Hockey players check, glide, fire toward goals
Hanna Coughin, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2012
UPJ Ice Cats are off to a strong start this season with a 7-5 record. The team traveled to Albany, N.Y., the first weekend of November to play in a college showcase and won all three of their games. “Things are looking up right now,” said junior and starting goalie David Dunkleberger. According junior ... Read more »
Spikers’ drive gives reason to hope
Hannah Coughin, Contributing Writer
November 7, 2012
The Pitt-Johnstown women’s volleyball players are beginning preparations for postseason play, while staying focused on the few remaining regular-season games. The team’s record is 14-7, and 6-4 in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The team is ranked sixth of 15 conference teams. Senior... Read more »
Sports calendar to wield wish wands
Nathan Bottiger, Sports Editor
November 7, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown students involved in the Student Athletic Advisory Committee are to produce a sports-themed calendar raise funds for Make-a-Wish Foundation. Pitt-Johnstown’s 12 sports teams fit the calendar, and Committee President Kevin McDonald said there are plans to have team photographs for each... Read more »
Coach is to walk off after season’s finish
Nathan Bottiger, Sports Editor
November 7, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown’s Head Volleyball Coach Linda Renzi is to finish her ninth and final season of her career this year. Renzi coached Richland High Senior School girls’ volleyball team to seven state volleyball championships and five runners-up finishes during her 30 years with the high school. She also... Read more »
Team gains traction with new coaches
Trevor Leard, Staff Writer
November 2, 2012
The Pitt-Johnstown women’s track team is gearing up for another year, but they may be missing one important element, a head coach. The track team has two coaches at the moment who say they are sharing the job. Carl Keifer and Ernie Williams are standing in as the current coaches for the girls’ team. The... Read more »
Disc-throwers surprised at success
Nathan Bottiger, Sports Editor
November 2, 2012
After roster problems and the loss of a number of seniors, Pitt-Johnstown Ultimate Frisbee players seem to have caught a break this season. The team’s first competition was Pitt-Johnstown’s home tournament, Jymmy Jam, Oct. 13 to 14. The team won the tournament, which included five teams. The team’s... Read more »
UPJ connections lead to Frisbee event title
Trevor Monk, Advertising Director
November 2, 2012
Pitt-Johnstown Ultimate Frisbee team’s annual Jymmy Jam tournament has a name that carries sentimental meaning beyond just catchy alliteration. The tournament was held three weeks ago at Pitt-Johnstown’s home field. The 2003 Pitt-Johnstown Frisbee team may have faced dire times if it wasn’t for... Read more »
Lady Cats begin championship prowl
Nathan Bottiger, Sports Editor
October 24, 2012
Last Wednesday Pitt-Johnstown’s women soccer players advanced their team’s record to 11-4 and look to focus on their two remaining games and a conference tournament. The team beat Point Park University Oct. 10 in Pittsburgh 4-2 last Wednesday for their 11th win, and bringing the team to a .733 win... Read more »
Ice Cats accept difficult games
Ed Sheets, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2012
The Pitt-Johnstown Ice Cats club hockey team dropped the puck on their 2012-2013 season Oct. 6 and they hope they can take the next step this season. Junior goaltender David Dunkelberger said the team was one game short of nationals and the College Hockey East championship series last year. “Our major... Read more »
Changes steer boats to right course
Olivia Hutchinson, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2012
This semester the UPJ rowing club has made changes to multiple aspects of its sport. Vice President Marcus McGuire said this year the club’s active member roster is the largest ever. “Active members are members who actually practice, both on the water and on the indoor machines at the Wellness Center.” President... Read more »