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Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational

MU men and women’s swimming teams started off the season at the Fairfield Invitational meet. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Oct. 4, the Manhattan University women’s and men’s swimming teams kicked-off their first meet of the season at the Fairfield Invitational, located at Fairfield University in Connecticut. There, they were competing against five other universities including Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, Southern … Continue reading Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational

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Men's Swimming, Sports, Women's Swimming

The Underdog Accomplishments of the MU Swim Team

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving concluded their season at ECACs. GOJASPERS / COURTESY Mack Olmsted, Senior Writer The Manhattan University swim team has spent the last several years representing what it means to be an underdog, facing challenges such as not having a coach and not having a home pool. Not only have they overcome these challenges, they’ve broken records in the process.  Over … Continue reading The Underdog Accomplishments of the MU Swim Team

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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

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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 

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Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

by Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor Manhattan swimmers and divers probably have the busiest schedule of all the student-athletes at the school. Finding the motivation to get up everyday at 5:30 a.m. for 6 a.m. practice is not easy, especially when the rest of your typical day consists of classes, more swimming, and then homework. The cycle repeats itself … Continue reading Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary

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