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Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College’s first-ever pre-nursing club has recently been established. This club will provide resources and opportunities to aspiring students looking into the nursing profession post-graduation, or those who are interested in learning more about the field. Kelly Rojas ‘21, Tatiyana Benitez ‘21 and Stephanie Fandino ‘22 are the three Manhattan College students who had the idea to co-found this club. … Continue reading Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite

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Manhattan College Fights for Sustainability

by Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Features Editor Is your plastic bag’s fifteen minutes of fame worth the 500 years of infamy it will spend in a landfill? According to the New York Sanitation Department, single-use plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes, only to be discarded to waste away for over 500 years, leaving harmful toxins behind to fur- ther pollute the environment … Continue reading Manhattan College Fights for Sustainability

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Student-Run Rooftop Garden Begins to Sprout Amidst Spring Weather

by Kiersten Thompson & Adrianne Hutto, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Students on campus may have noticed planters on the roof of the student parking garage. These planters are a part of an initiative run by the Environmental Studies department called A Green Roof. The Green Roofs, which collect rainwater and help to cool the roof, was started by Nathan Hunter, a Manhattan College … Continue reading Student-Run Rooftop Garden Begins to Sprout Amidst Spring Weather

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Environmental Studies Program Prepares Students for the Future

by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College offers a unique experience in its en- vironmental studies program. Part of the school of liberal arts, the program uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide students with a well-rounded education regarding environ- mental issues. Professor Dart Westphal is the director of environmental studies at MC, described the program’s mission. “Environmental Studies … Continue reading Environmental Studies Program Prepares Students for the Future

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NYWEA Offers Home to All Environmentalists

by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer The students in Manhattan College’s chapter of the New York Water Environment Association see their club as a space where students can explore and pursue their environmental passions. While the ongoing pandemic has prevented the club from offering its usual, numerous in-person activities, the club has remained active and dedicated to its mission. According to the organization’s website, NYWEA was … Continue reading NYWEA Offers Home to All Environmentalists

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A DYFRENT Approach: Merging Art and Design with Information

by, Kiersten Thompson, Contributor With two forward moving arrows, the logo of the brand DYFRENT represents the future and forward thinking. Jeffrey Bartlett ’21, a marketing and finance major, and Desmond Cole ’21, a marketing major, founded DYFRENT in 2018, which is a consulting and e-commerce company that helps brands develop further through embracing creativity. In addition, DYFRENT also sells clothing, art and photography. After … Continue reading A DYFRENT Approach: Merging Art and Design with Information

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Women’s History Month: The Women of Manhattan College, Then and Now

by Kyla Guilfoil & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Women first joined the ranks of Manhattan College’s undergraduate student body in the fall of 1973, making this the 47th Women’s History Month spent by female students at MC. In honor of the women who broke the glass ceiling in those first decades, and those who continue that legacy at Manhattan today, … Continue reading Women’s History Month: The Women of Manhattan College, Then and Now

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Olympian Aly Raisman Shares Her Story With MC

by, Lauren Raziano & Caroline McCarthy, Social Media Editor & Asst. Features Editor Aly Raisman spoke to the Manhattan College community about her time as an Olympic athlete who had experienced sexual assault on Thursday, Mar. 25. The event was hosted by both Student Government and students within the Communication department through a Zoom lecture meeting and later an open discussion for attendees. Raisman, a … Continue reading Olympian Aly Raisman Shares Her Story With MC

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