Men and Women’s Swim and Dive Teams finish up the MAACs with New School Records 

By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment editor The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams wrapped up the MAAC Championships in Buffalo on Feb. 11. The men’s team placed eighth and the women’s team placed ninth with students breaking several school records.  According to GoJaspers, Abbey Mink started off the second day of the championship by finishing the 50-yard freestyle with a prelim time of … Continue reading Men and Women’s Swim and Dive Teams finish up the MAACs with New School Records 

With a Smaller Roster, Manhattan Swim Finds Themselves Unlike their Competitors

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s swim roster has just 23 athletes listed and stands at nearly half the size of other teams in the MAAC. The Manhattan swim team has always had a smaller roster than its competitors, making it impossible for them to stack swimmers in events at the same rate of other MAAC teams. Having a shallower roster prohibits Manhattan from … Continue reading With a Smaller Roster, Manhattan Swim Finds Themselves Unlike their Competitors

MC Swim Dives into Season at New Facilities 

By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor The Manhattan College swim and diving team moved their practices to Horace Mann this semester.  This isn’t the first time the team has had to move facilities. Mackenzie Tuttle, a senior psychology major on the swimming and diving team who has been since her freshman year, said the team has had practices at four different pools during her college career … Continue reading MC Swim Dives into Season at New Facilities 

Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs

By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor  After a whirlwind season, both the men’s and women’s Jasper swim teams finished 9th in the 2022 MAAC Championship last week in Buffalo, New York. The women placed 9th out of 10 teams, and the men finished last of the teams that attended the event.  Being one of the smallest teams at the championships, the Jaspers were far from … Continue reading Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs

Swim Team Wins Big at Tri-Meet

by Caroline McCarthy & Nicole Rodriguez Sports Editor & Production Editor In their first win since 2019, the Manhattan College women’s swim team dominated against Kean University and St. Peter’s University last Saturday, Nov. 20.  The team, led by new coach Erick Rasmussen Jr. and captains Mackenzie Tuttle and Katelyn Hall, earned first place in a Tri-Meet against Kean University and St. Peter’s University. Manhattan, … Continue reading Swim Team Wins Big at Tri-Meet

Eric Rasmussen Signs on as New Swim Coach

By, Adrianne Hutto & Lauren Raziano, Asst. Production Editor & Social Media Editor COVID-19 has spared no one and nothing in its wake, and this can be seen through the unsteady shifts made in Manhattan College’s athletic department. Toward the beginning of 2020, the swimming and diving program was left without a diving coach — a reality that still hasn’t changed. Followingthis, the swim coach … Continue reading Eric Rasmussen Signs on as New Swim Coach

Connor Marshall: Diving Into His Freshman Year

by Catherine Goodyear, Senior Writer Freshman Diver and Civil Engineering Major Connor Marshall, has been making waves this season leading up to his first MAAC championships. The third generation Jasper athlete broke the 1 meter dive school record of 231.08 with a score of 237.83 setting the bar at a new high. Marshall’s uncle, father and grandfather attended Manhattan College before him, playing soccer, lacrosse, and track. … Continue reading Connor Marshall: Diving Into His Freshman Year

Patrick Malone Named Head Coach of Swimming and Diving at MC

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor Patrick Malone recently took over as the new head swimming and diving coach for the Men’s and Women’s swim teams. The Rowan University Alumni has quite the resume when it comes to swimming and coaching. Previously serving as the assistant coach for the LIU Brooklyn Women’s swim team, Malone performed exceptionally well during his years as a college athlete and … Continue reading Patrick Malone Named Head Coach of Swimming and Diving at MC

Fall 2018 Sports Recap

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor Basketball Both teams kicked off their seasons with a Draddy Gymnasium double-header on Nov. 6. The women’s team took down LIU Brooklyn 61-46 while the men fell 62-56 to Elon. Since then, the women have been on a five-game losing streak; three of those game being decided by six or less points. The men picked up two wins in their … Continue reading Fall 2018 Sports Recap