Month: October 2018

Features

Post-Grad Lasallian Volunteers Share Experiences

by Samantha Walla, Asst. Production Editor Four post-graduate Lasallian Volunteers currently work on Manhattan College’s campus while educating the student body, particularly graduating seniors, about the benefits of becoming a Lasallian Volunteer. Jeff Lucia, Rebecca Hulick, Matt Billings and Jo-Ann Mullooly speak about their experiences in the Lasallian Volunteer Program to aid those interested in service make decisions about their post-graduate options. Lasallian Volunteers, or LVs, as … Continue reading Post-Grad Lasallian Volunteers Share Experiences

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Sports, Women's Soccer

Women Drop Senior Day Matchup with Marist

by PETE JANNY, Staff Writer WSOC: MARIST 1, MANHATTAN 0 The Manhattan College Jaspers (3-7-2; MAAC 2-4-1) played host to the Marist Red Foxes (7-6-1; MAAC 5-2-0) on Saturday afternoon in front of a large crowd at Gaelic Park for Senior Day.  The annual senior day festivities always provide a thrill for the players and fans as the longest tenured members of the program are … Continue reading Women Drop Senior Day Matchup with Marist

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News

Changes and Updates Within the Social Action Suite

by CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Social Media Editor Manhattan College offers many chances to act on Lasallian values. Jacquie Martin took over the position of coordinator of Social Action this past July after the former coordinator, Jenn Edwards, left the college, bringing new service opportunities for students. “I was a graduate assistant here on this campus last year for Campus Ministry and Social Action. Jenn Edwards who … Continue reading Changes and Updates Within the Social Action Suite

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Opinions & Editorials

Let’s Talk About the Environment

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, A&E Editor Alexa Schmidt’s parents in Yosemite National Park in California. ALEXA SCHMIDT / COURTESY If you know me, you know that I love nature. I visited my first National Park when I was a tiny human; I want to say I was about six or seven years old. And I will never forget that experience. The grueling hike, the exhilarating feeling of … Continue reading Let’s Talk About the Environment

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: The Art of the Movie Soundtrack

Great movies have great soundtracks. Terrible movies with good soundtracks become bearable. It’s undeniable that music impacts the viewer’s experience but often, viewers don’t realize or appreciate it. For this week’s Jasper Jams, I decided to pull some tracks from movies – recent and old – that are iconic, scene or film defining or are simply just great tunes that enhance the film and pop … Continue reading Jasper Jams: The Art of the Movie Soundtrack

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News

MC Elevators Soon to Be a Problem of the Past

by GILLIAN PUMA, Staff Writer In the more recent years, Horan Hall and Jasper Hall have become known for broken elevators. The Horan elevators have constant problems, including the doors opening and closing repeatedly until the elevator finally goes to its destination. However, Horan has four elevator lines. Jasper has only one elevator line, holding a maximum of six people, and students living in the … Continue reading MC Elevators Soon to Be a Problem of the Past

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Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

No Lions, No Tigers, One Bear: “The Winter’s Tale” Staged by the American Shakespeare Center Visits Campus

by ROSE BRENNAN, A&E Editor In what has now become a tradition at Manhattan College, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) made their annual visit to Smith Auditorium to perform “The Winter’s Tale” on Friday, Oct. 12. The ASC has been coming to Riverdale every fall since 2012.  Their yearly performance has now become a favorite fall semester event of students and faculty across the campus. … Continue reading No Lions, No Tigers, One Bear: “The Winter’s Tale” Staged by the American Shakespeare Center Visits Campus

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Men's Soccer, Sports

Overtime Goal Lifts Manhattan Men Over Rider

by PETE JANNY, Staff Writer MSOC: MANHATTAN 1, RIDER 0 The Manhattan College Jaspers (10-3-0; MAAC 3-2) got back to their winning ways at Gaelic Park on the evening of Oct. 10 as junior midfielder Milan Devuyst’s goal in overtime lifted the Jaspers to a 1-0 victory over the Rider University Broncs (4-6-1; MAAC 3-1-0). The win was of significant importance for the Jaspers as … Continue reading Overtime Goal Lifts Manhattan Men Over Rider

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Community, News

MC Helps with the Bronx Green Fair Project

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Staff Writer This past Sunday, Oct. 14, several freshmen from the Arches program, and other MC students, took part in the Bronx Green Fair at the Church of the Mediator. The event is hosted annually by the Church of the Mediator to educate Bronx residents on environmental issues such as urban farming, food consumption, and climate change. The fair was a successfully planned and … Continue reading MC Helps with the Bronx Green Fair Project

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