Month: November 2021

Features, Voices on the Quad

Student Government Presents: Smorgasburg

The Student Government hosted a free Smorgasburg in the Kelly Commons Parking Lot on Thursday, Nov. 18. Student Government provided a wide range of food trucks and stands providing the crowd with made-to-order woodfire pizza, Korean hotdogs, Claudy’s empanadas, and Bona Bona ice cream Interviews complied by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich Kevin Rojas, Senior Student Body President Why did you plan the Smorgasburg? “I … Continue reading Student Government Presents: Smorgasburg

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Sports

MCASAAC and PEK Help Feed The People Who Need it the Most

by Mack Olmstead & Josh Grewal, Staff Writers Manhattan College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK) hosted a food drive for the Hour Children at St. Rita’s Convent. This food drive was held in Manhattan College’s Gaelic Park Athletic Center (GPAC) and in the Draddy Gymnasium from Nov. 1 until Nov. 12 through the athletic department, but continued until Nov. 19 through … Continue reading MCASAAC and PEK Help Feed The People Who Need it the Most

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Features, riverdale rises

The Many Names of V.B.: Uniting the Bronx through Health, Wellness, and Vintage Clothing

By, Maria Thomas & Anna Woods, Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief “This couch just showed up last night. Sometimes people drop this stuff off for us.” Ra McCray was talking about the brown leather couch we were sitting on. It is parked outside of a storefront on 238th, which would soon house an indoor microgreens farm. The space was previously designed to be a cycling studio, … Continue reading The Many Names of V.B.: Uniting the Bronx through Health, Wellness, and Vintage Clothing

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Basketball Season Preview: Meet The Team

by Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy, Sports Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College men’s basketball has a seasoned team ripe with experience heading into the 2021-2022 season. The Jaspers started their season strong with a 99-42 win over Manhattanville College, and a nail biting down-to-the-wire 66- 60 win against Fordham University this Friday, Nov. 12. With 10 seniors and only six underclassmen, the … Continue reading Basketball Season Preview: Meet The Team

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Features

Women in Business Hosts Natasha Hemmings: How to Lead

By, Megan LaCreta & Kelly Cwik, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. A&E Editor The Women in Business club hosted an event titled “How To Lead” with Natasha Hemmings, CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, last Wednesday. Junior marketing and international business major and Women In Business event coordinator Brenna McNamara moderated. Hemmings is the first Black woman to lead the council in … Continue reading Women in Business Hosts Natasha Hemmings: How to Lead

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Sports, Women's Soccer

Sydney Harwood Nominated for NCAA Senior CLASS Award

by Karen Flores, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Sydney Harwood has been selected as one of 10 NCAA women’s soccer finalists for the 2021 Senior CLASS award. The Senior CLASS (Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School) award aims to recognize and celebrate NCAA Division I senior student athletes that have attributes in four categories: community, classroom, character and competition. The award winners are chosen … Continue reading Sydney Harwood Nominated for NCAA Senior CLASS Award

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Men's Soccer, Sports

Men’s Soccer Ends Season With A 3-1 Loss to Marist

by Victor Franco, Staff Writer The Men’s Soccer team ended their season in an unexpected playoff match against Marist, the first seed in the conference, on Nov. 2. The Jaspers lost 3-1 to make their final MAAC record 4-5-1 and overall season record 6-9-2. The team knew Marist would be a tough opponent, so the objective was to give their all on the field. “It … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Ends Season With A 3-1 Loss to Marist

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Arts & Entertainment

MC Players Return to the Stage in “Significant Other”

by Jilleen Barrett & Katie Heneghan, A&E Editor & Web Editor The Manhattan College Players performed Joshua Harmon’s play “Significant Other,” in the blackbox theatre throughout the weekend of Friday, November 12. With three in-person performances throughout the weekend, Play- ers is truly back in full force. “Significant Other” covers a wide range of topics, from friendships, to romantic relationships, to the challenges of getting … Continue reading MC Players Return to the Stage in “Significant Other”

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Thanksgiving Edition

by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor As students prepare to head home for the holidays to be with family and friends and enjoy all the fall goodness of Thanksgiving, I’ve prepared a fall break playlist sure to please all. It’s for that first reunion with the car you haven’t driven since summer, the long ride to grandma’s house, or if you’re like me, getting through the … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Thanksgiving Edition

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