Freshmen XC Runners Excel In First Meets of Season 

By Grace Cardinal, Asst. News Editor Only three meets into the year, the Jasper XC team has already displayed freshmen standouts at both Fordham Fiasco and the Jasper XC Invitational. With a women’s win at Fordham Fiasco and numerous individual placements from both meets, the team and their recruits are off to a strong start for their season.  Bailee Christofis, a freshman from Arizona, showed … Continue reading Freshmen XC Runners Excel In First Meets of Season 

1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team to be honored in Manhattan College Hall of Fame

By Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor This November, the 1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field team was inducted to the 2022 class of Manhattan College Hall of Fame. The 1973 Track and Field team is the only Division I team to win a NCAA National Championship in Manhattan College history.  “50 years ago this February, Manhattan College stunned the track world by winning the NCAA … Continue reading 1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team to be honored in Manhattan College Hall of Fame

Running With Manhattan College, Meet Coach Ena Lefroy: The Future of Cross-Country

Author Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor  Ena Leufroy will join the Manhattan College community as the newest assistant coach of the Cross Country/Track and Field team. Leufroy came to MC after coaching at Long Island University, working with long sprinters while working on the administrative side for the team as well. Her main focus at Manhattan will be to work with cross country runners as … Continue reading Running With Manhattan College, Meet Coach Ena Lefroy: The Future of Cross-Country

Cross Country Teams Boost Camaraderie During Preseason

By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor Manhattan College’s cross country teams are ready to race to the top this season. After a preseason focused on team building and preparation, graduate student Michael Hennelly and senior Andria Scaglione feel optimistic about continuing to put some pride to the Jasper name. Scaglione, who consistently has been a top finisher for the team since her freshman year, is … Continue reading Cross Country Teams Boost Camaraderie During Preseason

Mike Hennelly Named MAAC Runner of the Week 

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Senior Mike Hennelly was named MAAC Runner of the Week following a third-place finish at the Metropolitan Cross Country Championships hosted in Van Cortlandt Park. Hennelly, an accounting major from Suffern, NY, comes from a family of runners. As a member of Manhattan College’s Men’s Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track teams, he is headed to the MAAC … Continue reading Mike Hennelly Named MAAC Runner of the Week 

Fall Cross Country Finally Restored

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Manhattan College cross country has returned to action and hopefully to stay. With last season’s brief cameo in the spring now in the rearview mirror, the cross country team is gradually settling back into the comforts of the fall season known for the foliage and the cozy temperatures it brings. The calendar for the men’s and women’s cross country teams … Continue reading Fall Cross Country Finally Restored

Remembering Ed Bowes ‘64: The Architect of the MC Cross Country Invitational

by, Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & News Editor Manhattan College Athletics Hall of Famer Ed Bowes ‘64 passed away on July 31 at the age of 78, leaving behind an incredible legacy of coaching and commitment to cross country. Bowes was the subject of countless stories throughout his life as he emerged as a sporting legend at both Manhattan College and Bishop … Continue reading Remembering Ed Bowes ‘64: The Architect of the MC Cross Country Invitational

Cross Country Team Remains Positive After Season Cancellation

by Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor The upcoming semester is certainly shaping up to be strange. What it means to be a college student in the United States has completely changed. Between remote classes, mask mandates, and social distancing, nothing is the same as it used to be, including for student-athletes. The Manhattan College Cross Country program was devastated to learn about the MAAC’s decision … Continue reading Cross Country Team Remains Positive After Season Cancellation

The Manhattan College Cross Country Team Closes off the Season at Home

by Madalyn Johnson & Jessica McKenzie, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan College Cross Country team closed off the final race of the XC season at the ECAC Cross Country Championships in one of the Bronx’s most acclaimed parks, Van Cortlandt. Two sophomores, as well as a senior and freshman runner on the men’s team, competed to top off the cross country season, … Continue reading The Manhattan College Cross Country Team Closes off the Season at Home