Basketball Star Jose Perez leaves Manhattan, transfers to West Virginia

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer After the surprise dismissal of Jasper head basketball coach Steve Masiello, star player Jose Perez announced his departure from the team. Perez has committed to West Virginia University and joins a team with high hopes of breaking a tournament appearance drought. On Oct. 25, news broke that Manhattan would dismiss long-time head coach Steve Masiello. The news shocked the MAAC, … Continue reading Basketball Star Jose Perez leaves Manhattan, transfers to West Virginia

Manhattan is the Place to be For Entertainment Internships 

By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor With its proximity to Manhattan, Manhattan College is the perfect location for students who are looking for careers in the communications field. In fact, according to manhattan.edu, 73 percent of students complete at least one internship during their time at Manhattan College. It is these internships that help students to secure jobs in their desired field post-graduation. Maeve Kirk,  senior … Continue reading Manhattan is the Place to be For Entertainment Internships 

“Every major is engineering”: Futurist Society Looks to Expand

By Luke Jankovic, Contributor The Futurist Society collaborated with Don Mackenzie, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Washington, to speak last week Friday on the sustainability of electrical vehicles, and the overall positive outlook he had of the future of said vehicles if proper funding could be secured. The club, which is dedicated to the discussion of future technologies and their application … Continue reading “Every major is engineering”: Futurist Society Looks to Expand

Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers, Happy Election Day! Today, as our issue 8 hits stands, we have reached the 2022 midterm elections. If you have not already participated in early or mail-in voting, I encourage you to vote today.  Our democracy only works if we all participate. No matter which side of the aisle you stand on, it’s crucial that you cast your ballot and inform your representatives … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

What Kinds of Students Can We Expect at MC Next Year? 

By Brooke Dellarocco and Mack Olmsted,  Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College’s census for the 2021-2022 academic year was released on Oct. 1. Following the Open House event on Oct. 10, MC is beginning to see expectations for the incoming class. The census breaks down all of MC’s data and ratios that contribute to the backbone of admissions and enrollment. It highlights all … Continue reading What Kinds of Students Can We Expect at MC Next Year? 

SoLA Forum: Students Speak out on Advising and Curriculum Concerns

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor The student representative vice presidents of the School of Liberal Arts, Lily Malone and Emilia O’Neill, conducted an open forum on Wednesday Nov. 2 to discuss student concerns and thoughts about the school.  Earlier in the semester, a student survey was sent out by the vice presidents where students were able to anonymously submit responses, which would become topics … Continue reading SoLA Forum: Students Speak out on Advising and Curriculum Concerns

Manhattan Caucus: What are Election Day’s Top Races? 

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief We’ve made it: Election Day 2022. This Tuesday, every seat in the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 Senate seats are up for grabs, plus, 36 states are electing a governor.  With razor-thin margins in several key races this election, a few states are likely to make-or-break the Democratic and Republican agendas for the next few years. Here’s a breakdown … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: What are Election Day’s Top Races? 

Jasper Jams: My Vibe Right Now

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts and Entertainment editor Personally, I love fall. It’s my favorite month. I enjoy the leaves changing and the moderate temperature. But as much as fall can be beautiful, at some point the vibe just gets weird. It’s getting too cold, but not as cold as winter, and the last leaf hasn’t yet fallen. It’s too cold at night for no … Continue reading Jasper Jams: My Vibe Right Now

Ali James ‘23 Presents Research on the Dangers of Microaggressions at WAGS Brown Bag

By Mary Haley, Staff Writer Alixandria James, a senior at Manhattan College, brought to light important issues at her research presentation, named “The Impact of Racial Battle Fatigue on Individuals of Color at Predominantly White Institutions and its Contributions to Health Disparities in Stress-Related Disease.” The Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) Brown Bag event was held in the Alumni Room of O’Malley Library on Wednesday, … Continue reading Ali James ‘23 Presents Research on the Dangers of Microaggressions at WAGS Brown Bag