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Michael LaRocca

Michael LaRocca, Opinion Editor

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‘The Legend of the Boys Who Never Fell Asleep’ a step back to step forward

Michael LaRocca, Opinion Editor
May 21, 2022
Teetering on the edge: Quinnipiac softball looks to sneak into MAAC Tournament in crunchtime

Teetering on the edge: Quinnipiac softball looks to sneak into MAAC Tournament in crunchtime

Michael LaRocca, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2022
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SATIRE: Quinnipiac introduces first-ever outdoor residence facility

Michael LaRocca, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2022
Associate Opinion Editor Michael LaRocca (left) and Opinion Editor Xavier Cullen (right) both started their QU journey within the confines of The Ledges residence hall.

From first year to last: Perspectives on college life by a first-year and a senior

Xavier Cullen and Michael LaRocca
April 13, 2022
No small parts, only ‘Little Women’

No small parts, only ‘Little Women’

David Matos and Michael LaRocca
April 5, 2022
Rex Orange County's 'WHO CARES?' currently sits at No. 5 on The Billboard top 200 album chart. Photo by

‘WHO CARES?’ a pleasant entry point into Rex Orange County’s music

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
March 22, 2022
'That phone call will be something I remember forever': Walk-on Brendan Martin reflects on his time at Quinnipiac

‘That phone call will be something I remember forever’: Walk-on Brendan Martin reflects on his time at Quinnipiac

Michael LaRocca and Cameron Levasseur
March 9, 2022
Quinnipiac women’s soccer lost 4-0 against Monmouth in the MAAC championship on Nov. 7, 2021.

To heal homesickness, we have to accept growing up

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
March 1, 2022
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Poetry Corner – Poems by Michael LaRocca

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
February 22, 2022
Sampha celebrated the fifth anniversary of 'Process' by releasing two bonus tracks. Photo by NRK P3/Flickr

Sampha’s ‘Process:’ A rebirth of sonic excellence

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
February 15, 2022
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SATIRE: Quinnipiac administration and faculty football game a success despite lack of attendance

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
February 8, 2022
Lack of blue lights risks student safety

Lack of blue lights risks student safety

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
February 1, 2022
The Bobcats snapped their skid of back-to-back losses with an overtime win against Rider.

Quinnipiac men’s basketball snaps 0-8 all-time road record against Rider in gutsy overtime performance

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
January 15, 2022
Graduate student goaltender Corinne Schroeder finished with a season-high 41 saves in Quinnipiac's 1-1 tie with Wisconsin.

Schroeder, Samoskevich lead No. 4 Quinnipiac women’s hockey to 1-1 draw at No. 1 Wisconsin

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
January 2, 2022
No. 4 Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey falls to No. 1 Wisconsin in competitive 5-2 contest

No. 4 Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey falls to No. 1 Wisconsin in competitive 5-2 contest

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
January 1, 2022
Juice WRLD's album 'Fighting Demons' came out on Dec. 10. Photo by Lexiou WesCudi via Flickr

‘Fighting Demons,’ an enjoyable, yet soulless escapade into Juice WRLD’s psyche

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
December 22, 2021
Bring the Scouts back to glory

Bring the Scouts back to glory

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
December 1, 2021
The Quinnipiac volleyball team entered the MAAC tournament as the No. 6 seed with an 8-9 in-conference record.

No. 6 Quinnipiac volleyball pulls off upset in MAAC quarterfinals, but falls to No. 2 Rider in semifinals: Tournament in review and a look at 2022

Michael LaRocca, Associate Opinion Editor
November 22, 2021
Bruno Mars has not released an album since 2016's '24K Magic.' Photo by Brothers Le via Flickr

Silk Sonic’s debut, a tough listen front to back

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Gender-neutral housing promotes inclusivity on Quinnipiac campus

Gender-neutral housing promotes inclusivity on Quinnipiac campus

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
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SATIRE: Quinnipiac forgoes men’s ice hockey after appalling drop in rankings

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
Senior forward Gretchen Kron scored a header in the 67th minute of the MAAC quarterfinals to propel the Bobcats to victory over Marist.

Senior forward Gretchen Kron’s game-winning header sends Quinnipiac women’s soccer to MAAC semifinals

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
The Bobcats begin the tournament with a 7-3 in-conference record, second-best in the MAAC.

What you should know heading into the women’s soccer playoff game on Sunday

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Fall Fest is back: Rebecca Black and Trevor Daniel perform at biggest event since COVID

Fall Fest is back: Rebecca Black and Trevor Daniel perform at biggest event since COVID

Ashley Pelletier and Michael LaRocca
October 26, 2021
Junior outside hitter Aryanah Diaz has been the Bobcats' most versatile player, as she's second on the team in kills (181), third in assists (128) and second in aces (19). Photo from

Set ’em up, knock ’em down: Chloe Ka’ahanui and Aryanah Diaz are leading the culture of greatness

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
Let dead artists rest in peace

Let dead artists rest in peace

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
The Bobcats broke their nine-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win against the Yale Bulldogs. Photo from

Nine-game streak is over: QU field hockey beats Yale in overtime for first victory of 2021 season

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
October 3, 2021
The formerly undefeated Bobcats will now begin MAAC play with a 5-2 record.

Quinnipiac men’s soccer drops second straight, enters MAAC play 5-2

Michael LaRocca, Staff Writer
September 25, 2021
Baby Keem shows he’s not a child anymore on first studio album 'The Melodic Blue'

Baby Keem shows he’s not a child anymore on first studio album ‘The Melodic Blue’

Michael LaRocca, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2021
The Quinnipiac volleyball team has a record of 3-10 after tough losses against Rider and Niagara. Photo from

Quinnipiac volleyball falls to 2-9 overall after 3-1 loss to Rider

Michael LaRocca, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2021
Sophomore setter Chloe Ka'Ahanui led both teams with 31 assists in Quinnipiac's 3-0 win over Saint Peter's.

Quinnipiac volleyball handles Saint Peter’s 3-0

Michael LaRocca, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2021
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