Month: October 2017

College, News

Student Government Aims to Raise Campus Minimum Wage

The newest efforts from Student Government are to increase campus wage for student workers. Currently, employed Manhattan College students earn less than minimum wage at an hourly rate. The attempts to create this charge are being spearheaded by President Micaela Bishop and Ryan Quattromani, senior class vice president. “It may be a surprise to many that they are not being paid minimum wage according to … Continue reading Student Government Aims to Raise Campus Minimum Wage

Jack Melanson
Features

Gschwend Continues to Grow Study Abroad Program

by Brandon Thrope Contributor Kevin Gschwend has been the vice president for student and faculty development for Manhattan College since January of 2016. His duties are to manage the operations of the study abroad program. The college offers many study abroad programs over a wide spectrum. It offers semester-long programs during the fall and spring, short-term programs during winter and summer intercession, and third party programs … Continue reading Gschwend Continues to Grow Study Abroad Program

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Features

Domestic Violence Awareness Initiative Held on Campus

by Rose Brennan Asst. Editor Manhattan College’s student government began a series of awareness initiatives on Wednesday, Oct. 18 with kNOw More’s domestic violence awareness. The awareness initiative was held on the first floor of the Kelly Student Commons and was spearheaded by Kaitlyn von Runnen, the student body’s vice president for educational affairs.  The idea was developed over the summer by student government. “The main … Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Initiative Held on Campus

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Community, News, Top Stories

Assembly Discusses Changes on Campus

by Jack Melanson Editor Last week’s biweekly Student Government Assembly meeting included discussions about Gourmet Dining, Columbus Day and much more. Gourmet Dining was the first discussion item, as Brian Weinstein spoke for the assembly. Weinstein took time to mention recent activities in Locke’s Loft and Cafe 1853 before diving into upcoming events. “Next Thursday [Oct. 26] we’re going to be doing a pumpkin decorating in … Continue reading Assembly Discusses Changes on Campus

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Arts & Entertainment

Sanctus Artem Holds Art Show: Hayden Hall Transformed into Art Gallery

by Gabriel Gamarra Staff Writer What is art? To some, it is merely paint on a canvas but to those whose hearts revolve around it, it is a haven of self expression. On Oct. 21, the family behind Sanctus Artem presented what can only be described as pure artistic beauty through each own’s artistic expression. The first floor of Hayden became a masterpiece. Each room, hallway … Continue reading Sanctus Artem Holds Art Show: Hayden Hall Transformed into Art Gallery

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Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Squeaky Clean in Horan and Lee

by C. Garrett Keidel Staff Writer Beginning this year, the bathrooms in the suite style dormitories will be cleaned at the midpoints of each semester, along with the normal cleanings during the winter intersession and summer cleaning. The team of 22 housekeepers and porters began the systematic cleaning of the two residence halls on Oct. 3, starting with the 11th floor of Horan Hall. All the … Continue reading Squeaky Clean in Horan and Lee

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Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Cross Country

Freshman Gabby Fanning Takes on Jaspers Cross Country

By Alexa Schmidt, Staff Writer Freshman Gabby Fanning is a biology major, who is a also a member of the cross country team. Originally from from Cornwall, N.Y., Gabby seeks to succeed as a student-athlete. Although she may be injured at the moment, she does not let that hold her back. She has been training as much as possible, and expects to compete for the indoor … Continue reading Freshman Gabby Fanning Takes on Jaspers Cross Country

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Sports, Women's Soccer

On Senior Day, Jaspers Draw vs. Rider

By RikkiLynn Shields, Editor This past Saturday, the Manhattan College Women’s Soccer team versed Rider University on their home turf, celebrating senior day and finishing the regular season with a 1-1 draw. As the team honored its five graduating seniors before kicking off the match, (Dylan Burns of Manchester, Conn., Emily Center of Altamont, N.Y., Erica Modena of Massapequa, N.Y., Maria Clemente of Troy, N.Y., and … Continue reading On Senior Day, Jaspers Draw vs. Rider

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Sports, Women's Rowing

A Look into Women’s Rowing

For the Manhattan College Women’s Rowing Team, after undergoing a change in staff and now working with head coach Alex Canale, this is the season that the team is beginning to make incredible progress. In 2015, Manhattan College changed the status of the women’s rowing team from a club team to to an intercollegiate Division I athletic team. Manhattan College phased out women’s tennis in … Continue reading A Look into Women’s Rowing

Gabriella DePinho