Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

Rutgers Women’s Soccer Prepares for Match Against Northwestern The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women’s soccer team is set to face off against Northwestern this Sunday, October 12, with the match scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. ET. The game will be held at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois, and fans can watch it live on Big Ten Plus. Match Overview Current season records position Rutgers at 3 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws (3-5-4, 1-5-1), while Northwestern holds a record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 6 draws (5-3-6, 1-2-4). This match marks an end…

Mavericks Triumph Over St. Thomas in WCHA Opener MANKATO, Minn. — In their first Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) series of the season, the Minnesota State women’s hockey team delivered a commanding performance with a 3–0 victory against St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. This win not only marked the Mavericks’ first conference victory but also handed the Tommies their initial loss of the season. Strong Start and Breaking the Ice The match commenced with a fast-paced first period, during which the Mavericks held substantial puck possession and outshot their opponents. However, it…

UTRGV Vaqueros Women’s Tennis Concludes at ITA Texas Regional FORT WORTH – The UTRGV Vaqueros women’s tennis team wrapped up their participation in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Texas Regional tournament on Saturday at TCU’s Bayard H. Freeman Tennis Center. Doubles Performance In the doubles category, the duo of sophomore Mariia Bakhtina and senior Rhea Makesar faced a challenging match against Vanja Cado and Natalia Gonzalez of UT Arlington. The match was closely contested, concluding with a score of 8-7 (8-6). Additionally, juniors Madeleine Joffe and Hitakamya Narwal encountered difficulties against Anushka Ashar and Divna Ratkovic from Rice, resulting in…

Women’s Soccer: Bellarmine vs. Eastern Kentucky Preview LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University women’s soccer team will face Eastern Kentucky University in an Atlantic Sun Conference matchup this Sunday at 1 p.m. (ET). This will be the second consecutive week these teams meet, following a challenging 5-1 loss for Bellarmine last weekend in Richmond. Recent Performance Bellarmine, now with a record of 8-3-2 (2-3 ASUN), is looking to bounce back from their recent defeat, which marked their largest loss in ASUN play since joining Division I. In that match, the Knights fell behind early with a goal from EKU in…

In Alexandria, Virginia, a new approach to women’s health is gaining momentum through the efforts of Sara Acheson, founder of Athena Wellness. In a society where many women are often encouraged to “live with it”—whether it be minor incontinence while laughing, shoulder stiffness following menopause, or lingering fatigue post-cancer treatment—Acheson challenges this prevalent mindset. “It may be common,” she states, “but that doesn’t make it normal.” Especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Acheson emphasizes that women deserve better health care and quality of life. Sara Acheson, Founder of Athena Wellness and Physical Therapy (All photos by Renée C. Gage) Acheson,…

Local Entrepreneur Launches New Chapter for Women’s Bra Retail in Worcester In early 2021, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie Ramey found an innovative way to fill her time while working for the Worcester Railers. Recognizing a gap in the availability of women’s intimate apparel, particularly bras, she was inspired to take action after reading an article about the scarcity of bra fitting services in her area. The closest option was Lady Grace in Shrewsbury, which has since closed its doors. The O Shop: A New Beginning This realization led Ramey to establish The O Shop in 2021, located at…

On Wednesday, October 15, at 5:30 p.m., the quarterly gathering of the 100+ Women Who Care is scheduled to take place at Boys Republic, located at 1907 Boys Republic Drive, Chino Hills. This event, themed “Ghouls Night,” will feature light refreshments and wine, fostering a festive atmosphere for attendees. During the meeting, representatives from three different non-profit organizations based in the Inland Empire will present insights into their missions and initiatives. Following the presentations, one of these organizations will be selected to receive the total amount pooled from the $100 contributions made by each participating woman. Registration to attend this…

Granville, Ohio – The Denison Women’s Fencing team is set to build on last season’s remarkable achievements as they enter the new season. In 2024, the Big Red team achieved notable scores by weapon—33-19 in Epee, 39-13 in Foil, and 39-13 in Sabre. This impressive performance propelled them up the USA Fencing DIII polls while they consistently defeated several prominent institutions, including Northwestern, Brown, MIT, and The Ohio State University. 2024 Season Analysis The 2024 season concluded with a noteworthy overall record of 111-45, demonstrating a positive trajectory across all three weapons: Epee, Foil, and Sabre. The season kicked off…

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – On October 10, the UNC Asheville volleyball team achieved its first Big South Conference road victory of the season, defeating Gardner-Webb with a decisive sweep (25-14, 25-18, 28-26) in the Paul Porter Arena. This victory represents not only Asheville’s first sweep against Gardner-Webb since 2021 but also elevates their record to 6-11 overall and 3-1 in Big South play. In contrast, Gardner-Webb’s record now stands at 8-11 overall and 1-3 within the conference. Match Highlights The Bulldogs commenced the match vigorously, showcasing a remarkable offensive performance in the first set, hitting .368 and holding Gardner-Webb to…

UAlbany’s Cross Country Teams Shine at Hopkinton Fairgrounds The UAlbany cross country teams delivered impressive performances during the Hopkinton Festival held at the Fairgrounds in Contoocook, New Hampshire. Competing against 12 teams, both the men’s and women’s squads secured second-place finishes in their respective events. Event Overview The men’s race covered an 8k distance, while the women’s race was 5k. The teams experienced fierce competition, with the women’s team finishing with a total of 47 points, and the men’s team scoring 61 points. Highlights from the Races This event marked the first appearance of each runner at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds.…