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The Independent Student Newspaper of Davidson College since 1914

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Jackson McDonald swims the 1000 Free.

Swimming & Diving opens season at home

Wyatt Gessner, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

Davidson Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving opened their seasons at home on Sept. 27 against Queens University of Charlotte. The ’Cats fell to the Royals 128-166 and 100-198 for the women and...

Some students walk away from sports due to injury or stress.

Former Davidson athletes reflect on stepping away

David Anderson Montes Lara, Managing Editor October 1, 2025

For many Davidson students, college athletics is more than just a commitment to practice and competition. It’s part of their identity, their community, and the daily rhythm that structures life on campus....

Volleyball huddles in between sets.

Volleyball ends non-conference play at App. State Invitational

Mason Maynard, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

In the Appalachian State Invitational on Sept. 20 and 21, the Davidson Women’s Volleyball team posted a 3-1 win against Duke University and a 1-3 loss against Appalachian State University. Led by all-tournament...

Transfers Josh Scovens ’27 and JaQualon Roberts ’27 scrimmage. Courtesy of @davidsonbasketball on Instagram.

Programs adapt to new world of recruiting, NIL

Casey Scheiner, Politics Editor September 24, 2025

Wherever students look to discuss the state of Davidson Athletics, be it residence hall lounges, tables at Vail Commons, or pages of The Davidsonian, conversations invariably turn to how to improve the...

Running Back Mason Sheron ’26 and Head Coach Saj Thakkar lead the ’Cats onto the field.

Football falls to 0-3, Thakkar “looking for growth”

Alex Thole, Sports Editor September 17, 2025

First year Davidson Football Head Coach Saj Thakkar said that he was “looking for growth” going into a difficult road matchup vs. Tennessee Tech University. The Wildcats (0-3, 0-0) fell 72-14 to the...

Men’s club soccer captain Dominick Shraeder ’26 celebrates with Fin 
Spitaleri ’28. Photo by Clyde Dwyer ’25.

Davidson Men’s Club Soccer takes down UNC-Chapel Hill, looks to keep rolling

Harry Smith, Writer September 17, 2025

Davidson men’s club soccer defeated the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) 2-1 in a Sept. 6 game that was called early due to inclement weather. The victory spoke to the strength of an...

Fall sports season previews

Fall sports season previews

September 10, 2025

Football By: Hannah Olivera, Writer Davidson Football is off to a slow start after suffering a 51- 14 loss at home against Georgetown University and a 55-7 defeat at Elon University. However, quarterback...

Teachman ‘28 thrashes javelin competition at A-10 championships

Nathan Stewart ‘25, Sports co-editor May 9, 2025

There is a clear pressure on anyone who enters an Atlantic 10 (A-10) championship atop their event’s leaderboard, and even more so when that athlete is a freshman. This pressure was hardly apparent on...

Men’s basketball navigates the ups and downs of transfer portal

Colin Decker ‘27, Podcast Host May 9, 2025

The men’s basketball offseason has taken on a new sense of anticipation since the announcement of the Curry-Berman Fund in March. The eight-figure fund, dedicated entirely to men and women’s basketball,...

Faulkner, Stewart help secure win for Davidson golf A-10 title

Claire Kelly ‘25, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 30, 2025

Last week, Davidson golf secured their fifth Atlantic 10 (A-10) title, their fourth in the last five years. From April 22 to April 24, the ‘Cats battled in Orlando, Florida, with Nate Faulkner ‘28...

Class of 2025 lacrosse players were recognized on Senior Day. Photo from Davidson Lacrosse Instagram.

Class of 2025 leads lacrosse to A-10 tournament

Anna Morrow ‘28 April 30, 2025

After a program-best third place conference finish in 2024, Davidson lacrosse has continued their success in 2025 with a regular season record of 8-2. The ‘Cats now enter the postseason led by captains...

Daniela Porges ‘25 and Kavya Patel ‘25 celebrate after winning a doubles match.

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Gear Up For Conference Championships

Jackson Strelo ’26, Sports Writer April 23, 2025

As their spring seasons come to a close, the men’s and women’s tennis teams can reflect on their accomplishments with pride. With Atlantic 10 (A-10) championships quickly approaching, the teams look...

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