Hi readers! As I write this, it’s 8:30 p.m. and I am sitting on the grass on the main quadrangle. I’m alone and listening to music out of my portable speaker, taking in one of the last warm nights we might have for the rest of the year. It is a joy and a privilege to be on this campus right now and I am … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
by Adrianne Hutto, Contributor Meeting new people, spending with friends, and socializing often are main components of the college experience. However, the social aspect of college has changed as a result of COVID-19. On top of adapting to online classes, students are now faced with adjusting their regular social activities to COVID-safe and socially distant alternatives. While it may seem like there are not a lot … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: How Students Are Staying Social With COVID Restrictions
by, Pete Janny & Alexa Schmidt, Sports Editor & Arts & Entertainment Editor 2020 marks the 40th year the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has existed. Since its inception, the conference has experienced many changes, highlighted by the additions of new sports and member schools throughout the years. But while a lot has happened over four decades — with much more still unwritten — there may … Continue reading MAAC 40th Anniversary Spotlight on Manhattan Softball
by, Caroline McCarthy & Colleen McNamara, Staff Writers To symbolize inclusion, Manhattan College planted a peace pole on the quadrangle this past summer in an effort to create a more just society. This pole, planted in late July, displays the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight different languages decided upon by the students and faculty in the peace and justice studies program at … Continue reading Peace Pole Planted at MC as Inclusive Public Art
by, Katie Heneghan & Samantha Walla, Web Editor & Production Manager On June 12, the members of the Black Student Union took to Instagram with a list of demands addressed to President Brennan O’Donnell and the college’s administration. In its introduction, the letter listed its intent and purpose as “improving the social and academic experiences of its black students at Manhattan College.” The demands included: … Continue reading Black Student Union Releases List of Demands
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Victor Franco & Maria Thomas, Asst. News/Features Editor, Staff Writer & News Editor Manhattan College has formed a committee to determine the possibility of merging the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Science. The plan to explore this idea is fairly new, and has only been in the works for a few months. The idea arose due to the current … Continue reading Committee Assesses Possible Merge of School of Liberal Arts and School of Science
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor In an email sent out on Thursday, Sept. 24, the One Manhattan Office notified the community that last week 172 COVID-19 tests were completed on campus and zero results came back positive. Over the past 14 days, the college has had a 0.9 percent positive test rate which is slightly below New York City’s overall positive rate of 1.1 percent. … Continue reading One Manhattan: Indoor Dining and Fitness Center to Reopen
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief In a previous semester, you could find ragtag teams of friends competing against each other in a wide range of sports with hopes of being crowned champions and winning the grand prize of a tee-shirt that boasted their title. As a result of COVID-19, the Office of Recreation has halted in-person sports this semester. Nevertheless, the current realities have not stopped … Continue reading Intramural Sports Adapt to a Viral and Virtual World
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief As the temperature starts to drop and coffee shops start to bring back their pumpkin spice selections, it’s hard to deny the excitement in the air. Fall officially begins on Sept. 22, making the day this goes into print the first day of fall — how exciting! It’s the perfect season for sweaters, baking, going apple picking with friends, and painting … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Fall Tunes
