Highly Sought After MC Chief Financial Officer Makes Move to Howard University

Michael Masch’s accolades are plentiful and his methods efficient, which is why he is leaving Manhattan College to help the nation’s oldest and most prestigious historically black college. Masch, who has spent two years acting as the vice president for finance and chief financial officer at the College, announced his plans to leave MC to work at Howard University last week, but not due to … Continue reading Highly Sought After MC Chief Financial Officer Makes Move to Howard University

Despite Growing Pains, Kelly Commons Finds Niche on Campus

With the semester winding to a close, it has been almost a full academic year since the opening of the Raymond Kelly Student Commons.   The new, state-of-the-art, building features a new fitness center, dining options and meeting spaces for students and faculty. The commons is also the first building at Manhattan College to receive a LEED certification, making it the most sustainable and environmentally … Continue reading Despite Growing Pains, Kelly Commons Finds Niche on Campus

Oh, Snap! A Look at Tommy John Surgery

The need for a pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery — repairment of the ulnar collateral ligament — is an epidemic. Between ‘05 and ’11, the average number of TJ cases in MLB per year was 16. The number of TJ surgeries skyrocketed from ’12 to ’14, increasing 75 percent in just two years. In the latter year, there were more TJ surgeries conducted than … Continue reading Oh, Snap! A Look at Tommy John Surgery

Tennis Hopes to Return to MAAC Tournament

Editor’s Note: Stats accurate as of 3/29/15. An obstacle the women’s tennis team has had to overcome is their roster size. Manhattan has a total of six girls on its roster. Due to injury, it plays five. It’s eligible to play this season, although a full roster is supposed to have eight players. “We’ve been a bit unlucky with injuries and a small lineup,” coach … Continue reading Tennis Hopes to Return to MAAC Tournament

Women’s Lacrosse Drops Second MAAC Game

Coming off a tough loss to Sacred Heart on Wednesday March 25, the Jaspers prepared for a visit from MAAC opponent Canisius at Gaelic Park on Saturday. In Wednesday’s matchup, the Jaspers were leading most of the game. However, Sacred Heart went on a 5-0 run in the last six minutes to take the win from Manhattan with a 9-8 final. “On the attacking side, … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse Drops Second MAAC Game

Max Whitwell: The Tale of a Student-Writer

An adventurer, a troll and a few drinks are just some of the aspects in Max Whitwell’s short story Tavern Tales to be featured in Manhattan Magazine this spring. Whitwell, currently a freshman at Manhattan College, is no stranger to putting pen to paper with several comic strips, short stories and screenplays in the works. But Whitwell does not like to consider himself a writer. … Continue reading Max Whitwell: The Tale of a Student-Writer

A Look Back at a Rough Winter

The snow that has plagued the Manhattan College campus is now melting in the beaming sun, however, that isn’t enough to obliterate the treacherous winter from the memories of students and faculty. This semester alone the school has had four closings, including two that were delayed, and two delayed openings. This as a result has been of much inconvenience to many commuting students and faculty … Continue reading A Look Back at a Rough Winter