Month: November 2020

Men's Soccer, Sports

Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

by Pete Janny & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The bright lights that illuminate the Gaelic Park field on muggy and chilly nights signal the arrival of fall every year on campus. Whether you are a passerby or a spectator in the bleachers, there is an element of intrigue that emanates from the field of play on those nights. The entertainment itself is … Continue reading Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month

by Pete Janny, Managing Editor & Sports Editor The start of the college basketball season is less than a month away, and the clock is ticking. While Manhattan students will be vacating campus for Thanksgiving break, the school’s basketball teams will be getting back in the swing of playing competitive games again. That is, of course, if the novel coronavirus pandemic doesn’t get worse than … Continue reading Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month

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Features, Voices on the Quad

Voices on the Quad: Will Remote Students Come Back to Campus Next

by Kyla Guifoil, Staff Writer  Jenn Guilbeault Jenn Guilbeault is a sophomore from Massachusetts who decided to stay remote during the fall 2020 semester. However, she is planning on returning to campus next semester. Originally, the uncertainty regarding life in a pandemic convinced Gilbeault to register as a remote student this fall. “I didn’t really feel like moving all my stuff in just to be sent … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Will Remote Students Come Back to Campus Next

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Arts & Entertainment

Cody Ko Webinar Brings in Biggest Student Turnout of the Year

by, Caroline McCarthy, Nicole Rodriguez, Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editors The Offices of Student Engagement and Student Government hosted a live Zoom webinar with famous YouTuber Cody Ko on Tuesday Oct. 27, bringing in the largest amount of student engagement of the 2020-2021 school year to date.  Over 300 Manhattan College students tuned in to the webinar, all eager to hear “what … Continue reading Cody Ko Webinar Brings in Biggest Student Turnout of the Year

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Opinions & Editorials

Texas Has Long Been Red, But How Long Before That Changes?

by, Cort Koss, Staff Writer Being born in 1990 gave me one distinct advantage in life, because I was old enough to vote in the 2008 election. I felt such pride in my newfound responsibility, and I refused to take it lightly. That November, I stepped into a voting booth and cast my vote for then Senator Barack Obama. My only issue was I knew … Continue reading Texas Has Long Been Red, But How Long Before That Changes?

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News

Studying Abroad in The Time of COVID-19: Looking Back and Ahead

by, Carlos Pinto-Corredor, Contributor Due to the pandemic, study abroad programs have been greatly affected for  the foreseeable  future.  The spread of COVID-19 around the world has affected Manhattan College students since March, and the Study Abroad office now faces several challenges in developing future international programs. How It Was The Spring 2020 semester started with a study abroad delegation in Peru with stops in … Continue reading Studying Abroad in The Time of COVID-19: Looking Back and Ahead

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COVID-19, News

Student Government Remains Active, Despite COVID-19

by, Colleen E. McNamara, Staff Writer Despite challenges amid a global pandemic, the Student Government Assembly has been working to ensure a fun and exciting year for students. SGA, which consists of the executive committee, the assembly, and the student court, has made it their mission this semester to bring virtual events to Manhattan students as well as keep them informed of global and campus … Continue reading Student Government Remains Active, Despite COVID-19

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COVID-19, News

College Announces Low COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Updates to Dining Services

by, Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Assistant News & Features Editor  Manhattan College continues to maintain a low positive test rate, with only one positive test result recorded in the last 14 days, according to the weekly email sent from the OneManhattan team of administrators on Oct. 29.  The email reported that there were 688 tests completed at campus testing sites during … Continue reading College Announces Low COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Updates to Dining Services

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