The long dreary months of winter have finally subsided and spring is here. This means different things to all: flowers blooming, unpredictable weather, and seasonal allergies but for the sports fan this time means one thing: baseball. Last year’s Fall Classic was no surprise with the New York Yankees defeating the Philadelphia Phillies four games to two and ending their eight year streak without a ring. This year promises to be an exciting one with a flood of young talent making their presence known in the Major Leagues. 
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With three hitters over .400, #3 seed in tourney, Tigers are strong contenders for the title
The Hampden-Sydney baseball team got hot at the right time and has a great chance to compete at the ODAC Tournament in Lynchburg, VA this weekend. The Tigers earned the #3 seed after splitting their final two games with Randolph-Macon. It was a tight conference race this year with Bridgewater finishing at 14-4 in ODAC play while Virginia Wesleyan and Hampden-Sydney tied for 2nd place with records of 14-4. However, Virginia Wesleyan holds the regular …

Undefeated in ODAC play, tennis Tigers look to rout Generals and claim another crown

With the ODAC Tournament quickly approaching, the Tennis Tigers have one thing on their minds: making it reign.  After capturing last year’s crown and dominating the ODAC this season, the Tigers certainly look poised to capture back-to-back ODAC titles.  Standing in their way will be the Generals of Washington & Lee, who look for revenge against the Tigers.
The Tennis Tigers have an undefeated, 9-0 conference record.  That 9-0 record combined with last year’s win streak means that …

Winning season and tough losses to nationall-ranked teams put H-SC on the map

The weather has certainly gotten hotter over the past few weeks, but so has the Hampden-Sydney Lacrosse team.  Despite 4 losses on the season, the Tigers are starting to gain national recognition, moving up to a #20 national ranking.  Typically, a 10-4 record would not result in coming close to the Top 20 poll; however, all 4 Tiger losses have come to teams ranked in the top 15.  A boost in the Tigers’ résumé came in a road …

1. Albert Pujols- The Cardinals first baseman is further establishing himself as one of the greatest power hitters of all time. He has now hit the most long-balls of any player ever in their first 10 years. With his 5th homerun in his 10th season, Pujols passed Eddie Matthews to put him at 371 homers in his first 10 years. The most amazing thing about this feat is that Pujols has the rest of the season to extend his record. Pitchers won’t be able to pitch around Pujols either with …

On Sunday, May 9, Hampden-Sydney College will hold commencement exercises marking the end of the College’s 235th academic year.  Two hundred and fifty-nine seniors will graduate at 10:00 AM on the lawn of Venable Hall. 
Bob McDonald, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble, will give the Commencement address.  With nearly 30 years of brand-building, market development, global business unit and global operations leadership experience across the company and throughout the world, he is the most broadly experienced CEO in P&G history.
Bob serves on the …

Hampden-Sydney, VA – On Saturday, May 1, Barbara N. Howard, First Lady of Hampden-Sydney College, will be the guest speaker at the Freedom Fund banquet in Cumberland County.   The theme of the event is “Remember History: Celebrate Freedom.”  Music will be provided by Minister Winfred Jones of Buckingham County.
Barbara Noble Howard was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up during the time of Apartheid.  Despite strong resistance, she became the first black to be admitted to an all-white nursing school in South Africa.  After practicing nursing …