Month: January 2020

Manhattan Caucus, News

Sen. Cory Booker Exits Race, Seventh Democratic Debate Held in Des Moines

After failing to qualify for the Jan. 14 Democratic Debate in Iowa, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker suspended his presidential campaign on Monday, Jan. 13. In a message to his supporters, Booker wrote, “I’ve chosen to suspend my campaign for now, take care of my wonderful staff, and give you time to consider the other strong choices in the field.” Booker is the second Democratic … Continue reading Sen. Cory Booker Exits Race, Seventh Democratic Debate Held in Des Moines

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Loss to Marist

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor WB: Marist 71, Manhattan 66 The Manhattan women’s basketball team (7-9, 4-3 MAAC) hoped to follow up their 30-point drubbing of Siena on the road last Thursday with another win when the Marist Red Foxes (12-3, 5-1 MAAC) came to Draddy on Saturday afternoon. This matchup with the Red Foxes was an opportunity for Manhattan to avenge last season’s season-ending 65-51 … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Comes up Short in Loss to Marist

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MC Achieves Menstrual Equity Breakthrough

by Jilleen Barrett & Jessica McKenzie, Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Features Editor Menstrual products are now available in fifteen bathrooms on Manhattan College’s campus. Since Oct. 2018, there has been a tremendous effort to improve menstrual equity in the MC community. As spring semester begins, these products have been made available to the student body. Kaylyn Atkins, senior political science and international studies major and … Continue reading MC Achieves Menstrual Equity Breakthrough

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Men’s Basketball Splits Final Two Games of Homestand

by Pete Janny & Whit Anderson, Sports Editor & Contributor  MBB: Manhattan 69, QUINNIPIAC 57 MBB: MANHATTAN 65,MONMOUTH 58 The Manhattan College men’s basketball team (8-7, 4-2 MAAC) looked to continue their winning ways after starting off 3-1 in MAAC play. After protecting home court last Sunday against Siena, Manhattan had a chance to add to their early success in the MAAC season with big home matchups against Quinnipiac … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Splits Final Two Games of Homestand

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Associate VP for Student Life and Dean of Students Role Filled by Abreu-Hornbostel

by Christine Nappi, Features Editor  After a semester long search, the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students will be fulfilled by Dr. Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel starting Feb. 3. As Associate Vice President for Student Life, Abreu-Hornbostel will oversee residence life, the counseling center and health services. As Dean of Students, Abreu-Hornbostel will be addressing student concerns and enhancing student life on campus. … Continue reading Associate VP for Student Life and Dean of Students Role Filled by Abreu-Hornbostel

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Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories

Manhattan Staves Off Siena Comeback Attempt to Improve to 3-1 in MAAC Play

by PETE JANNY, Sports and Managing Editor Manhattan (7-6, 3-1 MAAC) hosted the Siena Saints (7-7, 3-2 MAAC) on Sunday afternoon for their first MAAC home game.  Manhattan was in need of a fresh start after a frustrating loss on the road at Fairfield on Friday night. Lack of scoring depth and difficulty rebounding led to Manhattan’s downfall against a Stags team that seems to be the … Continue reading Manhattan Staves Off Siena Comeback Attempt to Improve to 3-1 in MAAC Play

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Falls to Fairfield For First MAAC Loss

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor  The Manhattan Jaspers (6-6, 2-0 MAAC) looked to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games when the team traveled to Fairfield (6-9, 2-2 MAAC) to take on the Stags on Friday night.  Coming off two big road wins in Buffalo, Manhattan seemed to be ascending to new heights as a team. The team’s sweep in Buffalo marked only … Continue reading Manhattan Falls to Fairfield For First MAAC Loss

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Sports, Women's Basketball

LaPointe’s Career-High 25 Points Leads Manhattan Past Canisius

by PETE JANNY, Sports & Managing Editor The new year has brought new opportunity for a Manhattan College women’s basketball program (4-7, 1-1 MAAC) that is hoping to make some noise this coming March at the MAAC tournament in Atlantic City. Having lost the last two years in the quarterfinals of the tournament, Manhattan hopes to prove that their pre-season projection of fourth this year was not … Continue reading LaPointe’s Career-High 25 Points Leads Manhattan Past Canisius

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