Month: May 2023

News

Manhattan College Offers New Online MS in Healthcare Informatics

By Caroline McCarthy, Senior Writer Manhattan College has introduced a new online Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics, with courses that combine healthcare, information technology and data analytics to improve patient outcomes, clinical care and healthcare management.  Executive Vice President and Provost William Clyde, Ph.D., spoke about the addition of the course as part of the School of Health Professions offerings.  “We are thrilled to … Continue reading Manhattan College Offers New Online MS in Healthcare Informatics

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Political Science Department Welcomes New Assistant Professor

Adam Howe will be the newest addition to the political science department at MC. ADAM HOWE/COURTESY By Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor After a four month search, Manhattan College’s political science department has chosen a new assistant professor. Adam Howe, Ph.D., will replace Winsome Downie, who is retiring at the end of this semester.  Howe is a current postdoctoral fellow at Utah State University and … Continue reading Political Science Department Welcomes New Assistant Professor

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WRGC Drops “L” From Official Name

The original logo for the WGRC which included the “L” @MC_WGRCINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Angelina Persaud, News Editor & Grace Cardinal, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College’s Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) has officially removed the Lasallian designation from its name, yet confusion remains among students and staff as to the lack of communication and circumstances of the sudden change.  The center’s name originated from the needs … Continue reading WRGC Drops “L” From Official Name

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Sports

Multilingual Jaspers Avoid Penalties with Creative Curses

By Caroline McCarthy, Senior Writer Passion and communication on the field are essential for any successful soccer team. However, overly passionate players communicating by using inappropriate language might just be what tears the Manhattan College men’s soccer team apart this season.  The Manhattan College men’s soccer team consistently sits at the top of the list for the most red cards in a single season. In … Continue reading Multilingual Jaspers Avoid Penalties with Creative Curses

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Manhattan College Men’s Soccer: International Love for the Game

Manhattan College men’s soccer team, huddling around each other during the 2022 MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield. GO JASPERS/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor Soccer, the biggest sport across the world, brings together those from all corners of the globe. Here at Manhattan College, 15 different players on the men’s soccer team’s roster are international student-athletes that came to Manhattan with one goal on their … Continue reading Manhattan College Men’s Soccer: International Love for the Game

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Meet Jasper Athletes from Across the Globe

By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor & Sports Editor Manhattan College has become a home-away-from-home for many international student-athletes, from basketball, to track and field, to soccer. These athletes have made a leap of faith by traveling far from their families, friends and hometowns. However, despite adjusting to a new city, and country, these athletes have shown they are crucial for Manhattan’s teams. Let’s see where … Continue reading Meet Jasper Athletes from Across the Globe

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Arts & Entertainment

Jasper Jams: Bem vindo ao Brasil

By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Welcome to Brazil! The air is light and warm, fruit is everywhere, the food tantalizes you and the music makes you feel a rhythm you couldn’t fathom before.  I’ve always been a proud Brazilian woman. My country represents me better than I ever physically could. The history behind my home is something I value and the history of my family … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Bem vindo ao Brasil

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Arts & Entertainment

The MSA Celebrates Islamic Awareness Week with a Watercolor Paint and Snack

Some of the art donated to the MSA for the prayer room. KARENFLORES/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Muslim Student Association hosted a watercolor Paint and Snack in honor of Islamic Awareness Week. This event was one out of five hosted during this celebratory week.  Wafa Quhshi, a childhood education major with a concentration in English and the president of the club, … Continue reading The MSA Celebrates Islamic Awareness Week with a Watercolor Paint and Snack

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Meet Synne Iversen Kverndal; international superstar

Kverndal simultaneously played first, second and third-string trumpet in her hometown concert band for five years. SYNNEKVERNDAL/COURTESY By Caroline McCarthy, Senior Writer Synne Iversen Kverndal, a self-taught trumpeter and the next president of the Manhattan College Pep Band, came to Manhattan from Norway in the fall of 2020. She has since found a home in the performing arts department.  Kverndal began her musical career in … Continue reading Meet Synne Iversen Kverndal; international superstar

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