Health Updates for the Fall 2022 Semester 

By Lauren Raziano, Copy Editor/Web Editor Before the Manhattan College community returned to campus for the fall 2022 semester, the One Manhattan Office sent an email on Aug. 22 sharing updated COVID-19 guidelines.  The office presented the percentage of the up-to-date individuals in the community with the COVID-19 vaccine, both the initial vaccination and the booster shot.  “​​As the summer comes to a close, we … Continue reading Health Updates for the Fall 2022 Semester 

Booster Vaccine Required for Manhattan Students for the Fall Semester

By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor  Students who are enrolled for on-campus classes in the fall 2022 semester must receive a booster vaccine by Aug. 1. Employees of Manhattan College also must receive their booster vaccine by June 15.  Students that are enrolled in on-campus classes in the summer of 2022, who will reside in residence halls for summer break, and those participating in college … Continue reading Booster Vaccine Required for Manhattan Students for the Fall Semester

One Manhattan Announces Updated Mask and Vaccine Policy

By Anna Woods, Managing Editor One Manhattan announced updated COVID-19 policies and guidance regarding masks and booster vaccines as of Thursday, March 31 after undergoing revalution.  The college’s indoor mask requirement is being extended for another week until April 9. “Beginning on Saturday, April 9, and through the end of the spring semester, masks will be recommended and required only when requested in classes or … Continue reading One Manhattan Announces Updated Mask and Vaccine Policy

Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As students return to campus from spring break, OneManhattan is preparing to stay cautious while re-evaluating certain protocols on campus as city and state restrictions decrease.  In an email titled “A Note Before Spring Break” from OneManhattan sent on March 10, the school encouraged students to get tested before returning home for break or after their arrival back on campus. … Continue reading Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

OneManhattan Updates Students on Testing, Boosters, & Cases on Campus

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor OneManhattan sent out an email on Feb. 25 with updated numbers of COVID cases on campus, information on testing opportunities, and options to receive the booster vaccination on campus or near the college. On Feb. 7, the college announced via email the resumption of surveillance testing on campus, regardless of vaccination status throughout the spring semester. Surveillance testing selects students … Continue reading OneManhattan Updates Students on Testing, Boosters, & Cases on Campus

Jaspers Return To Surveillance Testing

By Lauren Raziano, Asst. Sports Editor/Web Editor A One Manhattan email to the Manhattan College Community on Feb. 4 announced that surveillance testing will now be resumed for the 2022 spring semester.  The new protocols are different from the previous semester, when students were not required to test periodically. “Now that we have completed the pre-arrival testing, surveillance testing will resume on Monday, Feb. 7. … Continue reading Jaspers Return To Surveillance Testing

COVID Update: Isolation Period Shortened to Five Days for Some Cases

By Jilleen Barrett, Features/Managing Editor Each semester seems to bring adjustments to COVID guidelines at Manhattan College. This semester brings one of the most significant changes the school has seen since classes went online in spring 2020 — a shortened isolation period. According to a OneManhattan email sent on Jan. 28, students and employees who test positive for COVID will be required to isolate themselves … Continue reading COVID Update: Isolation Period Shortened to Five Days for Some Cases

Return to In-Person Activity Brings Changes to COVID Safety Measures Across Campus

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor As Manhattan College continues to monitor the state of the pandemic, several COVID safety precaution policies have been modified for the Spring 2022 semester so that students and staff can safely continue to gather in-person.  With the transition to in-person instruction, study spaces like O’Malley Library and the Kelly Commons have again become lively with students and staff … Continue reading Return to In-Person Activity Brings Changes to COVID Safety Measures Across Campus

Jaspers Return: Spring Semester Classes to Begin Online

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief According to a One Manhattan email yesterday afternoon, the spring semester will begin remotely, with students attending class online from Jan. 19 to 25.  This decision was announced on Friday, Jan. 14 via email from the One Manhattan co-chairs: Esmilda Abreu-Hornbostel, Interim Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Tamara Britt, Vice President for Legal and External Affairs/Chief of … Continue reading Jaspers Return: Spring Semester Classes to Begin Online