Posts Tagged ‘Athletics’
Home of the Big Red
Posted in On Campus on April 24, 2013
With the dedication of the Mitchell Center, alumnus Lou Mitchell’s dream officially came true.
The big leagues
Posted in On Campus on April 22, 2013
The women’s rugby club took on some major college competition in the national tournament, eventually advancing to the Elite 8. But this is no “David-and-Goliath” story.
It’s all in the details
Posted in On Campus on February 20, 2013
Sometimes winning is about more than physical training. Sometimes it all comes down to having the right socks.
Denison in the Blogosphere (1/11/13)
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 11, 2013
In this international edition of Blogosphere, we journey across three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.
Sports authority
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 5, 2012
Tuesday night in New York, George Bodenheimer ’80 was honored by the National Football Foundation with its Distinguished American Award.
Brand new Browns
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 16, 2012
In a big day for Cleveland sports, the Browns’ new ownership appointed Joe Banner ’75 as the team’s new CEO.
Water world
Posted in On Campus on October 3, 2012
The brand new Trumbull Aquatics Center made a big splash during its Big Red Weekend debut.
It’s Big Red Weekend!
Posted in On Campus on September 27, 2012
There’s a lot to do and see on campus, as parents, alumni, friends, faculty and students all gather up at the same time.
Denison in the Blogosphere (8/9/12)
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 9, 2012
In this summer’s addition, we have the Venture Philanthropy Club, a new reality show, and a video from the softball team.
Taking his best shot
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 17, 2012
For Casey Stockton ’12, basketballs have become tools for change. This October, he’s off for a 10-month journey to Rwanda.
The latest in desk décor
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 11, 2012
The story of how a Denison swim cap made its way to the on-air desk at the Dan Patrick Show.
All in the family
Posted in Beyond Campus on June 26, 2012
Quinn Bartlett ’13 will follow in his family’s footsteps when he swims in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Going back to give back
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 30, 2012
Track star Dee Salukombo ’12 touches lives wherever he is. Now he’s going back to Africa to help the children of his homeland, and it’s a story that a lot of people want to tell.
‘Crooked Arrows’
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 17, 2012
A breakout movie about lacrosse, “Crooked Arrows,” has its roots on the Denison playing fields.
Just can’t say enough about Dee
Posted in On Campus on May 14, 2012
New Denison graduate Dee Salukombo is back in the news as he leaves Granville to serve in his homeland in Africa.
Lightning strikes twice
Posted in On Campus on May 10, 2012
Denison’s men’s and women’s lacrosse squads both earned dramatic overtime victories in the the opening round of the NCAA Championships.
One win, two trophies
Posted in On Campus on April 25, 2012
With a perfect league record, the men’s lacrosse team has secured its second straight NCAC title … and added a newly minted trophy for good measure.
Hail the conquering heroes!
Posted in On Campus on March 29, 2012
Watch the campus celebration rally in honor of the men’s swimming and diving team, which recently captured its second consecutive NCAA Division III national championship.
Men on a mission
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 28, 2012
For the second year in a row, the men’s swimming and diving team takes the national championship.
Tonight’s the night
Posted in On Campus on January 27, 2012
After 50 years of service, historic Gregory Pool hosts its final intercollegiate swimming and diving meet.
Glory days
Posted in On Campus on December 28, 2011
It’s been quite a year for the Big Red varsity sports teams, and 2011 may well have been the “Best. Year. Ever.”
In this issue …
Posted in On Campus on December 7, 2011
Denison Magazine should be making its way to readers in the coming weeks. Here’s what’s in store.
Fields of gold
Posted in On Campus on November 14, 2011
Tying Denison’s all-time record for wins, the field hockey team brought home plenty of hardware this season.
The lantern’s back!
Posted in On Campus on October 4, 2011
With its win over conference rival Wooster last Saturday, the Big Red football team has reclaimed the historic Old Red Lantern trophy.
