Serving a Slice of Social Justice to the Criminal Justice System

by Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor As part of Campus Ministry and Social Action’s Slice of Social Justice Series, Fortune Society employees Jamie Maleszka and Victor Polanco joined students and faculty in Cornerstone for a discussion that shed light on the injustices of the criminal justice system. The Slice of Social Justice events serve pizza to those in attendance and aim to provide students and faculty with … Continue reading Serving a Slice of Social Justice to the Criminal Justice System

Embracing Irish Heritage Month

by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer The month of March is a time of year to wear green, eat corned beef, dance along to Irish music and commemorate the origins of Irish traditions. Irish Heritage Month gives students an opportunity to connect with and celebrate the culture Manhattan College prides itself on. There will be various events throughout the month for students to partake in. The Multicultural Center … Continue reading Embracing Irish Heritage Month

Student Government Holds Last Assembly Meeting Before Spring Break

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor On Wednesday, March 6, Student Government hosted its fourth assembly meeting of the semester in which they discussed dining concerns, committee updates and other miscellaneous subjects. Nick Valinotti, Gourmet Dining Manhattan College’s head of Gourmet Dining, Nick Valinotti, was in attendance at the meeting and was there to give updates and receive feedback from the student body. Valinotti commented on the fact … Continue reading Student Government Holds Last Assembly Meeting Before Spring Break

Meeting Religous Studies Major Tim Gress

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer The Religion Department at Manhattan College is chaired by David Shefferman, Ph.D., while Robert Geraci, Ph.D remains on sabbatical for a final semester. The program continues to be a journey through the liberal arts that encompasses much more than just the Catholic tradition, despite the College’s Lasallian heritage. Currently housing four students who have taken religious studies as a major, the department … Continue reading Meeting Religous Studies Major Tim Gress

Just a Regular Guy: Meet Sean Jeffcoat

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer When Sean Jeffcoat’s resume came across the Manhattan College admission desk, it’s likely that a few heads were turned. Now a Jasper, Jeffcoat first spent time in the NFL as an Arizona Cardinal and in the military as a member of the United States Air National Guard. His story starts at Jack Britt High School in his hometown of Fayetteville, … Continue reading Just a Regular Guy: Meet Sean Jeffcoat

Third Album Class Composes Original Music

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor This is the third consecutive year that Andy Bauer, director of Performing Arts, has run the album class. It is a three-hour class in which students study a particular album, and perform it from start to finish at the end of the semester. Previous albums include The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. However, there is a catch … Continue reading Third Album Class Composes Original Music

Catching Up with Manhattan Baseball

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor With campus fully engrossed with basketball and lacrosse action, Manhattan baseball has started their non-conference slate of games in the comfortable temperatures of the south. The Jaspers entered the 2019 season looking to build off of a productive 2018 campaign that saw the team amass a 25-28 overall ledger and a 13-11 MAAC record. Despite the many positive takeaways from a … Continue reading Catching Up with Manhattan Baseball

Matt Gresia: Socking Cancer In The Mouth One Sale At A Time

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor Senior finance major Matt Gresia always had an interest in starting his own business, but in April 2016, the inspiration and motivation finally hit. Gresia was inspired to start Canswer Sock Co., a clothing line that supports cancer research, because April 2016 was, “a time in my [his] life that was seemingly plagued by loved ones who were suffering with the effects … Continue reading Matt Gresia: Socking Cancer In The Mouth One Sale At A Time

Poetry Night Holds First Event of Semester

by MIKE CARLSON, Contributor On a cold and dark Thursday night a group of students took some time to forget about midterms and express themselves artistically. This was not a chance gathering but was Poetry Night, an event that allows students to share poems openly in a light atmosphere. Featuring coffee, donuts, cookies and of course art, Poetry Night was put on by the Multicultural Center … Continue reading Poetry Night Holds First Event of Semester