Month: February 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Kal Penn and Jamaal Bowman Discuss Politics and Entertainment

by Gillian Puma, Senior Writer While celebrities have made political statements through award shows and music, there isn’t as much discussion about the celebrities who do work in politics and show their political beliefs through their artwork. The Government and Politics Club held an event on Feb. 12th featuring actor and political figure, Kal Penn. Penn presented an episode of his NBC comedy Sunnyside, which centers … Continue reading Kal Penn and Jamaal Bowman Discuss Politics and Entertainment

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Features

Let’s Talk About Race: A Faculty-Student Roundtable

by Madalyn Johnson , Web Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Liberal Arts department organized a roundtable where professors confronted racial-justice issues in the U.S., and afterwards opened the floor to students for discussion on the important topic. Sociology professor Roksana Badruddoja, Ph.D., religious studies professor Courtney Bryant Prince, Ph.D, and English professors, Cristina Pérez-Jiménez, Ph.D., and David Witzling, Ph.D. led the talk. Each professor came prepared … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Race: A Faculty-Student Roundtable

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Opinions & Editorials

LETTER to The Editor

To the editor, We are pleased and honored to have Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ speaking on campus on Wednesday, February 19 at 7 PM in Kelly Commons.  Sr. Norma, a member of the Missionaries of Jesus, is the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley.  She has worked at the Border with asylum seekers for over 12 years. Sister has been recognized … Continue reading LETTER to The Editor

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Iona Dominates Manhattan in Rematch

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer MBB: Iona 80, Manhattan 57 Even on Valentine’s Day, there was no love lost between the Manhattan Jaspers (11-11, 7-6 MAAC) and the Iona Gaels (8-12, 6-7 MAAC) when they squared off against each other Friday night at the Hynes Athletic Center. The Jaspers blew out their rival at Draddy Gym earlier this month, but this time the roles were reversed … Continue reading Iona Dominates Manhattan in Rematch

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor Manhattan 77, Quinnipiac 62 Rider 55, Manhattan 50 This is the sprint to the finish. The MAAC tournament is three weeks away and fifth-place Manhattan is looking to lock down a top-five seed to get a bye for the first round. The Jaspers returned to Draddy this past week for two games after suffering a 74-53 loss at … Continue reading Will the Real Lady Jaspers Stand up?

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Features

Let’s Talk About Race: A Faculty-Student Roundtable

by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Liberal Arts department organized a roundtable where professors confronted racial-justice issues in the U.S., and afterwards opened the floor to students for discussion on the important topic. Sociology professor Roksana Badruddoja, Ph.D., religious studies professor Courtney Bryant Prince, Ph.D, and English professors, Cristina Pérez-Jiménez, Ph.D., and David Witzling, Ph.D. led the talk. Each professor came … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Race: A Faculty-Student Roundtable

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News

Manhattan Caucus: Sanders Rises to Top of Pack, Four Candidates End Campaigns

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Senior Writers In a night that was thankfully shorter and less exciting than last week’s Iowa caucus, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was declared the victor of the New Hampshire primary on Feb. 11. Polling with the highest popular vote at 25.6 percent, Sanders accrued nine pledged delegates from last week’s primaries.  Right behind him is former mayor Pete Buttigieg, … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Sanders Rises to Top of Pack, Four Candidates End Campaigns

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CVS Health Foundation Grant Opens Up New Opportunities for Students

by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. News Editor & Asst. Production Editor The kinesiology department at Manhattan College has recently received a grant from the CVS Health Foundation to implement their new CATCH My Breath program, targeted at e-cigarette prevention. This grant will help MC further its initiative to promote public health and will train students to take greater action. Manhattan College is collaborating … Continue reading CVS Health Foundation Grant Opens Up New Opportunities for Students

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Coming to a Close: Filling the Provost Seat

by Michevi Dufflart, Senior Writer The search for a new provost is coming to an end. This week could mark the last week in the search, as two candidates are set to visit campus, each for a two-day interview period. In September, the Office of the Provost informed the Manhattan College community via email that current provost, Dr. William Clyde, would step down from his … Continue reading Coming to a Close: Filling the Provost Seat

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