Month: September 2019

Arts & Entertainment

Black Student Union Welcomes New Members at First Meeting

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor The Black Student Union (BSU) of Manhattan College held their first official meeting of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multicultural Center in Kelly Commons. Many students attended which elated board members and left them scrambling for more seats as curious attendees interested in learning about the BSU’s objective and mission entered the room. Board members … Continue reading Black Student Union Welcomes New Members at First Meeting

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News, Top Stories

New Academic Year, New Fee for Tuition

by NICOLE RODRIGUEZ, Asst. Production Editor Ever-rising costs of processing credit and debit cards as a payment option for tuition and fees prompted Manhattan College to develop a new policy that now associates a convenience fee with these transactions. Manhattan College’s online payment provider is TouchNet®, an independent third party contractor who has provided services for the College’s online Student Account Suite and online payment platform since … Continue reading New Academic Year, New Fee for Tuition

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Features

Shefferman Reflects on Fifteen Years at Manhattan College and Touches on his Passion for Teaching

by Madalyn Johnson, Asst. A&E Editor David Shefferman, Ph.D., has been an associate professor in religious studies at Manhattan College for quite some time. Originally from the Virginia side of Washington, D.C., Shefferman has outstanding credentials that showcase his expertise in studies of religion and teaching in general. He shares great passion and devotion in making students very self-aware about religious practices that, although are deemed cultish … Continue reading Shefferman Reflects on Fifteen Years at Manhattan College and Touches on his Passion for Teaching

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Campus Life, News

Horan Elevators Undergoing Replacement

by Katie Heneghan & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Features Editor & Staff Writer The four elevators in Horan Hall have stalled, broken down and caused a nuisance for students for the past few years, resulting in Manhattan College’s decision to replace the four elevators over the course of the 2019-2020 school year. The $1.2 million dollar project will be conducted by the elevator company Thyssenkrupp. The company has begun … Continue reading Horan Elevators Undergoing Replacement

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Soccer, Sports

Manhattan Gets Blanked By Pacific In Penultimate Tune-Up to MAAC Season

by Pete Janny & Anna Woods, Asst. Sports Editor & Staff Writer Ws: Manhattan 0, PACIFIC, 1 Coming off last Friday’s much-needed 1-0 win over Saint Francis, the Jaspers looked to make it two wins in a row when the University of Pacific (2-5) came to Gaelic Park last Friday night for the first ever meeting between the two schools. There were a lot of positive takeaways from … Continue reading Manhattan Gets Blanked By Pacific In Penultimate Tune-Up to MAAC Season

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Arts & Entertainment

Céad Míle Fáilte: Irish Dance Team Joins Manhattan College

by Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Staff Writers Céad míle fáilte, Manhattan College Irish Dance Team! This year, Manhattan College’s newest organization celebrates the school’s prominent Gaelic culture with an expression of Irish pride. In the true spirit of heritage, the team’s advisor Aileen Farrelly, assistant dean of the O’Malley School of Business, is working alongside her daughters, senior Ellen and sophomore Clare, to continue a generational … Continue reading Céad Míle Fáilte: Irish Dance Team Joins Manhattan College

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Celebrating W.I.S.E. Program

by Samantha Walla & Lauren Schuster,  Production Manager & Social Media Editor On Friday, Sept. 13, students, faculty and guests gathered together on campus to celebrate the accomplishments of the twenty women chosen to participate in the Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise (W.I.S.E.) program this past summer. The symposium included opening remarks from the program’s director, a speech by a distinguished alumnus, a poster session with the W.I.S.E. women … Continue reading Celebrating W.I.S.E. Program

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Major Shake-Ups in Administration to Kick Off New School Year

by Rose Brennan, Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor, News Editor & Features Editor Carey Out, Goodman Leaves Res Life, French Joins Engineering School Manhattan College kicked off its 2019-2020 school year with some fairly major changes in its upper-level administration roster. These major changes are occurring in every corner on campus. The position of Dean of Students is currently vacant, with former dean, Michael … Continue reading Major Shake-Ups in Administration to Kick Off New School Year

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