The Mace & Crown

Written By: David Bakhshaee, News Editor A student at Old Dominion University, and member of Theta Chi fraternity, Matthew John Blaszak, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 15 in connection to a string of burglaries in the Larchmont neighborhood surrounding Old Dominion University. At approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Jamestown Crescent, [...]

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Quarterback Taylor Heinicke takes over under the gun Written By: Tyler McCarthy Staff Writer Quarterback Taylor Heinicke believed he would be a huge asset for the Old Dominion football program during his tenure. However, Heinicke didn’t know his skills would be needed this early in his college career. As veteran quarterback Thomas Demarco went down [...]

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By: Megan Stamper Africa Day is a celebration of culture rich in diversity, variety, and tradition. Presentations were set up in Webb Center during activity hour for each African country and island. Information about the geography, education, economics, people and government were included in the presentations. “Africa Day” at Old Dominion University is an event [...]

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Old faces, New faces, Same reputation Written By: Matthew McCracken Sports Editor The right hand of Butler’s Matt Howard knocked Old Dominion, CAA champions and ninth seed of the NCAA Tournament, out of the Madness of March last season. Tipping in a bucket after the ball ricocheted off the backboard, Howard and the Bulldogs went [...]

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ODU Club Rugby starts out with a winning record Written By: Sarah Roby Staff Writer Old Dominion’s club rugby team has started this season with a record of 2-1 with wins against Longwood University and the University of Richmond, while losing to Mary Washington. The rugby team anticipates a good season due to their strong [...]

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Lady Monarchs get a season high seven goals Written By: Kathryn Mason Staff Writer With Friday’s win over James Madison, Old Dominion officially clinched the top seed in the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association tournament. The Lady Monarchs scored a season high seven goals and junior goalkeeper Devon Seifert talliedher sixteenth win for the season. With [...]

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By: Gianina Thompson Frightening demonic entities, taunting tension and jolts of petrifying screen shots-”Paranormal Activity” is back. “Paranormal Activity 3” hit theaters at midnight on Friday, Oct. 21. This third mystery and suspense filled sequel is just as mind-blowing and terrifying as its prequels, and it came just in time for Halloween. “Paranormal Activity 3” [...]

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By: Lateesha Gloston The Big Blue Brew Crew is a new club at ODU created by Jess Ourand for people who both enjoy beer and are interested in learning more about the art of beer. The club’s purpose is to learn about brewing and the brewing business. The club also focuses on the selling, marketing, [...]

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By: Jessica Scheck On Thursday Oct. 20, Old Dominion University held its Fall Career Fair. This semester, the Ted Center was teaming with employers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with corporations such as Chick-Fil-A, Channel 3 News, MAP Communications, Target, and many more. Students that were interested in attending registered via the Career Management [...]

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Lady Monarchs get ready for New Season with New Head Coach Written By: Ben Decowski Senior Writer The Lady Monarchs have a new leader of their team and she goes by the name of Karen Barefoot.  Coach Barefoot comes to Old Dominion University as a highly decorated head coach, she has won two National Coach [...]

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