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Jasper Jams: The Art of the Movie Soundtrack

Great movies have great soundtracks. Terrible movies with good soundtracks become bearable. It’s undeniable that music impacts the viewer’s experience but often, viewers don’t realize or appreciate it. For this week’s Jasper Jams, I decided to pull some tracks from movies – recent and old – that are iconic, scene or film defining or are simply just great tunes that enhance the film and pop … Continue reading Jasper Jams: The Art of the Movie Soundtrack

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No Lions, No Tigers, One Bear: “The Winter’s Tale” Staged by the American Shakespeare Center Visits Campus

by ROSE BRENNAN, A&E Editor In what has now become a tradition at Manhattan College, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) made their annual visit to Smith Auditorium to perform “The Winter’s Tale” on Friday, Oct. 12. The ASC has been coming to Riverdale every fall since 2012.  Their yearly performance has now become a favorite fall semester event of students and faculty across the campus. … Continue reading No Lions, No Tigers, One Bear: “The Winter’s Tale” Staged by the American Shakespeare Center Visits Campus

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Manhattan College Students Attend Comic Con

by CAT CORNWELL, Contributor The New York Comic Con was back in town from Oct. 3-6, and fellow lovers of Saint John Baptist De La Salle shared their experiences with their fellow New Yorkers. Comic Con is a four day event where people of all ages and backgrounds come together and dress up, or “cosplay,” as their favorite characters from TV shows, video games, comic … Continue reading Manhattan College Students Attend Comic Con

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Arts & Entertainment, On Campus Fashion-Finds

Caroline Voigt: Queen of the Closet

by Katie Heneghan & C. Garrett Keidel, Staff Writer & Asst. Sports Editor Caroline Voigt is a freshman marketing major with an impressive resume and background in fashion and blogging. She doubles as a business student as well as a business woman, with an aspiring empire of her own. Voigt’s blog, “Queen of the Closet” displays her preppy and polished style as well as her lifestyle and daily … Continue reading Caroline Voigt: Queen of the Closet

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Richard Adams and the Political Allegory of “Watership Down”

by Gillian Puma, Staff Writer Richard Adams discusses the issues in society in his 1972 novel titled “Watership Down.” However, Adams discusses these issues through the eyes of rabbits giving the story allegorical symbolism. The story begins when a young rabbit named Fiver envisions his home and warren being brutally destroyed. This vision shows that the area in which the warren inhabits is going to be turned … Continue reading Richard Adams and the Political Allegory of “Watership Down”

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Scatterbomb Gets “Stranded in Pittsburgh” in First-Ever Fordham University Collab

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Social Media Editor Students and faculty from Manhattan College filled the Hayden 100 auditorium on the night of Friday, Oct. 5– along with a number of students from the other side of the Bronx– otherwise known as Fordham University Manhattan College’s improv comedy group Scatterbomb put on a not-so average show this past Friday. Along with the usual members who perform with … Continue reading Scatterbomb Gets “Stranded in Pittsburgh” in First-Ever Fordham University Collab

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Arts & Entertainment, Rock The Quad

Emely Martinez Rocked The Quad(chella)

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Asst. News Editor Senior Emely Martinez was one of many performers at Quadchella on Friday, Sept. 14, however, to me she stole the show. With her chill demeanor and her equally chill set, she really grabbed the crowd’s attention. She sang covers, a Spanglish remix of “Be Careful” by Cardi B and even performed some of her original songs. Her support improvised … Continue reading Emely Martinez Rocked The Quad(chella)

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Sophomore Student Sells Tees with Style

by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Asst. Features Editor Like many college students, sophomore Sophie Demurjian likes to make her fashion feel personal. Cutting and bleaching t-shirts for her and her friends to wear started out as nothing more than a fun hobby. After only two weeks of running an Instagram account dedicated to it, however, it has quickly snowballed into her own small online business. Through her … Continue reading Sophomore Student Sells Tees with Style

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Mamma Mia! Scatterbomb is Back Again with Sequel

by Mariana Duque Contributor On Friday, Sept. 28, Scatterbomb returned with their acclaimed improvisation show once again for the second time in the semester. As usual, the team asked the audience a word in order to start the sketch. One person in the audience yelled “Mamma Mia!”, and they launched into a story with a twist. When one member started talking about they how went to see … Continue reading Mamma Mia! Scatterbomb is Back Again with Sequel

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