JACLYN MARR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR “It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?” Donald Sterling said this to his alleged girlfriend in a recorded conversation. Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, was at the center of controversy this week after these racial comments came out and brought some unwanted attention to the … Continue reading Donald Sterling Scandal Remains an Issue
The Manhattan College women’s tennis team had a notable season. Beginning the season with two conference wins against MAAC opponents, they set the tone for what type of season they were going to have. There were some ups and downs but they made improvements throughout the season and continue to work toward a MAAC championship. “As the season went on, there was a lot more … Continue reading Women’s Tennis Has Impressive Season
Week 4: Boosting Your Metabolism A good way to stay in shape and lose weight is to eat specific foods that can boost your metabolism and therefore help you burn fat faster. Besides these five foods that help do that, drinking plenty of water also helps. 1.) Spinach Filled with nutrients, spinach not only boosts your metabolism but also fights diseases such as osteoporosis and … Continue reading Health and Fitness Tips By Amber
This year’s “Jasper Days” was a far calmer than last year’s “Springfest” and that is exactly how administration intended it to be. This year’s festivities included a concert, dorm wars, a comedy show, a special mass, a performing arts concert, and a Yankees game. This year’s “Jasper Days” was a far calmer than last year’s “Springfest” and that is exactly how administration intended it to … Continue reading Jasper Days Stirs Response from Students & Administration
Yik Yak, a new phone application that allows one to anonymously post to a feed based on their location, is the new obsession of some Manhattan College students. It has been funny and intriguing but also a place to cyber bully many students, myself included. The app also allows its users to report any seemingly inappropriate yaks, like and dislike posts, reply to a post … Continue reading The Yik Yak App: MC’s Latest Obsession
This past Thursday, May 1 English honor society Sigma Tau Delta hosted their first annual “Read Aloud” on the quad. President O’Donnell, Provost William Clyde, professors and students all read sections of Walt Whitman’s “Leave of Grass.” A small tent helped shelter readers from the rain in the morning, as the reading began at 9 a.m., but it got sunnier as the day went on. … Continue reading First Annual “Read Aloud” on the Quad
You might have heard of a little song called “Happy” that came out recently. It has spawned viral videos of people dancing around the world, just passed 4 million in single sales and has held the top spot in the charts for weeks on end. Ring any bells? While it certainly is a catchy tune with a modern funk sound, there are plenty of songs … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Life is Good Playlist
CAROLYN QUEST SENIOR WRITER This month of April, Manhattan College celebrates its Lasallian tradition and mission by affirming the day-to-day activities and events that students, faculty, administration and staff all organize and attend. Mission Month was coordinated with the college community and the Office of Mission by the Vice President for Mission, Brother Jack Curran. The recast of De La Salle week all started when … Continue reading Mission Month Redesign Reflects MC’s Tradition
