Month: January 2015
Manhattan vs Siena Photo Gallery
Five Score in Double Figures as Jaspers Beat Saints 87-79
Prior to the season starting, Manhattan College against Siena College was circled on many calendars as potentially one of the best MAAC regular season games of 2014-’15. It would be the first meeting of the season between the two teams voted as the second and third place teams in the MAAC Preseason Poll. Although it is up for debate whether the game will go down … Continue reading Five Score in Double Figures as Jaspers Beat Saints 87-79
Aladdin on Broadway: A Review
Disney has captivated the hearts of thousands once again. This time, bringing the classic story of “Aladdin” to life onstage at New Amsterdam Theater in New York City. This phenomenal play, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, and adapted by the writer Chad Beguelin, has been a major hit since its release in Seattle in 2011. For approximately two hours and thirty minutes, the audience feels … Continue reading Aladdin on Broadway: A Review
South of Houston Invites A New Classic Look
By: Abi Kloosterman South of Houston Street (pronounced how-ston if you are a “true” New Yorker) lies a world of high fashion that hundreds casually stroll through each day, to simply window shop. Prince, Spring and Canal St. dart through Broadway like a Gucci model down the Spring 2015 runway, straight and to the point. On the corner of Prince and Broadway I tuck my … Continue reading South of Houston Invites A New Classic Look
College ID Policy More Strictly Enforced in Dining Halls
College students typically associate falsifying their identification to get into a local bar or purchase alcohol. At Manhattan College, borrowing a friend’s ID to get into the dining hall can seem just as commonplace. Administrators are sending a clear message that sharing college IDs will not be tolerated. Dean of Students Michael Carey, Psy.D, said that while no incidents have been reported to his office, … Continue reading College ID Policy More Strictly Enforced in Dining Halls
Between the Base Paths: Quezada Hired By Yankees
Justin Echevarria in as Manhattan College Jaspers pitching coach. Elvys Quezada out and headed to be pitching coach for the New York Yankees rookie ball minor league affiliate. Was that a typo? No. The Yankees, perhaps baseball’s most storied franchise, hired now former Jasper Quezada. Jaspers head coach, Jim Duffy, wasn’t all too surprised by the news. “He really made a significant impact not only … Continue reading Between the Base Paths: Quezada Hired By Yankees
The Book Nook
By: Madeleine Schwartz The Book Nook is a bi-weekly column that reviews many different genres of literature in hopes of inspiring at least one student to read something other than their monotonous Twitter feed or boxed Mac and Cheese cooking instructions. Title: “Ellen Foster” Author: Kaye Gibbons Genre: Fiction I know the first question I will be asked by my fellow peers regarding this column is … Continue reading The Book Nook
Soundtrack for Nostalgia: The All-American Rejects
By: Amy Cardoza Manhattan College has certainly embraced middle school nostalgia with their choice of musical acts this year. First, Boys Like Girls reminded us of the many middle school dances where their music was a staple, and now The All-American Rejects are taking it a step further. Where Boys Like Girls made a few appearances in our middle school playlists, The All-American Rejects dominated. … Continue reading Soundtrack for Nostalgia: The All-American Rejects