Utica University Tangerine

10/30/2025

The Men’s Hockey Team season begins against Adrian College at home Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Adirondack Bank Center.

“It was great to have the season we did last year but we know our goal of a national championship hasn’t been reached yet,” Captain Preston Brighton said. “We’ve been using that as motivation, and we’ve got a very eager and hungry team to out compete any team this year.”

The men played two exhibition games this month, beating SUNY Morrisville, 7-0, on Oct. 18, but losing to Skidmore College, 6-3, on Oct. 24.

To read Staff Writer Conner Scharbach’s season preview story, click the link below.

https://uticatangerine.com/15574/sports/mens-hockey-team-ready-to-face-off-in-season-opener-at-home-on-friday/

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10/30/2025

When Utica University students heard about President Todd Pfannestiel’s resignation announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 28, many were surprised and disappointed by the news.

“I’m very shocked and bewildered by the announcement,” said Derek Paradiso, a criminal justice major. “It comes as a surprise to me and my friends.”

The Tangerine spoke to several students to find out their reaction. To read this story by Editor-in-Chief Megan Wright and Online/Social Media Editor Ezra Duffy, click the link below. Additional coverage is planned for next week’s newspaper.

When Utica University students heard about President Todd Pfannestiel’s resignation announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 28, many were surprised and disappointed by the news. Board of Trustees Chairperson Jeremy Thurston notified the university community of the leadership change that is set to take effec...

10/28/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Utica University President Todd Pfannestiel submitted his resignation to the Utica University Board of Trustees effective Dec. 31, 2025. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephanie Nesbitt will serve as president effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Jeremy Thurston, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said Pfannestiel has played a vital role during his time at the university, most recently helping to shape a strategic academic and operational restructuring at a challenging time for U.S. higher education. He appreciated Pfannestiel’s willingness to take on tough assignments with grace, and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Pfannestiel is Utica University’s 10th president after succeeding former President Laura Casamento in August 2023. He previously served as Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs since Fall 2018.
A complete story will follow and a link to the breaking story is below.

BREAKING NEWS: Utica University President Todd Pfannestiel submitted his resignation to the Utica University Board of Trustees effective Dec. 31, 2025. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephanie Nesbitt will serve as interim president effective Jan. 1, 2026. Jeremy Thurston, Ch...

10/24/2025

The Fuerza Latina student organization meets every Wednesday in Boehlert hall for any students who are interested in Hispanic and Latino culture. To read more about Fuerza Latina’s Latin Dance Night, click the link below.

Uno, Dos, Tres! Cinco, Seis, Siete! That’s what students were shouting during Latin Dance Night sponsored by Fuerza Latina on Oct. 8 when around 20 students gathered in the Library Concourse to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This year is the second year that Fuerza Latina invited Jair Chara, a...

10/24/2025

Digital newspapers are temporarily unavailable as The Tangerine is switching conversion platforms. The Oct. 24 Tangerine is out today and all stories can be found on uticatangerine.com. 🗞️

In News: Utica University participated in the Unity Walk last week and students explained what the walk meant to them.

International student numbers remain strong at Utica with undergraduate and graduate students studying in a variety of disciplines.

In Features: Taylor Swift’s new “The Life of a Showgirl” albums falls flat with many students.

Earlier this month, Fuerza Latina hosted Latin Dance Night that was well attended and provided fun for attendees.

In Sports: Cross country runner Bennett Melita is proving himself as Utica’s top runner, breaking records and setting high bars.

To read all The Tangerine’s new stories, click the link in our bio or visit uticatangerine.com. 🍊 📰

10/23/2025

“Antigone,” performed by Utica University’s Theatre Department and directed by Professor Rachel Wolfe, opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Strebel Auditorium .university. Tonight’s show features a one-night only performance from campus dance troupe Africa in Motion.

“Antigone” is an ancient Greek tragedy about what happens when the rule of law is pitted against morality: when lawmakers make unjust or immoral laws, should citizens follow the law or the dictates of their own conscience?” Director Rachel Wolfe said.

Utica’s production mixes contemporary dress with archaic language, reconfigures known symbols, and contains spoken drama, dance, and film. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite and at the door in front of Strebel Auditorium: $4 for Utica University students and $6 for general admission.

Click the link below to read Editor-in-Chief Megan Wright’s story. 📸 Jonas America

Utica University’s Theatre Department has been rehearsing and producing the play Antigone and it’s set to run from Thursday, Oct. 23 to Saturday Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. in Strebel Auditorium. “Antigone is an ancient Greek tragedy about what happens when the rule of l...

10/21/2025

The Unity Walk took place yesterday, Oct. 20, starting at Strebel Center. To read more about it make sure to check out the newspaper and website later this week. Link in our bio.

10/15/2025

The end of this season’s Films on Thursday series has even more of a meaning this semester: Professor Jeff Miller’s 26 years as director of the campus film series will come to an end on Thursday, Oct. 16 .university. Earlier this semester, Miller announced he was stepping away from the program director role and a complete story will follow in The Tangerine.

The Oct. 16 film is “Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” a 1964 French picture directed by Jacques Demy.

The delicate daughter of an umbrella shop owner falls in love with a handsome garage mechanic, but their whirlwind romance is cut short when the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, leaving her pregnant and forced to make hard choices.
For more information, visit utica.edu/films-thursdays.

10/15/2025

The Women’s Wrestling Team is looking for more members and encourages interested students to contact coach Carmela Cancelmo to learn more about the organization. No previous experience is needed.

“If you don’t know if you’d like wrestling, just come try it,” First-year student Jacqueline Mace said.

Email Cancelmo at [email protected] for more information and to read the whole story by Staff Writer Jenna Skutnik click the link in comments below.

10/07/2025

Local talent Johnny Calabrese will soon be performing at the Utica University Library Concourse which is set to place at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. To read more about it click the link below.

Utica University will soon have the opportunity to watch and listen to Johnny Calabrese, a multi-talented local performer, share his original compositions and lyrics written for the stage from previous projects, alongside his own personal songs from his singer-songwriter soul. Calabrese’s performa...

10/06/2025

Utica student Wyatt Callahan looks to start new multi-faith discussion group on campus. The first meeting will be held on Oct. 6. Please reach out to
[email protected] for more information.
To read more about the discussion group click the link in our bio.

10/03/2025

Utica University's Activity Board (UAB) faces $40,000 in budget cuts, creating worries among many student organizations and leaders. To read more about it click the link below.

A tense debate over student organization funding has raised questions about self-governance at Utica University, after Dean of Students Rich Racioppa confirmed that the administration finalized the student activities budget without approval from the Student Government Association (SGA). At issue is....