Category: Jaspers Talk

Columns, Jaspers Talk, Men's Lacrosse, Sports

Sean MacKinney: Member of the 2018 MAAC All-Rookie Lacrosse Team

by Alexa Schmidt, Asst. A&E Editor Sean MacKinney is a sophomore finance major who plays for the men’s lacrosse team at Manhattan College. Originally from Martinsville, New Jersey, MacKinney quickly got used to being on Manhattan College’s campus. MacKinney also quickly got used to D1 lacrosse as he had an immensely successful rookie season. He played in all 14 games and started in 13 of them. He … Continue reading Sean MacKinney: Member of the 2018 MAAC All-Rookie Lacrosse Team

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Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez

Tatiyana Benitez, a freshman on the women’s rowing team, talked about how growing up in the Bronx shaped her into the athlete she is today. The Quadrangle: What was it like growing up in the Bronx? Tatiyana Benitez: “Growing up in the Bronx, you are very cultured. Anywhere you go there is always someone outside, there are always people playing music, there are always people … Continue reading Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Sports, Volleyball

Sandra Lozanova, Aspiring Actress and Passionate Volleyball Player

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Aleksandra “Sandra” Lozanova is a junior at Manhattan College, and is originally from Pernik, Bulgaria. Majoring in communication along with being a member of the volleyball team, Lozanova is going into her senior season looking to continue contributing in a big fashion like she has the last two seasons with the team. In 2017 she was first on the … Continue reading Sandra Lozanova, Aspiring Actress and Passionate Volleyball Player

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Meet Alyssa Rehrer, Member of the 1,000-Dig Club

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Alyssa Rehrer is a junior biology major from Lorton, VA. On Nov. 8, 2017 she recorded her 1,000 career dig during her third season on the Manhattan College volleyball team. She currently has 1,048 digs and looks to continue increasing that number as she heads into her final season with the team. The Quadrangle: How did you get into sports, … Continue reading Meet Alyssa Rehrer, Member of the 1,000-Dig Club

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Men's Track & Field, Sports

Chad Maier Shines in First Outdoor Race of 2018

Chad Maier, a standout member of the men’s track and field team at Manhattan, was recently named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Male Performer of the Week for his performance at the Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In the first outdoor track meet of the season, the junior from Long Island came in second place in the men’s 3,000-meter race with a … Continue reading Chad Maier Shines in First Outdoor Race of 2018

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Golf, Jaspers Talk, Sports

Senior Johnny Schob Wraps Up His Time on the Golf Team

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Johnny Schob is a business management major from Long Island, N.Y. In his senior year playing golf, he hopes to finally get that elusive MAAC win that has been so close to achieving in the last few seasons. Schob was one of five Jaspers to place in the top-ten of the Fox Club Shootout as he ended in a … Continue reading Senior Johnny Schob Wraps Up His Time on the Golf Team

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Sophomore Luke Hanson Talks About Balancing Academics and a Divsion 1 Career

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Luke Hanson is an accounting major from Middletown, N.Y. In his sophomore year playing lacrosse, he has continued his success on the team. After a freshman season where he scored eight goals and had nine assists in 14 games, he has taken a step forward by already scoring eight goals and adding eight assists in eight games. The Quadrangle: … Continue reading Sophomore Luke Hanson Talks About Balancing Academics and a Divsion 1 Career

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How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

On Jan. 26, junior Lisa Fajardo set a new school record for the 3000-meter indoor race. She broke the previous record by four seconds, ending up with a time of 9:39:00 which was good for ninth overall and fourth among college competitors. The Quadrangle: How did you get into running, and how long have you been running? Lisa Fajardo: I started running just a few … Continue reading How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

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Jaspers Talk, Men's Swimming, Sports

Andre van Huyssteen Makes His Debut for Men’s Swimming and Diving

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Editor Freshmen Andre van Huyssteen is an International Business major from Paarl, South Africa on the Men’s Swimming and Diving team. He hopes to grow academically and athletically in his time at Manhattan College, along with becoming an involved member of the school community. Having success in his collegiate debut against Baruch College by winning the 200 IM with a time of … Continue reading Andre van Huyssteen Makes His Debut for Men’s Swimming and Diving

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