By Carlos Calo Duke. Kentucky. North Carolina. Florida. All blue-blood schools in collegiate sports with numerous national championships apiece. These are some of the names that come up in conversations in high schools across the United States and Puerto Rico. Only 6% of scholastic student-athletes advance to play in the NCAA, with just 2% competing…
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The rise and fall of a dynasty
By: Brandon Murdock Few fans of the New England Patriots may recall the bad days of the mid 1960s to the mid 1980s. Winning six Super Bowls in the 21st century has a way of erasing memories of bad football in the 20th century, particularly when the team was known as the Boston Patriots and played…
When Tracey Roballey of Shelton lost her mother in March 2019, a to-do list suddenly appeared in her hand as she had to work through one of life’s toughest losses. At the drop of a hat, Roballey and her family not only had to grieve but plan all of the funeral arrangements, including services and…
Before the national media caught wind of what was about to happen, a small group of Ivy League student-athletes got a ding on their phones. “I sent a quick text to our executive team … ‘Hey, check your emails,” said Alec Dominguez, Ivy League assistant executive director of compliance and governance. “They also knew what…
By Cameron Levasseur In the spring of 2022, Quinnipiac University men’s lacrosse played 10 of its 13 games on the road. It traveled as far north as Buffalo, New York, to play Canisius and as far south as Charlottesville, Virginia, to face the nationally ranked Cavaliers. It went to UMass Lowell, Brown, LIU, Sacred Heart,…
Combat sports over the last decade have gained massive amounts of popularity, connecting with fan bases across the world. The growth of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other professional organizations has led to athletes across the globe introducing themselves to the world of martial arts.
Hidden in the basements of pizza shops, community centers and neighborhood homes is an unknown, tight-knit community of music lovers, creatives and artists. The underground music scene is much more than mosh pits and punk music. Although the scene does not focus on monetary gain, it is rich in history and culture throughout Connecticut.
Despite tragedy, one Hamden resident turned their sadness and anger into building a healing organization.
Youth sports participation across the country is dropping. Here in Hamden, a select few are trying to protect what makes town sports special.
In March 2020, the staff at The Cellar on Treadwell at 295 Treadwell Street in Hamden unsurely moved the restaurant’s tables and chairs to the parking lot. The outdoor patio emerged as the new venue for music performances, in compliance with Connecticut’s COVID-19 regulations placed on restaurants and bars. Owner Pete Mould ingeniously attached hinges…