A class act
Posted in On Campus on September 27, 2011
During Big Red Weekend, the Varsity D Association inducted its class of 2011 into the Denison Athletic Hall of Fame.
Red lives here
Posted in On Campus on September 7, 2011
Big Red athletics have a fab new home online. DenisonBigRed.com is the place for all your game recaps, box scores, stats, video, and more.
Who needs a roof?
Posted in On Campus on September 5, 2011
At the construction site near the Mitchell Center, it’s beginning to look a whole lot like a natatorium.
Let the games begin
Posted in Voices of Denison on August 23, 2011
Meet Denison alumna Nan Carney-DeBord ’80, who has begun her role as the college’s new director of athletics.
Return of the redheads
Posted in On Campus on July 27, 2011
The Big Red football team will be a little more red this fall, sporting new uniforms that pay homage to Denison’s rich athletic traditions.
More hardware for the trophy case
Posted in On Campus on July 7, 2011
Larry Scheiderer has been named Athletic Director of the Year by his colleagues for the second time in his 20-year career at Denison.
The long run
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 31, 2011
Track and cross country standout Dee Salukombo ’12 is running home to Lakewood—120 miles on foot. Here’s why.
Red reign
Posted in On Campus on May 24, 2011
Make it a dozen—Big Red wins the NCAC All-Sports Championship (again).
Championship weekend
Posted in On Campus on May 2, 2011
Denison’s highly successful varsity athletics program produced three more conference championship teams over the weekend.
‘The Diplomacy of a Good Sport’
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 22, 2011
George Bodenheimer ’80, ESPN President, talks with the Financial Times about his past and future.
Alumna named new director of athletics
Posted in On Campus on April 19, 2011
Denison alumna Nan Carney-DeBord ’80 is set to take over as Denison’s director of athletics this summer.
‘This team will never be forgotten’
Posted in On Campus on April 1, 2011
Sunshine and cheers on the quad today, as hundreds congratulated the men’s swimming and diving team—the 2011 NCAA National Champions.
Big Red wins national title, ends rival’s historic 31-year streak
Posted in On Campus on March 28, 2011
Men’s swimming and diving wins the NCAA championship in grand fashion, ending their rival’s historic 31-year championship run.
No limits
Posted in Voices of Denison on February 18, 2011
Emily Hopcian ’12 reflects on the Big Red vibe that inspired her team to a third straight NCAC championship.
Roots of a legend
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 15, 2011
When it comes to Woody Hayes, everyone thinks of that big university in Columbus, but, really, it all began at Denison.
Denison in the Blogosphere (2/11/11)
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 11, 2011
Playwrights, bloggers, and disgruntled Packers fans?
Seven points in seven seconds
Posted in On Campus on February 5, 2011
Junior point guard Jim Leffew scored seven of his 18 points in the final seven seconds to lift Denison over Wabash.
Women’s hoops featured in Ohio College Basketball Insider
Posted in On Campus on February 1, 2011
Ohio College Basketball Insider takes a look at Denison’s 19-0 women’s basketball team.
When is a green swimming pool a good thing?
Posted in On Campus on January 20, 2011
Green is the word as construction continues on the new and improved home of Big Red athletics.
A true wingman
Posted in On Campus on November 8, 2010
The Columbus Dispatch remembers longtime football coach Keith Piper and his storied single wing offense.
It’s official
Posted in On Campus on October 19, 2010
Hard hats abound as Denison’s leaders break ground for new natatorium and athletics facility.
Big Red Weekend hits The Hill
Posted in On Campus on October 5, 2010
Last weekend was the annual Big Red Weekend. If you made it to the hill, relive all the fun activities, games and more. If not, see what you missed.
Breaking new ground for the Big Red
Posted in On Campus on October 1, 2010
Denison has broken ground on a $38.5 million renovation and expansion of its athletics and recreation facilities.



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