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NASHVILLE (AP) — Fisk University’s bold experiment in women’s gymnastics is coming to an end. The school has announced it is shuttering the program at the end of the 2026 season. Fisk made history in 2023 when it became the first historically Black college or university to launch a women’s artistic gymnastics team. × […]

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NASHVILLE (AP) — Fisk University’s bold experiment in women’s gymnastics is coming to an end.

The school has announced it is shuttering the program at the end of the 2026 season. Fisk made history in 2023 when it became the first historically Black college or university to launch a women’s artistic gymnastics team.


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A Look at Our Gym Facilities

Working Out in College When I was choosing a college, one thing I didn’t think I’d care much about was gym access. But let me tell you, once the stress of classes hits, having solid gym facilities makes a huge difference, whether you’re an athlete or just trying to stay sane with a good workout. […]

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Working Out in College

When I was choosing a college, one thing I didn’t think I’d care much about was gym access. But let me tell you, once the stress of classes hits, having solid gym facilities makes a huge difference, whether you’re an athlete or just trying to stay sane with a good workout. At Carleton, we’re lucky to have not just one, but four different athletic facilities that students can use. Each one has a distinct vibe, and together they cover just about every fitness or recreation need you could imagine.

1. The Rec Center (a.k.a. the main gym)

This is the heart of student fitness on campus. I go here most often, whether it’s to get some runs in on the indoor track, lift weights in the Fitness Center, or try not to embarrass myself on the rock wall (which, by the way, is modeled after Minnehaha Falls and looks amazing). The Rec Center has pretty much everything, cardio machines, weight machines, racquetball and squash courts, and even an aerobics studio that hosts classes like yoga, martial arts, and Zumba. The big fieldhouse inside has space for basketball, tennis, soccer, and even indoor track meets.

You’ll see everyone here, varsity athletes doing conditioning, friend groups playing pick-up volleyball, or people like me just trying to keep up with their fitness goals between problem sets.

A student climbs a bouldering wall
A Carleton student utilizing our amazing bouldering gym!

2. Cowling Gym

Cowling is a little quieter and more tucked away, which I like when I want a less crowded workout or to swim laps in the 25-yard pool. It’s also home to a dance studio and some varsity practice spaces. I sometimes use it when I want to switch up my routine or just get in some solo time in a more laid-back setting. Pro tip: the vibes in Cowling during a late-night swim is super peaceful.

A Karate Class in the cowling gymnasium
These three students are using Cowling during one of Carleton’s esteemed martial arts classes!

3. West Gym

This place is iconic. It has this super unique “three-dome” architecture, and it’s where our basketball and volleyball teams compete. The gym floor here is polished and bright, and the energy during games is unmatched. West Gym also has Thorpe Pool, where swim meets happen, and where students can do lap swims or try out club water polo. It’s not my go-to daily workout spot, but whenever I’m in there for a swim or cheering on friends during a meet, it feels like a big part of the Carleton experience.

West Gym Basketball court
Games in West Gym are always well attended by students, faculty, and Northfield community members.

4. Laird Stadium

Laird is a classic. It’s our outdoor stadium with a full 400-meter track (great for jogs when the weather’s nice) and a massive seating area. I’ve gone to football games here, but it’s also open for casual use when there aren’t meets or games. Plus, it has indoor training areas and a weight room, so athletes (and non-athletes taking a weightlifting P.E class) can get a solid lift in. I always feel a bit more motivated to push myself when I’m working out in a space that’s hosted national track meets.

Laird Stadium track
Track meets at Laird are always a highlight!

Workout Culture at Carleton

What I love most is that Carleton’s gym culture is super low-pressure. Whether you’re a varsity athlete or someone just trying to de-stress with a short jog on the treadmill or a chill yoga session, there’s space for you. The variety of facilities means you can find your own rhythm, whether that’s scaling the rock wall on a Sunday morning, joining a club soccer game in the fieldhouse, or taking a quiet swim after a long day of class.

In the end, I didn’t pick Carleton because of the gyms. But now that I’m here? I’m really glad they’re part of my day-to-day.


