Paola Lopez is a senior civil engineering major who interned at Tappan Zee Constructors this summer. For 11 weeks she assisted a group of contractors working on the new New York Bridge. She was able to get first hand experience in her field and participate in creating a historical structure. Now that she’s made her mark, physically, in New York, she is starting her last … Continue reading Summer Intern Series: Paola Lopez, Civil Engineer
Tori James, Staff Writer Pope Francis will be making his way from the Vatican to the Big Apple this week to address the United Nations on sustainable development goals set to be put into action in 2015. Manhattan College is also doing its part to get involved with Sustainable September, a month long series of campus events exploring the intersection of sustainability and the college’s … Continue reading MC’s Sustainable September Gives International Issues Campus Context
On several nights during the week, students of all majors and genders start gathering in front of the mini gym in Alumni Hall. While it is still 10 minutes prior to the start of Zumba Maxx, everyone wants that front spot in the room as attendees start lining up. It’s no wonder why. The instructors, Luke Hartman and Michelle Beltrán, dance their heart off to … Continue reading Zumba Madness at Manhattan College
Editors note: Interviews were conducted on Sept. 16, before the Jaspers played Marist and Siena. The Jaspers split their road trip, beating Marist 3-1 and losing to Siena 3-1. To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best. It’s a tired old sports cliché, but the Manhattan College volleyball team is buying into it. The Jaspers open up their conference play against the 2014 … Continue reading Time to Drop Aces is Now
Anger, frustration, pain. Those were the range of emotions Erica Modena remembers feeling when she tore her fibula in just the third game of the 2014 season. It was a major setback for the junior striker, who in the previous season tallied six goals in route to being named Second Team All-MAAC and All-MAAC Rookie Team. But the injury has served as motivation for her, … Continue reading From Torn Fibula To Leading With Her Leg Again
Jess Quinn, Contributing Writer New dormitory security measures are taking shape in Jasper Hall, where ID scanners that will grant access to bathrooms are being implemented on the female floors of the dorm this month. Last year, a male intruder entered a female restroom in Jasper Hall, stirring up a discussion on campus about dormitory security. To prevent intruders in the future, Public Safety and … Continue reading ID Scanners Still to Be Installed in Jasper Hall Women’s Bathrooms
AJ Calloway, an American personality who got his start on BET (Black Entertainment Television) visited Manhattan College as part of the 2015 Lecture Series. Calloway was the first and former host of the popular music video countdown show 106 & Park. The lecture took place at noon and saw a smaller crowd of students. Calloway, who now works for the entertainment television show, “Extra,” is … Continue reading The Charisma of AJ Calloway: TV Personality Comes to Campus as Part of Student Activities’ Lecture Week
The Community Board 8 meeting on Thursday was quiet, agenda items were checked off without a hitch, until, of course, the discussion turned to Fenwicks Bar & Grill. Fenwick’s, located at 432 W 238th St., was at the center of a serious debate in Riverdale over a noise issue on the part of Manhattan College students. The bar is located across the street from Manhattan’s upperclassmen, apartment … Continue reading Fenwick’s Liquor License Renewed, but With Plans to Crack Down on Fake IDs
Bravo reality television star Bethenny Frankel led off the Fourth Annual Lecture Series on Mon. Sept. 14. The star of “The Real Housewives of New York City” captivated the Great Room of Kelly Commons with stories about the show and tips about how to be a good entrepreneur. Donning a bright red BCBG jumpsuit fit for the Skinnygirl logo itself, Frankel held the audience’s attention … Continue reading Bravo “Housewives” Star Bethenny Frankel Kicks Off The Lecture Series
