Author: Lauren Carr

Arts & Entertainment

From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships

When I first entered college, many, many moons ago, I was a young 18-year-old girl with big dreams of working in entertainment. I did not care what form of entertainment it was, whether it was writing about the Oscars or being in the control room of a syndicated ABC talk show. Whatever it was, I knew I wanted to be there. However, things change and … Continue reading From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment, News

Fine Arts Department Faculty Take Their Talents Outside of Manhattan College

As students all know professors work extremely hard to bring us new and exciting lessons every semester. While teaching classes and conducting certain events on campus, they still find the time to work on other projects that further enrich themselves in the world of the performing arts inside and outside of the college. Dr. Mark Pottinger, an associate professor of music as well as the … Continue reading Fine Arts Department Faculty Take Their Talents Outside of Manhattan College

Lauren Carr
Features

Stress During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It is that time of the year, once again. The time when we are all eager to sit around all day and do absolutely nothing. However, there is one hurdle standing between us and the holiday break. Final exams. The semester inevitably leads to finals week, and for the upperclassmen who have experienced finals before, preparation now begins. However, for freshmen international studies major Maeghan … Continue reading Stress During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Lauren Carr
Campus Life, News

New Convenience Store Opens in Thomas Hall

Each year Gourmet Dining adds new additions to their facilities on campus and this year is no different. There will be a new convenience store on campus open until 1 a.m., new food in Locke’s and expanded Fair Trade products in Café 1853. Brian Conway, director of Gourmet Dining, said that after receiving feedback and suggestions from students, campus dining decided to make changes that will … Continue reading New Convenience Store Opens in Thomas Hall

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment

MC Her Campus Finds Its Community

When the Manhattan College chapter of Her Campus debuted two years ago there were only a handful of girls contributing to the popular college website. In just two years, MC Her Campus grew to have a strong staff of writers and an online presence in the Manhattan community. While the website is making strides with the girls on campus, some still might be asking what exactly … Continue reading MC Her Campus Finds Its Community

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment

MC Student Featured on Humans of New York

Any New Yorker, whether they want to admit it or not, wants to be featured on the popular photo blog Humans of New York. The photoblog reaches over 11 million people and features people in the city and showcases things that are unique about them. Certain stories that founder Brandon Stanton is able to get out of them will bring a tear to your eye … Continue reading MC Student Featured on Humans of New York

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment

“Orange Is The New Black” Star Barbara Rosenblat Gives Lecture On Campus

It is not every day students get to sit in on a lecture with someone who is currently starring on a hit show and ask them any question they desire. On Nov. 19, students filled the 5th floor of the commons to hear the woman who plays Ms. Rosa on “Orange Is The New Black” talk about her life, career and projects that are near … Continue reading “Orange Is The New Black” Star Barbara Rosenblat Gives Lecture On Campus

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment

The Faces Behind the Music in “The Shadow Box”

When Samantha Bowers was approached by theater director Martin Marchitto to create original music for this fall’s play, “The Shadow Box,” she was quick to say yes. It is an opportunity that any songwriter would immediately jump on. After all, the actors are the ones who truly bring a play to life but it is the music that ties it all together. Bowers, along with … Continue reading The Faces Behind the Music in “The Shadow Box”

Lauren Carr
Arts & Entertainment

Chelsea Handler Makes a Strong Netflix Debut

It is a well known fact that Chelsea Handler likes to push the boundaries just see how far she can actually take it. In her latest stand-up special, “Uganda Be Kidding Me,” based off her New York Times best-seller, she does exactly that. It is an uncensored Handler at her absolute best while also reminding you that its probably a good thing you are not … Continue reading Chelsea Handler Makes a Strong Netflix Debut

Lauren Carr