by, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor With the reopening of indoor dining across New York City on Friday, Feb. 12, Locke’s Loft is beginning to plan their reopening within the upcoming weeks to allow Manhattan College students a place to dine-in on campus. “The dining services staff is excited to see our students again and provide them with the fuel to get them through their … Continue reading Locke’s Unlocks Indoor Dining Option for Students
by Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor JASPER JAMS Music is an integral part of so many people’s lives, from those who make a living from making it themselves to those who love it to even those who only listen when they’re forced to. As the world came to a stop due to the pandemic, the touring industry came to a … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Grammy Nominees & Snubees
by Shannon Gleba & Colleen McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor After a year that brought many challenges to the world of theatre and arts, the Manhattan College Players were nominated for and won many awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Led by their director James Ryan Caldwell, several MC students attended last week’s virtual festival, auditioned for a number of … Continue reading MC Players Achieves Success at Annual Award Festival
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Ant Nelson is the starting point guard for the Manhattan men’s basketball team this season after transferring from Seton Hall where he spent his first two seasons coming off the bench in a limited role. At Manhattan, Nelson’s playing time and overall responsibilities have increased for a Jaspers team that is 4-8 in MAAC play. In 13 games, Nelson … Continue reading Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Laura Meoli-Ferrigon is a recent graduate of Manhattan College who has accomplished a great deal in film since her departure. Receiving a bachelor of arts degree in Film and Television at Brooklyn College and then a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Delivery at Manhattan College, Ferrigon took her educational experiences and became a teacher. Before making a reputable name … Continue reading Meet Laura Meoli-Ferrigon– the Artist, Author and Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker Teaching Students Storytelling
by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor, Contributor After experiencing a semester remotely, some students and professors returned to Manhattan College for their first in-person classes since March of 2020. One of these students is Aubrey Lefkowitz, a senior philosophy major from Rockland County, New York, who returned to campus to complete her final semester before graduating. “I just felt like I could … Continue reading Remote Students and Faculty Make the Switch to In-Person Classes
by Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Production Editor After months of indoor dining being closed in New York City in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases this winter, Governor Cuomo announced that indoor dining will resume on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, with 25% capacity. However, the closure and restrictions have decreased the number of available jobs in the city. This general decrease also gives students less … Continue reading NYC Indoor Dining Restrictions Shut the Door for Student Employment
Dear Reader, Last week we got a taste of a new reality: a world without snow days. My sympathies go out to every young child. Let’s hope that the days of flushing ice down the toilet, wearing your pajamas inside out, and gluing your face to the TV waiting to see if school was closed will not be a thing of the past. Campus is … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
by, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor Misty Copeland, the first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre, spoke to students as the first speaker in the Student Engagement online lecture series for the spring semester. The event was held on the first day of Black History Month and according to the @mcstudentengage on Instagram, it was co-hosted by the Jasper Dancers as … Continue reading Misty Copeland Kicks Off Black History Month at Manhattan College
