Huaizhi Wang: The Gentle Giant From Harbin, China
By Garrett Haydon Contributing Writer In August of 2015, just days before freshmen students arrived at Springfield College to begin their college journey, Huaizhi Wang was already in the middle of a journey of his own. The graduate student from Harbin, China was in an unfamiliar place and just had a single mattress to sleep on. His first night in Springfield was spent in a … Continue reading Huaizhi Wang: The Gentle Giant From Harbin, China
Johnson Chou: From Physics to Piano
Brandon Eckles @Ecks_FactorX Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you can hear the silent Marsh Chapel fill with the sweet sounds of Chopin’s Concerto No. 1. It is a piece that demands a talented pianist. While he sits behind the piano, Johnson Chou controls the instrument with no sheet music in sight. He is calm and relaxed, but his posture resembles structure from past experiences. As … Continue reading Johnson Chou: From Physics to Piano
For Vega, National Championship Victory A Perfect Ending to Decorated Career
Daniela Detore @DanielaMDetore After losing 2016 DIII National Player of the Year, Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament, Christian Smith hung up his jersey as a Hawk for good. Closing out his career at SUNY New Paltz defeating the dynasty of Springfield College, he captured the 2016 National Championship. The tides has shifted, Luis Vega being named 2017 DIII National Player of … Continue reading For Vega, National Championship Victory A Perfect Ending to Decorated Career
Springfield College men’s volleyball alumni return to campus for national championship weekend
Gage Nutter @GageNutter The bleachers of Blake Arena were a loud, homogenous sea of white during Springfield’s men’s volleyball matchup with SUNY New Paltz, in the Division III National Championship game Sunday night. Pride supporters wore white clothing for the game, except for one special demographic located in the first couple of rows and off to the right side. Springfield men’s volleyball alumni made the … Continue reading Springfield College men’s volleyball alumni return to campus for national championship weekend
After Semis Loss, Giglio Bids Springfield Farewell for Now, But Roots To College Have Always Run Deep
Gage Nutter @GageNutter Evin Giglio used to wear the maroon and white and compete on the Springfield College men’s volleyball team. Now seven years later, he wears a black polo and khakis from the sidelines as he coaches his Wentworth Institute of Technology Leopards. Giglio and his Leopards made the trek to Springfield to take on reigning champion SUNY New Paltz in the … Continue reading After Semis Loss, Giglio Bids Springfield Farewell for Now, But Roots To College Have Always Run Deep
