At exactly 6:05 p.m. last Sunday, I stumbled into the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, rushed past the members of the music ministry towards the open sacristy door. There stood Father George Hill, donning his usual fleece sweater vest over his habit, the iconic attire of any Roman Catholic priest. “Anthony, there you are,” he said with a smile as he began … Continue reading A Night in the Life: Fr. George Hill
In Overlook Manor, the college’s only apartment-style residence hall, plumbing issues related to the building’s age causes a majority of maintenance problems in units, residents and staff say. Most residents who said they experienced plumbing issues reported small problems, such as leaks, clogs and problems in bathrooms. In most cases, residents say that Physical Plant staff, who respond to maintenance requests, were able to fix … Continue reading In OV, Plumbing Issues Persist
LEAH CORDOVA STAFF WRITER Dorm rooms. We think: a shared space. A charming, cozy, crammed, perhaps old, space. Now that we are all settled into our homes away from home, it is the perfect time to peek into our campus’s Lasallian abodes. Whether you live in a traditional or suite building, being a “dormer” will always spark creativity. Through the arrangements of fire-safe twinkle lights, movie … Continue reading Dorm Room Designers
The 2014-2015 season is approaching for the Manhattan College women’s basketball team. After a tough loss in the exhibition game against Adelphi on Nov. 7, the team will start its season at home on Nov. 14 when they host Fairleigh Dickinson. Preparations for the Season As Manhattan prepares for the season, one thing that is important to them is their young players. They … Continue reading Women’s Basketball to Start Season Friday
Most of this preview was written by student-writers who cover the men’s basketball at their respective MAAC schools. To see more about the writer, the school newspaper, or the team’s coverage, click the name of their publication in the byline at the bottom of the school’s writeup. Iona Gaels It is not easy moving forward without a leader like Sean Armand who would do anything … Continue reading MAAC Men’s Basketball Season Preview
Note: “Inside the Numbers” will be a column dedicated to highlighting interesting stats and numbers from the 2014-2015 Manhattan College men’s basketball team. You do not have to be a math major to like numbers. In fact, all you have to be is a sports fan. In an age where fantasy sports, saber metrics and day-to-day stats are prevalent in the sports world, there is … Continue reading Inside the Numbers: Season Outlook
Taylor Swift Pulling Music from Spotify is Evidence of a Larger Issue Taylor Swift has made headlines over the past weeks, not only because her new album is selling in record breaking volumes, but because she has also taken her entire music catalog off the popular music streaming website Spotify. Swift’s decision has been widely talked about, and is part of a larger debate happening … Continue reading Online Streaming Services Devalue Art
1972—Julio Vazquez and Jacob Sanok emerge bleary-eyed from Manhattan College’s radio station facilities. For the past 83 hours and 15 minutes, the two student disc jockeys have remained awake playing music, conducting interviews and providing commentary to those tuning in around campus. The pair abandoned sleep in order to break the school record for most consecutive hours on the air. Their stunt was pulled not … Continue reading Live on the Air: A History of WRCM
