Month: December 2019

Men's Basketball, Sports

Men’s Basketball Loses to Hofstra in Final Tune-Up to MAAC Season

By PETE JANNY, Sports and Managing Editor  Coming off a frustrating loss to Western Michigan, Manhattan (4-5) made the trip out to Hempstead, New York on Sunday, December 22 to conclude their non-conference slate of games against the formidable Hofstra Pride (9-4). A loss always stings, but to come as close to victory as Manhattan was against Western Michigan and instead lose was a tough pill to … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Loses to Hofstra in Final Tune-Up to MAAC Season

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Loses a Heartbreaker to Western Michigan

Manhattan (4-4) hosted Western Michigan (6-5)  on Saturday night with hopes of continuing their winning ways. Although the game didn’t have the same magnitude as last week’s thrilling 54-53 overtime win at Fordham, every game this time of year helps prepare for the impending MAAC season.  Whereas the Jaspers were able to win a closely contested game last time out, the end result was different … Continue reading Manhattan Loses a Heartbreaker to Western Michigan

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Manhattan Offense Explodes Against Army in Lopsided Win

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  The Manhattan College women’s basketball team (3-5) entered Friday night’s meeting with Army (3-7) looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance last week in a 51-45 loss to Fordham. This game provided Manhattan one last opportunity to fine-tune their game with the team’s MAAC opener set for Tuesday night at Monmouth.  Manhattan was clearly not bothered by the adversity … Continue reading Manhattan Offense Explodes Against Army in Lopsided Win

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Stuns Fordham in Overtime 52-51

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  Coming off a pair of road losses, Manhattan (4-3) looked to right the ship at Fordham (5-4) this past Saturday for the 112th installment of the ‘Battle of the Bronx’. After the way things ended last year between these two teams, there was great suspense as to how Manhattan would respond this year. It had only been a little over … Continue reading Manhattan Stuns Fordham in Overtime 52-51

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Battle of the Bronx

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  The Manhattan College women’s basketball team (3-5) squared off with the Fordham Rams (4-5) on Tuesday night, looking to avenge last year’s loss at Rose Hill. Playing host for this game, Manhattan was hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time this season after beating Dartmouth last Sunday at Draddy Gymnasium.  Despite putting forth their best effort, Manhattan was … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Battle of the Bronx

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Arts & Entertainment

Italian Club Attends MET Production of Madama Butterfly

by Madalyn Johnson & Jessica McKenzie, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Italian Club took a trip to the Metropolitan Opera House on Wednesday, Nov. 6 to attend a production of one of the most beloved and classic Italian operas known today: Madama Butterfly. The text of the opera was written by Luigi Illicia and Giuseppe Giacosa, while the opera itself was composed … Continue reading Italian Club Attends MET Production of Madama Butterfly

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Sports

Former Jasper Savio Paul Reflects on Faith in his Athletic Career

by Samantha Walla, Production Editor Savio Paul, once a chemical engineering major and pole vaulting Jasper, returns to Manhattan College for a different pursuit. After graduating in 2015, Paul entered the seminary at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College. As a fifth year seminarian, Paul is in his second to last year of formation on the track for graduates with a college degree. Two years in … Continue reading Former Jasper Savio Paul Reflects on Faith in his Athletic Career

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Features

James Patterson Award Scholarship Recipients

by Madalyn Johnson & Jessica McKenzie, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The James Patterson scholarship recipients of the 2019-2020 school year were officially announced on Oct. 15 through the Manhattan College website. Twenty students, 10 juniors and 10 seniors, part of the school’s five major departments, the O’Malley School of Business, School of Liberal Arts, Education and Health, Engineering, and Science were awarded the … Continue reading James Patterson Award Scholarship Recipients

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