Month: August 2019

Arts & Entertainment, The Book Nook

“Nineteen Eighty-Four”: A Look into a “Doubleplusungood” Future

by ROSE BRENNAN, A&E Editor Few cultural zeitgeists are having a bigger moment than dystopian fiction.  Whether in print, on TV or on the big screen, the visions of these alternative futures force readers and viewers to confront truths about our world that could potentially become reality.  With that in mind, it is important to pay homage to one of the longest-standing and important dystopian novels ever … Continue reading “Nineteen Eighty-Four”: A Look into a “Doubleplusungood” Future

Rose Brennan
Features

W.I.S.E. Women Get the Job Done

by MEGAN DREHER, Editor-in-Chief Entering the professional world can be an intimidating transition for college students. It is even harder for female graduates to see past that looming change of becoming a young professional, imagining that someday they may hold positions of power within their respective, often male-dominant fields. The Center for Career Development here at Manhattan College has noticed that difficulty for female students, and has … Continue reading W.I.S.E. Women Get the Job Done

Megan Dreher
Soccer, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Track & Field

Jasper Athletics Summer Wrap Up

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Sports Editor Women’s Lacrosse The search for the Jasper’s next women’s lacrosse head coach came to a close with an  announcement from Athletic Director, Marianne Reilly, that Jenna Dingler will be taking over the role. Before coming to Manhattan, Dingler was a standout at Lock Haven University with a duo of NCAA Division II National Championship appearances, also coaching the last two … Continue reading Jasper Athletics Summer Wrap Up

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Songs of My Summer

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor Now that school is back in full swing, it’s only appropriate for radio show hosts and friends to start debating what the song of the summer was. This can be the song that dominated the airwaves for far too long, the song that made listeners feel like they were in a teen “carpe diem” flick, the song that changed your life this … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Songs of My Summer

Gabriella DePinho
Features

Summer Research Scholars Prepare for September Symposium

by ROSE BRENNAN & ALEXA SCHMIDT, A&E Editor & Features Editor Each summer, rising juniors and seniors are given the opportunity to conduct research at the college.  This research, overseen by a faculty advisor, is then presented to the college in a poster session and presentation in September of the next academic year. There are several opportunities and grants that promote summer research at Manhattan College.  The … Continue reading Summer Research Scholars Prepare for September Symposium

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer Comes Up Short in Season Opener

WS: Manhattan 1, Hartford 2 by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor After a tumultuous 2018 campaign, the Manhattan women’s soccer team has a chip on their shoulder this season as they look to put themselves back in the conversation for MAAC supremacy. The Jaspers first chance to redeem themselves came last Thursday on the road against the Hartford Hawks. Manhattan couldn’t have asked for a better test … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Comes Up Short in Season Opener

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Features, Top Stories

Summer Internships Give Seniors A Glimpse Into Post-Grad Life

by Samantha Walla, Production Manager Manhattan College students enjoy many distinctive perks as a result of their Bronx location, perhaps the most rewarding being the opportunity to gain work experience at leading employers within their field. As full time students, a summer position can not only put skills learned in class to use, but open a door to full-time positions post-graduation. Although these opportunities are respite … Continue reading Summer Internships Give Seniors A Glimpse Into Post-Grad Life

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Arts & Entertainment

Walls of Inspiration: Welcoming Home Jaspers with Creative Floor Themes

by Bruna Lauermann, Staff Writer Move-in made the corridors of the residential buildings busy last week. But besides the energy of new faces and the return of old residents, the dorm walls and doors were also playing a role at the beginning of the semester excitement. The floor themes, chosen and produced by the Resident Assistants, set the tone for the next six weeks. Many RAs invest … Continue reading Walls of Inspiration: Welcoming Home Jaspers with Creative Floor Themes

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER From The Editor

Welcome Back to campus, Jaspers! I hope you all had a restful summer, and are ready to get back into the swing of things! Freshmen, welcome to Manhattan College! Get ready for the best, most interesting four years of your life! I’ll reintroduce myself for those who are new here. My name is Megan Dreher, I’m a senior Philosophy and Communications double major, and the … Continue reading LETTER From The Editor

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