Month: October 2014

College, News

As Planned, Printing Limits Take Effect

A newly-developed program intended to raise awareness of the environmental impact of student printing on-campus was implemented earlier this month, say directors of Manhattan College’s Information Technology Services. “In spring of 2013, IT was approached by the Sustainability Committee who asked if there was a technological solution to limit printing,” Director of ITS Jake Holmquist said.  “We tested different technologies and found something that was … Continue reading As Planned, Printing Limits Take Effect

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Features

Women in Shakespeare: The Complex Culpability of Women’s Speech

By, Cara Ledwidge William Shakespeare’s works affect not only the literary world, but also the world of women and gender studies, as seen in a lecture given by guest professor Jean Howard, Ph.D., on the speech of women in his plays. Howard has written many works about women in history and drama, but her talk on Tuesday, Oct. 7 focused on 16th and 17th century … Continue reading Women in Shakespeare: The Complex Culpability of Women’s Speech

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Arts & Entertainment

Student Author Spotlight on John Evans

ANTHONY CAPOTE & MEGHAN SACKMAN STAFF WRITERS Watching John Evans work may be the most cathartic and equally enthralling experience of one’s life. He sits with his laptop balanced on out-stretched legs. With headphones in his ears, Evans feels his way along the Braille-etched letters of his keyboard. John’s head swirls about, facing various objects in the room. Evans, of course, cannot see the words he is typing … Continue reading Student Author Spotlight on John Evans

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Opinions & Editorials

Syrian Aid Hidden in 2015 Federal Budget

ERIK EYLER STAFF WRITER On Thursday Sept. 18, 2014, the Senate passed an important bill regarding the annual budget with an overwhelming 78 to 22 vote. This bill will provide funding to the government for the 2015 fiscal year and prevent a shutdown akin to the controversial shutdown that occurred in October of last year. Each fiscal year, Congress must agree to a budget resolution … Continue reading Syrian Aid Hidden in 2015 Federal Budget

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Features, The Freshman Files

The Freshman Files: Common Cold

Walking into my doctor’s office in August for my yearly physical I was in perfect health and ready to be shipped off to Manhattan College. So when my physician handed me a pack of Kleenex and warned me about college breeding as many germs as a kindergarten classroom, I shrugged it off. Except now I find it almost impossible to walk around campus or sit … Continue reading The Freshman Files: Common Cold

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The Courting Conundrum

KAYLI MCTAGUE GUEST WRITER United States Census data reports the average age that male and female Americans decide to tie the knot is 28 years old and 27 years old, respectively. These numbers mean that most college freshmen can expect to be married less than ten years from the time they start school. For current Jaspers, the matrimonial clock may already be ticking. Statistically speaking, … Continue reading The Courting Conundrum

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Academics, News

Brooklyn College Professor Lectures on Gentrification and Changing Cities

MADELEINE SCHWARTZ STAFF WRITER Sharon Zukin, Ph.D. from Brooklyn College spoke about her research on gentrification in cities in a presentation entitled ‘New York Shopping Streets: Globalization and Gentrification in a Changing City.’ Zukin focused on one question for her research: what is a local shopping street? She and about a dozen research partners have studied six cities around the world for about 10 years … Continue reading Brooklyn College Professor Lectures on Gentrification and Changing Cities

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Sports, Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer Ties Against Siena

After a tough overtime loss to the Monmouth Hawks on Oct. 8, the Manhattan women’s soccer team (1-2-2 MAAC, 6-5-2) was able to fight back and earn a tie against Siena (2-1-3 MAAC, 5-5-5) on Saturday afternoon. The Jaspers have now played its second straight overtime game and fourth in the last six games. Manhattan’s game against the Hawks ended in heartbreak as Monmouth’s Erica … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Ties Against Siena