by, Christine Nappi, Features Editor Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been someone who is super involved. Growing up, I did everything I possibly could, from dancing and playing basketball, to taking art classes and being a Girl Scout and more. It was easy to have a lot on your plate as a kid, because you were just focused on having fun and … Continue reading I’m Burnt Out and Need a Break– But I Can’t Get One
by, Alexa Schmidt & Colleen E. McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith (HGI) Education Center, located on the top floor of O’Malley Library, has received a grant from the Claims Conference, or The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. The Claims Conference, established in 1951, seeks to secure compensation and restitution for survivors of the Holocaust. Their grant … Continue reading The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center Receives Claims Conference Grant
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College’s COVID-19 positive test average overtook that of New York City for the first time on Wednesday, March 10. According to the Jaspers Return email on March 11, the college’s positive test rate for the previous 14 days landed at 4.2%, while New York City’s seven-day positive test average was 3.9%. These numbers are representative of last week, … Continue reading MC Reaches Record High Positive Test Average
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor On paper, the Manhattan’s women’s basketball team boasts arguably the most talented collection of offensive talent in the MAAC. Unfortunately, their stay in Atlantic City came to an end earlier than expected. Instead of COVID-19 ending their season like it did last year, this time it was the Fairfield Stags, who held Manhattan to 24 percent shooting in a 61-50 … Continue reading Lady Jaspers’ Memorable Season Ends at Hands of Fairfield
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Playing the same team three times in a row is not ideal. In the case of Manhattan and Fairfield, they had no choice but to lace up their sneakers one final time this season in the bloodbath that is the opening round of the MAAC tournament. After splitting last week at Draddy Gym, it was the Stags who came up … Continue reading With Season On the Line, Jaspers Go Cold
by Megan LaCreta, Contributor On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Multicultural Center and the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center co-sponsored a “Black Women in Activism Panel Discussion,” as part of Intersectionality Week. Manhattan College welcomed Nadine Crammer who founded the Rohan Levy Foundation, a nonprofit organization combating gun violence, Kimberly Bernard, co-founder of the Black Womxn’s March, Oluwademilade “Olu” Ogunlade, member of Strategy for Black … Continue reading HERstory Event Inspires Activism
by Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite and the Multicultural Center teamed up to have a watch party for Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy” in honor of Intersectionality Week. Intersectionality Week happened between Black History Month and Women’s History Month and was one of many events focusing on the … Continue reading Intersectionality Week Incorporates Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy”
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Christina Katsamouri is playing an important role for the Lady Jaspers in her sophomore year after arriving in Riverdale from Thessaloniki, Greece. By choosing basketball, Katsamouri has followed in the footsteps of her mother, Katrina Petachti, who is a former professional basketball player. Katsamouri scored her first basket against Siena on January 16, 2020 in a season in which she … Continue reading Catching up with Christina Katsamouri
by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer The Black Student Union is dedicated to advocating for all Black students to ensure their voices are heard on campus. The BSU strives to do this by empowering students, showcasing Black pride and embracing the history that makes Black beautiful. For Black History Month, the club was able to provide multiple events that illustrate the deep history and what it … Continue reading The Black Student Union Commits to Making Campus Inclusive, through Black History Month & More
