Utica University Tangerine

08/29/2024

Films on Thursday kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in MacFarlane Auditorium located in DePerno Hall. All films are free and open to the public. Tonight's movie is the 2023 Spanish animated feature, “They Shot the Piano Player," directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal, and featuring the distinctive voice of Jeff Goldblum.

05/09/2024

The Tangerine would like to acknowledge our senior staff who are members of the class of 2024 and accept their degrees today at Utica University's undergraduate commencement ceremony. 🍊🗞️🎊

Diana Sidorevich Nortje, of Utica, is a Communication and Media major with a journalism concentration. Diana was involved with The Tangerine and WPNR 90.7 FM, where she brought professionalism and style to every project she worked on. She joined the Tangerine staff with a passion for writing food columns, growing into a strong Managing Editor who helped guide the staff in all areas of newspaper production. She also completed an internship at Holy Trinity Publications in Jordanville. As she embarks on a journalism career, Diana will no doubt make an impact in any newsroom fortunate to have her.

Kayden Lamphere, of Poland, is a double major in Adolescence Education and English with minors in literature and creative writing. He was president of the League of Extraordinary Nerds club. As the newspaper’s Senior News Reporter, Kayden was a crucial part of The Tangerine’s news team this year and was always there to help - even designing the newspaper when needed. Kayden will return to Utica University this fall as a graduate student. Future English students are lucky that “Mr. L” is heading their way.

Charles Buckley, of Ilion, has been a member of The Tangerine staff since his first semester at Utica and remained loyal. Charlie started as Tangerine Clerk and advanced into Senior Feature Writer. A CMM major concentrating in creativity studies, he was heavily involved in theater and with several other campus organizations, including UticaTV, SGA, and was a resident assistant. Charlie’s goal is to be a theater critic and his passion for the arts will lead him there.

Eleanor Berkhoudt, of New Hartford, joined The Tangerine as a staff writer and quickly became Social Media Manager. As a CMM major with a public relations concentration, she aspires to work in public relations and has already completed an internship at Hospice & Palliative Care. Any future employer will find that Ellie is a joy to have on their team because she is as sweet as she is smart.

Congratulations and good luck to everyone! We will miss you!

05/06/2024

Utica University Communication and Media students won two first place awards and an honorable mention from the Syracuse Press Club at the organization’s 2024 Professional Recognition Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 4.

Former Tangerine Editor-in-Chief Mickale Thompson, a December 2023 graduate, won first place in the Student Print/Digital Sports Story category for his Tangerine article "'We're certainly very white' Inside the lack of diversity in Utica University's athletic programs."

The JLM 461 Multimedia Web Design class won first place in the Student Best Use of Multimedia category for its Utica Parks and You multimedia project.

Thompson also won an Honorable Mention in the Student Print/Digital News Story category for the Tangerine article "AAUP-Utica files discriminatory grievance against Utica University.

Utica University student journalists have won 10 Syracuse Press Club Awards in the past five years. Judges from partner press clubs around the United States review and rank the top entries for each category.

05/05/2024

Senior Mariami Kentchadze took many photos during her time at Utica University and arranged a photo essay highlighting what she considers to be the university's strongest attributes. Her photo essay can be viewed below.

Kentchadze will graduate on Thursday with a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and minors in computer science and criminal justice.

Things I Find Beautiful on Campus: Utica University’s glories collected in photographs Mariami Kentchadze graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and minors in computer science and criminal justice. She was deeply entrenched in campus life during her time at Utica University, ...

05/03/2024

The Tangerine capped off another busy year and said goodbye to some special people tonight at out staff party. We will miss Isa, Diana, Kayden, Charlie and Ellie, and appreciate the entire staff who worked hard on the newspaper! Thank you to our readers and supporters and we will see everyone in the fall. 🍊📰✨

05/02/2024

Senior Features Writer Charles Buckley shares his thoughts on the Broadway musical “Come From Away,” performed at the Stanley Theatre in Utica on Tuesday, April 16. The musical is based on a true story about Gander, Newfoundland as its airport suddenly becomes an emergency landing zone for flights being redirected in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

On Tuesday, April 16, the touring cast and company of the Broadway musical “Come From Away” graced the stage of the Stanley Theater in Utica. The musical is based on a true story about the small town of Gander, Newfoundland as its airport suddenly becomes an emergency landing zone for flights be...

