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No. 22 Women’s Soccer Falls to 15th Ranked New Haven, 1-0

In one of the top matchups of the weekend in Division II women’s soccer, the 22nd-ranked Purple Knights dropped a 1-0 final to No. 15 New Haven on Saturday afternoon in West Haven, Conn. The Chargers got on the board with the game’s only goal in the 67th minute and […]

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Men’s Soccer Falls to 16th NYIT, 3-1

In a game played in a driving rainstorm at Seaside Park, the UB men’s soccer team fell to 16th-ranked NYIT on Saturday afternoon by a 3-1 final. The game was a hard fought one as both teams dealt with the rain and high winds. The Bears got on the board […]

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Women’s Volleyball Falls to Dowling 3-1

10/6The UB women’s volleyball team won game one before NYCAC-leading Dowling College came away with a 3-1 victory over the Purple Knights on Thursday evening. UB pulled out the first game by a 30-28 final, giving the Golden Lions a tough matchup at home. Jessi Bornack led UB with 12 […]

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UB Moves Forward on New Athletic Field

Plans are being made to turn the Chiropractic parking lot, one of the University’s most cramped lots, into a soccer field. As a consequence of scheduling conflicts with using Seaside Park for soccer games, this is being done with the idea that it will be a major enhancement to UB.As […]

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Opinion: Hurricane Katrina

Katrina. I am growing to hate the name. Not only is it a reminder of how powerless humans are against the forces of nature, but it is also a constant reminder of just how inequitable and unfair life is for some here in America. I love my country; however, I […]

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New Cell Phone Legislation

As many of you may know Connecticut recently passed a bill that requires motorists to use hands free devices when talking on their cell phones. The law took effect Saturday the 1st of October and already I’ve heard stories of people being pulled over and receiving a ticket for talking […]

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UB Welcomes New PR Director

The University of Bridgeport is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Kovacs as Director of Marketing Communications, in the Enrollment Management Division, effective September 19, 2005. She will report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Audrey Ashton-Savage. Nancy will be responsible for brand development, advertising creative and […]

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Local Hero: Nicole Clark -Sommerville

A real “Lady of the Community” Nicole Clark-Sommerville is the co-founder and managing director of the non-profit organization Higher Education and Responsibility Through Overseas Exchange (HEROS). The organization is dedicated to the development of leadership skills in Greater Bridgeport area high school students through community service in their local neighborhoods […]

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THE BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY SUMMIT

Do you have ideas about how to improve Bridgeport? Then bring your friends and neighbors to the Bridgeport Community Summit on Saturday, October 15, 2005, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Bridgeport’s beautiful Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue.The Bridgeport Community Summit will engage residents, students, business owners, community and […]

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Commentary: Is Iraq George Bush’s Vietnam

As the Iraq War drags on, it’s beginning to look a lot like Vietnam. However, when listening to George Bush’s press conferences or photo opportunities we would assume that the situation is going quite well despite the calamities. Currently almost 2000 US troops have been killed and many estimates say […]