The 5,700 mile distance between New York City and Syria is not stopping members of the Manhattan College community from trying to help Syrian refugees. “Just ask anybody, ‘What if you had to pack up tomorrow and move to Mexico with just $100 in your wallet and not knowing anyone there?’” William Merriman, Ph.D. and the dean of the School of Education and Health, said. … Continue reading Faculty and Students Aid Syrian Refugees
By CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Staff Writer Rain (not even an impending hurricane) was not going to stop families from coming from all over to visit their children at Manhattan College–whether they had to travel 20 minutes or six hours. Family weekend gives students a chance to see their relatives, especially important for those who only make it home during longer breaks from school. Some people simply … Continue reading Despite Weather, Family Weekend Held On Campus
Take a trip back to your 7th grade Language Arts class. If your experience was like mine, the books were always chosen for you and nine times out of 10 they were the most boring reads you have ever come across. However, looking back nine years later, “The Phantom Tollbooth” comes to my mind as one to remember. The bright blue cover emblazoned with a … Continue reading The Book Book
by JACK MELANSON, Staff Writer On Oct. 8th, in Scranton, Pa., 16 incoming freshman are set to dive into the pool for the first time as both Manhattan College and collegiate athletes. The newest members of the swim team will be competing against Marywood University. Two of the newcomers include Katie Voitik of Pensylvania, and Matt Silvestri from New Jersey. Voitik specializes in distance events … Continue reading 16 Freshmen Recruited and Added to Swimming Roster
With its newest recruits all suited, or white t-shirted, up, Scatterbomb has set itself up for a strong year. The improv group, which held two workshops within the past two weeks and welcomed three new members to the club, had its second show of the semester Fri. Sept. 25 in Hayden Hall. The show, which was named “Scatterbomb Goes Clear,” had overarching cult-related sketches, creating … Continue reading Scatterbomb ‘Goes Clear’ on Friday Night
New Yorkers are certainly not rookies when it comes to having celebrities around, but Pope Francis might be the exception. “I think he’s kind of a rockstar. For some people, this is the closest thing they have to seeing God,” Claudia Setzer, religious studies professor, said. Roads were closed. Extra police officers were brought in. Extra television stations were added in order to devote media … Continue reading The Fascination with Francis
