Month: November 2023

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MC Alumni Find Successful Careers in the Bronx

Denis Haxhija, Manhattan College alum from the Bronx, New York City. BROWN HARRIS STEVENS/COURTESY By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor Upon graduation from Manhattan College, many alumni stay in the Bronx and continue to keep up their involvement with MC.  Founded in 1869, the Alumni Society at MC is the oldest Catholic alumni association in the country with a rich heritage and a vast professional network. … Continue reading MC Alumni Find Successful Careers in the Bronx

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There’s No NYC without the MTA

The 1 Train connects the Bronx to the rest of NYC. WIKIPEDIA/COURTESY By Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer NYC has the largest transportation network in the United States, with well over 300 million annual riders of the city transit in 2021. With so much of NYC’s population using the many trains and buses around the city, it’s interesting to learn more about the evolution of the … Continue reading There’s No NYC without the MTA

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The Future of Rikers Island and E3MC

An image of some of the facilities at Rikers. CNN/ COURTESY By Anna Segota, Staff Writer The future of the E3MC program is being called into question as the debate and conversation around the possible closure of Rikers Island is brought into the spotlight in New York politics.  Founded by Andrew Skotnicki, Ph.D., professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, the E3MC program aims to … Continue reading The Future of Rikers Island and E3MC

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Sports

The Past, The Present, The Future of The Battle of the Bronx

Nick Brennan shooting a corner three against Fordham on Nov. 11, 2021. MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Manhattan College vs. Fordham University, Jaspers vs. Rams, Draddy Gymnasium vs. Rose Hill Gymnasium, green vs. maroon, only 2.6 miles separating the battlegrounds for this historic rivalry. The ongoing battle between the two Bronx schools in basketball has been happening since 1912 on the men’s side … Continue reading The Past, The Present, The Future of The Battle of the Bronx

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Yankee Stadium: A Landmark for MC Baseball Fanatics

Coach Dave Curran meets with Jasper men’s pitcher Gerry Markey to award him for outstanding pitching. AMY SURAK/COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief 100 years ago, two significant landmarks officially finished construction and opened up facilities in The Bronx; old Yankee Stadium and Manhattan College.  The connection between Manhattan College and Yankee Stadium has continued to thrive ever since both landmarks occupied the borough. The stadium’s … Continue reading Yankee Stadium: A Landmark for MC Baseball Fanatics

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Jasper Games of the Week

By Isaiah Rosario and Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor Men’s Golf: The Jaspers men’s golf team finished up the season finishing second within the MAAC. They finished by shooting 600, which turned into +40. They finished one stroke behind the champions, Saint Peter’s.  Coach Keith Prokop noted how he believes the team has made a big turnaround and is on track to … Continue reading Jasper Games of the Week

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Sacred Heart and Merrimack Set to Join the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2024!

By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Effective in the fall of 2024, Sacred Heart University and Merrimack College will join the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference as full-member institutions.                  Merrimack is home to 28 D-1 athletic teams and Sacred Heart is home to 33 D-1 athletic teams. The membership committee of MAAC presidents and athletic directors looked at various schools in the hope of finding candidates to … Continue reading Sacred Heart and Merrimack Set to Join the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2024!

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Arts & Entertainment

Manhattan Magazine Hosts Scary Writing Workshop

By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Manhattan Magazine held a Scary Story Workshop where students were invited to strengthen their creative writing skills with reading and writing poetry using horror themes inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.  Students gathered in Kelly 3.05, occupying almost every seat at the table to practice their writing skills. While the workshop was hosted by Manhattan Magazine, the event … Continue reading Manhattan Magazine Hosts Scary Writing Workshop

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