty protest for abortion rights in the Carl Hansen Student Center on May 4, 2022.

[Photo] ‘Physicians are scared’: Medical, law, social sciences professors reflect on the loss of federal right to abortion

Katie Langley, News Editor
July 24, 2022
Julia Giblin, associate professor of anthropology, makes her way to the Piazza with other protestors on May 4, 2022.

[Photo] ‘Hands off our bodies’: QU activists protest SCOTUS opinion to overturn abortion protections

Katie Langley, News Editor
May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Dear Counselor, April 6

Mary Pellitteri
April 5, 2022
Chatwan Mongkol became The Chronicle’s first-ever Digital News Editor in November 2021.

[Photo] Thank you for the opportunity to serve

Chatwan Mongkol, Former Digital News Editor
April 26, 2022
Xavier Cullen became The Chronicle’s opinion editor in April 2021 after a stint as podcast producer.

[Photo] Vienna waits for you

Xavier Cullen, Former Opinion Editor
April 26, 2022
Brendan Samson grew The Chronicle’s podcast section by adding three more programs during his tenure.

[Photo] Samson’s Sendoff: The Final Chapter

Brendan Samson, Former Podcast Producer
April 26, 2022
Connor Lawless has contributed to 339 articles in his career, which is believed to be a Chronicle record.

[Photo] Find your passion

Connor Lawless, Former Creative Director
April 26, 2022
Michael Sicoli embraced tradition, attending every meeting in a Chronicle quarter-zip and khaki shorts.

[Photo] If you want to be better, then do something about it

Michael Sicoli, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2022
Quinnipiac baseball is 14 games under .500 this season.

[Photo] Yeargin’s Yard: Recharged: Pitcher and catcher tandems take center stage

Benjamin Yeargin, Associate Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
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[Photo] Kyle Maves: One of one

Ethan Hurwitz, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
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[Photo] Jack Spiegel

October 17, 2021
Captain and forward Wyatt Bongiovanni is one of two seniors yet to announce if they’re returning to QU.

[Photo] Pete’s Pond: QU’s highest-ever NHL draft pick Ty Smilanic hits transfer portal, players leaving and returning, plus incoming freshmen for 2022-23

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Daniel Passapera/Chronicle Dr. Terrence L. Johnson, associate professor of religion and politics at Georgetown University, discussed the complex relationship between Jewish and Black people in America during a dialogue event on April 5. Photo by

[Photo] Georgetown professor discusses topics explored in his book, ‘Blacks and Jews in America’ at QU

David Matos, Associate Arts & Life Editor
April 13, 2022
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[Photo] Former PA student sues Quinnipiac for discrimination against her mental disabilities and Ukrainian nationality

Chatwan Mongkol, Digital News Editor
April 8, 2022
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