by Lauren Raziano & Adrianne Hutto, Contributors Spending two weeks of your first year in college in an eight by eight isolation room is not what we would call ideal… On my first day I arrived at 3:30 p.m. and learned that dinner would be served at 5 p.m. I was told to order through the google sheet for food and also email dining services … Continue reading Two Sides of the Same Quarantine
by Caroline McCarthy & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Asst. News Editor Through participation with a nationwide mutual aid project, a community fridge has been established by two women from the Bronx community to help battle food insecurity. This fridge —with brightly colored promises of “Free Food” or “Comida Gratis” painted on its side— is located outside of The Last Stop at 242nd Street and … Continue reading The Last Stop Welcomes Friendly Fridge to Fight Food Insecurity
by Alexa Schmidt & Colleen MacNamara, A&E Editor & Staff Writer The opening of Sip & Chill, a new cafe on campus, offered free food samples, raffles and the opportunity to meet the new staff on Thursday, Oct. 1. The cafe is located in what was previously known as the Red Mango space in Thomas Hall. Randall Tomblin, the retail food services manager of the … Continue reading Grand Opening of Sip & Chill Welcomes Fair Trade and Community Business
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Assistant professor Lydia Crafts, Ph.D. presented her research at the first brown bag lecture series, hosted virtually by the history department on Wednesday, Sept. 25. About 40 students and faculty attended to hear Craft’s presentation on medical violence in Guatemala. Craft’s talk, titled “Archive Secrets and Silences: Researching the History of Medical Violence in ‘Post-Peace’ Guatemala,” served as a brief … Continue reading Archive Secrets and Silences: Brown Bag Lecture With History Professor Lydia Crafts
by Maddie Johnson & Jon Deutsch, Web Editor & Staff Writer When the spring semester abruptly ended back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, it meant that a lot of exciting events at Manhattan College could not come to a final close. Potential championships, performances, and victories for students enjoying their last ride as a college athlete, unfortunately, could not take place. Even though … Continue reading Manhattan College Athletes are Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
by Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Asst. News & Features Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center at Manhattan College is still diving into this semester with resources, support and activities despite the new virtual medium. GrARTitude made its first appearance this semester on Wednesday, Sept. 23. GrARTitude was brought to Manhattan College last fall by MC senior and intern for the LWGRC, … Continue reading GrARTitude Returns to the LWGRC Bringing Positivity During the Pandemic
Hi readers! As I write this, it’s 8:30 p.m. and I am sitting on the grass on the main quadrangle. I’m alone and listening to music out of my portable speaker, taking in one of the last warm nights we might have for the rest of the year. It is a joy and a privilege to be on this campus right now and I am … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
by Adrianne Hutto, Contributor Meeting new people, spending with friends, and socializing often are main components of the college experience. However, the social aspect of college has changed as a result of COVID-19. On top of adapting to online classes, students are now faced with adjusting their regular social activities to COVID-safe and socially distant alternatives. While it may seem like there are not a lot … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: How Students Are Staying Social With COVID Restrictions
by, Pete Janny & Alexa Schmidt, Sports Editor & Arts & Entertainment Editor 2020 marks the 40th year the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has existed. Since its inception, the conference has experienced many changes, highlighted by the additions of new sports and member schools throughout the years. But while a lot has happened over four decades — with much more still unwritten — there may … Continue reading MAAC 40th Anniversary Spotlight on Manhattan Softball
