Dear Readers, I hope you took a chance to enjoy the long weekend. I personally spent four hours on Saturday wandering around Van Cortlandt Park, enjoying all the trails, especially the Putnam Greenway, which just reopened this past week. I also went to An Beal Bocht to enjoy outdoor dining with some friends and I called my older sister. What I did this weekend seems … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief The coronavirus pandemic shut down Manhattan College’s campus during the same week the college was hosting its Women’s Week events, including what would have been the third annual Clothesline Project. Upon returning to campus, members of the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center (LWGRC) knew the event would have to be hosted this fall and also reimagined to better reflect the … Continue reading Clothesline Project Hits Quadrangle After Spring Cancellation
by, Julian Tiburcio, Contributor Between worries about COVID-19 and upcoming midterms, students at Manhattan College are in need of a break. Fortunately, Campus Ministry and Social Action has organized the Local Escape retreat for students to safely socialize and unwind. Conor Reidy, the campus minister for CMSA, wanted to organize an in-person retreat for students that would provide an enriching experience for students while keeping … Continue reading Local Escape Retreat to Provide a Peaceful Getaway for Students Amid COVID
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Staff Writer The Black Lives Matter movement has permeated society in a deeper way than it ever has before. There have been countless protests, social media posts, t-shirts made, face masks worn and statements from politicians, organizations and companies all regarding the movement. In America right now it is virtually impossible for an organization to avoid stating an opinion on BLM. And … Continue reading “Agitating the Charism: Olga Segura on BLM and the Catholic Church”
by, Lauren Raziano, Contributor On Sept. 28, Public Safety sent an email to the Manhattan College community regarding updated fire safety guidelines in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The email provided updated information regarding how to practice fire safety in accordance to COVID guidelines. The email stated, “ Fire and life safety remain a priority at Manhattan College, even as COVID concerns are being … Continue reading Manhattan College Updates Fire Safety Rules For COVID-19 Regulations
by, Kelly Kennedy and Victor Franco, Assistant Production Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan College has implemented a hybrid mode of teaching this semester due to COVID-19, allowing students to complete classes both online and in-person. For students in STEM classes, remote learners have a new challenge of completing labs online instead of in a traditional hands-on learning experience. Kelly Dagget-Nemesh, the director of general chemistry … Continue reading Hands On Lab Instruction Now Requires Remote Creativity
by, C. Garrett Keidel, Social Media Editor In an email to Manhattan College students, employees and parents sent out on Oct. 8, Manhattan College announced that there have been 10 positive cases of COVID-19 recorded from off-campus testing results within the last 14 days. Eight of the 10 cases were related and the last positive result came from a test conducted on Sept. 30. Over … Continue reading MC Sees 10 New Positive COVID-19 Test Results, Changes to Spring Semester
by, Cort Dylan Koss, Contributor There are few places better to be than the quadrangle on a September evening, and better yet, a place to find your center and catch your breath. Sunset yoga on the quad has become a staple of the Manhattan College Fitness & Wellness Center’s outdoor programs. Jay Ahmed, director of fitness & wellness at the college, wanted to make sure … Continue reading Relaxing in 2020: Sounds Like A Bit of A Stretch
by, Katie Heneghan, Web Editor COVID-19 has taken its financial toll on so many families, businesses and especially colleges, however, the Lasallian Brothers at Manhattan College took it upon themselves to try and ease the burden that the pandemic has put on the college and its students. As Lasallians, the Brothers take a vow of poverty, meaning that when they received their $12000 government stimulus … Continue reading Brothers Give Back Amid Pandemic Crisis
