by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer Basketball season is in full swing not only for the Manhattan Jaspers’ male and female teams, but for the student population as well. Starting on February 3rd, intramural basketball began for hundreds of Jasper ballers ready to battle it out on the court. Registration for intramurals opened back in January. In order to sign up, students had to either join a … Continue reading Intramural Basketball is Underway
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editors The sense of camaraderie that pervades Locke’s Loft is a unique feature of Manhattan College. It’s where friendships flourish and conversations take on deeper meaning. It’s where meals are shared and relaxation takes over. In truth, at the backbone of Locke’s friendly environment are some of the most familiar faces on campus: the workers. The positivity of … Continue reading The Workers of Locke’s Loft: A Melting Pot of Personalities
by Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor English professor and director of the liberal arts and science core curriculum at Manhattan College, Rocco Marinaccio, Ph.D., spoke at the most recent brown bag event, a series hosted by the college’s Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) program. Students and faculty members gathered at noon in Cornerstone on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to listen to Marinnacio present his current research. … Continue reading Starving for Gender Equality: WAGS Brown Bag with Rocco Marinaccio
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor 16-15. Game point. The Azuay State Volleyball team had just pulled ahead of the Manabi State team in the National Ecuador Volleyball Finals. The Coliseo Jorge Calvache Stadium was packed to the brim with spectators, just as excited and tense as the players. The nerves began to set in for Diego Lojano, one of the country’s most skilled spikers, and he … Continue reading A Legacy Worth Playing For
by Shannon Gleba, Staff Writer Manhattan College is constantly looking for ways to create a well-rounded education for all of its students, no matter their area of study. In order to find an effective way to link both the study of humanities, as well as the more technical studies, the Digital Arts and Humanities program was created. Beginning in 2014, professor of religious studies Robert Geraci, Ph.D, … Continue reading DAsH Dives Deep: Spring Courses Offer Tour of Venice and More
by Jessica McKenize, Assistant Features Editor Manhattan College students and faculty have had the pleasure of enjoying the quick-witted, masterfully ridiculous improv comedy shows of Scatterbomb since 2004. 16 years later, Scatterbomb has introduced many new personalities to the stage, attracting full audiences to every performance in Hayden 100. Current sophomore Sydney Waitt joined Scatterbomb last year as a freshman. A political science and peace and … Continue reading Inside Scatterbomb: The Improv Group that “Still Goes to the Pediatrician”
A Taste of the Palace just opened up in Riverdale two weeks ago right by Manhattan College’s beloved Jasper Deli. Right on West 238th Street, the new Middle Eastern restaurant has already established itself in Riverdale as the place to go for authentic Middle Eastern food. A Taste of the Palace offers free delivery and is already on UberEats, Grubhub and Seamless. In addition, they … Continue reading A Taste of the Palace brings Middle Eastern Cuisine to MC Community
Dear readers, There are some things I believe need to be said. First, I want to let my story stand on its own. I did my best to get the facts straight and I trust that I reported accurately, fairly and in pursuit of the truth. Second, I want to say I’m grateful. I’m grateful administrators have taken the time to hear students out and … Continue reading LETTER from The Editor
by Megan Dreher & Pete Janny, Senior Writer & Managing Editor Steve Masiello’s run at Manhattan College will live on. On Feb. 14, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported that both sides came to an agreement on a new contract extension that will keep Masiello in charge through the 2022-2023 season. Currently in his ninth season as head coach for Manhattan, Masiello won’t have to worry … Continue reading Manhattan Extends Masiello in Leap of Faith
