Women’s Basketball Drops Last Game, Will be 5th or 6th Seed

With a fourth seed spot on the line going into the conference tournament, Manhattan’s women’s basketball team came up short in their senior day matchup against Rider. The Jaspers fell 56-49 to the Broncs, who are just 5-15 in the MAAC. Manhattan’s finishing record is 14-15 overall and 11-9 in the MAAC, their first winning record for the first time since 2011-2012. They clinched on Feb. … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Drops Last Game, Will be 5th or 6th Seed

The Book Nook

Title: Big Little Lies Author: Liane Moriarty Genre: Mystery Labeled by The New York Times as one of 2014’s most popular books, “Big Little Lies” has certainly caught readers’ attentions in the past two years. Filled with relatable characters and unexpected plot twists, this book has something for everyone. Author Liane Moriarty begins the book by describing a murder case. Told by a bystander as … Continue reading The Book Nook

Jaspers Lose on Senior Night to Gaels 86-73

Senior night; Jack Powers–Manhattan College legend– jersey retirement night; a career-high 27 points for Rich Williams; and a sold out Draddy Gymnasium for the final home game of the season against heated rivals the Iona Gaels. It seemed like the perfect night for the Jaspers. A night where few could go wrong. And it looked like it would be the case, after Manhattan took an … Continue reading Jaspers Lose on Senior Night to Gaels 86-73

‘We Have Much More of a Chip on our Shoulder This Year Than We’ve Ever had Before,’ Duffy Says of Upcoming Season

Last season for Manhattan College, it was the third year in a row it failed to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title. The back-to-back championship teams of ’11 and ’12 are further and further away, especially now that only one player from the latter year remains. What made ’14 sting more is the fact that it didn’t even qualify for the tournament. “When you … Continue reading ‘We Have Much More of a Chip on our Shoulder This Year Than We’ve Ever had Before,’ Duffy Says of Upcoming Season

Whole Grains: The Top Five Benefits

by ALEX McDONALD, Contributor On average, less than 1% of Americans eat the daily recommended amount of whole grains.   The 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommends eating at least half of your grains, or about 3 servings, over the course of the day as whole grains. Carbohydrates have been recently getting a bad rap, but whole grains can act as an essential part of a nutritious and fueling … Continue reading Whole Grains: The Top Five Benefits

Thomas Hall Second Floor Gets A Face Lift

By Lauren Carr &Luke Hartman, Senior Writers Since the closing of Dante’s Den last year, the space that used to hold many students daily has remained a ghost town. The doors have remained closed and all that can be found is an empty space. Since the space has remained empty many students have been wondering what will move in and when exactly they will see … Continue reading Thomas Hall Second Floor Gets A Face Lift

Pipe Bursts in Lee Hall, Floods Lobby

By Charles Lippolis, Staff Writter The Lee Hall lobby was under a unique emergency lockdown last Monday afternoon, after a pipe ruptured, flooding the entrance to the building. Alexandra Wroblewski, junior and Lee Hall resident was walking into the building after her day of classes at 2:30 p.m. Monday when the pipe burst in front of her and two security guards at the front desk. … Continue reading Pipe Bursts in Lee Hall, Floods Lobby

Also on Campus

Jack Powers Raised to the Rafters At halftime during this Friday’s Mens basketball showdown between the Manhattan Japsers and the Iona Gaels, former player and coach Jack Powers will have his number retired. He will be the last player to wear the no.34, and the first to have his number retired. Powers not only played basketball at Manhattan, but also served as the head coach … Continue reading Also on Campus