Month: November 2017

Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Manhattan College Debate Takes Part in Ethics Bowl

by Megan Dreher & August Kissel Asst. Editor & Editor On November 11, the Manhattan College Debate Team participated in the Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl at Marist College. The team competed against schools across the east coast, including Villanova, West Point and Moravian. Each team in the Bowl is guaranteed three rounds of debate. The judges introduce the case, which the teams have been preparing … Continue reading Manhattan College Debate Takes Part in Ethics Bowl

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Anxiety Surpasses Depression as the Most Common Reason College Students Seek Counseling Services

by Megan Dreher and August Kissel Asst. Editor & Editor “Over the last decade, anxiety has overtaken depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling services. In its annual survey of students, the American College Health Association found a significant increase — to 62 percent in 2016 from 50 percent in 2011 — of undergraduates reporting ‘overwhelming anxiety’ in the previous year,” an Oct. … Continue reading Anxiety Surpasses Depression as the Most Common Reason College Students Seek Counseling Services

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College Now Offers Computer Science Master’s Program, Minor in Chinese

by Ally Hutzler Editor Manhattan College recently announced that it will begin offering a master’s degree in computer science starting in the fall of 2018. The 30-credit curriculum is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the industry, as well as serving as a basis for those students who wish to continue their education through a Ph.D. program. Igor Aizenberg, professor and chair of … Continue reading College Now Offers Computer Science Master’s Program, Minor in Chinese

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MC Makes FED Challenge Semi-Final

by C. Garrett Keidel & Alexa Schmidt Staff Writers On Oct. 31, a team of five presenters, two researcher analysts, and one faculty member from Manhattan College participated in the FED Challenge. They made it to the semifinals and presented the morning of Nov. 14 to a panel of three judges to try and make the finals, held in Washington, D.C. Although they didn’t make it … Continue reading MC Makes FED Challenge Semi-Final

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JustPeace Organizes Second Annual Period Project

by Haley Burnside Asst. Editor There are countless difficulties and problems for those who are homeless or living in poverty. Those who struggle to afford food, clothing or a warm place to stay must prioritize the items that can be purchased. For those who live with a menstruation cycle, the hardship of obtaining necessities is multiplied. Pads, tampons, and other sanitary products are not only expensive, … Continue reading JustPeace Organizes Second Annual Period Project

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Muslim Student Association Hosts “Know Your Rights” Event

by Lauren Schuster Staff Writer On Thursday evening in Kelly Commons, students and faculty gathered together for “Know Your Rights,” an event put on by the Muslim Student Association co-sponsored by Fuerza Latina and the Black Student Union. The event consisted of the showing of a short documentary called “Watched” followed by a talk and Q&A with Afaf Nasher, the executive director of the New York … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts “Know Your Rights” Event

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How Manhattan College Supported Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria’s Destruction

by Victoria Hernandez Editor Days after Hurricane Maria impacted Puerto Rico on Sept. 16, Manhattan College started uniting forces to provide help to Lasallian communities and the greater Puerto Rico area. Both faculty and students of the Jasper community developed initiatives to relief the aftermath. From fundraisers to a water purification project, the college has expressed their compromise with providing assistance and resources to their extended … Continue reading How Manhattan College Supported Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria’s Destruction

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Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball

Jaspers Split Double Header

by Charles Lippolis Asst. Editor Friday at Draddy Gym, the men’s and women’s basketball teams split their charity exhibition double header. 100 percent of the proceeds from the games were donated to the American Red Cross to support their hurricane relief efforts in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The women’s match-up with Dominican, which was the first game of the day, was a hard-fought win. After … Continue reading Jaspers Split Double Header

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Come for the Dunks, Stay for the Dogs

by Taylor Brethauer Editor Manhattan College’s annual Manhattan Madness pep rally took place this past Thursday in Draddy Gymnasium. It was a night of fun, celebration and Jasper spirit as students packed the bleachers and welcomed the start of basketball season. Students began lining up outside of Draddy Gym almost two hours before the doors would open at 8:45 p.m. Those that entered early would be … Continue reading Come for the Dunks, Stay for the Dogs

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