Month: February 2018

News

Heating Issues on Campus Continue To Worry Students and Faculty

by JOHN GARRY, Contributor Multiple members of the Manhattan College community have spoken about their dissatisfaction with the heating and cooling systems on campus. Chrysostom Hall, Leo Hall, and O’Malley Library were all singled out as being particularly uncomfortable. “I haven’t had a class there since freshman year but… [Leo Hall] was usually very warm inside,” said junior Rory Hannigan. The resident of Horan Hall continued, “In … Continue reading Heating Issues on Campus Continue To Worry Students and Faculty

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Columns, Features

One Student’s Take on a Worldly Experience: England

by DEIRDRE LEDLEY, Contributer While other MC students enjoyed being home and off duty during the Christmas break, 12 female students embarked on a journey that took them across seas to London, England for an up-close learning experience. For two weeks, these 12 students traveled alongside Heidi Laudien, Ph.D, who started this program as one of the first intercession trips. For her tenth year doing the program, … Continue reading One Student’s Take on a Worldly Experience: England

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Sports

Behind the Scenes of the Sixth Borough

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor The Athletics Facilities and Event Management Department plays a large role on campus. Those who work in the department make sure that all athletic events on campus run smoothly and efficiently for all those who participate and watch the events. Timothy Schultz is the Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and Event Management here at Manhattan College. This is his first year … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of the Sixth Borough

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Campus Life, News

Horan Elevators to be Replaced

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor Beginning last semester, rumors have been circulating all throughout campus in regards to the replacement of the elevators on campus. While it seems as if almost all of the elevators have some sort of issue, students have been questioning for months, if not years, when the elevators will be replaced. There have been rumors going around with this one stating that the reason … Continue reading Horan Elevators to be Replaced

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Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Aspiring Historian Shows Her Talents at MC

Though she is only a freshman, secondary education major Lexi Salerno of Long Island, N.Y. is already making waves in the Manhattan College performing arts department. Like many musically-inclined people, Salerno’s experience with music began very early on. “My mom is a pianist and a voice teacher, so I grew up in a really musical household, being exposed to various types of music,” she said. … Continue reading Aspiring Historian Shows Her Talents at MC

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Features

A New Group on Campus Studies the Bible

A Bible study group recently started meeting on campus. Its purpose is “to look at scripture, to reflect, to talk, to share experiences and learn from one another,” said Tom Franks, F.S.C., the Manhattan College chaplain. Fr. Tom lead the hour-long gathering where this past week, five students attended to read, converse and have some cookies and hot chocolate. For Fr. Tom, looking at the … Continue reading A New Group on Campus Studies the Bible

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Mentors and Mentees Gather to Share Wisdom and Dinner

by ALEXA DAWID, Contributor The Manhattan College Mentor Program celebrated another successful year with its annual program dinner on Thursday, Jan. 31 in Kelly Commons. The event featured keynote speaker Steven Plate. Plate currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Capital Planning at Port Authority of NY and NJ. Previously, he was responsible for the planning and construction of $15-20 billion projects such as the One World … Continue reading Mentors and Mentees Gather to Share Wisdom and Dinner

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter to the Editor

Timothy Hamling writes: In the summer of 2015, I flew south to Texas for a week with the college’s L.O.V.E. program. Our reason for this journey was to volunteer as Camp Counselors at a small children’s camp in Meridian, Texas that specializes in providing an amazing camp experience for children with severe medical issues. The week we went, each camper in attendance had some form … Continue reading Letter to the Editor

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Features, Voices on the Quad

Springfest 2018: Student Reactions to Jesse McCartney

With Springfest soon approaching, and the artist having been released in the Quad’s first issue, we asked four students what their thoughts are on this years Springfest artist– Jesse McCartney?                                     Interviews conducted by RikkiLynn Shields Crista Peyko Junior “I’m really so pumped that he’s coming, the 13 … Continue reading Springfest 2018: Student Reactions to Jesse McCartney

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