Month: February 2019

Dance Team, Sports

Jasper Dancers Place First and Second in Regional Competition

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor On a Sunday without a basketball game to be at, the Jasper Dancers headed to Westfield State University to compete in the Universal Dance Association’s New England Dance Championship. The dancers placed first in division one hip-hop and second in division one jazz, despite this competition being the first time the team ever competed with a jazz routine. Coach Kaitlyn Marquette signed … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Place First and Second in Regional Competition

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Campus Life, News

Immigration Simulation Takes Over Smith Auditorium

by Catherine Goodyear, Senior Writer Manhattan College’s Catholic Relief Services Campus Ambassadors hosted an immigration and migration simulation on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Smith Auditorium. The event called “Would the U.S. Accept You?” provided a brief history of U.S. immigration laws and policies as well as reasons behind why the majority of people migrate to the United States. The event host and Director of Campus Ministry and … Continue reading Immigration Simulation Takes Over Smith Auditorium

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College, News

Neighborhood Relations Committee Holds Fourth Annual Luncheon

by Katie Heneghan & Maria Thomas, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. News Editor The Neighborhood Relations Committee held their fourth annual luncheon for Riverdale residents surrounding campus, students and administrators on Feb. 18 in Kelly Commons. The goal of the annual event is to foster a positive relationship with the surrounding residents of the Riverdale community. Sophomore Marshall Strawbridge serves as the NRC chairperson and planned the … Continue reading Neighborhood Relations Committee Holds Fourth Annual Luncheon

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Arts & Entertainment

Major Author Reading Series Begins Semester with Álvaro Enrigue

by Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor Álvaro Enrigue, a Mexican novelist, short story writer, and essayist, kicked off this semester’s Major Author Reading Series, otherwise known as MARS. The Manhattan College English Department’s own Adam Koehler, Ph.D., and Dominika Wrozynski, Ph.D. host the Major Author Reading Series each year in order to engage and expose students to contemporary literature. A variety of different authors and poets visit … Continue reading Major Author Reading Series Begins Semester with Álvaro Enrigue

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Features

LWGRC Spotlights Martha Joy Rose and Motherhood Exhibit

by Shannon Gleba & Samantha Walla, Staff Writer & Production Editor Sociology professor Martha Joy Rose has been a major proponent for the sociological study of families and motherhood on Manhattan College’s campus for a number of years, and has been able to educate many students through her organization and conference. In 2003, Rose came into contact with the study of motherhood at academic conferences while creating … Continue reading LWGRC Spotlights Martha Joy Rose and Motherhood Exhibit

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Campus Life, Community, News

SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor The Student Government Assembly held their third meeting of the semester in Jasper Lounge on Feb. 20, where they discussed the lift on the new club freeze, updates to the academic integrity policy and attendance at athletic events, among other topics. New Club Process Restarting President Jaycie Cooper reported the Club Oversight Committee updates for Vice President of Club Affairs, Haley Nightingale, … Continue reading SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

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Margaret Groarke Leads Slice of Social Justice

by Lauren Schuster, Social Media Editor As part of Campus Ministry and Social Action’s Slice of Social Justice program, Margaret Groarke, Ph.D. joined students and faculty in Cornerstone to discuss President Trump’s recent declaration of a state of emergency to build a wall on the southern border of the United States. This led to many different areas of discussion amongst those in attendance, including whether or not … Continue reading Margaret Groarke Leads Slice of Social Justice

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Drops Decision to Iona

by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor The Manhattan men’s basketball team (9-18, 7-8 MAAC) looked to defend home court when the Iona Gaels (12-15, 10-6 MAAC) arrived in Riverdale for a Friday night showdown between two of the MAAC’s fiercest rivals. On the wrong side of the last seven meetings between both programs, Manhattan knew they needed to be laser sharp to thwart Iona’s five game winning … Continue reading Manhattan Drops Decision to Iona

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News, Top Stories

Springfest 2019 Triple Threat: 3OH!3 and Jeremih to Headline, with Performance by Skylar Grey

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Managing & A&E Editor & Editor-in-Chief In what will be a first for Manhattan College, Springfest will be a two-act show and celebration this semester.  On Saturday, April 13, 3OH!3, Jeremih and Skylar Grey will all perform for the college community. In addition to hosting three artists for Springfest, several activities will be offered for students before the first performance.  Owing … Continue reading Springfest 2019 Triple Threat: 3OH!3 and Jeremih to Headline, with Performance by Skylar Grey

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