04/30/2024

Health studies major and aging studies minor Priya Katwala wrote a letter to fellow members of the graduating class of 2024. Along with congratulating graduates, she thanked teachers, faculty, coaches, teammates, classmates, and others for enabling her to learn, grow, and develop into the person that she is. See the letter below.

Dear graduating class of 2024 and all who were graduates in 2020, congratulations on your accomplishments today and the last four years. We started this during the most unprecedented times and have come through on the other side. I am graduating today with my bachelor’s in Health Sciences and m....

04/30/2024

Raymond Simon Institute’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Patricia Montone Charvat, senior vice president for marketing and strategy for Mohawk Valley Health Systems, spoke to communications, public relations, marketing and management majors about crisis communications on Friday, April 19.

See a recap of the talk and more below. Story by Megan Wright and Syamimi Anuar.

Students in CMM 261 Media Writing took a break from the norm on Friday, April 19 and listened to a presentation from Patricia Montone Charvat, senior vice president for marketing and strategy for Mohawk Valley Health Systems in Utica. Charvat is a 1983 graduate of the public relations and journalism...

04/29/2024

The Tangerine’s “Behind U” staff spotlight highlights the people who support and serve the Utica University community every day. This week’s “Behind U” profile features Damian Boehlert, Sodexo’s general manager for dining services.

Story by Staff Writer Nicholas Robinson.

The Tangerine’s “Behind U” staff spotlight highlights the people who support and serve the Utica University community every day. This week’s spotlight profile is Damian Boehlert, Sodexo’s general manager for dining services, who has worked at Utica University for 21 years . Q : Have you....

04/29/2024

Occupational therapy graduate students and construction management students designed and built a Multi-sensory Room for individuals with dementia at the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL). Professor of occupational therapy Colleen Sunderlin guided the students in the project along with Dimitar Todorov, associate professor of construction management. The campus also has a sensory room located in Gordan Science Center, room 272.

See Features Editor Breannan O’Hara’s story below for more.

A group of occupational therapy graduate students collaborated with construction management students to design and build a Multisensory Room for individuals with dementia at the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL). The purpose of the project was to enhance the center’s current activities...

04/28/2024

Oneida County hosted the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship in Utica from April 4-14 at the Adirondack Bank Center. Some Utica University students were able to experience the excitement first hand through media internships.

See Staff Writer Ethan Roberts’ story below for more.

Earlier this month, Oneida County hosted the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship, which brought excitement and revenue to the Mohawk Valley. Some Utica University students were able to experience the excitement firsthand through internships. The IIHF Women’s World Cham...

04/28/2024

Senior Cailee Blackington, president of the Pioneer Players and the public relations coordinator for Utica’s theatre department, has been cast in multiple productions with the theatre department. She is also the marketing coordinator for Bell, Tower, and Alumni Hall.

See Contributing Writer Grace Monaco’s senior spotlight on Cailee Blackington below.

Senior Cailee Blackington is an extremely busy student. Along with majoring in Animal Behavior and minoring in Theatre, Blackington is involved with many aspects of student life. As the marketing coordinator for Bell, Tower, and Alumni Hall, she is responsible for creating and hanging posters, curat...

04/27/2024

Assistant Professor of English Nicole Lawrence created a “Queer Lit” library display located on the left side from the entrance near the help desk. The display includes several books, items, and timelines encouraging education and awareness of LGBTQ+ history, people, and experiences.

See Staff Writer James Hymon’s story below for more.

If you’ve wandered through the library in the month, you may have noticed a new display on the left side from the entrance near the help desk. Designed by Nicole Lawrence, assistant professor of English, the display looks to offer students an opportunity to share their classroom-based learning wit...

04/27/2024

On Aug. 1, 2023 Todd Pfannestiel assumed the role of president at Utica University after serving as provost for five years. As the spring 2024 semester comes to a close, Pfannestiel reflected on the first year of his presidency.

See President Pfannestiel’s remarks below. Story by Kayden Lamphere and Breannan O’Hara.

On Aug. 1, 2023, Todd Pfannestiel assumed the role of president at Utica University after serving as provost for five years. One year into his presidency, Pfannestiel believes his term has marked excitement and progress for the university. “I know that whenever I’m doing something, I’m enjoyin...

