Month: December 2022

News

3+3 Law School Program to be Offered in Partnership with St. John’s

The 3+3 Program allows students to earn both their BA from MC and their JD from SJU. ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY/ COURTESY By Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor The political science program at Manhattan College has recently partnered with St John’s University School of Law to offer an accelerated law program.  This accelerated program is currently only open to first year political science students and has … Continue reading 3+3 Law School Program to be Offered in Partnership with St. John’s

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alumni profile

The Unknown Political History of MC Alumni

By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor Manhattan College has a rich network of alumni involved in governments and public policy from mayors to representatives, even an alum who served as Prime Minister of South Korea. These politicians stand out today among the graduates of MC, paving way for the next wave.  Chang Myon was born in 1899 in Seoul, South Korea and graduated from Manhattan College … Continue reading The Unknown Political History of MC Alumni

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Sports

How 57 Years Ago, Jaspers Revitalized MC Spirit: Jaspers Club Football

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Though Manhattan College does not currently have a football program, there’s been an outstanding history of the sport at MC throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The story of football at MC has its ups and downs, and an overwhelming amount of Jasper pride.  According to Amy Surak, the director of archives and special collections, in an earlier edition of … Continue reading How 57 Years Ago, Jaspers Revitalized MC Spirit: Jaspers Club Football

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Men's Lacrosse, Sports

Early Prominence: Jaspers Lacrosse’s Young Program Contains a Rich History

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer Building up a lacrosse program in the NCAA is no simple feat, especially at the Division I level. Manhattan lacrosse has used each year of its time going from a team that joined Division I not even a quarter century ago, to the team that is now at the top of the MAAC.  The team started in 1877, when Manhattan … Continue reading Early Prominence: Jaspers Lacrosse’s Young Program Contains a Rich History

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Sports

Who’s your Draddy?

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Draddy Gymnasium is a staple of Manhattan College’s campus. In it lives “the sixth borough.”  The 2,345-seat multi-purpose arena sits at the highest point of Manhattan College’s campus next to Walsh Plaza.  Draddy Gymnasium gets its name from Manhattan College alum, Vincent De Paul Draddy. Draddy was captain of Manhattan College’s football team before the termination of … Continue reading Who’s your Draddy?

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Men's Cross Country, Sports

1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team to be honored in Manhattan College Hall of Fame

By Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor This November, the 1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field team was inducted to the 2022 class of Manhattan College Hall of Fame. The 1973 Track and Field team is the only Division I team to win a NCAA National Championship in Manhattan College history.  “50 years ago this February, Manhattan College stunned the track world by winning the NCAA … Continue reading 1973 Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team to be honored in Manhattan College Hall of Fame

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Soccer, Sports

MAAC Soccer Alum Steps Foot on Soccer’s Biggest Stage

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer 2022 is a blessing for soccer fans around the world as the 2022 World Cup is currently underway. While the group stages were certainly a time of despair and disappointment for some, the United States had something to be proud of as they advanced to the round of 16 and came second in their group.  Not only … Continue reading MAAC Soccer Alum Steps Foot on Soccer’s Biggest Stage

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News

MC Earns Recognition From All in Campus Democracy Challenge 

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College has recently been recognized by All in Campus Democracy Challenge as one of the most engaged college campuses for student voting. This recognition comes in addition to three other All in Campus Democracy Challenge  badges MC received: a presidential commitment badge, a bronze badge for the 2018 midterm elections and a silver badge for the 2020 presidential election. … Continue reading MC Earns Recognition From All in Campus Democracy Challenge 

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Arts & Entertainment

History of The Green Gladiator: Jasperman!

By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor  He has the brawn of Samson, the intellect of Socrates and the courage of Achilles. He is Jasperman.  Jasperman was a comic strip featured in The Jasper Journal, a student-run newspaper at Manhattan College that ran from 1966-1970. The story and illustration of the Jasperman character came from the imagination of alumni Jerry Breen.  The Green Gladiator first debuted … Continue reading History of The Green Gladiator: Jasperman!

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