Month: April 2021

News

Are Manhattan College Students Environmentally Conscious?

by Kyla Guilfoil & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor & News Editor While activism and awareness has increased over the years with the rise of social media and accessible environmental information, there are still many misconceptions around the topic of sustainability and environmental justice. And, because major corporations and government officials have not made structural changes to address the severity of our climate crisis, many … Continue reading Are Manhattan College Students Environmentally Conscious?

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Managing Food Waste on Campus

by Jocelyn Visnov & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer According to RESET.org, nearly one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide eventually becomes food waste. Between the process of growing, harvesting, producing, and transporting food, there is a significant amount of waste behind the food that gets thrown away, even at Manhattan College. Mary Stahl, an environmental science major, is an active … Continue reading Managing Food Waste on Campus

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Opinions & Editorials

Is the Hamburger Worth the Damage?: The Environmental Case for Going Plant-Based.

by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor People who choose a plant- based diet are often assumed to be picky eating tree-huggers who want to talk about kale and make things awkward at dinner parties. In reality, this is entirely untrue. There are a variety of reasons as to why people choose to consume a plant- based diet, including concerns for health, ethics or animals. However, … Continue reading Is the Hamburger Worth the Damage?: The Environmental Case for Going Plant-Based.

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Arts & Entertainment, springfest

Phoebe Bridgers Headlines Virtual Springfest

by, Jilleen Barrett, Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, A&E Editor, Asst. News Editor & Editor-in-Chief Springfest returned to Manhattan College with a virtual performance by Phoebe Bridgers, the 4-time Grammy-nominated indie-rock singer. The Student Government planned the online performance to include question and answer sessions with Bridgers between songs. Bridgers performed an hour set, switching between multiple acoustic guitars and a bass. John Bennett, director … Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers Headlines Virtual Springfest

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Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester

by, Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor Manhattan College Residence Life has determined that no returning students will have the ability to reside in Jasper Hall for the fall 2021 semester. This has not yet been announced in a singular public message, but through emails to students who have recently selected their housing assignments for the upcoming academic year. The … Continue reading Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester

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COVID-19, News

Vaccination Information and Locke’s Reopening: A COVID-19 Update

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor In an email sent out on April 15, Manhattan College recorded a positive test average of 1.3%, as a point of comparison, New York City’s average is 3.4% on Tuesday, April 13. During the last 14 days, 1530 tests were completed on campus with 6 positive results and 108 results still pending. During this same time period throughout the last … Continue reading Vaccination Information and Locke’s Reopening: A COVID-19 Update

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Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Performer Profile: Meet Alexandre Ikama

by Shannon Gleba, Senior Writer Freshman Alexandre Ikama has been playing the clarinet since he was young, and plans to continue pursuing mu- sic here at Manhattan College in the orchestra and jazz band. Ikama began playing the clarinet during the fourth grade when he decided to take after his sister, who had been play- ing the clarinet before. “Well, you know, it was just … Continue reading Performer Profile: Meet Alexandre Ikama

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics

by Katherine Heneghan & Gabriella DePinho, Web Editor & Senior Writer It’s undeniable that some incredible music is being writ- ten nowadays; however, many of us grew up listening to our parents’ or loved ones’ favorite songs and value them in a deep- er way. The music we love – and feel is worth recommending – stretches across decades and genres. This week, we’re dedi- … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics

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Arts & Entertainment, On Campus Fashion-Finds

Crocs Invade Campus!

by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer With the summer season around the corner, students are ready to rock their warmer footwear, including Crocs. Crocs are considered one of the world’s 10 largest non-athletic footwear brands, but some students like to live life on the risky side and opt for the “sports” mode, with the back strap down. Crocs can be paired with any outfit and other … Continue reading Crocs Invade Campus!

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