Month: October 2019

Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Soccer

Camryn Nicci Performing as a Top Goalkeeper in D1 in her Senior Season

JASPERS TALK by Caroline McCarthy & Katie Heneghan, Staff Writer & Asst. Features Editor Senior Civil Engineering major Camryn Nici has been one of the top performing goalkeepers at the Division 1 level for women’s soccer during her final season as a Jasper athlete. As a leader both on and off the field, Nici works hard to be a role model for her teammates. We spoke with … Continue reading Camryn Nicci Performing as a Top Goalkeeper in D1 in her Senior Season

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Arts & Entertainment

Film Society Kicks Off Semester’s “Unconventional Endings” Theme with “First Reformed”

by Mariana Duque & Madalyn Johnson, Contributor & Asst. A&E Editor The Manhattan College Film Society held their first screening on Friday, Sept. 27, in Miguel 311, playing the Oscar-nominated film, “First Reformed” (2017), starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfriend. The movie revolves around Reverend Ernst Toller who struggles with how to pray and gradually becomes more ill as he encounters an environmentalist and his pregnant wife. … Continue reading Film Society Kicks Off Semester’s “Unconventional Endings” Theme with “First Reformed”

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Features

Madeleine Novich is Shaking Up the Sociology Department

by Maria Thomas & Elizabeth Griffiths, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer In the short span of a year at Manhattan College, criminologist and professor Madeleine Novich, Ph.D., has reshaped the sociology department, sparking a newfound enthusiasm among students. Novich has received a B.A. in Chinese and political science from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in … Continue reading Madeleine Novich is Shaking Up the Sociology Department

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Academics, College, News

Sound Studies Major To Be Introduced

by Samantha Walla, Production Manager In the fall of 2020, incoming Manhattan College students will be able to declare a major in sound studies. The program, developed in large part by music professor Mark Pottinger, will expand upon the music minor currently offered by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Although the same five courses of the music minor will be included in the major, the … Continue reading Sound Studies Major To Be Introduced

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Sports, Volleyball

Jaspers Volleyball Falls to Niagara in a Close 4-Set Game

WVB: Manhattan 1, Niagara 3 by Elizabeth Griffiths, Staff Writer This Saturday, September 28, Jaspers fell to the Purple Eagle, Niagara, in a 3-1 match, making them 2-11 in the season so far. Led by coach, Lora Egbert, the Jaspers in no way did they go down without a fight, as the scores were relatively close all four sets (25-18, 22-25, 25-20, 25-17). Manhattan junior Middle, Erin … Continue reading Jaspers Volleyball Falls to Niagara in a Close 4-Set Game

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Sports, Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer Falls to Canisius in MAAC Opener

WS: Manhattan 1, Canisius 2 by Pete Janny, Asst. Sports Editor Saturday’s MAAC opener versus the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-3, 2-1 MAAC) provided the Manhattan College women’s soccer team (1-7, 0-1 MAAC) an opportunity to get on the right track now that conference play is upon us. Through six games, the Jaspers had only one win under their belt with five of their games decided by only … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Falls to Canisius in MAAC Opener

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Arts & Entertainment

Snaps for First Coffeehouse of the Year

by Caroline McCarthy, Staff Writer The 2019-2020 school year’s first Coffeehouse started off by proving that anything can be slam poetry if you believe in it, even the song “All Star” by Smashmouth. It also featured the comedic stylings of Tristan Vieira, along with a Dos Gringos tribute band – accurately entitled, Tres Gringos – a unique progmetal cover of “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson, and authentic stories … Continue reading Snaps for First Coffeehouse of the Year

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Features

Mother Nature Club Joins MC’s Campus

by JILLEEN BARRETT & JESSICA McKENZIE, Contributor & Staff Writer The Mother Nature Club is Manhattan College’s newest organization for students interested in sustainability. Current junior Meya Hayes decided to start the club this year after an inspirational Environmental Politics class taught by Professor Pamela Chasek. She learned the benefits of sustainability and how it could give students a healthier experience at Manhattan College. Hayes hopes that … Continue reading Mother Nature Club Joins MC’s Campus

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Arts & Entertainment

WRCM Returns to “Airwaves”

by MEGAN DREHER, Editor-in-Chief After a long-awaited return to the airwaves, the reboot of Manhattan College’s radio station WRCM is back for Fall 2019. Having seen tremendous growth from the initial launch in February, members of the executive board as well as new and returning DJs are excited to be back for an anticipated successful semester. While there was much that went into airing WRCM back in … Continue reading WRCM Returns to “Airwaves”

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