Jasper Jams: Unpacking Valentine’s Day

By, Megan LaCreta, Arts & Entertainment Editor Depending on who you ask, Valentine’s Day is the best, or worst, day of the year. Love it or hate it, the holiday is bound to bring up strong emotions. In the wake of Valentine’s Day, this playlist is a celebration of everything that love, and the day of love, makes us feel— the good, the bad, and … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Unpacking Valentine’s Day

 So…Who Got Struck by Q-pid?

By, Lauren Raziano & Adrianne Hutto, Web Editor & Asst. Sports Editor & Production Editor Students know how difficult it can be to find “the one,” especially while going to a smaller college in a large city. During the month of February, a few staff members revived the “Q-pid” column and asked students to fill out a survey. The survey included questions about  their favorite … Continue reading  So…Who Got Struck by Q-pid?

LWGRC Holds ‘Love in the Dark’ Lecture Led by Zoe DeFazio

By, Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor & Asst. Production Editor Love in the Dark is a lecture series held by The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center where students and faculty are able to openly discuss sensitive topics in a comfortable and confidential manner.  Typically held in a darkened room illuminated by tealight candles, the LWGRC offers a safe space for college students to ask questions … Continue reading LWGRC Holds ‘Love in the Dark’ Lecture Led by Zoe DeFazio

Online Sports Betting is Legal in NY: Here’s What to Know

By, Christine Nappi and Katie Heneghan, Senior Writers The New York State Gaming Commission gave sports betters the green light to begin using online platforms such as Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings and BetRivers to place bets on Jan. 8, 2022. New Yorkers can now place mobile bets from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere else in the state, instead of having to travel to … Continue reading Online Sports Betting is Legal in NY: Here’s What to Know

What is the “Jasper Journal?”

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor & Asst. Production Editor It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, It’s Jasperman.  The Jasperman is a comic strip originated by Jerry Breen, who is a graduate of the Manhattan College class of 1971. The comic strip was published in the Jasper Journal from 1966 to 1971.  The Jasper Journal, a rival student-run newspaper to the Quadrangle, served the MC … Continue reading What is the “Jasper Journal?”

 Wedding Bells Are Ringing: An MC Love Story

By, Katie Heneghan, Senior Writer The Farrelly and O’Brien families are pleased to announce the engagement of Ms. Clare Murphy Farrelly to Mr. Timothy Vincent O’Brien.  When Clare and Tim met at orientation weekend in the fall of 2018, they never could have imagined they’d soon be engaged. The first opening weekend of college is filled with excitement, nerves and maybe even your future husband … Continue reading  Wedding Bells Are Ringing: An MC Love Story

Jaspers Respond to Quarantine and Surveillance COVID-19 Testing Changes

By, Angelica Niedermeyer and Niamh Delargy, Staff Writers Manhattan College’s procedures regarding the permission of quarantined students not to take classes online has led many students to miss classes rather than being allowed to attend remotely. An increase in students quarantining following a positive COVID-19 test is due to the return of surveillance testing at Manhattan College. As of Feb. 17, there are 15 active … Continue reading Jaspers Respond to Quarantine and Surveillance COVID-19 Testing Changes

Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs

By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor  After a whirlwind season, both the men’s and women’s Jasper swim teams finished 9th in the 2022 MAAC Championship last week in Buffalo, New York. The women placed 9th out of 10 teams, and the men finished last of the teams that attended the event.  Being one of the smallest teams at the championships, the Jaspers were far from … Continue reading Jasper Swimmers Return Home From MAACs