Book: Clutch: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Others Don’t Author: Paul Sullivan Genre: Self-Improvement Paul Sullivan’s book revolves around this definition: “Clutch, simply put, is the ability to do what you can normally under immense pressure.” The word clutch is usually thrown around when discussing sports and athletes but in reality, and certainly to Sullivan, being clutch has nothing to do with athleticism. … Continue reading The Book Nook
The newest building on campus, the Kelly Commons, has now formally become the “greenest” as well. While the connecting hub between north and south campus has been officially open for use since October, it was recently granted the LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. “LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building … Continue reading Kelly Commons Achieves LEED Gold Certification
It was early and the game was far from over. The Jaspers were down 10-4 to Siena with just five minutes left in the game. It was time for head coach Steve Masiello to look to the bench. In comes Rich Williams. On just his second offensive possession, Williams pulls up for a 15-foot jumper and knocks it down with ease. Two possessions later, Williams … Continue reading Rich Williams May be the Spark the Jaspers Need
Manhattan College is offering its third-ever study abroad trip to Havana, Cuba this spring break just as the U.S. and Cuba attempt to move toward normal diplomatic relations for the first time in over 50 years. Organizers of the trip say that this trip will be an opportunity to witness Cuba before it is slowly changed by new U.S. economic and political relations. “I think … Continue reading As Cuban-American Relations Begin to Shift, Study Abroad Trip Anticipates a Changing Cuba
Editor’s Note: Stats are accurate as of 1/31/2015. For much of the season, Manhattan’s scoring woes have been a recurring theme. In fact, Manhattan’s lack of scoring was chronicled in this very same column back on Dec. 1, 2014, when the Jaspers stood at 1-4 and were averaging a measly 65.2 points per game. But over the last six games, the Jaspers have averaged 75.3 … Continue reading Inside the Numbers: Jaspers Explode for Season-High 87 Points in Win Against Siena
By Syed Shabab Staff Writer Former Assistant Director of Student Activities Gabrielle Occhiogrosso left her position in November of 2014, and in the meantime the Office of Student Activities has been searching for the right replacement – with little luck so far. “We received tons of applications, but surprisingly, not many of them had experience in a college setting or within a student life department,” … Continue reading Student Activities Searches for Next Assistant Director
The spring cannot come soon enough for the Manhattan Jaspers men’s soccer team. For those who did not follow the Jasper’s 2014 fall season, it was not one they would like to remember. From Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, they were goalless in 587 straight minutes, a span of six games played. That was not their only problem. Their struggle to find the back of … Continue reading Back of the Net: Manhattan is Bringing in a Virginia Tech Transfer
For students who dorm on campus, it might be a bit difficult to go from class to class during the winter. But for students commuting to campus, the winter weather can wreak havoc on a morning commute. Freshman Carolina Alcaraz commutes to campus and was stuck here last week when afternoon classes were cancelled due to the impending winter storm last Monday. “They waited until … Continue reading The Bad Weather Commute: Commuter Students Tackle Icy Conditions Getting to Campus
