Month: April 2022

News

Women Lead in Clubs & Organizations Despite Gender Ratio 

By Christine Nappi, Senior Writer Women’s involvement on campus is higher than their male counterparts– despite the college’s male-dominant gender ratio.  According to the manhattan.edu facts and stats page, 54 percent of the 3,894 undergraduate students are male, and 46 percent are female, which places Manhattan College in a unique position. Compared to the national average for the 2020-21 academic year, 59.9 percent of college students … Continue reading Women Lead in Clubs & Organizations Despite Gender Ratio 

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Residence Life Announces New Personalized Themed Housing for Fall 2022

By Lauren Raziano, Web Production and Assist. Sports Editor  Starting in Fall 2022, there will be four new unique themed housing communities on campus, announced in a Residence Life email sent out to students in February.  AJ Goodman, the associate dean of students and director of residence life, is looking forward to this new personalized housing option for Manhattan College students.  “Themed Housing was created … Continue reading Residence Life Announces New Personalized Themed Housing for Fall 2022

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Understanding Accessibility At Manhattan

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor While taking a closer look into accessibility at Manhattan College there were a lot of factors to consider such as mandates set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. ADA and Section 504 specifically prohibit discrimination based on disability.  New York City is home to many historical … Continue reading Understanding Accessibility At Manhattan

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Manhattan Women’s Basketball Team Reflects on Its Road to the MAAC Championship

by Maddie Mulkigian, Contributor The Manhattan Women’s Basketball team’s trip to the MAAC Championship was years in the making. While the Jaspers’ championship run was cut short against Fairfield, the team made it clear that they will not be going anywhere.  “When we first came in, that wasn’t the goal. The goal was to be a solid team and to work our way up the … Continue reading Manhattan Women’s Basketball Team Reflects on Its Road to the MAAC Championship

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Arts & Entertainment

Nobody Does it Bigger: Two Friends Headline Springfest

by Anna Woods & Christine Nappi, Managing Editor & Senior Writer Campus just got a little friendlier this past weekend.  After a three year hiatus, in-person Springfest returned in full swing, with the DJ duo Two Friends headlining the event on April 9. The LA-based group performed an hour-long set to an excited crowd of Jaspers, mixing together popular lyrics with electronic dance music beats. … Continue reading Nobody Does it Bigger: Two Friends Headline Springfest

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Arts & Entertainment

Scatterbomb and the English Department Team Up for Improv Show

by Lauren Raziano, Web Production and Assist. Sports Editor In the annual collaboration with the English department, Scatterbomb displayed their improv talents on Friday, April 8 in Hayden 100.  The tradition allows English professors to tell a quirky and humorous story from their lives and then the Scatterbomb members improvise segments inspired by details of their stories. Caroline Voigt, a Scatterbomb senior, explained how the … Continue reading Scatterbomb and the English Department Team Up for Improv Show

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Arts & Entertainment

Palestinian-American Writer, Poet and Psychologist Hala Alyan Presents at MARS Event

by Victor Franco, Staff Writer The Major Author Reading Series (MARS) featured author Hala Alyan, who presented poems and excerpts from her written work to faculty, students and staff of Manhattan College this past week.  Alyan captivated the audience through her passionate read-throughs, allowing insight into all of her characters. Alyan has written about diverse characters battling personal problems in their lives regarding politics, culture, … Continue reading Palestinian-American Writer, Poet and Psychologist Hala Alyan Presents at MARS Event

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Arts & Entertainment

Coffee House is Back and in an New Location: Café 1853

by Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor Coffee House recently hosted their popular “Open Mic Night” in a new location, Café 1853, on Friday, April 1. This event allows all students to come perform, dance, sing or hang out with friends. Anyone can sign up to perform, or even decide then and there to get up on stage. Coffee House is organized and run by the … Continue reading Coffee House is Back and in an New Location: Café 1853

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Playlist to celebrate the blossoming of new beginnings (and flowers!)

by Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Happy April everyone! April is a month filled with celebrations, new beginnings and  growth all around us. As a person born in April, I embrace all that it brings (yes, even the spring rain). The rain that comes with spring correlates to the growth of nature. So in turn, all of the rainy days we have where we don’t … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Playlist to celebrate the blossoming of new beginnings (and flowers!)

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