04/26/2024

In the midst of her fifth and final season with the women’s lacrosse team, senior Daniela Muscari reflected on her time as an athlete. Thus far, the team broke the program record with a 10-game winning streak and defeated Nazareth University for the first time in program history.

See Staff Writer Alexis Wimett’s profile on Muscari below.

​​In the midst of her fifth and final season with the women’s lacrosse team, senior midfielder Daniela Muscari recently reflected on her time as an athlete. In her freshman season Muscari learned not to take playing with her teammates for granted. Their season was cut short due to the pandemic...

04/26/2024

Sports betting is on the rise nationally and many Utica Utica University students have noticed betting apps, such as Fanduel and Draftking, are becoming more popular over the past year. Sports Editor Brady Barnard reported on the trend in the story below. 📸 Diana Sidorevich

Every morning, a senior at Pioneer Village wakes up and checks his phone for daily sports bets. He places anywhere between 5-10 bets before brushing his teeth or eating breakfast, some on sports that he doesn’t even watch. Sports betting has become a part of his morning routine, and he finds himse...

04/26/2024

The last print issue of the year is out today! 🍊 Pick up a copy or read the digital edition below. Some of the interesting stories published this week include:

Front page: Student betting is on the rise due to the popularity and convenience of betting apps. A few Utica students share their experiences and insights.

In News: The Tangerine sat down with President Todd Pfannestiel to talk about his first year in the position. Also, some Utica University had the chance to intern for the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship in Utica.

In Sports: Some senior athletes reflect on their collegiate careers. Plus, check out season recaps and find out more about Jane Fahy’s record breaking shot put throw.

Thank you for your support this year! 🍊

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04/26/2024

Following their third-place finish in the Empire 8 Fall Championships, the men’s golf team is off to a great start to their spring season. The team finished third in the Empire 8 Championships at the Hershey Country Club, in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 13 and 14. The Pioneers will travel to Oswego on Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. for the Oswego Spring Invitational.

See Staff Writer Alexis Wimett’s story below for a recap of the Championships and the team’s expectations for the season. Photo courtesy of YSM Media.

Following their third-place finish in the Empire 8 Fall Championships, the men’s golf team began their spring season on April 13 and 14 at the Hershey Country Club, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the Empire 8 Championships. Thanks to Nathan Macdonald and Neil Roman’s leadership during the fall po...

04/25/2024

The Utica Dance Team will host Pie-A-Dancer Fundraiser on Friday, April 26 from noon - 4 p.m. in Strebel Student Center. The Utica Dance team has been bringing excitement to university events since 2018. In addition to performing at sporting events and other campus events, the team participates in collegiate dance competitions. On April 20, Utica hosted a showcase in the Clark Athletic Center and on March 2, the girls hit the road for an exciting day of dance at the Brockport Collegiate Dance Competition.

See Susana Sieunarine’s story below for more on the Utica Dance team.

The Utica University Dance team was created in 2018 and took big steps this year by bringing excitement to university events. The team performs at all home games for the men’s hockey team and at other sporting events including halftime shows at football games and men’s and women’s basketball g...

04/25/2024

The Tangerine’s “Behind U” staff spotlight highlights the people who support and serve the Utica University community every day. This week’s spotlight profile is Marissa Hall, director of Student Living in the Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement.

The Tangerine’s “Behind U” staff spotlight highlights the people who support and serve the Utica University community every day. This week’s spotlight profile is Marissa Hall, director of Student Living in the Office of Student Living and Campus Engagement. Q: How long have you been working ...

04/25/2024

Utica’s baseball team reflects upon its achievements as they near the end of their season. At the start of the season, senior Jason Story earned Empire 8 Player of the Week. Last week, freshman Jacob Scalise also earned Empire 8 Rookie of the Week. The team played four games last week, winning 11-2 during a doubleheader against Vassar College. With more games this week, the team still has a chance at playoffs.

See Alexis Wimett’s story below for a recap of the season and player’s thoughts on their achievements.

The baseball team is set for a week of action following their 11-2 win Sunday afternoon after dropping a doubleheader to Vassar College on Saturday. With a 10-20 overall and 4-7 conference record, these pioneers still have some work to do. Even while there is certainly much to be optimistic about, t...

04/24/2024

Campus interviews for the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs position will begin with Interim Provost Stephanie Nesbit on Thursday, April 25, with three sessions.

