by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, senior basketball player Emma Bedeker was surprised with a full scholarship for her last semester at Manhattan College. The Women’s Basketball team posted a video of the celebration of the news on their Instagram that soon went viral. While Bedeker has endured many injuries, she has dedicated herself to being a leader on and off the court. … Continue reading Catching up With Emma Bedeker
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Center for Career Development held an informational panel discussion for those interested in working in the museum field. The panel included three alumni from Manhattan College and an alum from Iona College, all of whom were able to discuss their experiences and how they arrived at their current position. Alexandra Revans was a communication major at … Continue reading Museum Panelists Bring Their Experiences to MC
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Who are you rooting for this Super Bowl? I believe that the 49ers are going to win the Super Bowl this year because they have the second best defense in the NFL and the Chiefs are really good, but they keep getting off to slow starts in the playoffs this year. So I really think that that’s going to happen again, … Continue reading 2020 Super Bowl Predictions
By Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor This winter break, students either slept in, reunited with high school friends, or immersed themselves in another culture and traveled across the globe to participate in Manhattan College’s study abroad program. About nine different courses were offered this year, with destinations like Italy, India, the United Arab Emirates and Spain on the list. Each study abroad program was taught differently, … Continue reading Students Immerse Themselves in Different Cultures During Winter
by Alexa Schmidt, Features & Managing Editor Matt Sweeney is the friendliest face around Manhattan College’s campus, known for striking up a conversation with just about everyone. A civil engineer, with a particular passion for the environment, Sweeney lives a life dedicated to community service, and encourages you to do the same. Sweeney is the vice president of the New York Water Environment Association chapter … Continue reading Matt Sweeney Shares Passion of Community Service and Environmental Initiatives
by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor This summer, Mikeisha Kelly was nominated out of 585 female college athletes to be 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year. A communication major at Manhattan College, Kelly was a four-year track and field athlete, serving as the captain and MAAC champion. Additionally, she holds a school record as a member of the indoor distance medley relay team that ran a 11:50.06 at … Continue reading Mikeisha Kelly Reflects on 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination
by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor Out of eight applicants, seniors Natalia Alvarez, Alia Flanigan and Emily Hay received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. They will start the program in the 2020 year. An international studies major and peace and justice studies minor, Alvarez actually heard about the program through a friend who was also applying to the scholarship. Meanwhile, Brother Dan aided Flanigan, an international studies with double … Continue reading Three Manhattan College Students to Receive Fulbright Scholarship
by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor This is the third consecutive year that Andy Bauer, director of Performing Arts, has run the album class. It is a three-hour class in which students study a particular album, and perform it from start to finish at the end of the semester. Previous albums include The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. However, there is a catch … Continue reading Third Album Class Composes Original Music
by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor The first Coffee House of the semester took place on Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Jasper Hall lounge. It lasted about two hours, with multiple performances by a variety of singers who shared their talent with the Manhattan College community. The program is run by senior Alex Constantine, who, with fellow senior Erin Plitt, took over the event during their freshman year of … Continue reading Coffee House Kicks Off for the Semester
