by RACHEL SPURLOCK, Staff Writer This week in 1920, a bomb went off on Wall Street as men trickled out of their workplaces to begin their lunch breaks. On September 16, 1920, the man responsible for the bombing drove a horse drawn carriage and parked it in front of U.S. Assay Office, moments later the bomb went off. The blast killed 30 and injured over 300 … Continue reading This Week in History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mulberry Street is decorated green, white and red. The aroma of Italian meats and pastries fills the air, Frank Sinatra tracks and live music play in the distance and the streets are packed with people of all cultures, ethnicities and ages. This is the Feast of San Gennaro. It started as a block party in 1926 to honor the Patron Saint of Naples and is … Continue reading Little Italy’s Biggest Celebration
