Author: Sean McIntyre

Academics, News

MC Offers Education to Former Inmates At College’s Discretion

The New York Times estimated that 70 million Americans who have criminal records face challenges when applying to colleges. Some college applications, including Manhattan College, include questions that surround criminal convictions that can possibly hinder a student’s acceptance during this year’s admissions cycle “A person’s past mistakes are discussed on a case-by-case basis.  Before all else, our priority is the safety of our students, staff … Continue reading MC Offers Education to Former Inmates At College’s Discretion

Sean McIntyre
College, News

College Nears Kelly Commons Fundraising Goal

Three months after the official dedication ceremony on Oct. 15, 2014, the Raymond Kelly ’63 Student Commons is approximately $1.9 million dollars away from its $45 million dollar goal. Manhattan College has raised an additional approximation of $400,000 dollars October of 2014. “We are getting smaller gifts now in the $5,000 to $25,000 range, so obviously it takes more gifts and more meetings with alumni to … Continue reading College Nears Kelly Commons Fundraising Goal

Sean McIntyre
Arts & Entertainment

“The Shadow Box”

The show ended with, “it doesn’t last forever, it wasn’t supposed to last forever.” As the actors stood together before their final bow, they looked into the audience and connected with each individual member on one topic: death as a fact of life. “The Shadow Box,” written by Michael Cristofer, featured a small intimate cast of nine individuals split between three different lives. Their lives … Continue reading “The Shadow Box”

Sean McIntyre
Campus Life, News

Newly Formed LGBT Club Offers Look into Campus Culture

Manhattan College’s LGBT Friends and Allies became an official campus club this fall semester. Ivan Rios, student president of LGBT Friends and Allies, created this club as a safe space for members and friends of the LGBT community to bond together and share stories. “Last semester I came back to my room one night to find homophobic slurs written on my door,” said Rios. “I … Continue reading Newly Formed LGBT Club Offers Look into Campus Culture

Sean McIntyre
Campus Life, News

Bathroom ID Scanners Implemented in Jasper and Chrysostom

Manhattan College is taking more precautions to protect its students from outside intruders by installing ID scanners in Jasper Hall and Chrysostom Hall. This new security system follows an incident of an unknown person recording a female student while she showered in Jasper Hall last February. The case is now closed with no suspects related with the crime. The precinct was unable to identify any … Continue reading Bathroom ID Scanners Implemented in Jasper and Chrysostom

Sean McIntyre
Campus Life, Community, News

No More Jasper Dollars at the Newly Relocated Broadway Joe’s Pizza

Broadway Joe’s Pizza, one of Manhattan College’s favorite pizza joints, moved two store fronts from its original location this summer. The new venue also comes with a new policy: no more Jasper dollars. “This is the original location of the restaurant when it was opened in 1969,” Lou Porco, owner of Broadway Joe’s Pizza, said of the new space. “We moved to the previous location … Continue reading No More Jasper Dollars at the Newly Relocated Broadway Joe’s Pizza

Sean McIntyre
Features

MC Spring Grad Opens ‘Sweet’ New Business

Growing up watching her grandmother and mother bake during the holidays, Taylor Stump, who graduated from Manhattan College last spring, always knew she wanted to own her own cupcake shop. That dream came true when she opened “Little Miss Cupcape” in Cape Cod, Massachusetts soon after receiving her degree. “I always loved cooking,” Stump said. “My first oven was an Easy Bake Oven. My grandma … Continue reading MC Spring Grad Opens ‘Sweet’ New Business

Sean McIntyre
Features

Professor Chat: Amir Masoumi

Professor Amir Masoumi left Iran to complete his graduate studies and has been teaching in the School of Business since last August. Social Media Editor Sean McIntyre sat down with him for a quick “Professor Chat.” Sean McIntyre: You are originally from Isfahan, Iran, what made you decide to leave Iran and venture to the United States? Amir Masoumi: Completing graduate studies in the United States is … Continue reading Professor Chat: Amir Masoumi

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