The Book Nook: Stories Hitting the Big Screen in 2016

This year looks promising for readers as many of their favorite plot lines make their theater debuts. Two of the most anticipated stories are “The Royal We” by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by J.K. Rowling. “The Royal We” In 2015, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan chose to write a book that fed the fire of society’s … Continue reading The Book Nook: Stories Hitting the Big Screen in 2016

After Apparent Heart Attack, Singh Returns to Work

Sase N. Singh, a public safety office at Manhattan College returned to work Feb. 22 after suffering a life-threatening heart attack inside of a Dunkin Donuts in December. On Dec. 22, Singh collapsed in the doorway of Dunkin Donuts, located at 5987 Broadway, and hit his head on the ground. Livery cab drivers that had witnessed the incident waved down two police officers, Officers Roland … Continue reading After Apparent Heart Attack, Singh Returns to Work

The Internship Series: Finding the Right Internship

Having the guts to go for a high-profile internship is not easy but, Manhattan College senior, Alexis Montagano, went straight for the big leagues and landed an internship with Comedy Central under Viacom, one of the biggest media conglomerates in the United States. As a communication major with a concentration in public relations, Montagano became involved in Manhattan College’s Public Relations Student Society of America … Continue reading The Internship Series: Finding the Right Internship

Also on Campus

Student Government On Monday, Mar. 21. 2016, Student Government election applications will be ready for students to pick up and begin filling out. Applications will be available in the Student Activities office which is located in Kelly Commons. Student Government allows students to become leaders on campus by making changes to current policies, running school events, being a voice for students, and much more. Residents as … Continue reading Also on Campus

MC Students Work on Set with Professional Comedy Group

by JACKIE HANNA, Contributor This past weekend, a group of broadcasting students, along with members of Manhattan College’s improv troupe Scatterbomb, volunteered to work with members of the comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade on a shoot for a web series called “Funhaus.” The Upright Citizens Brigade is a theater and training center based in New York City and Los Angeles. It was started by comedic geniuses … Continue reading MC Students Work on Set with Professional Comedy Group

Scholarship Changes in Relation to Tuition Raise

Every year, tuition at Manhattan College increases as well as scholarship amounts for incoming freshman. The Scholarship Committee in the Admissions Office determines the award amounts based on an applicant’s high school curriculum, grade point average, standardized test scores and the school they were accepted into. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded each year to students in the top 15 percent of the Manhattan College applicant … Continue reading Scholarship Changes in Relation to Tuition Raise

Fine Arts Department Faculty Take Their Talents Outside of Manhattan College

As students all know professors work extremely hard to bring us new and exciting lessons every semester. While teaching classes and conducting certain events on campus, they still find the time to work on other projects that further enrich themselves in the world of the performing arts inside and outside of the college. Dr. Mark Pottinger, an associate professor of music as well as the … Continue reading Fine Arts Department Faculty Take Their Talents Outside of Manhattan College

Center For Academic Success Provides Suicide Prevention Services

By RikkiLynn Shields The Center for Academic Success instituted a suicide prevent program in 2011, wherein all tutors working in each office are required to take a suicide prevention training course. The suicide prevention training course is also known as QPR, or Question, Persuade, Refer, which are the three steps that anyone can take to help save a life. According to the QPR Institute, “The … Continue reading Center For Academic Success Provides Suicide Prevention Services