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The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder
The Student News Site of Central Connecticut State University

The Recorder
Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Jones can be reached at [email protected]

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Patrick Sellers Officially Named Next Basketball Coach

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2021

“Play the Hits!” FINAL EDITION

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021

Women’s Soccer Falls in First Round

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2021

Baseball Wins Series Over LIU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021

“Play the Hits!” Volume Five: April 21, 1977

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
The Blue Devils are a perfect 16-0 against NEC opponents this year.

Softball Continues to Roll Through Schedule

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Angie Rafter (above) won gold in the 3000 meter steeplechase event.

Track and Field Competes in Sole Home Meet

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Graduates will be seated on the field while guests will be socially distanced in the stands.

CCSU’s Commencement to be Held in Person

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2021
Contract Disputes Continue for CSU AAUP

Contract Disputes Continue for CSU AAUP

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2021

Coaching Search Continues for CCSU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2021
The Blue Devils finished with a final score of 615.5.

Swimming Takes Second in NEC Championship

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2021
The Blue Devils are second in the NEC with a 7-2 record.

Baseball Gets First Sweep Against the Mount

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2021
OIRA Report Highlights Low Enrollment

OIRA Report Highlights Low Enrollment

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2021

Spring Break Cancellation is the Last Thing College Students Needed

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2021

“Play The Hits!” Volume 4: March 1967

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2021
CCSU is tied for second in the NEC.

Men’s Soccer Shuts Out FDU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2021
Braun (above) has a 0.95 ERA through his first two starts.

Baseball Picks Up Two Against SHU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2021
CCSU homered six times against the Mount this weekend.

Softball Sweeps & Slams in Conference Opener

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
The Blue Devils recorded four straight blocks to take back the lead and ultimately win the second game.

Volleyball Splits Series Against LIU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
CCSU is one of only 16 Division I programs with a coaching vacancy.

Donyell Marshall’s Contract Not Renewed, Coaching Search Begins

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
Matthews (above) hit two home runs against Albany.

Baseball’s Offense Clicking Early

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
CCSU has not played in a game that has gone over three sets yet.

Volleyball Sweeps Games In Home Opener

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021

Women’s Basketball Drops Two to Sacred Heart

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021

Men’s Basketball Narrowly Defeated At LIU

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021
The Blue Devils will play next on Feb. 27 when they host LIU.

Swimming And Diving Places First in 13 Events in Win Over Bryant

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021

“Play The Hits!” Volume Three: 2003

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2021
CCSU has not played in a game that has gone over three sets yet.

Sagnelli Talks Upcoming Spring Season

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021
Four double-digit scorers, three career nights lift Men's Basketball over the Wagner Seahawks.

Men’s Basketball Postponed Against Sacred Heart

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021
Women's Basketball Back In The Win Column

Women’s Basketball Back In The Win Column

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021
Graduates will be seated on the field while guests will be socially distanced in the stands.

Northeast Conference Announces Plan For Spring Athletics

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021
George Michael and Elton John's (above) rendition of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" did better on the charts than John's original version.

“Play The Hits!” Volume Two: February 1992

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
Play the Hits! Installment One: February 1985

Play the Hits! Installment One: February 1985

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021
Football Opts Out of Spring Season

Football Opts Out of Spring Season

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021

CCSU Swimming and Diving Defeats Sacred Heart in Season Opener

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021
CCSU is increasing the amount of testing done each week on campus.

CCSU Implements New COVID-19 Testing Plans for Spring Semester

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021

Baker and Mitchell Lead the Way In Men’s Basketball Victory

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021

Editor’s Column: Will Anything Be Normal Again?

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021
CCSU has 1,290 less students living on campus compared to last year.

Spring Housing Numbers For CCSU Decline

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021

Women’s Basketball Shuts Down Following Winter Break

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021

NEC Officially Announces 2020-21 Basketball Schedules

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020
Tyshaun James looks forward to taking a bigger leadership role next year.

“Move the Chains James” Tyshaun James Talks Practice-Filled Fall

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020

Marshall Sees Bright Future Ahead for CCSU’s Strange Season

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020

Reaves Previews Pandemic Season

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
October 22, 2020
A Pandemic Abroad: Heijningen Talks Volleyball in World of COVID-19

A Pandemic Abroad: Heijningen Talks Volleyball in World of COVID-19

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
October 1, 2020
With no football season, CCSU will be losing more than a third of their yearly revenue.

The Monetary Toll of a Sports-less Semester

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Teams can officially begin playing games on November 25.

NCAA Announces Start of College Basketball Season

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
NEC Soccer Pens Letter To NEC Commissioner

NEC Soccer Pens Letter To NEC Commissioner

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 23, 2020
CCSU has not played in a game that has gone over three sets yet.

