Author: Brendan Rogers

Campus Life, News

In OV, Plumbing Issues Persist

In Overlook Manor, the college’s only apartment-style residence hall, plumbing issues related to the building’s age causes a majority of maintenance problems in units, residents and staff say. Most residents who said they experienced plumbing issues reported small problems, such as leaks, clogs and problems in bathrooms.  In most cases, residents say that Physical Plant staff, who respond to maintenance requests, were able to fix … Continue reading In OV, Plumbing Issues Persist

Brendan Rogers
College, News

As Planned, Printing Limits Take Effect

A newly-developed program intended to raise awareness of the environmental impact of student printing on-campus was implemented earlier this month, say directors of Manhattan College’s Information Technology Services. “In spring of 2013, IT was approached by the Sustainability Committee who asked if there was a technological solution to limit printing,” Director of ITS Jake Holmquist said.  “We tested different technologies and found something that was … Continue reading As Planned, Printing Limits Take Effect

Brendan Rogers
Campus Life, News

Technical Difficulties Keep Jasper Dollars Off-Line

Jasper dollars, or money stored on students’ school ID cards that can be used to purchase food, are on track to be available to spend at select off-campus restaurants in the next couple weeks, Ken Waldhof, director of business and conference services, said Friday. “We only signed [a contract with the new company] after some discussions and negotiation,” Waldhof said.  “Since that time, their team, … Continue reading Technical Difficulties Keep Jasper Dollars Off-Line

Brendan Rogers