Abrar (he/him) is a junior Economics and Computer Science double major from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He loves Carleton’s intercultural energy. He’s especially drawn to spaces where students from all backgrounds come together. Outside of class, he’s involved in Club Rugby, FC, research, and campus admissions. His favorite places on campus are Sayles (for the energy) and the Lower Arb (for the peace). He’s a big fan of cold weather, long walks, and deep conversations about life, faith, or which country has the best mangoes. When not in class, you can usually find him designing something, planning a trip, or pretending not to be stressed about the future.





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TSU Delays Inaugural Ice Hockey Season That Would Have Made HBCU History

Tennessee State University has delayed the start of its men’s ice hockey season. It was expected to be the inaugural season of the program and a first team of its kind at an HBCU. The season was expected to kick off during the 2025-26 season but was delayed, an anonymous source told The Tennessean. The […]

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Tennessee State University has delayed the start of its men’s ice hockey season. It was expected to be the inaugural season of the program and a first team of its kind at an HBCU.

The season was expected to kick off during the 2025-26 season but was delayed, an anonymous source told The Tennessean. The team is now looking to make its debut in 2026-27.

TSU’s inaugural ice hockey season is being delayed

TSU announced it was opening the program in June 2023. The following year, it announced the appointment of head coach Duanté Abercrombie to the men’s ice hockey team.

“Duanté Abercrombie’s appointment as TSU’s head coach of hockey is a testament to our dedication to breaking barriers,” TSU President Glenda Glover said in a 2024 press release. “We recognize the profound significance of bringing hockey to an HBCU and providing our students with unparalleled opportunities that will enrich their college experience. This bold move builds upon the TSU legacy that we had envisioned for the institution as a comprehensive university offering a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs, with a continued commitment to excellence.”

At the time, Glover also mentioned wanting to expand the athletic offering at TSU to include baseball, women’s soccer, as well as women’s swimming and diving between 2025 and 2028.

As of now, no official schedule nor roster has been posted on the team’s website.

Why did TSU delay the start of its inaugural ice hockey season?

An anonymous source told The Tennessean that the reason for the delay is that the team did not meet its fundraising goal for the 2025-26 season. No clear plan regarding practice facilities and TSU’s financial situation have also contributed to the delay.

After taking office in December 2024, Interim President Dwyane Tucker said TSU would run out of money in the spring if no changes were made. He presented a five-year plan to state leaders in February, which resulted in a $96 million deal. It is unclear if the funds are being distributed towards the institution’s athletics programs.



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Texas Tech billionaire booster establishes non-profit Saving College Sports

Texas Tech billionaire booster Cody Campbell announced the formation of a new non-profit dedicated to college sports on Tuesday night. Dubbed “Saving College Sports,” the non-profit organization aims to create a “path to a sustainable future.” Campbell, who is the co-founder of Texas Tech’s NIL collective, The Matador Club, is also the chairman of the […]

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Texas Tech billionaire booster Cody Campbell announced the formation of a new non-profit dedicated to college sports on Tuesday night. Dubbed “Saving College Sports,” the non-profit organization aims to create a “path to a sustainable future.”

Campbell, who is the co-founder of Texas Tech’s NIL collective, The Matador Club, is also the chairman of the Texas Tech Board of Regents. Campbell sold his oil and natural gas company, Double Eagle, to Diamondback Energy in February for approximately $4.08 billion in cash and stock. He was the main financial source for the Red Raiders’ top-ranked transfer portal class this winter.

The billionaire was also set to co-chair President Donald Trump’s college sports commission with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Put on pause for the time being, the commission was expected to tackle topics centered around the transfer portal, the state of the college sports landscape, NIL collectives and revenue sharing, among others.

“College sports are in trouble,” Cody Campbell wrote on X about his new organization. “We need to save all of them — from big schools to small schools and from big money sports like football and basketball to non-revenue Olympic sports like wrestling, swimming, track, tennis, golf, and volleyball. I’m on a mission to make sure that all 500,000 student-athletes in this country continue to have the opportunity for education and character development.”

Campbell has supported Congress giving the NCAA an antitrust exemption. He’s also penned multiple columns for The Federalist, recently stating that, “college athletics will disappear for the majority of the Americans who have enjoyed and benefited from it for generations.” His nonprofit has already started lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill.

