Author: Michevi Dufflart

A lover of long car rides and scarves, Michevi is a Bronx native majoring in Civil Engineering. Her big break came when Wafels & Dinges first visited campus and The Quadrangle was in need of a waffle photo with a scrumptious chocolate drizzle. Since then, Michevi has found a love for the interview process and writing stories. When not studying in the library, Michevi can be found working in Draddy Gym, making magnets, or hanging out with friends.
Men's Basketball, Sports

Samson Usilo: Working Hard On and Off the Court

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Web Editor When Samson Usilo arrived at Manhattan College, he knew he wanted to pursue engineering, but he was unsure of which discipline to choose. Now in his last year, Usilo is set to graduate with a bachelor’s of science in civil engineering. Growing up, Usilo always had an interest in the way things could come together. And like many engineers, he spent some … Continue reading Samson Usilo: Working Hard On and Off the Court

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Sports, Top Stories

Expanding Passions: The Man Who Won’t Stop

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Web Editor For some, running is just a pastime, but for J. Matthew Billings, a graduate student studying civil engineering, it is much more than that. An avid runner and strong supporter of cancer research, Billings is no stranger to long distance races. During his undergraduate years at Christian Brothers University, Billings ran cross country and also participated in the St. Jude … Continue reading Expanding Passions: The Man Who Won’t Stop

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Features

Poetry Night: The Art of Opening Up

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Web Editor The night was one of laughter, solemnity and true artistic expression. Held in the Multicultural Center in the Kelly Student Commons, students of all grade levels met last Tuesday at 6PM to celebrate poetry and each other’s talents. Before the night began though, coffee, cookies and doughnuts were offered to those in attendance and students ate and drank, conversing among … Continue reading Poetry Night: The Art of Opening Up

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Dance Team, Sports

Season Right Around The Corner For Jasper Dancers

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Web Editor Things are back in full swing at Manhattan College and the Jasper Dancers are suiting up for another new season. Starting in September, the Jasper Dancers begin practicing for another eventful year which runs from autumn to late spring. In the autumn and winter months, the dancers train and practice routines for basketball season, but as the new year rolls … Continue reading Season Right Around The Corner For Jasper Dancers

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Sports, Women's Lacrosse

A Victory to Remember: Women’s Lacrosse Senior Day

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Editor Milestone achievements were made on Saturday Apr. 14 at Gaelic Park when women’s lacrosse celebrated their annual Senior Day. Graduating a class of eight seniors, each had the chance to play and partake in one of the Jaspers’ most successful wins this season. The game, played on a sunny day against the Siena Saints, filled the stands and led the Jaspers to … Continue reading A Victory to Remember: Women’s Lacrosse Senior Day

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Men's Lacrosse, Sports, Top Stories

Humble 100: Parker Giarratana Scores 100th Career Point

Nearly a decade has passed since the Manhattan College men’s lacrosse team has seen another 100-point scorer. However, less than a month ago Parker Giarratana put an end to that streak. A junior attacker and native Floridian, Giarratana scored his 100th point on the road against the Bellarmine University Knights in Chester, Pa. on Feb. 24. The unassisted goal was scored in the second quarter, … Continue reading Humble 100: Parker Giarratana Scores 100th Career Point

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Sports, Women's Lacrosse

Women’s Lacrosse Team Embraces Challenges for New Season

Women’s lacrosse is back and gearing up for a new season full of fresh challenges. With two new programs and several different conferences from across the U.S., the women’s lacrosse team will be facing various teams for the first time. Katie McConnell, head coach, now in her second year at Manhattan, explains that she chose the non-conference games because, “playing all new teams from different … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse Team Embraces Challenges for New Season

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Softball, Sports

Pre-Game Faith Rituals Strengthen Jaspers’ Softball

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Staff Writer Among the many students at MC who practice certain rituals, student athletes are some of the most faithful to them. Rituals, which can be described as any regularly performed behaviors in a set manner, can often be seen on many of our own courts and fields. These rituals serve several purposes and are at the heart of many teams. One such team … Continue reading Pre-Game Faith Rituals Strengthen Jaspers’ Softball

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Features

Multicultural Center Adopts Black Student Union as a Club

By Michevi Dufflart, Staff Writer New semesters bring with them new faces, and now a new club. The club that has recently been brought to fruition is the Black Student Union, more commonly known around campus as “BSU.” The BSU, which is open to all students on campus, has been a work in progress since last semester. The two juniors who spearheaded the efforts to create … Continue reading Multicultural Center Adopts Black Student Union as a Club

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