by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Senior Writer This past Friday, I had the absolute honor of attending the Extra Special Prom. Think of this op-ed as sort of a review for the event– I will also let you know right off the bat that I would give it five out of five stars. The Manhattan College (and this country in general, really) has seen some hard times: strenuous political … Continue reading Extra Special Prom: The Event We So Badly Needed
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Senior Writer If you know me, you know how much I love theatre. So when I was offered tickets to the new play “The Ferryman,” which I had heard from many colleagues was well worth seeing, I jumped at the opportunity. “The Ferryman” is a play by Jez Butterworth about a family living in 1980 Ireland during the uprising of the provisional Irish Republican … Continue reading “They’re Here”: A Review of Jez Butterworth’s “The Ferryman”
In my first “letter from the editor” in my first issue as editor-in-chief, I finished it by saying “let’s get this party started.” And what a party it has been! This past year has been a whirlwind and has given me such an incredible background in leadership, organization and maturity. I have seen my staff grow in wonderful ways whether in quality, quantity or most … Continue reading LETTER from The Editor
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief Student Government held one of its largest meetings on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Kelly 5A due to the outpour of student concern regarding commencement. The Cooper administration invited multiple college administrators, including the provost. For in-depth coverage of the open forum, see the “Commencement Addressed at Student Government Assembly Meeting” article on page one. “Thank you again to the administration for … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Meeting Has Large Turnout, Introduces New Directors and Discusses Committee Updates
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan College’s annual Manhattan Madness pep rally took place Thursday Oct. 30 in Draddy Gymnasium. It was a night of dancing, basketball contests and free t-shirts as students packed the bleachers and celebrated the start of basketball season. T-shirts were handed out by members of Student Government, who co-sponsored the event along with the Athletics Department and Student Engagement. Students in … Continue reading MADNESS IN THE 6TH BOROUGH
by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief Student Government had multiple announcements and points of discussion, including important updates for several committees, at this week’s assembly meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at noon in Kelly 4B. Minimum Wage Discussion Vice President of Residential Affairs Isabel Quinones spoke briefly about the Resident Student Association (RSA) dorm hall visits that have been happening across campus within the previous weeks. She said … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Discusses Minimum Wage, the Mold Situation and Gourmet Dining at Fourth Meeting
by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, two key features employers seek on a candidate’s resume are analytical skills and technical skills. In an attempt to create well-rounded liberal arts students, a new “Digital Arts and Humanities” (DAsH) attribute will be introduced next semester. Spearheaded by multiple professors and staff members, the DAsH attribute will have five courses available for the … Continue reading College Looks to Hone Student Technical Skills with New “DAsH” Program
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief The Cooper administration had plans to keep the biweekly assembly meeting short on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon in Kelly 4B, in order for the assembly to attend the lecture series event held by Student Engagement, happening on the fifth floor of the Kelly Commons. There were minimal announcements from the executive board, but still some important information for students to … Continue reading Student Government Holds Third Meeting
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief It’s not every day that Manhattan College students celebrate the “birthday” of a building, but the residents and resident assistants of Lee Hall gathered together to throw a party for the college’s youngest dorm building. On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 3, resident assistants (RAs) took up vacancy on the fifth through eighth floors of the building with activities for their … Continue reading Lee Hall’s 10th Birthday Party