The Saving College Sports organization has a three-prong approach, according to its website. That includes committing to legal and regulatory certainty and consistency, comprehensive governance reform and college sports maximizing their economic pie.

Campbell’s Matador Club has been at the forefront of NIL since it was launched in February 2022. In July 2022, the NIL collective announced it had signed 100 Red Raider football players to a one-year $25,000 NIL contract. Texas Tech spent over $10 million in the transfer portal this offseason, too.

“We have maximized the resources that are available to him financially to compete in this new revenue world. I think we’re in a great spot to have a good class this year and years to come,” Cody Campbell told Red Raider Sports this week. I’m excited about what the future is going to bring with respect to recruiting.”



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25 Pine Bush athletes to compete at collegiate level

Twenty-five Pine Bush High School graduates will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next school year, a milestone celebrated by the district at its annual college signing ceremony.   Held by the athletic department each spring, the event brought together student-athletes, their families, coaches and school officials to honor those who have committed […]

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Twenty-five Pine Bush High School graduates will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next school year, a milestone celebrated by the district at its annual college signing ceremony.

 

Held by the athletic department each spring, the event brought together student-athletes, their families, coaches and school officials to honor those who have committed to play sports across NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as junior colleges. Athletic Director Jen Evans introduced each athlete, announcing their sport, chosen college or university, division, and intended major.

 

“This is always one of the most special days of the year,” Evans said. “It’s a celebration of years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication—not just from the athletes, but from their families and coaches as well.”


 

Athletes from a wide range of sports were represented, including baseball, basketball, diving, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, and track and field. Among the signees was Kennedy Fisher, who will compete as a Division I gymnast at Southeast Missouri State University, and Paige Gandolfini, who will dive at Division I St. Bonaventure University.

 

Here is the full list of student-athletes, along with their sport, college commitment, division and intended major:

• Ollie Auryensen, Baseball – Eastern Connecticut State (DIII), Physical Education


• Kaeden Fisher, Baseball – Vermont State–Castleton (DIII), Physical Education

• Brian Murtagh, Baseball – SUNY Ulster (Junior College), Finance

• Michael Esposito, Baseball – Lasell University (DIII), Finance

• Brady Fandl, Baseball – Fairleigh Dickinson University (DI), Business

• Triston Santos, Baseball – Hudson Valley Community College (Junior College), Cybersecurity


• Paige Gandolfini, Diving – St. Bonaventure University (DI), Psychology

• Grace Grant, Field Hockey – SUNY New Paltz (DIII), Physics and Astronomy

• Jake Schorling, Football/Track & Field – Hudson Valley Community College (Junior College), Business and Computers

• Jaiden Sposito, Football – William (DIII), Business

• Jamil Sneed, Football – SUNY Morrisville (DIII), Engineering


• Plexico Brooks, Football – Tennessee State (DI), Accounting

• Ryan Wittenberg, Golf – Marywood University (DIII), Professional Pilot

• Kennedy Fisher, Gymnastics – Southeast Missouri State (DI), Elementary Education

• Chris Sgourdas, Lacrosse – Marywood University (DIII), Professional Pilot

• Miles Joray, Lacrosse – SUNY Morrisville (DIII), Exercise Science


• Dominick Ciarelli, Lacrosse – Lasell University (DIII), Biochemistry/Pre-Med

• Mackenzie Brown, Lacrosse – University of Mount Union (DIII), Secondary Education

• Gianna Conklin, Soccer – St. John Fisher University (DIII), Athletic Performance/Pre-Chiropractic

• Molly Dowson, Softball – SUNY Canton (DIII), Sports Management

• Averie Klein, Track & Field – Binghamton University (DI), Pre-Health/PA


• Andres Martinez, Track & Field – SUNY Cortland (DIII), Exercise Science

• Ketura Rutty, Basketball – Dominican University (DII), Nursing

• Leticia Watson, Basketball – Dominican University (DII), Psychology

• Maya Oakes, Swimming – Mount Holyoke College (DIII), Environmental Studies






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Isaac Howard ends MSU hockey career, signs contract after trade to Oilers

When Michigan State hockey players served as extras for the movie “Fleury” earlier this offseason, maybe it was a little prophetic that Isaac Howard played Mark Messier. Because after the NHL offseason chips have settled, Howard will wear that Edmonton jersey next season. Howard’s NHL rights were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for London Knights […]

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When Michigan State hockey players served as extras for the movie “Fleury” earlier this offseason, maybe it was a little prophetic that Isaac Howard played Mark Messier. Because after the NHL offseason chips have settled, Howard will wear that Edmonton jersey next season.