Volleyball Back in Action: A Dive Into Practice in a Pandemic

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020

Mick D’Arcy “Closes the Book” on 2019 Championship, Looks Ahead to Another

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 4, 2020

Sports and Politics Were Never Separate, and They Never Should Be

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 4, 2020
Ryan McCarthy Gives Thoughts On a Football-less Fall

Ryan McCarthy Gives Thoughts On a Football-less Fall

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
September 4, 2020
Central Connecticut football team breaking down the huddle against Fordham University.

A Fall Without Sports: A Flashback and Look Ahead for CCSU Sports

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
August 27, 2020
Graduates will be seated on the field while guests will be socially distanced in the stands.

NEC Postpones Fall Sports, Playoffs

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
August 26, 2020
Fernando Tatis Jr. (above) leads the MLB in home runs this year.

MLB’s “Unwritten Rules” Debate Is Baseball’s Problem

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
August 26, 2020

Cape Cod Baseball League Cancels Season

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
June 24, 2020

How CCSU Volleyball Is Adapting To Quarantine

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
May 11, 2020
Bowens is hopeful his named will be called during the June 10 MLB Draft.

TT Bowens Looks Toward MLB Draft

Ryan Jones, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2020

Baseball Drops Home Opener, Picks Up Win At Stony Brook

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
March 14, 2020

Men’s Basketball Hints At Brighter Pastures Ahead

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
March 10, 2020
Chandler Debrosse (pictured) finished the day 3-for-5 with a run scored against Lehigh.

Baseball Looks Ahead After Dropping Four

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
March 3, 2020
CCSU baseball wins series against Bethune-Cookman with two shutout victories.

Pitching Pushes CCSU To Two Shutout Wins

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
March 1, 2020
CCSU basketball secured their first winning streak when they defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 76-75.

Men’s Basketball Delivers In Clutch For First Winning Streak

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
March 1, 2020
Former Director of Student Conduct has looked to his faith for support and spiritual guidance.

Dukes Fights For Reputation And Job

Isabella Chan and Ryan Jones
February 25, 2020

Batting Strength Looks To Cover Pitching Need For Baseball

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020

Men’s Basketball Loses Despite Late Game Push

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

Mookie Betts Is Gone, Will The Red Sox Matter Again?

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

The Oscars Aren’t Stupid, They’re Just Discriminatory

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

Second Half Collapse Leads To Losses For Basketball

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
February 9, 2020

Mac Miller’s “Circles”: A Final Goodbye For Fans

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
January 27, 2020
"Mamba Out"

“Mamba Out”

Ryan Jones, Managing Editor
January 27, 2020

Men’s Basketball Falls At UMass Lowell In Heartbreaker

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019

Seniors Lead The Charge For Cross Country

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 25, 2019

Volleyball Punches Ticket To Postseason In Final Game

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019

Men’s Basketball Drops Two Away Games

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019

Volleyball Clinging To Final Playoff Spot

Ryan Jones
November 13, 2019

Men’s Basketball Drop Opening Week Of Games

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Mushaw Gives Gift Of Life

Mushaw Gives Gift Of Life

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
The Blue Devils will be looking for a three peat after taking home the previous two NEC Titles.

[Photo] CCSU Soccer Gearing Up For Spring Season

March 9, 2021
Cross Country Women Repeat As NEC Champs, Both Sides Bring Top Finisher

Cross Country Women Repeat As NEC Champs, Both Sides Bring Top Finisher

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Volleyball Extends Win Streak To Five

Volleyball Extends Win Streak To Five

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Youth Shines In Men’s Basketball Exhibition

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019

Volleyball Wins Weekend Games To Get Back Into Top Four

Ryan Jones
October 30, 2019

Cross Country Hoists Two First Place Finishers

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 30, 2019

Yepes Extends Goal Streak In Men’s Soccer Loss

Ryan Jones
October 30, 2019

Hockey Falls To RPI After Third Period Collapse

Ryan Jones
October 30, 2019

Donyell Marshall Previews New Look Blue Devils

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019

New Britain Looks Towards Lowering Opioid Epidemic

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 24, 2019

Volleyball Splits Weekend Of Games

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 23, 2019

Upperclassmen Lead The Way At New England Championships

Ryan Jones
October 16, 2019

Volleyball Drops Lone Weekend Match

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019

NBA, Stop Being Selective With Social Justice

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Emily Hogan

Ryan Jones, Sports Writer
October 8, 2019

Hockey Wins First Conference Game In Nail-Biter

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019

Women’s Soccer Remains Undefeated At Home

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019

Volleyball Wins In Third Straight Sweep

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019

Tyler, The Creator Sells Out MSG

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019

Volleyball Sweeps In First NEC Win

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019

Hockey Wins And Ties In Opening Weekend

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019

MLB Playoff Predictions

Ryan Jones, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
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