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ODU’s Struggle with Academic Freedom Casts a Long, Dark Shadow
PhD Student Generates Research Funded by NASA
PhD Student Generates Research Funded by NASA
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ODU Raises Tuition $470 for In-State Students
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ODU Crime Review: Spring 2022 Semester
ODU Duo Mobile Phishing Attacks
ODU Duo Mobile Phishing Attacks
The American Dream
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On the Horizon of a Brand New Frontier
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From the International: Video Games from Different Cultures
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Ninja’s CM401 Coffee Maker Efficiently Brews Great Coffee
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Increasing Concerns Over Chromium-Based Browsers
ODU Women’s Lacrosse Has its Sight on Gold
ODU Women’s Lacrosse Has its Sight on Gold
ODU Baseball Ready to Reign in 2022 Campaign
ODU Baseball Ready to Reign in 2022 Campaign
ODU Women’s Basketball Took the Next Stride in the 2021-2022 Season
ODU Women’s Basketball Took the Next Stride in the 2021-2022 Season
ODU Baseball Takes Two of Three in Weekend Series Against FAU
ODU Baseball Takes Two of Three in Weekend Series Against FAU
Tommy Bell #11 makes contact with the incoming pitch.
ODU Baseball Bounces Back with Decisive Victory over #8 Virginia
An Intersectional Glance at an International Issue
An Intersectional Glance at an International Issue
Hear Their Voices
Hear Their Voices
Save the Earth from A-Z
Save the Earth from A-Z
Art from Guantánamo Bay
Art from Guantánamo Bay
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“Learn it. Live it. Do lines of it…” A Metalhead’s Review of “Metal Lords”
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Benjamin Draper

Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor

Benjamin serves as the Sports Editor for Mace and Crown. He is a sophomore who majors in Communications, more specifically ‘Media Studies’. He is very excited for the opportunity of leading the sports staff at the Mace & Crown. Since he was 4 years old, Benjamin has wanted to pursue a career in sports media as a Broadcaster/Reporter. On the side, he is a broadcaster for the ODU Esports teams. After college, Benjamin hopes to be in the booth one day calling games for ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS, or any professional team. Email him at [email protected]

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ODU Women’s Lacrosse Has its Sight on Gold

ODU Women’s Lacrosse Has its Sight on Gold

April 28, 2022
ODU Baseball Ready to Reign in 2022 Campaign

ODU Baseball Ready to Reign in 2022 Campaign

April 28, 2022
ODU Women’s Basketball Took the Next Stride in the 2021-2022 Season

ODU Women’s Basketball Took the Next Stride in the 2021-2022 Season

April 28, 2022
Tommy Bell #11 makes contact with the incoming pitch.

ODU Baseball Bounces Back with Decisive Victory over #8 Virginia

April 13, 2022
D.J. Mack Jr. #8 drops back in the pocket to find an open receiver.

Monarch Football Cap Off Spring with Priority Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game

April 12, 2022
#16 Jenna Peccia stands her ground in the net as the ball comes into the zone.

Last-Minute Goal Results in Lady Monarchs Defeat against Delaware 12-11

March 28, 2022
#23 Amari Young goes up for the short jumper in the Second Round matchup.

Lady Monarchs Fall to Columbia 62-59 in Second Round of WNIT Tournament

March 21, 2022
#23 Katie Mcgrain stands her ground as Niagara pushes forward with the ball.

ODU Women’s Lacrosse Earn Back-to-Back Victories over the Weekend

March 21, 2022
Charles Smith IV # 15 goes up for the 3-point shot against FIU.

Old Dominion holds off FIU 83-63, Clinch First Round Bye for C-USA Tournament

March 1, 2022
Iggy Allen #2 goes up for the mid-range jump shot

Huge Fourth Quarter Helps Marshall Get past ODU 64-48

February 19, 2022
Iggy Allen #2 gets over her defender for the tough layup.

Lady Monarchs Outlast Middle Tennessee State 58-56

February 12, 2022
Mekhi Long #0 goes up for the layup as a WKU defender guards him.

ODU Cannot Keep Pace With WKU and Fell 77-60

February 7, 2022
ODUs #22 Kalu Ezikpe powers his way up for the basket.

First Half Surge Lifts Monarchs Past Marshall 79-64

February 5, 2022
Austin Trice #23 goes up for a jump shot against Charlotte.

ODU Ends Four-Game Skid with Dominant Victory over Charlotte 68-52

February 1, 2022

The First Championship Is Always the Sweetest One

January 26, 2022
Monarch Basketball Ready to Reign on the Court

Monarch Basketball Ready to Reign on the Court

January 26, 2022
ODU Field Hockey Reigns Through 2021 Season

ODU Field Hockey Reigns Through 2021 Season

January 26, 2022
Old Dominion on the Move to Sun Belt Conference

Old Dominion on the Move to Sun Belt Conference

January 26, 2022
ODUs Amari Young #23 goes up for the layup against Rice.

Lady Monarch’s Prevail Late Against Rice 69-59

January 22, 2022
ODU Lose Heartbreaker in OT Against UTEP 78-70

ODU Lose Heartbreaker in OT Against UTEP 78-70

January 18, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Clark, taken from ODU v UTSA

Monarchs Start off 2022 With Dominant Victory over UTSA 83-51

January 15, 2022
Photo courtesy of Daniel Halseth

The Lost and the Fallen: A Reaction to Gun Violence

December 20, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Clark, taken from ODU v VCU

Monarchs Drop Rivalry Matchup against VCU 75-66

December 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Clark, taken from ODU v CLT

Monarchs Roll Past Charlotte 56-34, Clinch a Bowl Berth

December 17, 2021

Monarchs Earn 30-16 Victory Over FAU, Extends Win Streak to Three

December 17, 2021

Ezikpe, Monarchs roll past Virginia Wesleyan on Opening Night

December 17, 2021

ODU Wins a Thriller over LA Tech 23-20

December 17, 2021

Lady Monarchs top William & Mary on Senior Day

December 17, 2021

ODU Men’s Soccer falls to No. 6 Kentucky

December 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Elena Harris, taken from ODU v Georgetown

No. 17 ODU Shuts Out Georgetown, Extends Win Streak to Five

December 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy to Keith Lee of ODU Sports, taken from ODU v UAB

Monarch volleyball splits series against UAB

December 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Clark, taken from ODU v Buffalo

Monarch Rally Falls Short

December 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Clark, taken from ODU v Hampton

Rahne, Monarchs Look to Bounce Back

December 17, 2021
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