Month: March 2021

Features

Peace Week Sparks Social Justice Awareness at MC

by Kelly Cwik & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor & Asst. Production Editor Peace and Justice week is a time to show how Manhattan College is dedicated to maintaining a diverse, informative environment on campus. For over 35 years this event has been held, in an effort to raise awareness and educate members of the college community. This year, Peace and Justice week … Continue reading Peace Week Sparks Social Justice Awareness at MC

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Academics, Campus Life, News

Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?

by Kaylin Flam & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Contributor & News Editor Manhattan College students faced two snow days in a row during the week of Feb. 1, and two others during the week of Feb. 15. This prompts the question: Will snow days become more common at MC due to the option of remote learning? The process of calling a snow day begins the night before … Continue reading Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?

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Campus Life, News

MC Receives Gold Status Military Friendly Designation

by Pete Janny & Kelly Kennedy, Sports Editor & Social Media Editor Manhattan College has been recognized as a military friendly school for the seventh consecutive year. The designation comes as a result of the college meeting specific criteria determined by Victory, a military marketing company that ranks schools and companies based on the opportunities they provide veterans. The difference between this year’s recognition and … Continue reading MC Receives Gold Status Military Friendly Designation

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men's basketball, Sports

Manhattan Suffers Sweep at Siena

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor  The Manhattan Jaspers arrived in Albany with their biggest task of the season. Matched up with the first-place Siena Saints, the Jaspers entered without much to lose after hovering in the bottom tier of the MAAC standings in recent weeks. The Jaspers did all that head coach Steve Masiello asked of them at the minimum. They played hard, kept a … Continue reading Manhattan Suffers Sweep at Siena

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Academics, Campus Life, College, News

Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester

by Caroline McCarthy & Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Features Editor & A&E Editor The Manhattan College Senate held their second virtual meeting of the calendar year on Feb. 16. This session largely consisted of discussions about COVID-19 and the outlook for hyflex classes during the 2021-2022 school year. Provost Steven Schreiner, also a member of the senate, announced during the meeting that there will no longer … Continue reading Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester

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Opinions & Editorials

Hangry in Horan: My Experience in Quarantine

by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor In case you needed another reason to wear a mask– or even two– around campus, here’s one: the on-campus quarantine experience is absolutely dreadful. I recently found out that one of my friends, an avid double masker and a believer in science, tested positive for COVID-19. All of her suitmates got it, as well. I had seen them all for … Continue reading Hangry in Horan: My Experience in Quarantine

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News, Top Stories

Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest

by Victor Franco & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer & News Editor  Manhattan College’s annual Spring Fest will be held this year after it’s cancellation during the spring of 2020 – the only difference from previous years is that it will be a virtual event. “We are definitely planning to have Spring Fest this year,” John Bennett, executive director of the Office of Student Engagement, said. … Continue reading Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest

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Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated

by Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor  While Manhattan College administrators originally projected a $10 million budget deficit, administrators say that due to measures taken in the fall semester, the college is now only facing a projected $3.8 million budget deficit. This new projection, which is higher than administrators had hoped for, was communicated to community members at a college … Continue reading Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions

Dear Anna Woods,  I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this in hope to raise some awareness on some students who need the help of the entire school. I’ve been the VP of Finances for Student Government all of this time, but it’s become true now, more than ever, that the strength of the people will surpass the likes of individuals like … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions

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