Month: April 2021

Men's Track & Field, Sports, Women's Track & Field

Track and Field is Persevering Through Unconventional Season

by, Kelly Kennedy and Samantha Walla, Asst. Social Media Editor & Senior Writer Looking down the line of an unconventional spring season of college sports, the Jaspers are equal parts excited and grateful to return to competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Manhattan track and field team is no exception. After a year since the spring track season was cut short, sending athletes … Continue reading Track and Field is Persevering Through Unconventional Season

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The Environmentalists of Manhattan College Discuss Food Waste, Sustainability and Advocating for Change on Campus

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Although it is one of Manhattan College’s smaller departments, environmental studies students are passionate about improving sustainability around campus. Through the department, as well as environmentally active students in the different environmental-focused clubs on campus, students have developed new initiatives to improve the environmental impact made at MC. Mary Stahl, a first-semester senior and environmental studies major, has spent … Continue reading The Environmentalists of Manhattan College Discuss Food Waste, Sustainability and Advocating for Change on Campus

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Dance Team, Jasper Dancers, Sports

Overcoming Obstacles: Jasper Dancers Place Fourth for D1 Jazz in 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals

by, Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor The Jasper Dancers have once again broken Manhattan College Jasper Dancer history. Following their 2019 National Championship title in Division 1 Hip-Hop and the cancellation of the 2020 championship due to COVID-19, this year the Jasper Dancers received their highest score to date for Division 1 Jazz placing 4th in the nation in the 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals. After a … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles: Jasper Dancers Place Fourth for D1 Jazz in 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals

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Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College’s first-ever pre-nursing club has recently been established. This club will provide resources and opportunities to aspiring students looking into the nursing profession post-graduation, or those who are interested in learning more about the field. Kelly Rojas ‘21, Tatiyana Benitez ‘21 and Stephanie Fandino ‘22 are the three Manhattan College students who had the idea to co-found this club. … Continue reading Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite

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CMSA and Jesuit Refugee Services USA Pair up for Virtual Advocacy Day

by, Victor Franco & Alexa Schmidt, Staff Writer & Senior Writer The annual Advocacy Day took place virtually on April 15, where students had the opportunity to meet with US congressional leaders. Students had the opportunity to learn about issues that refugees face, and to advocate for them by encouraging leaders to take action. The Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite partnered with the Jesuit … Continue reading CMSA and Jesuit Refugee Services USA Pair up for Virtual Advocacy Day

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Manhattan College Fights for Sustainability

by Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Features Editor Is your plastic bag’s fifteen minutes of fame worth the 500 years of infamy it will spend in a landfill? According to the New York Sanitation Department, single-use plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes, only to be discarded to waste away for over 500 years, leaving harmful toxins behind to fur- ther pollute the environment … Continue reading Manhattan College Fights for Sustainability

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Student-Run Rooftop Garden Begins to Sprout Amidst Spring Weather

by Kiersten Thompson & Adrianne Hutto, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Students on campus may have noticed planters on the roof of the student parking garage. These planters are a part of an initiative run by the Environmental Studies department called A Green Roof. The Green Roofs, which collect rainwater and help to cool the roof, was started by Nathan Hunter, a Manhattan College … Continue reading Student-Run Rooftop Garden Begins to Sprout Amidst Spring Weather

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Environmental Studies Program Prepares Students for the Future

by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College offers a unique experience in its en- vironmental studies program. Part of the school of liberal arts, the program uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide students with a well-rounded education regarding environ- mental issues. Professor Dart Westphal is the director of environmental studies at MC, described the program’s mission. “Environmental Studies … Continue reading Environmental Studies Program Prepares Students for the Future

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NYWEA Offers Home to All Environmentalists

by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer The students in Manhattan College’s chapter of the New York Water Environment Association see their club as a space where students can explore and pursue their environmental passions. While the ongoing pandemic has prevented the club from offering its usual, numerous in-person activities, the club has remained active and dedicated to its mission. According to the organization’s website, NYWEA was … Continue reading NYWEA Offers Home to All Environmentalists

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