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Cole Mayer

Cole Mayer, Managing Editor

Cole is a sophomore majoring in Digital Media Arts. After graduating Hamline, he plans to work in the sports industry.

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All we ask is a little standardization

Cole Mayer, Managing Editor
December 14, 2016
Sophomore forward Arendje Louter dribbles the ball in the Piper’s dramitic 1-0 double overtime win over Gustavus.

[Photo] 25 years in the making

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
November 2, 2016
Hamline senior tight end Josiah Harris (6) celebrates with sophomore wide receiver Harrison Jones (80) after his second quarter touchdown catch.

[Photo] Stop, Hammer time!

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
November 2, 2016
Ramras attempts to make a save against Augsburg junior midfielder Rayni Pemble (18).

[Photo] One Last Chance

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
October 19, 2016
Senior midfielder Jake Niemann dribbles the ball in Hamline’s 2-0 win over UW-Superior on Sept. 17, 2016.

[Photo] Flight to the finish line

Arianna Valenzuela-Zazueta, Reporter
October 19, 2016
Naji al-Harby stiff-arms Ole in the first quarter of Saturday’s Homecoming game.

[Photo] Fly Ole, fly Ole home

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
October 12, 2016
From left to right: WR Harrison Jones (80), WR Nick Campa (2), and TE Josiah Harris celebrate Jones’s game-winning touchdown catch.

[Photo] Goodbye Gusties

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
September 28, 2016
Senior Sarissa Falk and the Hamline women’s cross country team finished tenth in the fourteen-team field.

[Photo] Piper runners muddle through

Karissa Thomson, Reporter
September 28, 2016
The Pipers’ offense huddles up between plays in their game against Macalester.

[Photo] Pipers prep for MIAC gauntlet

Josh Dungan, Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
Junior Forward Anna Futterer in pursuit of the ball during the game against St. Kate’s at Paterson Field earlier this season.

[Photo] Women’s soccer starts season strong

Karissa Thomson, Reporter
September 21, 2016
First-year Lexus Tatge goes for a goal in the game against Augsburg earlier this season, where the Pipers achieved a 10-8 victory.

[Photo] Lacrosse caps off historic first season

Jake Kjos, Senior Reporter
May 4, 2016
Junior pitcher Casey Anderson winds up for a pitch during the April 23 double header against Saint Mary’s.

[Photo] Softball walks off against Saint Mary’s

Jake Kjos, Senior Reporter
April 27, 2016
First baseman Jacob Picht picks a ball out of the dirt for an out at the home opener this past week at CHS field.

[Photo] Pipers sweep CHS field opener

Jake Kjos, Senior Reporter
April 13, 2016

Historical grant helps digitize The Oracle

Cole Mayer, Managing Editor
March 16, 2016
Senior Joseph Matheson places fourth in the pole vault at the MIAC Indoor Championships on March 4.

[Photo] Indoor track finishes on high note

March 10, 2016
Adams and Zurn sign with Pensacola Ice Flyers of the Southern Professional Hockey League in Pensacola, Florida.

[Photo] Prolific scoring duo turn professional

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2016
Marian Hill singer Samantha Gongol performing at Wonderjam.

Marian Hill giving a chill performance after DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip, Dizzy Fae, D.R.A.M. perform their sets on Saturday, Feb. 20.

[Photo] Wonderjam and Chill

February 24, 2016
The womens’ hockey team’s seniors pose for a photo in honor of Senior Night at their game on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Record doesn’t tell the story

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2016
Head Coach Jim Hayes, a Hamline alum, returns for his third season helming the Pipers.

[Photo] Youth takes command

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
November 18, 2015
Bethel goalie Jakob Bartels charged out and fouled senior Abbai Habte, leading to Habte's penalty kick that propelled the Pipers into the playoffs on Oct 27.

[Photo] Men’s soccer clinches playoff spot

Jake Kjos, Reporter
November 4, 2015
Pipers celebrate after scoring a goal last season at Oscar Johnson Arena on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Looking for a change in reputation

Sean Ahlness, Reporter
November 4, 2015
Piper football players celebrate after they win the battle for the Paint Bucket in the 2014 season. The Pipers won the bucket back after a multi-year hiatus. The Paint Bucket will stay with Hamline for another after the team beat the Scots, 27-10 on Sep. 12.

[Photo] Fight for the Hammer

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
November 4, 2015
An unkown male was seen waiting on the porch of the Theta Chi house the same day electonics, money and other personal items were stolen from two members.

[Photo] Theft at Theta Chi

Kallie Wilson, Reporter
October 28, 2015
Head Coach Cory Laylin returns for his second season coaching the Pipers. He was an assistant with the team from 2008-2010.

[Photo] The hunters become the hunted

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
October 28, 2015
Senior Aubrey Stenson chases after the ball during the Pipers 0-1 home loss to Carleton on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

[Photo] Stenson’s leadership invaluable

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2015
Through the forest, James Logan leads a pack of cross country runners during the first lap of the Saint Kate’s meet on October 10.

[Photo] Rock, Griffin pace Pipers in LaCrosse

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2015
Abbai Habte saving the ball from going out of bounds in the first half of last Wednesday’s game against Carleton.

