Author: Michelle DePinho

Arts & Entertainment, News

MC Jazz Band Performs End of Year Concert

Manhattan College president Brennan O’Donnell traded his lofty office in Memorial Hall for something a little edgier Tuesday night: a seat in the guitar section of the college’s jazz band. For the audience, the unusual sight of watching their president jamming out (well) on a bass guitar is only where the fun began. The jazz band’s Springtime Jazz performance packed Smith Auditorium with a rowdy … Continue reading MC Jazz Band Performs End of Year Concert

Michelle DePinho
Arts & Entertainment

In Anticipation of New South Campus, a Look at the Making of the Campus We Know Today

It’s 1914 and you’re standing on your newly purchased, densely forested block of 14 acres of land. The walk up the dirt road around your pristine tract reminds you of just how far you are from the rambunctious hustle of city life. You stand on the edge of the property and try to form a picture in your mind of what it will become. While … Continue reading In Anticipation of New South Campus, a Look at the Making of the Campus We Know Today

Michelle DePinho
Features, News

MC Students File Taxes for Free for Greater Bronx Community

With tax filing season in full swing, some Manhattan College students are busier than ever. That’s because these students volunteer with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in conjunction with the Northwest Bronx Resource Center and are helping qualified Bronx residents file their taxes and maximize their returns. The VITA program offers free income tax filing services to individuals who make less than … Continue reading MC Students File Taxes for Free for Greater Bronx Community

Michelle DePinho
News

In STEM Fields, Women Still Face Adversity

The gender gap in STEM industries is a fact that has defined the field and challenged schools, companies and government for a solution. At Manhattan College, the gender gap in engineering programs is both shaping the experience of female student-professionals and breeding a new set of leaders looking to close the gap. STEM industries have historically been male-dominated. Current figures from the U.S. Department of … Continue reading In STEM Fields, Women Still Face Adversity

Michelle DePinho
News, Sports

Cheer Like a Girl

On Friday nights, a Manhattan College team pounds the pavement in Draddy Gymnasium, perfecting their agility, strength and stamina. They run, train, lift and stretch. But are they athletes? This is the Manhattan College cheerleading team, and the answer to that very question is at the center of a nationwide debate on whether or not college-level cheerleading should be considered a sport. Court cases have … Continue reading Cheer Like a Girl

Michelle DePinho
News

President’s Report

Manhattan College no longer publishes a yearbook, but it issues a President’s Report, and that’s pretty close. This year’s President’s Report conveys the institution’s progress on its strategic plan and total assets and expenditures, making it the most comprehensive public report on the status of the college. The report confirms that the college is in good financial standing, with $315 million in assets and $130.4 … Continue reading President’s Report

Michelle DePinho
Academics, Arts & Entertainment

Growing Art History Major Gives Students Edge in Creative Careers

Want a major that will take you on tours of elite artist studios, get you involved with book publishing in your freshman year or maybe set you up to be a dermatologist? Look no further than the art history major at Manhattan College, a small but dedicated (and growing) group of students who say they chose the major for its opportunities, variety and depth. “Although … Continue reading Growing Art History Major Gives Students Edge in Creative Careers

Michelle DePinho
Features

Racial Justice Teach-in Organizers Work Towards Dialogue about Race on Campus

This year’s racial justice teach-in organizers, David Witzling and Evelyn Scaramella, have a clear message for the college community: it’s time to talk about race. Witzling, Ph.D. and associate professor of English, along with Scaramella, Ph.D. and assistant professor of Spanish, were among the key organizers of the racial justice teach-in held on campus last week. The four hour event was packed with lectures from … Continue reading Racial Justice Teach-in Organizers Work Towards Dialogue about Race on Campus

Michelle DePinho
News

The Noise Next Door

It’s no secret that some Manhattan College students like to have fun and get rowdy on the weekends, just like students at any other college. But this penchant for partying leads to cases of noisy, destructive and (in some cases) illegal behaviors off-campus and in the surrounding community. Riverdale residents are fed up and, more importantly, working with the college on what to do to … Continue reading The Noise Next Door

Michelle DePinho