by Josh Grewal & Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer & Asst. Features Editor The Exercise is Medicine initiative at Manhattan College has kickstarted many new programs to encourage students to get physically active on campus. The events range from yoga and mixed martial arts to taekwondo and core training. With an emphasis on mental health, the initiative is focused on creating an environment for students to flourish. Students … Continue reading Exercise is The New Medicine
By, Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Sports Editor After 25 years, the Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center at Manhattan College is celebrating their anniversary in a special way. The HGI center works to eradicate antisemitism, racism and prejudice through education, and is an essential part of the Manhattan College community. “Our mission is about creating peace,” said Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., … Continue reading HGI Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributors From Oct. 21-23, Manhattan College’s chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) traveled to Indianapolis to attend their annual national convention. This year, the theme of the SWE event was “Aspire to Inspire” as many guest lecturers and keynote speakers shared their experiences as women in engineering. MC’s chapter of SWE was able to bring 15 women on … Continue reading Society of Women Engineers Aspire to Inspire
By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor As Kinesiology’s Department Honor Society, Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK) is ready to promote holistic health and wellness on campus. PEK is the national professional fraternity for physical education and related career fields at Manhattan College. PEK was founded in 1913 as a male-dominated establishment then became more inclusive in the 1970s when more women started to join. Manhattan College … Continue reading PEK Fosters Holistic Health, Wellness and Promotes Community Service
By, Mack Olmsted, Staff Writer Meet Peter Janny, one of Manhattan College’s key members of The Quadrangle. Janny has been a very important contributor to the Quad and is now in his senior year. Coming from eastern Connecticut, Janny has been part of The Quadrangle since his freshman year. During the 2018 September club fair, Janny checked out The Quadrangle and described the group as … Continue reading Meet One of MC’s Best, Pete Janny
By, Madalyn Johnson & Lauren Raziano, Web Editor &Social Media Editor SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is the new hyperdynamic day and night art and observation deck over the New York City landscape. The supertall skyscraper located in midtown Manhattan opened Thursday, October 21, and already has first time attendees raving about the experience as a sky-high thrill that will blow you away. Maddy Berry, who graduated … Continue reading The Sky’s the Limit for Manhattan College Alum, Working for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
By, Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor The Manhattan College Counseling Center is in the process of forming a grief support group for students who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief support groups are a way for individuals who have experienced a loss to have a place to discuss with others who have had similar experiences. Grief can be isolating, so a group … Continue reading MC Counseling Center Is Forming A Grief Support Group
By, Karen Flores, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center celebrated its third birthday since its founding in 2018. The LWGRC, located in Kelly Commons Room 3C, is a safe place to talk about topics ranging from sexuality, careers, identity, body positivity as well as sexual assault, harassment and reproductive justice. This student-led community strives to promote feminism and … Continue reading Happy 3rd Birthday to the LWGRC
by Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer In honor of Hispanic heritage month, widely acclaimed author and professor emerita Deborah Kanter P.h.D led a virtual presentation on Mexican immigration and its profound impact on Chicago’s Roman Catholic parishes. The event was co-sponsored by multiple organizations including the religious studies department, the Manhattan College Diversity Council and Campus Ministry and Social Action. Kanter is an emerita professor of … Continue reading Chicago Católico with Dr. Deborah Kanter
