Editor’s Note: ‘Rock the Quad’ is a new A&E column featuring MC’s student performers. Find a video of the performances on our YouTube channel, mcquad; the video can also be found at the end of this post. On Friday, Feb. 23, Let Me Ask My Mother, the music project of Kevin Donald and Aedan Roney, put on a 45 minute show for a crowd of … Continue reading Rock The Quad: Let Me Ask My Mother
by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor Over the long weekend of Feb. 14 through Feb. 17, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed at the MAAC championships. During this competition, 22 school records were broken in 13 events between the men’s and women’s teams, which is the most they have ever done at a single meet in school history. At the end of the … Continue reading Swimming and Diving Teams Break Records Galore at MAAC Championships
This past week, a Jaspers’ mascot survey was sent to students and faculty. The email contained a link with five simple questions that will aid in the development of a new physical representation of a Jasper. This effort was not an overnight decision, but something that different entities on campus had wanted and discussed for years. This semester, efforts were canalized into concrete actions to … Continue reading Developing the Jasper Mascot
by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Asst. Editor This week in Kelly Commons 5A, an exhibit titled “Bethlehem Beyond the Wall,” was displayed, which showcased the everyday lives of people in Bethlehem. The exhibit consisted of art, photography, video, maps, and artifacts. This exhibit was curated by Bshara Nassar, who is a graduate of Bethlehem University, a sister university of Manhattan College. “I’m really hoping to show students … Continue reading “Beyond the Wall” Exhibition Comes to MC: Demystifying Bethlehem
by EMILY CENTER, Contributor “My silence speaks.” The end of the night’s last poem hung in the air as applause slowly began to take over Hayden 100. Actors in this year’s V-Day production, My Silence Speaks, left the production in a single file line of black clothing and without any closing remarks. The absence of finality left an uneasy audience deliberating and celebrating the powerful words of … Continue reading Speaking Out Over Silence: V-Day Addresses Violence Against Women
The Neighborhood Relations Committee hosted their third annual community luncheon last Monday, Feb. 19, as a gathering was held in Kelly Commons. The conversation taking place was to continue the mending of relationships between Manhattan College students and the Riverdale community at large. Student Body President Micaela Bishop opened the event with a brief speech. “I hope that Manhattan College has welcomed you into our … Continue reading NRC Holds Third Annual Luncheon
On Sunday night, the Manhattan College men’s basketball team fought through two overtime periods to secure a 92-86 victory over Quinnipiac in a Senior Day thriller. In poetic fashion, the night was spearheaded by the efforts of Manhattan basketball’s graduating class. Zavier Turner led all scorers with 31 points and eight assists, Rich Williams added 23 points and 11 rebounds, Zane Waterman notched 14 points … Continue reading Jaspers Outlast Bobcats in Double OT Thriller on Senior Day
The following letter to the editor was sent by Manhattan College alum Scott Weikel, class of 1994. It has been lightly edited for publication. I was one of the first students to move in to a brand new co-ed dorm named East Hill in 1990 (now known as Lee Hall). I was fortunate to receive a track scholarship and it was a requirement that I … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: A Reflection On My Time with Brother Thomas Scanlan
Manhattan College Jaspers started the baseball season this past weekend. For infielder Matt Forlow, it feels like a fresh new start because the team has an entirely new coaching staff. “This year is just different from all the years prior,” Forlow said. “Everything is new for us, the style of coaching, style of play, different philosophies when it comes to hitting and defense. It’s exciting.” … Continue reading Manhattan College Baseball is Underway for 2018