[Photo] Habte loyal to the end

Jake Kjos, Reporter
October 21, 2015
Senior co-captain Austin Duncan runs the ball forward during Oct.2 homcoming game against St. John’s. Duncan ran for 78 yards and a touchdown. Duncan broke the Hamline all-time rushing record as a junior against St. John’s last year.

[Photo] Running back rushing into the sunset

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
October 14, 2015
Arendje Louter moves the ball past a UW- Stout defender on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Fast start not enough for young Pipers

Jake Kjos, Reporter
October 14, 2015
St. Paul police officers confront protesters as they march across the Western and I-94 bridge.

[Photo] BLM rally at Twin Cities Marathon

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2015
Board of Trustee Member John Banovetz presents President Miller with the Mace on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Miller Inaugurated

Rikka Bakken, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2015
Trevor Tallaksen heads in the first goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Oct. 3.

[Photo] Young Piper squad defies expectations

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2015
Backup quarterback Luke Lindquist filled in against St. John's on Saturday, Oct. 3 after starter Kyle Johnson was injured in the first half.

[Photo] Homecoming spoiled by Johnnies

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015
Senior midfielder Aubrey Stenson playing against Concordia on Wednesday, Sep. 16.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer gaining momentum

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
September 30, 2015
Senior Nathan Rock running the 8k before finishing fourth at 2015 Roy Griak Invitational.

[Photo] A Griak race to remember

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
September 30, 2015
Senior Austin Duncan breaks a tackle to move the chains forward in the third quarter of the Piper football game against Gustavus last Saturday. The Pipers lost 35-42 and will play Saint Johns this Saturday at 1pm.

[Photo] Bright lights, big city, ready for primetime

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
September 24, 2015
MensSoccerbyCole

[Photo] Men’s Soccer starts MIAC play on a positive note

Josh Dungan, Senior Reporter
September 24, 2015
Junior Dan Moro swinging at the plate.

[Photo] Moro’s motivation

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
April 29, 2015
Senior Shamara Duwearatchi quick on her feet at Baseline Tennis Center Arena at the University of Minnesota.

[Photo] Shamara signs off

April 29, 2015
Junior Jamie Rubbelke celebrates after scoring a run for the Pipers.

[Photo] Rubbelke sets the tone

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2015
Sophomore Men's Tennis player David Yanagita.

[Photo] The Zen Masters

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
April 29, 2015
Sophomore pitcher Casey Anderson has had a break out year on the mound for the Pipers this season.

[Photo] Winning streak ends

April 22, 2015
Sophomore goalie John Sellie-Hanson defends the net for the Pipers with the Pointers threatening in the defensive zone.

[Photo] Hockey fairy tale unravels

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 25, 2015
Senior Mark Volker on the Pole Vault during outdoor season last spring.

[Photo] Soaring and scoring

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
March 25, 2015
First-year Erika Briscoe performing at the WIAC Championship on March 15.

[Photo] Hamline hosts WIAC finale

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 18, 2015
Hamline hockey's fan base traveled to Winona, Minnesota, to see them win their second ever conference championship.

[Photo] Mission Impossible? Not for Pipers

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2015
Tasha Golding on the Balance Beam at the 2015 Best of Minnesota meet on Feb. 22.

[Photo] Senior gymnast makes wishes into reality

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2015
Hamline's 'Dare Diver,' first-year Skiah Garde Garcia, at the 2015 MIAC Championships where he received two All-MIAC honors.

[Photo] Dare Diver’s trip to regionals

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
March 11, 2015
First-year Hodd Gorman had a record day, day one of the MIAC Championships on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Competing with passion

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
February 25, 2015
YONAS

[Photo] Turning up the heat at Winter WonderJam 2015

Hayley Goddard and Photos by Cole Mayer
February 26, 2015
Junior forward and assistant team captain Kevin Novakovich (11) celebrates with the Pipers.

[Photo] From the basement to the playoffs

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2015
Senior forward Jordan Sammons looks to drive the lane against the Augsburg Auggies on Jan. 21, 2015.

[Photo] Flash Jordan

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
February 18, 2015
Senior captain Joe Rubbelke skating with the puck home at Oscar Johnson Arena on Jan. 23, 2015.

[Photo] Hamline hockey’s positive reinforcer: Joe Rubbelke

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
February 18, 2015
Sophomore Emilie Giefer looks to show off her skills on the Uneven Parallel Bars.

[Photo] Gymnasts battle schedule

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2015
The Hamline Pipers first-year standout diver Skiah Garde Garcia on the platform daring another dive.

[Photo] Daring Dives: Skiah Garde Garcia

Gino Terrell, Sports Editor
February 4, 2015
Senior Dior Ford along side Head Coach Jim Hayes. Ford surpasses his head coach on Hamline's all-time scoring list for men's basketball on Jan. 24, 2015, against the Concordia Cobbers in Moorhead, Minn.

[Photo] Passing the Record: Dior Ford and Coach Hayes

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 4, 2015
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[Photo] Hamline’s very own ice rink

Lilli Speakman, Reporter
December 10, 2014
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