Month: April 2019

Sports, Top Stories

As Semester’s End Draws Near, A Recap and Updates on Spring Sports

MEGAN DREHER, TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief  & Senior Writer The semester is coming to a close and while some teams have completed their seasons, others still have a few more weeks ahead of them leading up to their respective MAAC tournaments. Check out these recaps and updates on the spring sports teams. Baseball The baseball team started their season back in February and at this point in the semester, … Continue reading As Semester’s End Draws Near, A Recap and Updates on Spring Sports

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Features, Top Stories

Three Manhattan College Students to Receive Fulbright Scholarship

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor Out of eight applicants, seniors Natalia Alvarez, Alia Flanigan and Emily Hay received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. They will start the program in the 2020 year. An international studies major and peace and justice studies minor, Alvarez actually heard about the program through a friend who was also applying to the scholarship. Meanwhile, Brother Dan aided Flanigan, an international studies with double … Continue reading Three Manhattan College Students to Receive Fulbright Scholarship

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News, Top Stories

Also In News: 3 Things You Need To Know This Week

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor April Senate Meeting The April Senate meeting, held on April 16, went over strategic planning and the budget for the college. The college’s president, Brennan O’Donnell, was in attendance of the meeting. O’Donnell started the meeting out with an update on Manhattan College’s strategic planning. Some things the school has identified as needs moving forward is strengthening the college’s Catholic Lasallian identity … Continue reading Also In News: 3 Things You Need To Know This Week

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Arts & Entertainment

“Urine” Luck! Manhattan College Players Perform Unique Spring Musical!

by ROSE BRENNAN & LAUREN SCHUSTER, A&E Editor & Social Media Editor In a scathing critique of contemporary American society, coupled with the endless laughs of satire, the Manhattan College Players presented their spring musical, “Urinetown,” in Smith Auditorium on April 11, 12 and 14. “Urinetown” tells the story of a town in the twentieth straight year of a drought, where private amenities to use the bathroom … Continue reading “Urine” Luck! Manhattan College Players Perform Unique Spring Musical!

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News

Bronx Native is First Sitting Justice to Speak at the College Commencement: Sonia Sotomayor to Speak at 177th Undergraduate Commencement

by STEPHEN D. ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer Supreme Court Justice and Bronx native Sonia Sotomayor will deliver the keynote address at Manhattan College’s 177th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises next month, the college announced last week. Sotomayor will be the first sitting Supreme Court Justice to visit the college. The announcement is the culmination of a years’ long process to bring Sotomayor to campus involving Board of Trustees member Patrick … Continue reading Bronx Native is First Sitting Justice to Speak at the College Commencement: Sonia Sotomayor to Speak at 177th Undergraduate Commencement

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Dance Team, Sports, Top Stories

Staying Hungry, The Jasper Dancers Win A National Title in Division I Hip Hop

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER & AUGUST KISSEL, Senior Writer & Web Editor The Jasper Dancers are national champions in the division I hip hop category after competing at the National Dance Alliance college national championship in Daytona, Fla. last week. The win, which comes after a season spent focusing on redemption and strength, was highly celebrated throughout the Manhattan College community. “The Manhattan College @MCJasperDancers are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! … Continue reading Staying Hungry, The Jasper Dancers Win A National Title in Division I Hip Hop

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SGA Holds Sixth Meeting of Semester

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO & MARIA THOMAS, News Editor & Asst. News Editor On Wednesday, April 10, Student Government hosted its sixth meeting of the semester, where important discussions were led by the Resident Student Association, the Neighborhood Relations Committee, the Club Oversight Committee, and the other various assembly committees. Club Oversight Committee The Club Oversight Committee, led by VP of Club Administration Hayley Nightingale, is preparing to … Continue reading SGA Holds Sixth Meeting of Semester

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Opinions & Editorials

Living Out My Legacy

by CHRISTINE NAPPI, Staff Writer While having a night out with his friends, Martin Enright was instructed to only drink claret wine and lemonade. His track and cross-country coach, future hall-of-fame member George Eastment, told Martin and his teammates to do so in order to maintain a somewhat healthy well-being while still being able to have a fun night out. If it weren’t for his athletic … Continue reading Living Out My Legacy

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Lacrosse

Women’s Lacrosse Picks Up Two More Home Wins Over Iona and Quinnipiac

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor The Manhattan College women’s lacrosse team has put together a fruitful 2019 campaign to date. Through 14 games, Manhattan has compiled a 5-1 MAAC record to go along with an overall record of 10-4. Manhattan’s early season success is a big reason why the team is sitting pretty right now. The team showed signs of just how good they could be … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse Picks Up Two More Home Wins Over Iona and Quinnipiac

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