Behind the Building of a Freshman Class

by ALLY HUTZLER, Editor in Chief & ANTHONY CAPOTE, Editor Most students thinking back on their senior year of high school probably have a very particular memory of the admissions process. In many cases, students might remember the fear and anxiety of applying to a range of programs and schools, and the overwhelmed excitement when they finally were accepted. Few, though, probably consider how hard that process … Continue reading Behind the Building of a Freshman Class

Mural Mania: A Look Back on MC’s First Public Art Installation

By Abby Crowell, Staff Writer Since last May, Manhattan College students have been fortunate enough to view the radiant, student created mural whenever using the stairs outside of Thomas Hall. With the help of several diligent MC students and Dr. Mark Pottinger, the Associate Professor of Music and Chair and Founder of the Visual & Performing Arts Department here at Manhattan created something from nothing. … Continue reading Mural Mania: A Look Back on MC’s First Public Art Installation

A Manhattan College Players: A Preview of the Fall Semester

By Haley Burnside, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Players are gearing up for another semester of production and drama. This fall, they will put on a mainstage play and a Murder Mystery Dinner. The main production is a gender-inclusive version of “12 Angry Men,” titled the “12 Angry Jurors.“ The play features a cast of 13 student actors. Martin Marchitto, the director of “12 Angry … Continue reading A Manhattan College Players: A Preview of the Fall Semester

School of Business Adds Business Analytics to List of Majors

It isn’t often a new major is created at Manhattan College. But with the changing media climate, a new major for those in the school of business is drawing interest. This new major, that has many students claiming it as their double major, is business analytics. Four years ago, there was a realization within the school of business that a more in-depth focus of business … Continue reading School of Business Adds Business Analytics to List of Majors

Jaspers Talk: Nick Matson

By RikkiLynn Shields, Assistant Editor Sophomore Nick Matson not only led Manhattan College’s men’s cross country team to a third-place finish at its first race of the season, he was also named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Runner of the Week earlier this month. With this only being his second year and the start of the season, Matson is already off to a great start. … Continue reading Jaspers Talk: Nick Matson

This Week in Sports

Volleyball The volleyball team’s (4-12) four-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Fairfield last Saturday. The Jaspers lost the match in straight sets against the MAAC defending champions. On Sunday, the Jaspers dropped another contest, this time to Quinnipiac in straight sets. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team (3-6) dropped its only contest on the week 3-0 to Monmouth. The Jaspers … Continue reading This Week in Sports

Also on Campus: September 27, 2016

Presidential Debate Bernie Sanders dominated a poll that asked Manhattan College students who they wanted as their President last spring. Since then, a lot has changed. As the 2016 Presidential election heats up, Manhattan College hosted a Presidential Debate viewing party in the Commons last evening. Light refreshments were also served as Republican Nominee, Donald Trump and Democratic Nominee, Hillary Clinton were face to face … Continue reading Also on Campus: September 27, 2016