Month: March 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Black History Month Celebrates Black Women in Greek Life

by Jessica McKenzie, Asst. Features Editor  The Multicultural Center hosted a question and answer panel featuring black women in Greek life to recognize Intersectionality Week, or the week between Black History Month and Women’s History Month. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, three women from historically black sororities, Janay Phillips-Wilson, Tamara Britt and Donna Joseph, Ph.D., were welcomed onto Manhattan College’s campus. Joseph is a graduate from … Continue reading Black History Month Celebrates Black Women in Greek Life

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Ends Losing Streak With Victory Over Marist

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer MB: MANHATTAN 65, MARIST 56 The Manhattan Jaspers(12-14, 8-9 MAAC) came into Wednesday night’s game against the Marist Red Foxes(7-19, 6-11 MAAC) needing to break their four-game losing streak that had come at a time when every team wants to be playing their best basketball ahead of the MAAC tournament. Hosting Marist at Draddy Gym, the Jaspers convincingly defeated the Red … Continue reading Manhattan Ends Losing Streak With Victory Over Marist

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Jasper Dancers, Sports

The Jasper Dancers are Feeling the Love

by August Kissel, Senior Writer The Jasper Dancers recently took home another high-ranking award. This time, the team and head coach Kaitlyn Marquette received a proclamation from New York City Hall to commemorate the national championship title they received in the 2019 season. This proclamation was presented by councilman Andrew Cohen on Feb. 11. “I feel extremely honored to have been recognized on behalf of New … Continue reading The Jasper Dancers are Feeling the Love

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Beats Fairfield on Senior Day WBB: Manhattan 51, Fairfield 38

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Lady Jaspers are surging ahead at the right time. In a season characterized by volatility, the team has finally found some stability ahead of the postseason. Manhattan made one of their loudest statements of the season with a 51-38 triumph over Fairfield (13-14, 10-8 MAAC) this past Saturday at Draddy Gym for Senior Day. Coming off two important wins … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Beats Fairfield on Senior Day WBB: Manhattan 51, Fairfield 38

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News

Biden Wins Big in South Carolina, Steyer Ends Bid Before Super Tuesday

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Senior Writers This week was certainly one to remember for the eight remaining Democratic candidates.  Complete with a debate, a primary and a campaign suspension from businessman Tom Steyer, South Carolina offered up quite a bit of a change before the upcoming Super Tuesday events. The week kicked off with a debate in Charleston, S.C., ahead of the state’s primary … Continue reading Biden Wins Big in South Carolina, Steyer Ends Bid Before Super Tuesday

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Students Prepare for Housing Lottery at Roommate Mixer

by Kelly Kennedy & Katherine Heneghan, Asst. Production Editor & Web Editor As the housing lottery quickly approaches, Residence Life recently hosted a roommate mixer to allow current students to find compatible roommates and suitemates on Wed. Feb. 25. The recent roommate mixer took place in Kelly Commons from 8-9 p.m. and approximately 30 students were in attendance. The mixer was sectioned off by the students’ … Continue reading Students Prepare for Housing Lottery at Roommate Mixer

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MC Chem-E’s Conduct Research in Professional Cutting Edge Lab

by Samantha Walla, Production Manager Manhattan College chemical engineering students are being given the upperhand in the cosmetic field after the development of a new lab for graduate students. Samiul Amin, Ph.D, associate professor of chemical engineering, oversees the cosmetic lab. In 2018, after working over 20 years in Research and Development, or R&D, in the cosmetic industry, Amin joined Manhattan College as a professor. … Continue reading MC Chem-E’s Conduct Research in Professional Cutting Edge Lab

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New Dean Named to School of Continuing and Professional Studies

by Shannon Gleba, Staff Writer The Manhattan College School of Continuing and Professional Studies named Steven Goss, Ed.D., as the new dean at the start of January. Goss comes to MC after many years working in education; first as a high school teacher interested in art. “A lot of my focus was photography and video,” Goss said. “And when I was teaching in the classrooms, … Continue reading New Dean Named to School of Continuing and Professional Studies

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