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SAAC Aims to Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation

SAAC fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  JULIA HENDRICKS / COURTESY  Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, aiming to raise $1,000. In reference to Go Jaspers, everyday more than 70 children are diagnosed with a critical illness, relying on donors to help make their wishes come to life. MU’s … Continue reading SAAC Aims to Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Games of The Week

Softball falls in their first two games of the season. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY   Zeke Jazwinski Sports Editor Softball The Manhattan University softball team (0-2) opened up its season on Friday at H-E-B Field, taking on Prairie View A&M (1-0) and Incarnate Word (1-0). The Jaspers would unfortunately lose both games, with the final scores being 7-1 and 12-4. The game started off well for the … Continue reading Games of The Week

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Cheerleading To Attend Nationals Despite Uncertainty

The petition was published on Jan 22, and has over 1,000 verified signatures. @MANHATTAN.CHEER/INSTAGRAM   Mary Haley, Senior Writer & Joshua Reichard, Asst. A&E Manhattan University’s (MU) cheerleading team faced uncertainty after its initial plans to go to the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla. were interrupted. After months of practicing for the competition, the team reported to the MU community that the school … Continue reading Cheerleading To Attend Nationals Despite Uncertainty

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Jaspers add Women’s Flag Football to Program for 2026-27 School Year

Frank Jennaco was announced as MU’s flag football coach this past Thursday, Jan. 29. CSIDOLPHINS.COM/ COURTESY   Andrew Mannion Senior Writer Manhattan University (MU) has announced women’s flag football as its eleventh women’s athletic program. Additionally, MU announced Frank Jennaco as the team’s inaugural head coach. The program is set to begin play in the fall of 2026 and plans on recruiting new members until then.  Jennaco, a … Continue reading Jaspers add Women’s Flag Football to Program for 2026-27 School Year

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Games of the Week

The women’s basketball team fell to Iona this past Saturday, Jan. 31. BRENDEN WILLSCH / COURTESY   Zeke Jazwinski Sports Editor Manhattan University (MU) Men’s Basketball team (9-14, 5-7 MAAC) held off the Broncs of Rider University (2-18, 1-10 MAAC) by a score of 95-90 inside Draddy Gymnasium on Friday evening. Redshirt junior Devin Dinkins, who was named Preseason All-MAAC First Team before the season, led … Continue reading Games of the Week

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MU Mourns Track and Field Legend Fred Dwyer

Two of Fred Dwyer’s best athletes and Olympians running in Van Cortlandt Park. Tony Colon (Puerto Rico) and Mike Keogh (Ireland). JOE RYAN / COURTESY  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor  Manhattan University (MU) is mourning the loss of Fred Dwyer, former head coach of track and field and the longest-tenured coach in the program’s history. His decades-long leadership shaped generations of student-athletes and helped … Continue reading MU Mourns Track and Field Legend Fred Dwyer

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Men’s Volleyball Receives its First Program Win at Harvard

Andrew Mannion Senior Writer In just their third game as a program, the Manhattan University (MU) men’s volleyball team secured its first win in program history. In the final game of the two against Harvard, the Jaspers won in straight sets: 25-18, 28-26 and 25-23. In the first set, MU found itself in the driver’s seat early. Points from outside hitters Kasen Owens and Sam … Continue reading Men’s Volleyball Receives its First Program Win at Harvard

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Games of the Week 

The women’s basketball team celebrate their win against the Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers.  GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY  Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Women’s Basketball The Manhattan University (MU) women’s basketball team began their week on Monday, Jan. 11 with a win against Niagara University, posting 74 points compared to the Purple Eagles’ 53.   The win was spearheaded by fifth year forward Colette Mulderig, who posted a double-double consisting of ten rebounds and 24 … Continue reading Games of the Week 

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MU’s Club Basketball Team Crushes Cornell  

Manhattan University’s Club Basketball team.   @MU_CLUBBASKETBALL/ INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) club basketball team claimed the win from Cornell University’s club basketball team last Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Draddy Gymnasium. This marked the team’s first major win this season after multiple losses. While the scores so far this season have not exactly been on their side, the team perseveres to stay strong and work hard together … Continue reading MU’s Club Basketball Team Crushes Cornell  

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