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Kahn helped bring Columbia to its first ever Ivy League Tournament in 2018.

New head coach filled with excitement, determination

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor October 17, 2019

The Iona College lacrosse team recently acquired a new head coach in Lauren Kahn, a former assistant head coach and lacrosse player herself. This is her first time being a head coach for a college-level...

We need to focus on consistency, leadership to compete: Velez-Perez

We need to focus on consistency, leadership to compete: Velez-Perez

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor October 4, 2019

The Iona College volleyball team has had a subpar performance this season compared to last. A change in the coaching staff as well as the departure of a top-performing senior class has affected the Gaels...

The rise of Esports and its own controversies

The rise of Esports and its own controversies

Aaron Bailey, Contributing Writer October 4, 2019

Esports: regular sports’ less popular cousin. Or is it? In recent years, esports have seen a surge in popularity, becoming notable enough to be put on cable television with major sports broadcasting...

Possession, turnovers prove to be weakness for Gaels

Possession, turnovers prove to be weakness for Gaels

Frances Hoey, Contributing Writer October 4, 2019

The Iona College men’s water polo team hit the road to participate in two tournaments over the past two weeks to continue their play in their non-conference schedule. The Gaels traveled to Princeton,...

Manchester United needs to stop trying to be what they once were

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Manchester United has been one of the top teams in European soccer for decades now. Their name has been synonymous with glory, victory and dominance. This reputation has dwindled ever since the retirement...

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International experience opens up opportunities, shows potential for Torres

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Finding the sport you love can be a life-changing moment. Usually when you are a child, you are unsure of what you really want to do in life and just enjoy the things you find fun. This feeling becomes...

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Gaels struggle to find first season win

Frances Hoey, Contributing Writer September 19, 2019

A new year poses new challenges for the Iona College volleyball team. The reigning 2018 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Volleyball champions have had a rough start, opening the year on a seven-game...

Gaels look to keep energy up during next tournament

Gaels look to keep energy up during next tournament

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

            The Iona College golf team wrapped up the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Collegiate, their first tournament of the season, with a sixth place ending although the team struggled toward...

New additions bolster Gaels rotation

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

The men’s water polo team is looking to step up their game this season and get the wins that they missed last season. Fourth quarter mishaps and a lack of energy made the Gaels fall short in many games...

Team chemistry, mentorship impacts Gabrielle Toth

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

Team chemistry and culture have changed the way freshman Gabrielle Toth participates in cross-country here at Iona College. Cross-country is very different in Australia, where Toth was born and raised. Everyone...

Galvin discusses key to success in cross-country

Matthew Chaves, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

Senior Daniel Galvin works day in and day out to perform the extreme distances required in cross-country running, but physical work is only half of the story. Physicality and mentality play equal parts...

Senior Danielle Keenan scored two goals in her final season as a Gael.

Lacrosse team finishes tough season as seniors depart

Tevan Costoso, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

The Iona College women’s lacrosse team finished their 2019 spring campaign on April 20, in a 15-10 defeat to Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference foe Marist, marking the end of the road for the eight graduating...

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