Month: November 2015

Men's Basketball, Sports

Injured Manhattan No Healthier When Head-To-Head With Rams

Jon Reyes & Daniel Ynfante Sports Editor & Asst. Sports Editor BRONX, N.Y. —  Manhattan College received some good news prior to the 107th Battle of the Bronx against Fordham University. It added two more members to its six-man band, which pulled off a 16-point comeback victory against George Mason on Nov. 25 that seemed impossible. Samson Akilo and Carlton Allen returned to action, giving Manhattan … Continue reading Injured Manhattan No Healthier When Head-To-Head With Rams

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Campus Life, News

MC’s First Transgender Awareness Week

by Luke Hartman & Lauren Carr, Editors   Caitlyn Jenner, Leelah Alcorn and Kyler Prescott are a few names that have made headlines recently. Through triumph and tragedy, these names have made an impact on the transgender community and have been the topic of conversation by bringing these issues to light. In order to continue the conversation on campus, LGBT Friends and Allies president Ivan Rios … Continue reading MC’s First Transgender Awareness Week

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Features, News

The Students Behind the Demonstration for Missouri

Recent issues at the University of Missouri have stemmed from the administration’s poor handling of a series of racist incidents at their college. As a result, protests broke out and college leaders resigned. In the wake of these events, a group of students at Manhattan College were inspired to organize a vigil to increase awareness of racial injustice issues like these. Senior Aleysha Taveras was … Continue reading The Students Behind the Demonstration for Missouri

Tara Marin
Sports

The Jasper Eleven: A Game-Changer

Before the modern era of Manhattan College athletics, with basketball at its center, Jasper Nation was founded on the gridiron. Football first gained varsity status in 1892 and played regularly scheduled games against such teams as Villanova, Seton Hall and Wesleyan University. The team’s first head coach was Dr. Frank C. Armstrong, a local physician who coached in his spare time. “The team is smartly … Continue reading The Jasper Eleven: A Game-Changer

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News

Study Abroad at MC Turns 35

This year marks the 35th anniversary of study abroad here at Manhattan College.  To celebrate the milestone, the study abroad office invited both study abroad alumni and students to a reception in the Student Commons this past Thursday, Nov. 19, to celebrate how these experiences have shaped their lives and careers. The event began with welcoming remarks from Provost William Clyde, followed by a history … Continue reading Study Abroad at MC Turns 35

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Shorthanded Jaspers Pull Off Gutsy Victory Over George Mason

Injury-plagued might not even scratch the surface when describing the Manhattan Jaspers’ current situation. Perhaps decimated, annihilated, or slaughtered are more applicable. Call it hyperbole, but the team injuries reached an almost comical level against George Mason, as the Jaspers were down to only five healthy scholarship players, and seven overall. And yet the Jaspers, someway, somehow found a way to win the game 69-67. … Continue reading Shorthanded Jaspers Pull Off Gutsy Victory Over George Mason

Daniel Ynfante
Features, News

It’s Time to Break the Silence, Period.

  There are many things that are a part of the typical college experience, but the objectification and sexual abuse of women should not be one of them. Enter “Period,” the student-created and student-run political pamphlet whose focus will be to showcase the creativity of feminist voices on campus. The publication, spearheaded by Rachel Stanton, will consist of writing and artwork and is to be … Continue reading It’s Time to Break the Silence, Period.

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Sports

Somebody Inspiring to Cheer With and For

One of the newest additions to the Manhattan College cheerleading team is Matt Healey, a sophomore business major. He said that he used to joke about joining the team because he had no experience at all but someone on the team persuaded him to try out. He was also enticed by the idea of being a part of the energy of cheering on the basketball … Continue reading Somebody Inspiring to Cheer With and For

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News

American Society of Civil Engineers Hosts Professional Networking Event

The student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE, hosted a Professional Networking Event in Smith Auditorium this past Tuesday, providing students with the opportunity to speak with and learn from professionals in the civil engineering industry. Some of the companies represented at the event included ExxonMobil, STV, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Thornton Tomasetti, Turner Construction, Moretrench, AECOM and … Continue reading American Society of Civil Engineers Hosts Professional Networking Event

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