Month: March 2017

Sports

New Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Arrives

By John Jackson, Staff Writer Strength and conditioning has become an important part of the routines of many athletes. However, it is fairly new to Manhattan College as Jonathan Larson was hired as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance for the 2015-2016 school year. While Larson has left, the staff grew when Patrick Dolan and Mike Olave were named the Head and Assistant Strength … Continue reading New Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Arrives

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MC Students File Taxes for Locals

by Kelly Burns & Kieran Rock Senior Writers The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, also known as VITA, is a tax volunteer program run by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to the IRS website, VITA volunteers “receive training to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assistance preparing their tax returns.” The MC chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor organization … Continue reading MC Students File Taxes for Locals

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Java in Jasper Hall Lounge: Coffee House a Smash Hit

Taylor Swift mashups. Original raps about Italian delicacies. Beatbox battles. Sorcery by a man simply known as “Magic Joe”.  All of these and more are the norm at the Jasper Lounge Coffee House. The most recent Coffee House took place this past Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 p.m. Erin Plitt was one of the two organizers of the event. “We basically set it up, are … Continue reading Java in Jasper Hall Lounge: Coffee House a Smash Hit

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Five Fantasy Films for the Adventurous at Heart

By Justin Meinken, Contributor #5: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) Director: Mel Stuart The screenplay of this theatrical version of Roald Dahl’s book, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was actually written by Roald himself under the direction of Mel Stuart during the films construction. Complete with impressive set designs and expertly crafted songs, they created this children’s classic as well as Gene … Continue reading Five Fantasy Films for the Adventurous at Heart

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