Month: February 2022

Columns, Opinions & Editorials

To Whom It May Concern, a Discussion about Race: Missing White Woman Syndrome

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor To whom it may concern,  With liberty and justice for all. Six words that are familiar to Americans. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister, Francis Bellamy. We say the Pledge of Allegiance because it enstates a sense of patriotism and pride to the United States. We recited these words every … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern, a Discussion about Race: Missing White Woman Syndrome

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Features

Jasper Alumni Talk Finding Love at the College

By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor Love was in the air on Feb. 14th, when roses were being sold by Delta Kappa Epsilon and friends were gifting each other with little candy hearts. Some Jaspers will meet the love of their life on this campus, like many alumni have. Vincent and Dana Terrone are a perfect example of this. The Terrone’s, who graduated in 2016 … Continue reading Jasper Alumni Talk Finding Love at the College

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter from the Editor

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief Dear Readers,  I hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s Day, whether it was spent with family, friends or a certain special someone. This week we were able to feature the love in the air on MC’s campus, getting to know those who have found love in Riverdale.  Thank you to all of our wonderful community members who contributed to our … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

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Community, News

Altercation at Fenwick’s Leads to “Manhattan Students Only” Rule on Weekends

By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor After an altercation in Fenwick’s involving a gun, owner Rich Puentes is enforcing a new rule: only Manhattan College students will be admitted to the bar Thursday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The incident, which took place at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, involved two separate groups of local women. One group had put money … Continue reading Altercation at Fenwick’s Leads to “Manhattan Students Only” Rule on Weekends

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College, News

MC Senate Addresses Commencement and Renovations on South Campus

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief The Manhattan College Senate meeting confirmed that the 2022 Commencement ceremony will be held in New Jersey, with vaccination exemptions, and that further spending on Leo Hall and the Higgins Engineering and Science Center will raise renovation costs above its current $92 million figure.  After announcing the Meadowlands Exposition Center as the 2022 Commencement venue in January, provost Steven Schreiner has … Continue reading MC Senate Addresses Commencement and Renovations on South Campus

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Arts & Entertainment

Photography: A Way to Capture Memories

By, Kelly Cwik, Staff Writer Many students at Manhattan College have created Instagram accounts dedicated to capturing their college memories. What makes these photos special is that they are taken using apps like Dispo or digital cameras to give an old-fashioned style feel.  Senior marketing major Paige Davis, started posting photos in September using a 2003 Kodak digital camera that was gifted to her by … Continue reading Photography: A Way to Capture Memories

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Jaspers Talk Journalism with NPR’s Melissa Block

By Megan LaCreta, Arts & Entertainment Editor Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” Melissa Block stopped by for an online Q&A with some journalism-minded Jaspers last week. The Wednesday evening event was co-sponsored by the Manhattan College chapter of Her Campus and PRSSA, and hosted by students Jocelyn Visnov and Angelica Niedermeyer. Block shared advice, stories and answered questions about … Continue reading Jaspers Talk Journalism with NPR’s Melissa Block

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Opinions & Editorials, Sports

A Coach To Look Up To

By Christina Katsamouri, Contributor Professional, consistent, efficient, motivated and intentional are some of the things that characterize Mike Olave, the strength and conditioning coach of Manhattan College, according to his athletes. Olave, in his fifth year at Manhattan College, is in charge of all the 18 sports teams, as well as being their biggest inspiration and leader. Olave served as the assistant coach for the … Continue reading A Coach To Look Up To

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Dee Dee Davis Earns All-MAAC Second Team Honors

By Maddie Johnson, Senior Writer Women’s basketball player Dee Dee Davis is killing it and showing no mercy on the court this year. Davis has blown-away the Jasper community through her consistent performances that lead the team to beat long-time rivals like Monmouth and Fordham University. After helping carry Manhattan to their win against Monmouth, Davis was named all-MAAC Second Team for scoring an average … Continue reading Dee Dee Davis Earns All-MAAC Second Team Honors

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