Month: April 2014

Academics, News

How Manhattan Fits Into Conversations About Tenure

PAM SEGURA SENIOR WRITER The reviewing process for tenure-track professors is officially over. It will begin again next semester, when a new batch of faculty members applies to secure their job positions as well as intellectual freedom at Manhattan. But what is the process like and how does it mean for professors, most of who are conducting research as well as guiding undergraduates? And how … Continue reading How Manhattan Fits Into Conversations About Tenure

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Features, Our Jasper Nation

Our Jasper Nation

Riko Mochizuki, a sophomore finance and economics major born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, came to Manhattan College two years ago with a dream of one day working on Wall Street. Mochizuki decided to attend an American school because of a larger variety of majors compared to schools in Japan. “American schools teach you more practical skills and knowledge to prepare you for the real … Continue reading Our Jasper Nation

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Sports

A Sad Farewell to MC’s Athletic Director of 26 Years

BY: LINDSEY BURNS STAFF WRITER Come June, longtime Manhattan College Athletic Director Bob Byrnes will retire with 26 years of service under his belt. Byrnes has overseen the entire athletic program and is also involved in everything from hiring to scheduling with the MAAC conference, to making sure that Manhattan College athletics is represented the right way. Because he is so involved with just about … Continue reading A Sad Farewell to MC’s Athletic Director of 26 Years

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Opinions & Editorials

Disaster Planning 101

BY: MADELEINE SCHWARTZ STAFF WRITER You would be surprised at what things you are actually responsible for. There are the obvious ones like choosing to make an important life decision based on a message from a fortune cookie but there are more complicated things as well. As explained in the lecture on Tuesday, April 22 entitled “In A Moment of Crisis: The Ethics of Disaster … Continue reading Disaster Planning 101

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Arts & Entertainment

Country Meets City at Jasper Days

New York City seems like an unlikely place for a country music concert, but this past weekend, Draddy gymnasium was the spot to be for country music fans. With performances from Brynn Marie, Craig Campbell and Kellie Pickler, the Jasper Days concert was a welcome break from the stress of the ending semester. Starting much earlier than last years nighttime concert by Alesso, Brynn Marie … Continue reading Country Meets City at Jasper Days

Kieran Rock
Arts & Entertainment

SNL Comedian Brooks Wheelan Brings Laughs to Jasper Days

Brooks Wheelan took the stage for an unorthodox standup show in Draddy gymnasium, and had a lot of room to joke with MC students. Not only did the empty space of the gym allow Wheelan to move around to accompany his jokes, the college audience gave him a chance to try new material. After the cancelation of the fireworks show Student Activities quickly replaced the … Continue reading SNL Comedian Brooks Wheelan Brings Laughs to Jasper Days

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Speculating the 2014/2015 Non Conference Schedule

In college basketball, there is perhaps nothing more important for a school’s NCAA Tournament resume than the strength of its non-conference schedule. Look no further than last season’s Louisville Cardinals, who despite a 29-5 regular season record, received a number four seed in the NCAA Tournament because of its weak non-conference schedule. Then you have the mid-major schools who face an arduous task. Do they … Continue reading Speculating the 2014/2015 Non Conference Schedule

Daniel Ynfante
Features

Ana María Laguna Gives Lecture on Miguel de Cervantes and Visual Art

On the infamous day that the great Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes died, it was only fitting that a lecture on his greatest work, “Don Quixote,” was held. This is what occurred on April 23 in Manhattan College library’s Alumni Room, where Dr. Ana María Laguna, associate professor of Spanish at Rutgers University-Camden, spoke about “Don Quixote” and its reflection on elements pertaining to the … Continue reading Ana María Laguna Gives Lecture on Miguel de Cervantes and Visual Art

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