Sports

It is an understatement to say that gymnast Charlie Manzano is pretty good at the vault. The sophomore psychology major won a bronze medal at the 2024 Pacific Rim Championships in the event.  Not many collegiate gymnasts can say that. But the Filipino national team member says that while vault is her best event, the artistry on floor is especially exciting...

As the rounds begin, Nick Allen steps onto the mat with a simple mindset.  Just roll.  Allen, a senior theatre arts major, has spent the last two and a half years training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a grappling-based martial art known for its focus on technique, leverage and discipline. While balancing rehearsals, classes and college life, Allen has developed a...

https://youtu.be/JRHKYRFyxWI For brother and sister swim duo, Aiden and Molly Kennedy, competition is not just something that happens in the pool: it is part of who they are.   Both are members of the university’s swim team and have turned a shared childhood hobby into a collegiate commitment blending rivalry, teamwork and family pride.   Molly, a junior majoring in health science, first took...

https://youtu.be/yFJCUQH8tJg In the world of professional wrestling, where larger-than-life personas dominate the ring, and passion fuels every match, it is unusual to see young talents such as Greg Coghlan. Known in the ring as “Brad Baylor,” Coghlan, a sophomore communication major, is an up-and-coming wrestler who aspires to have his journey go from fan to future World Wrestling...

https://youtu.be/Ub2aHWWgdX0 Abigail Nolan’s journey playing lacrosse has been fast and unexpected, resulting in championship wins. Now, Nolan, a senior biology major, has the Olympics as her next goal. Growing up in West Orange, New Jersey, with few opportunities to play lacrosse, she found her way onto the field thanks to a friend’s encouragement. “When I was growing up,...

https://youtu.be/WPzba83TFWw?si=BS6IR8iEh5gCLnHW Hailing from Agárd, Hungary, Samuel Nagy, a junior social science major, is the new midfielder for the men’s soccer team. Transferring from a Division I program at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and playing for the Kansas City Roos, his transition here was significantly influenced by his soccer career. “I had issues with the coach at my...

https://youtu.be/HOhq5238uJc?si=1ZqqeVumFb4rwjLk Gianna Ziniak has been dedicating her time to a new and surprising passion, training for American Ninja Warrior. Ziniak, a senior computer science major, began in 2023, when Ziniak was introduced to the world of Ninja Warrior by a friend. Her first practice session left her completely drained: she was hooked, despite not having the upper-body strength...

https://youtu.be/cJc46fqlZ1g At a cliff’s edge, Tyler Ferullo prepares for his next freestyle jump. His face shows no fear and with a deep breath, he performs breathtaking aerial moves. “I get nervous before almost every jump. But helps me to lock in and stay focused,” says Ferullo, a junior tourism, hospitality and event management major. Ferullo is a freestyle...

https://youtu.be/gGBCrOxcP9U As the lights dim and the audience erupts in anticipation, Stanislav Rakov prepares to enter a different mentality. The bell dings and the fight starts. He is now locked in. Rakov, a junior elementary education major is a mixed martial arts fighter who has competed in various fighting styles over the years, with his recent passion being...

Sports have long been plagued with a double standard when it comes to coaching positions for men and women. In recent years the culture has begun to shift around the world and on campus as more women are given the opportunity to coach men's sports. Charliana Criscuolo, a senior nursing major, was unsure whether or not football would...