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Manhattan College Baristas Put the Star in Starbucks

By, Angelica Joy Niedermeyer & Niamh Delargy, Contributors The first floor of Kelly Commons is a popular dining and lounge area for students at Manhattan College. It is home to one coffee shop in particular which brings a large amount of joy to students: Starbucks. The barista-selected music and friendly staff contribute to a relaxed and open atmosphere. This offers a space for studying with … Continue reading Manhattan College Baristas Put the Star in Starbucks

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Meet Two of the Most Eggcelent Members of Locke’s Staff: Fabio and Russell

By, Rebecca Kranich & Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Whether it’s for breakfast at 8 a.m., a snack between classes at noon, or a sit-down dinner with friends, the majority of students have dined at Locke’s Loft at some point during their MC careers. A few friendly Lockes staff members have become well-known icons across campus. The most popular of which include … Continue reading Meet Two of the Most Eggcelent Members of Locke’s Staff: Fabio and Russell

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Bringing Joy and Fulfillment Through Acts of Service

By, Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action has instilled a sense of wellbeing in students and fostered a deeper connection with the local community through its diverse selection of service pro- grams. CMSA has been at the forefront of providing students with enriching experiences to engage in their local communities. Some of their widely popular service programs for the fall … Continue reading Bringing Joy and Fulfillment Through Acts of Service

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Comfort Creatures: Pets Spark Joy for Students Off Campus

By, Adrianne Hutto & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editors With the stress of a new semester and the uncertainty of COVID-19, many students are finding ways to cope. One way they are doing so is adopting pets to live with them and their roommates off campus. This allows students a way to relieve stress through the companionship and comfort of their new furry friends. The … Continue reading Comfort Creatures: Pets Spark Joy for Students Off Campus

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Student Government Presents: Smorgasburg

The Student Government hosted a free Smorgasburg in the Kelly Commons Parking Lot on Thursday, Nov. 18. Student Government provided a wide range of food trucks and stands providing the crowd with made-to-order woodfire pizza, Korean hotdogs, Claudy’s empanadas, and Bona Bona ice cream Interviews complied by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich Kevin Rojas, Senior Student Body President Why did you plan the Smorgasburg? “I … Continue reading Student Government Presents: Smorgasburg

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The Many Names of V.B.: Uniting the Bronx through Health, Wellness, and Vintage Clothing

By, Maria Thomas & Anna Woods, Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief “This couch just showed up last night. Sometimes people drop this stuff off for us.” Ra McCray was talking about the brown leather couch we were sitting on. It is parked outside of a storefront on 238th, which would soon house an indoor microgreens farm. The space was previously designed to be a cycling studio, … Continue reading The Many Names of V.B.: Uniting the Bronx through Health, Wellness, and Vintage Clothing

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Women in Business Hosts Natasha Hemmings: How to Lead

By, Megan LaCreta & Kelly Cwik, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. A&E Editor The Women in Business club hosted an event titled “How To Lead” with Natasha Hemmings, CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, last Wednesday. Junior marketing and international business major and Women In Business event coordinator Brenna McNamara moderated. Hemmings is the first Black woman to lead the council in … Continue reading Women in Business Hosts Natasha Hemmings: How to Lead

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Tiny Talk: Kyla Guilfoil Takes On Eating Disorder Misconceptions

by Megan LaCreta, Asst. Features Editor On Wednesday Nov. 3, the Multicultural Center hosted Manhattan student Kyla Guilfoil as part of the Tiny Talks program. The sophomore political science and communication major and intern at the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center presented a talk focused on the misconceptions and stigma that surround eating disorders today. Guilfoil is aiming to bring awareness to the issue … Continue reading Tiny Talk: Kyla Guilfoil Takes On Eating Disorder Misconceptions

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WAGS Student Brown Bag: Caroline King Sheds Light on Forgotten Feminist Heroes

by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College junior Caroline King presented her research regarding Black women and their role in early Marxist feminism during last week’s Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) Student Brown Bag event. King, a double major in history and international studies with a WAGS minor, titled her presentation “Where Credit is Due: How Black Women Changed the Course of Marxist Feminism.”  … Continue reading WAGS Student Brown Bag: Caroline King Sheds Light on Forgotten Feminist Heroes

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