Month: April 2020

Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Freshman Develops Own Unique Sound During COVID-19

by, Rose Brennan, Senior Writer For Bronx native Bianca Perez, performing arts was always a cornerstone of her life.  And though she is only just beginning her tenure at Manhattan College, she certainly hit the ground running. The freshman sound studies major got her start by singing in her church during her elementary school years.  This is a passion she’s continued at the college as … Continue reading Freshman Develops Own Unique Sound During COVID-19

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The Operation of Summer 2020 Courses in the Midst of COVID-19

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College’s commitment to safety has paired with their strategy to grow the enrollment for undergraduate summer courses. During the summer of 2020, all classes will be conducted online or remotely with a discount for all undergraduate students. In an email sent out to the student body from Assistant Registrar for Scheduling Annie-Laurie McKenney on April 6, it is … Continue reading The Operation of Summer 2020 Courses in the Midst of COVID-19

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Steven Schreiner Appointed New Provost

by Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief Early in the fall semester, it was announced that Bill Clyde would step down from his role as provost and vice president of academic affairs. The search that began in October officially came to a close on April 1 when President Brennan O’Donnell announced that Steven Schreiner would be filling the role as of July 6.  Steven Schreiner, who is both … Continue reading Steven Schreiner Appointed New Provost

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Baseball, Sports

The Case for a Joseph Coppo Field Ahead of Manhattan Baseball’s 2021 Return to VCP

by Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Baseball has always been more than just a game in New York City. Around these parts, it’s a tradition; a way of life for many. The beautiful simplicity and patriotic disposition of the sport makes it easy to be romantic about. And here, in New York, baseball’s brightest moments have poetically come during the darkest of hours. In many … Continue reading The Case for a Joseph Coppo Field Ahead of Manhattan Baseball’s 2021 Return to VCP

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Manhattan College Launches First-Ever Spirit Week

by August Kissel, Senior Writer  On the week of April 5, Manhattan College’s Office of Student Engagement and Student Government Team created and launched Manhattan College’s very first spirit week, which also happened to be online. Students were encouraged to post, tag and share their Jasper spirit on social media, and each day a new Jasper would win a prize for sharing their spirit.  Inspiration for … Continue reading Manhattan College Launches First-Ever Spirit Week

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Good News!

by August Kissel, Senior Writer  Right now, the news can feel like a constant source of negative energy and stress. Even more so, as journalists it is our job to report on the happenings of the world, and the impacts of COVID-19 in our own college community. This can be draining to both our journalists and our readership.  Inspired by the work of our peers, the … Continue reading Good News!

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Commencement Postponed for the Class of 2020 Amid Coronavirus Concerns

by Jilleen Barrett & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Sports Editor Commencement for the Manhattan College class of 2020 has officially been postponed to an unconfirmed date due to COVID-19 concerns. This news was announced in an email from President Brennan O’Donnell to the student body on April 3. Although this is disheartening for the graduating class, President O’Donnell communicated that the seniors … Continue reading Commencement Postponed for the Class of 2020 Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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MC Implements Pass/Fail Grading System

by, Christine Nappi and Jilleen Barrett, Features Editor and Asst. A&E editor  Manhattan College announced on March 27 in an email to students that they will have the option to receive a pass or fail grade, rather than a letter grade for the spring 2020 semester. This decision was made to accommodate students as they transition to online classes for the rest of the semester … Continue reading MC Implements Pass/Fail Grading System

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Making the Most of a Quarantine: Joseph Chionchio Lends a Helping Hand

by Sophia Sakellariou, Production Editor  When Manhattan College students received an email the night of Monday, March 9 that classes would shift to online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many were taken aback. Some celebrated, but once the reality set in that the semester may be over, students were distraught; Especially seniors who’s final months of revelling in their hard work of the … Continue reading Making the Most of a Quarantine: Joseph Chionchio Lends a Helping Hand

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