When the Director of Athletics Vic Trilli announced his impending retirement last August, the search was on for a replacement who could put the “new” in Newman University. A semester later, the replacement process has begun, Director of Human Resources Jason Pool said.

Spring semester is underway and the Newman baseball team is preparing for its season to begin. This year, coaches and players are focused on winning as many games as possible.

After cold weather forced the Jets to reschedule its opener against Friends University to March 6, the Jets official first game is scheduled at 2 p.m this Saturday at home against Rockhurst.

The Newman wrestling team picked up its first win after a five-dual losing streak.