According to a campus-wide email sent by the provost search committee, there will be two faculty sessions and one open session for students and staff for each candidate. The first open session will take place on Thursday, April 25 between 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. in the Willard Conference Room in Deperno Hall.

See more details below. Story by Isa Hudziak.

Campus interviews for the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs position will begin with Interim Provost Stephanie Nesbitt on Thursday, April 25, with three sessions. According to a campus-wide email sent by the provost search committee, there will be two faculty sessions and one....

04/24/2024

Graduate student Jane Fahy set a new school record of 14.32m. for shot put after breaking her previous record. The toss earned her first place in the Hamilton Continental Invite on Saturday, March 30.

Fahy’s coaches and teammates say her level of commitment for her sport is unmatched. Assistant coach Dave Brannigan believes that Fahy will become Utica’s first national champion this outdoor season.

See Alexis Wimett’s story below for more on Fahy’s accomplishments throughout her time at Utica.

Graduate student from Oriskany Jane Fahy not only holds the top mark in the NCAA Division III, but also recently beat her own record of 14.28m. for shot put with her toss of 14.32m. The toss also earned her first place in the Hamilton Continental Invite Saturday, March 30. Throughout her time at Uti...

04/23/2024

A New Fall 2024 Business Law Course titled MGT 300: “Pop Culture Through the Eras (Lawyer’s Version)” has garnered a lot of attention from students, staff and alumni.

Developed by Title IX Coordinator and Adjunct Lecturer Ann Ciancia, the course will aim to cover aspects of business and contract law through the lens of pop icon Taylor Swift.

See Senior News Reporter Kayden Lamphere’s story below for more.

Announced on March 28 on Utica University’s page, the Fall 2024 semester will offer a brand new course titled MGT 300: “Pop Culture Through the Eras (Lawyer’s Version).” The post garnered a lot of attention from students, staff and alumni. Developed by Title IX Coordinator and Adjun...

04/22/2024

Congratulations to members of the Tangerine staff and all the students who received RSI awards Saturday. The Raymond Simon Institute for Public Relations and Journalism was founded to enhance and support Utica University’s array of communication programs related to journalism and public relations.

Scholarships and cash awards are made possible through contributions from PRJ alumni to encourage excellence on the part of students in Utica University’s communication, public relations and marketing majors.

04/21/2024

The Harold T. Clark Athletic Center will undergo renovations in the upcoming semesters to update the entire building. March Associates, an architecture company based in the Utica area has officially been awarded a contract to begin work on the renovations. At this time, there are no specific proposals, designs, or plans to detail, as the March Associates team needs to complete their assessment. Further updates will be provided in the coming months as the project develops.

See Kayden Lamphere’s story below for more details on the progress from Vice President of Facilities and Emergency Management Shad Crowe.

March Associates, an architecture company based in the Utica area, have officially been awarded a contract to begin work on the Harold T. Clark Athletic Center renovations, according to Vice President of Facilities and Emergency Management Shad Crowe. Reported by The Tangerine on Dec. 7, 2023, the H...

04/20/2024

Psychology students and faculty presented their research at the 2024 Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia. Attendees from Utica University presented four different studies across various disciplines. The annual conference allows attendees to learn about the latest advancements in the field of psychology and apply that knowledge to advance their own career.

See Features Writer Breannan O’Hara’s story below for more. Photo courtesy of Utica University Facebook.

Psychology students and faculty had the opportunity to present their research at the 2024 Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia. Attendees from Utica University presented four different studies across various disciplines, representing the academics of the university. The annua...

04/18/2024

American singer and songwriter Beyoncé released her most recent studio album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29. The singer started working on the project in 2020, and its release sparked a high volume of discussion. The country music album reflects her country music roots and diverse vocal abilities.

Contributing writer Isabella Yaghy joined the discussion, sharing her thoughts on the album. See the review below.

Beyoncé’s most recent studio album, Cowboy Carter, guides listeners along through a rollercoaster of grief, rage, lust, love, motherhood, betrayal, gratitude and everything else under the umbrella of life. Historically, Beyonce felt push back from country music spaces, despite her southern roots ...

04/17/2024

Join us at The Tangerine! We will be holding an information session on Friday, April 19 at 12:30 p.m. in FAC B01 for students interested in joining our staff. See student employment positions opening up for fall 2024 below.