Month: November 2021

cheerleading, Sports

Great Things Ahead with New Cheer Coach, Victoria Brewer

by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s newest cheerleading coach, Victoria Brewer, is excited to make major changes in Manhattan’s program. The cheer team has been enriched in a new way of performing and now has the possibility to be able to compete and even go to nationals. Brewer has extensive cheer experience that can help MC’s cheer team go above and beyond. “I have … Continue reading Great Things Ahead with New Cheer Coach, Victoria Brewer

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Men's Soccer, Soccer, Sports

Double-Edged Sword: Jaspers Struggling to Adapt to COVID-Altered Officiating, Without Sacrificing Emotion and Intensity 

by Josh Sawyer, Contributor Frustration, confusion and head-scratching penalties. Any and all of these can be used to describe the Manhattan College men’s soccer season as the team enters the final stretch of the 2021 campaign. In a season defined by challenges, coach Jorden Scott and his team are dealing with yet another obstacle related to COVID. One no one could have predicted. “There’s a … Continue reading Double-Edged Sword: Jaspers Struggling to Adapt to COVID-Altered Officiating, Without Sacrificing Emotion and Intensity 

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Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Meet Scatterbomb Member Aidan Mackenzie

by Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco, Staff Writers Sophomore Aidan Mackenzie is just beginning his long career of acting and doing improv on the big stage. Mackenzie joined Scatterbomb, the improv group, last year but due to COVID, he only had one show. Now that restrictions are finally being loosened on campus Aidan has been able to add another performance under his belt.  Mackenzie got the … Continue reading Meet Scatterbomb Member Aidan Mackenzie

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Arts & Entertainment, On Campus Fashion-Finds

Halloween Fashion Finds: Students Showcase Their Halloween Attire

Interviews compiled by Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor  After last year’s limited Halloween festivities, students were excited to showcase their very intricate and unique costumes around campus. While some students wore costumes that expressed their humor and wittiness, others chose to be the standout character in their group costume. Read about how Payton Hayes, Ethan Thompson, Isabel Cameron and Brenna McNamara got crafty with creating logos and donning elaborate … Continue reading Halloween Fashion Finds: Students Showcase Their Halloween Attire

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Features

Exercise is The New Medicine

by Josh Grewal & Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer & Asst. Features Editor The Exercise is Medicine initiative at Manhattan College has kickstarted many new programs to encourage students to get physically active on campus. The events range from yoga and mixed martial arts to taekwondo and core training.  With an emphasis on mental health, the initiative is focused on creating an environment for students to flourish. Students … Continue reading Exercise is The New Medicine

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Sports, Volleyball

Lizzi Brown Returns to Manhattan Volleyball

By, Maddie Mulkigian, Contributor After facing almost two full years of injuries and illness, junior Lizzi Brown is back to making a consistent impact on the volleyball court. Brown’s freshman season was cut short after receiving two serious concussions. But even in this shortened season, she was an immediate impact player for the Manhattan College volleyball team. Brown was a standout player in the MAAC … Continue reading Lizzi Brown Returns to Manhattan Volleyball

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Features

HGI Celebrates 25th Anniversary

By, Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Sports Editor After 25 years, the Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center at Manhattan College is celebrating their anniversary in a special way. The HGI center works to eradicate antisemitism, racism and prejudice through education, and is an essential part of the Manhattan College community. “Our mission is about creating peace,” said Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., … Continue reading HGI Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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News

Federal Work Study Payment Complications Addressed

By, Zoe DeFazio, Josh Grewal, Victor Franco, Staff Writers Some Manhattan College’s Federal Work Study student employees have experienced delays in payments for their work hours during this semester. Federal Work Study supplies undergraduate and graduate students with part-time jobs that permit students to earn money for personal or academic expenses. Students can use these positions to gain general work experience, as well as expertise … Continue reading Federal Work Study Payment Complications Addressed

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