Manhattan’s Valiant Effort in the MAAC Tournament Comes up Short

by: Pete Janny & Whit Anderson, Sports Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan 61, Fairfield 43 Quarterfinals: Siena 63, Manhattan 49 In what was supposed to be the ultimate showdown to determine which team represents the MAAC in the now cancelled NCAA Tournament, the underdog Manhattan Jaspers (13-18, 8-12 MAAC) put on quite a fight.  The Jaspers came into last Tuesday’s game against Fairfield (12-20, 8-12 MAAC) … Continue reading Manhattan’s Valiant Effort in the MAAC Tournament Comes up Short

Manhattan Moves Online For Remainder of Semester

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan College has made the decision to move to online classes for the remainder of the spring semester. The announcement came to students on Tuesday, March 17, at 4:35 p.m. as students were in the middle of their regularly scheduled spring break. The decision to move online for the remainder of the semester comes following a  number of other area colleges and universities, … Continue reading Manhattan Moves Online For Remainder of Semester

Manhattan College Hosts Virtual Town Hall, Addresses Concerns

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Editor-in-Chief President Brennan O’Donnell and Provost Bill Clyde held a virtual town hall on Thursday, March 12, to address community questions and concerns regarding Manhattan College’s shift to online classes as the threat of the coronavirus grows throughout the United States. The two administrators addressed virtual attendees for 50 minutes, answering questions and further explaining decisions that have been made in the past few … Continue reading Manhattan College Hosts Virtual Town Hall, Addresses Concerns

Seniors Saddened by Unexpected Break in Semester

by Jilleen Barrett, Assistant A&E Editor Although this unexpected lapse from students’ time on campus has caused difficulties for everyone at Manhattan College, seniors are particularly affected. Some of the issues concerning the class of 2020 are those that come with online classes. These strains are considerably unfortunate to deal with at the end of senior year. Mike Hackett, a communication major with a concentration … Continue reading Seniors Saddened by Unexpected Break in Semester

“My Week In Music:” Find Out What Your EIC and A&E Editor are Listening To

by Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief & A&E Editor The power of music, by nature, is social. In this edition of Jasper Jams, EIC Gabriella DePinho and I are taking you through our very busy week in music. What we listen to typically depends on what our days look like, and we’ll be taking you through our whirlwind of a schedule. Monday – Alexa’s … Continue reading “My Week In Music:” Find Out What Your EIC and A&E Editor are Listening To

The Row’d to Greatness

by Pete Janny & Anna Woods , Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor  The Manhattan College men’s crew team is one of three club teams on campus. Naturally, they don’t have the same privileges and prestige as the varsity athletic teams. Instead, the continuity of the team is fueled by a genuine love for crew and the strong bonds between teammates. Unbeknownst to many, the team’s … Continue reading The Row’d to Greatness

An Beal Bocht Provides Welcoming Atmosphere For Jaspers

by Lauren Schuster, Senior Writer On weekend evenings all across campus, students are making plans with friends for how they’re going to relax after a long week of studies. When they want to sit back, relax and have a drink with friends, where do they go? For many students, the answer is An Beal Bocht Cafe. Located on west 238th street right next to Overlook … Continue reading An Beal Bocht Provides Welcoming Atmosphere For Jaspers

Performing Newbies Take Center Stage

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Everyone acclimates to college differently. Some try to get ahead in the classroom, while others make every effort to get involved in as many extracurriculars as possible. Then, there are those who find a specific activity that enriches their college career. For some, assuming a theater role has been formative in their social lives while at Manhattan College. Sophomore Anna … Continue reading Performing Newbies Take Center Stage

MC Alumni Celebrate Foreign Languages in the Professional World

by Jessica McKenzie, Asst. Features Editor Five Manhattan College alumni visited campus to present a panel on the importance of studying foreign language. The event was held on Wednesday, March 4 in Miguel 311 in celebration of International Mother’s Language Day in February. The presenting alumni, Shayla Ortiz, Albert Palladino, Andrew Amadei, Jacob Sarasin and Maryann Stallone studied foreign language at the college during different generational … Continue reading MC Alumni Celebrate Foreign Languages in the Professional World