By: Daniel Ynfante & Charles Lippolis After Friday night’s victory over Hofstra, Zavier Peart had to think long and hard when asked when was the last time he had a game like this. That’s because he hadn’t had a game of this caliber. Behind Peart’s career-high 16 points on 8-of-9 from the floor, the Jaspers defeated the Hofstra Pride 80-68. “Coach told me to change, I … Continue reading Behind Peart’s Career Night, Jaspers Pick up First Win
by ALYSSA VELAZQUEZ, Staff Writer If there is one thing all Manhattan College students have in common, it is the need for food to get through their busy days. Now, thanks to the Campus Food Service Committee, students will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the food served on campus in efforts to make their meals a true dining experience. Everyone is different, which … Continue reading Campus Food Service Committee: “The sky’s the limit!”
by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor An ESL teacher, a wife, a mother, a lover of naps, but most importantly a poet. Christine Poreba grew up on the Lower East Side of New York City and currently resides in Tallahassee with her husband, son, and dog. As the Major Author Reading Series came to an end this semester, on November 10th, Poreba’s poetry left us all speechless. Poreba’s … Continue reading Major Author Reading Series: Teacher, Mother, Poet: Chrstine Poreba’s Poetry of Home
Take Back The Night Take Back The Night is an annual event on campus that highlights the importance of social justice, sexual health, self care, and a healthy relationship. An information session about the event will take place on Nov. 16. in preparation for the actual event that will take place next semester. For information regarding getting involved with the event, contact the department of … Continue reading Also on Campus: Nov. 15, 2016
Every student who walks into the Multicultural Center located in the Raymond W. Kelly Commons is guaranteed to be greeted by a big smile from Hayden Greene and one of his brightly patterned bowties. Opened in 2014, the Multicultural Center’s Director, Hayden Greene has been working to “provide a space for all identities to thrive and share” in accordance with the center’s mission statement. “It’s … Continue reading Hayden Greene’s Big Plans for the Multicultural Center
by ROSE BRENNAN & JOSEPH LIGGIO, Staff Writers In light of the outcome of Tuesday’s historic presidential election, many Manhattan College students have been voicing their opinions regarding the shocking results. The “Make America Great Again” flag that was once displayed in a seventh floor window of Lee Hall before it was egged is once again hanging up. Donald Trump attire is being worn by several … Continue reading Public Safety Halts Distribution of Anti-Trump Poem
An email from President Brennan O’Donnell to the college community highlighted a plan to help students and faculty talk through one of the most divisive and negative presidential campaigns in American history. In the aftermath of the election of President-elect Donald Trump, who is the first person elected to the executive branch of the federal government with no government or military experience, people have staged … Continue reading MC to Facilitate Post-Election Dialogue
By John Jackson Staff Writer Coming off a thrilling 60-56 victory against Holy Cross, Manhattan looked to make it two and a row to start the 2016-2017 season. That is something the team has not accomplished since the 2002-2003 season when the Jaspers won the MAAC Championship. They did just that Tuesday night against the Yale Bulldogs as they beat them 63-57. This was win No. … Continue reading Jaspers Start Season 2-0 for First Time Since 2002
College Reacts to Shocking Trump Upset Businessman Donald J. Trump, a Republican, is President-Elect. Trump shocked Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday, riding a wave of populist furor to narrow victories in the key states of Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, taking at least 290 electoral votes. Clinton won at least 228. The states of Michigan and New Hampshire are still too close to call … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Nov. 15
