Kappa Delta Phi Hosts Virtual MC Halloween

by Karen Flores, Staff Writer The education department’s honor society Kappa Delta Pi will be hosting their annual MC Halloween virtually on Friday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. Due to COVID-19 and the aim to keep transmission of the virus as low as possible, KDP has decided to host MC halloween virtually. This will be the second year where the event is held online. Emma … Continue reading Kappa Delta Phi Hosts Virtual MC Halloween

Entrepreneurs Support Startup Collaborations at Manhattan

By, Nicole Fitzsimmons & Isaiah Rosario, News Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College is launching a new program for entrepreneurs on campus titled “Entrepreneurs@MC” where students can collaborate on new business ideas and gain entrepreneurial skills that will help them in the future. Made possible by Mike Kelly ‘80, managing partner of Yellow Thread Ventures as well as a member of the O’Malley School of … Continue reading Entrepreneurs Support Startup Collaborations at Manhattan

An Beal Bocht Cafe: Riverdale’s Local Pub Prevails Post Covid Lockdown

by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributors Since its opening in 1991, An Beal Bocht Café, typically referred to “An Beal,” has served the Riverdale community as a local eatery and a center for the arts. Located at 445 W 238th St, An Beal provides a space for artists of all disciplines to share their passions and serves as a casual hangout spot for Jaspers … Continue reading An Beal Bocht Cafe: Riverdale’s Local Pub Prevails Post Covid Lockdown

MC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By, Victor Franco, Staff Writer The multicultural center and Fuerza Latina hosted the Latino Heritage Month celebration on Sept. 22 in Kelly Commons, which offered many students the opportunity to learn and appreciate Hispanic culture. Hispanic Heritage month, which takes place from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a way to commemorate Hispanic culture. Hayden Greene, the current Director, and Coordinator of the Multicultural Center … Continue reading MC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

CMSA Resumes Activity on Campus

By, Carlos Pinto-Corredor, Contributor After 16 months of virtual classes and personnel turnover, the Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite is ready to welcome back and reconnect the Jasper community this Fall. Leadership transition occurred amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with unexpected cuts in personnel. Thelma Collado, former campus ministry office manager, was furloughed due to the financial impact of the pandemic on our campus. … Continue reading CMSA Resumes Activity on Campus

“Undeniable” Russell Craig Featured in Student Lecture Series

By, Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Black Student Union and Student Engagement co-sponsored a talk with Brooklyn-based artist Russell Craig, to kick off the 10th Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series. Senior international studies major and BSU co-president Mamady Ballo interviewed Craig, whose art puts the social and political front and center as having been inspired by his experiences in foster care … Continue reading “Undeniable” Russell Craig Featured in Student Lecture Series

Unwind with the Multicultural Center’s Serenity and Coffee Talks

by Zoe DeFazio & Josh Grewal, Staff Writers The Multicultural Center will be hosting a “serenity hour” every Friday morning at 8:30 am. Following the serenity talk, the Multicultural Center also offers the opportunity for students to drink coffee and chat amongst each other. The intention of the serenity talk is for students to have the ability to relax and unwind from the week in a … Continue reading Unwind with the Multicultural Center’s Serenity and Coffee Talks

Women in Business Club Empowers and Prepares Young Women to Succeed

by Caroline McCarthy & Sinead Fitzgibbon, Asst. Features Editor & Contributor Manhattan College’s Women in Business club (WIB) aims to prepare women to step into corporate America and experience professional development among like-minded peers. WIB offers a professional yet welcoming environment that aims to build connections and friendships that will help you through college and in your future career. According to club president Dayna McGinley, one … Continue reading Women in Business Club Empowers and Prepares Young Women to Succeed

Meet your Student Body President: Kevin Rojas

by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor Last Spring, amid the madness of a virtual semester, students elected senior Kevin Rojas as student body president. In his four years at the college, Rojas has immersed himself in all the campus has to offer — from academia to study abroad, extracurriculars, and more. Rojas has been a warm and welcoming presence on campus and has some big plans … Continue reading Meet your Student Body President: Kevin Rojas