Track and Field Standout and Resident Assistant Ire Bozovicar

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER & STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Editor in Chief & Managing Editor A senior kinesiology major from Slovenia, Irenej “Ire” Bozovicar has a lot on his plate. From being a model student-athlete on the track and field team to balancing the job of resident assistant, he is a recognizable force to be reckoned with both on the field and off. Bozovicar was recently named MAAC … Continue reading Track and Field Standout and Resident Assistant Ire Bozovicar

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

MAAC Record Falls, Individual Awards Abound at 2018 MAAC Championships

  The Manhattan College men’s and women’s track and field teams took a trip down to 216 Fort Washington Avenue on Feb. 17-Feb. 18 to participate in the 2018 MAAC Indoor Championships held in the New Balance Armory Track and Field Center. The men finished in third place and the women finished in fourth place. While neither team took home a MAAC title, the runners … Continue reading MAAC Record Falls, Individual Awards Abound at 2018 MAAC Championships

Running Through the Line, Track and Field Looking Strong

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor On Thursday Feb. 1, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams started two days of competition at the Metropolitan Championships. At the end of competition, the Men’s team finished in second place while the Women’s team placed fifth overall. Highlights from the Women’s competition included Lisa Fajardo continuing her record-breaking season by setting another school record, this time in the … Continue reading Running Through the Line, Track and Field Looking Strong

Sophomore Brenton Foster Jumping to New Heights

While most Jaspers spent the first weekend in December preparing for college finals, sophomore Brenton Foster spent it by breaking a college record. Foster is a member of the Manhattan College men’s track and field team. The Townsville, Australia native specializes in jumps and has competed in high jumps, long jumps and triple jumps during his time so far at the college. However, on Saturday, … Continue reading Sophomore Brenton Foster Jumping to New Heights

What’s Up During Winter Break?

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor During winter break, Jaspers are everywhere. Some study abroad, others travel with their L.O.V.E. Trips, some stay home and the athletes continue working hard and preparing for games, meets and upcoming seasons. The men’s basketball team beat Hofstra University on Dec. 20 and Fairfield University on Dec. 30 with scores of 63-61 and 61-58. The team started the new year on the right … Continue reading What’s Up During Winter Break?

Manhattan Indoor Track and Field Teams Already Providing Much to Discuss

Manhattan College’s track and field teams opened up their 2017-2018 indoor campaign with a bang on Dec. 1 and since then have already had a record-breaking jump, some qualifying marks, a couple of MAAC Performers of the Week, a lot of personal bests and plenty of first place finishes in events. “I’m liking what I’m seeing,” said head coach Kerri Gallagher. “Everybody seems positive on … Continue reading Manhattan Indoor Track and Field Teams Already Providing Much to Discuss

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Jaspers’ XC Brings Home Two Titles at Fordham Fiasco

By C. Garrett Keidel, Staff Writer On Saturday, Sept. 9, the men’s and women’s cross country teams lined up against the rival Fordham Rams to kick off this season of competition. The Fordham Fiasco was held on the home course for the Jaspers in Van Cortlandt Park. Senior John Dove took the individual title for the men’s race with a time of 26:15.55 on the 8k … Continue reading DOUBLE TROUBLE: Jaspers’ XC Brings Home Two Titles at Fordham Fiasco

Track & Field Rookie Anuoluwapo Awonusi

Born and raised in Carlow, Ireland, freshman Anuoluwapo Awonusi would have never picture himself to participating in Track & Field at college in New York City. Anuoluwapo, more commonly known by his nickname “Anu”, is both a shot-putter and a discus thrower at Manhattan College. Being at the college for only one semester, there is no telling what Anu can do within the next three … Continue reading Track & Field Rookie Anuoluwapo Awonusi