Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreak to Fordham

By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Battle of the Bronx did not end the way the Manhattan women’s soccer team wanted it to as they suffered a 2-1 loss in extra time. Nonetheless, the fans in attendance got to see 100 minutes of action between the rival squads. It all started with 10 minutes left in the second half when the game shifted in favor … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreak to Fordham

The Women Behind the Summer 2021 WISE Program

By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise (W.I.S.E) is a professional development program at Manhattan College meant to encourage and support female students as they embark upon internships in a variety of fields. This program, held during the summer, was created by Rachel Cirelli, Director of Career Development, who saw a need for women’s empowerment in the workplace. Through this program, W.I.S.E. … Continue reading The Women Behind the Summer 2021 WISE Program

MAAC Mandates Vaccine for Student-Athletes

By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor COVID vaccine mandates are becoming a popular method to try to curb the spread in certain public and private do- mains. The MAAC conference is following suit by making the injection mandatory for all student-athletes this academic year. On Aug. 9, the conference announced the vaccine requirement which only allows exemption for medical or religious reasons. In addition to student-athletes, … Continue reading MAAC Mandates Vaccine for Student-Athletes

New Higgins Engineering and Science Building Opens for Fall Semester

By, Jocelyn Visnov & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Production Editor & Asst. Features Editor After breaking ground in the Spring of 2018, The Higgins Engineering and Science Center is open to students and staff for the Fall 2021 semester. Located on South Campus, the Higgins Engineering and Science Center (Higgins) was built adjacent to Leo Hall. COVID-19 safety precautions prohibit a grand opening, but students and faculty … Continue reading New Higgins Engineering and Science Building Opens for Fall Semester

Student Life Affected by Drastic Budget Cuts

By, Jilleen Barrett & Anna Woods, A&E Editor & Editor-in-Chief Students were welcomed back to Manhattan this semester with a slew of changes affecting campus life as Student Engagement faces drastic budget cuts of a couple $100,000 for the year. All official clubs and other aspects of student life are receiving less money than usual while some events — such as the beloved Jasper Jingle … Continue reading Student Life Affected by Drastic Budget Cuts

Jaspers Return to Campus: New Rules and Regulations

By, Lauren Raziano & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Social Media Editor & News Editor As students return to campus for an all-in person semester, Manhattan College is preparing to protect the community from COVID-19 and the prominent Delta variant with updated regulations and protocols for the upcoming academic semester. Following the initial decision to allow those who are vaccinated to be unmasked in indoor spaces, Jaspers Return … Continue reading Jaspers Return to Campus: New Rules and Regulations