Manhattan’s Next Opponent Bears a Striking Resemblance In Playing Style

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Jaspers are set to play at Saint Peter’s on Friday and Saturday, barring any abrupt changes to the MAAC schedule that have become a regular occurrence. Either way, by the time Manhattan takes the court next it will be at least two weeks since their last appearance, which was a 58-55 win over Niagara on Jan. 16. That victory … Continue reading Manhattan’s Next Opponent Bears a Striking Resemblance In Playing Style

Let the Good Times Roll: Lady Jaspers Sweep Monmouth, Sit in Third-Place in MAAC Standings

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Not to steal some thunder from the rock band the Cars, but ‘Let the good times roll’ may very well be the motto for Heather Vulin and her Lady Jaspers this season. After sweeping the Monmouth Hawks this past weekend, Manhattan moved to 7-3 in the MAAC and are now 7-6 overall.  Although Emily LaPointe was sidelined for both games … Continue reading Let the Good Times Roll: Lady Jaspers Sweep Monmouth, Sit in Third-Place in MAAC Standings

False Positive Cases Wipe Out Weekend Series With Monmouth; Future Makeup Dates are Uncertain

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Manhattan’s schedule looked a lot different than anticipated this weekend after it was announced that Monmouth was dealing with COVID-19 problems that will sideline them for two weeks.  Just kidding.  It was later revealed on Sunday evening by Monmouth basketball’s Twitter account that the original positive tests were actually false positives. While Monmouth is spared for now from having to … Continue reading False Positive Cases Wipe Out Weekend Series With Monmouth; Future Makeup Dates are Uncertain

Manhattan Sweeps Niagara; Launches Three-Game Winning Streak Ahead of Monmouth Series

by, Pete Janny and Whit Anderson, Sports Editor and Staff Writer  Manhattan (5-4, 4-4 MAAC) seems to be building momentum in the middle stretch of the MAAC season following a big series sweep of Niagara (5-7, 4-6 MAAC) this past weekend at home.  Coming into the series the Jaspers’ overall performance through their first seven games was far from spectacular, but they are now trending … Continue reading Manhattan Sweeps Niagara; Launches Three-Game Winning Streak Ahead of Monmouth Series

The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Nothing easy is given to teams in the MAAC, a conference notorious for its parity mostly every year. The great unknown that brews in this mid-major conference that houses 11 schools from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut has probably become even stronger since Tim Cluess’ departure from Iona this past offseason, marking the end of a dynasty run that saw … Continue reading The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU

Lady Jaspers Take Care of Business Against SPU With Marist On Deck

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor  The Lady Jaspers hit the ground running in 2021 making quick work of the Saint Peter’s Peacocks this past weekend. The team’s strong play across both games allowed them to outscore the Peacocks by a total of 39 points to elevate the program’s record against Saint Peter’s to 10-0 in the Heather Vulin era. The Lady Jaspers had a gameplan … Continue reading Lady Jaspers Take Care of Business Against SPU With Marist On Deck

Manhattan Men End 2020 With Scrappy Win at Delaware State

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor  When Steve Masiello and his team departed the Bronx for their brief road trip to Delaware State (0-5), the tenth-year head coach experienced another chilling reminder of the strangeness of playing college basketball during a pandemic. It was not an unfamiliar feeling for Masiello, whose team was forced to quarantine at the start of this erratic season, but this time … Continue reading Manhattan Men End 2020 With Scrappy Win at Delaware State

The Urban Body Fix: Everything in Moderation (Especially Moderation): An A-List Guide for Bettering Your Health

by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor The Urban Body Fix: Everything in Moderation (Especially Moderation), is written by Larry Rogowsky, a nutrition coach and licensed massage therapist.  On top of having 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, Rogowsky has put himself in the shoes of an individual who must make fitness a priority because of their career. Aside from his health background, Rogowsky was … Continue reading The Urban Body Fix: Everything in Moderation (Especially Moderation): An A-List Guide for Bettering Your Health