Howard’s NHL rights were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for London Knights prospect Sam O’Reilly late Tuesday night, and the Michigan State star ended his college career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the club.

Howard had previously announced his intention to come back to the Spartans in pursuit of a national championship, following up on a 52-point junior year that earned him the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s top player.

After his junior season, the 21-year-old Howard broke with what many expected by announcing that he was coming back to the Spartans after contract negotiations broke down with Tampa Bay, who drafted him 31st overall in 2022.

“I want to win a national championship,” Howard said April 11 after winning the Hobey Baker. “I didn’t play to win a Hobey. I want to win a national championship. I think we’re gonna have the group to do it.”

That intention came with the caveat, however, that his rights could be traded and he could sign a pro contract.

This move isn’t entirely surprising. Over in Ann Arbor, the same situation happened with Michigan star Rutger McGroarty last season when Winnipeg dealt him to Pittsburgh.

But Howard’s departure does leave Michigan State in a bind. The roster still includes some high-end players, including top line center Charlie Stramel and stalwart goaltender Trey Augustine.

The Spartans are bringing in a strong freshman class including 2024 fourth overall pick Cayden Lindstrom and first round draft pick Ryker Lee. The roster should still have a dozen or more NHL draft picks.

But losing a player of Howard’s experience and talent is nonetheless a big blow to a roster that expects to compete for a national championship.

Last season, the Spartans lost 4-3 to Cornell in the first game of the NCAA Tournament, despite being the second overall seed in the 16-team field. Two straight seasons of winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament have yet to end with Michigan State making a Frozen Four.

Howard leaves Michigan State as a pivotal player in its rebuild, one who came to East Lansing as a sophomore who was looking to rekindle his game under Adam Nightingale, who coached him at the U.S. National Team Development Program. He said the decision to come to Michigan State even saved his life, as doctors found and treated him for a rare heart defect called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

He wraps up two seasons in East Lansing with 88 points in 73 games, including an iconic double-overtime goal to win the 2025 Big Ten Tournament against Ohio State.

Howard’s next goal will be professional, as he joins an Edmonton team that’s been on the losing end of two straight Stanley Cup Finals. Led by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers can use Howard’s scoring punch on the wing, especially at a relatively cheap $950,000 price tag as reported by salary cap tracker PuckPedia.

He is the fourth player from last year’s team to sign pro, after forwards Joey Larson and Karsen Dorwart, as well as defenseman David Gucciardi, signed pro deals at the conclusion of last season.

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Shimizu Named Named CSC Academic All-American

Catharyn Hayne / KLC fotos MGYM7/9/2025 11:03 AM | By: Cal Athletics Senior Earns Second Straight Honor Recent California men’s gymnastics graduate Tyler Shimizu was named a member of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America At-Large Team for the second straight year, the organization announced Wednesday.   After […]

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Senior Earns Second Straight Honor

Recent California men’s gymnastics graduate Tyler Shimizu was named a member of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America At-Large Team for the second straight year, the organization announced Wednesday.
 
After being named a Second Team Academic All-American last season, Shimizu wrapped up his Golden Bear career with third team honors as a senior.
 
In addition to stellar work in the classroom, Shimizu excelled on the mats this year qualifying for the NCAA Championship Finals as an all-arounder for the third straight season. He posted an all-around score of 78.199 at the NCAA Championships Qualifier before closing out his collegiate career with a 78.198 in the final.
 
To be eligible for CSC academic recognition for men’s gymnastics, which falls in the at-large division, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically with at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and be ranked in the top 75 in an event within his division according to Road to Nationals rankings. 
 



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