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Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 18, the U.S. Congress passed a bill ordering the U.S. Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill requires the DOJ to publish the files in a searchable and downloadable format, as Congress approved the release of the files by a final vote of 427–1.  The Epstein files generally refers to the collection … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

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Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Paul Harrison, a junior Manhattan University student in the School of Engineering, has been selected as a 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient, a prestigious honor accompanied by a $10,000 stipend. The IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization, supports more than 486,000 engineering and STEM professionals globally with a … Continue reading Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

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Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

MU’s recent Open House event for prospective students. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor On Nov. 18, Manhattan University’s Senate held its second meeting of the semester, in which the primary topic discussed was students both on and off campus, including study abroad and foreign exchange students. Discussions were raised about past events, voting and future reforms within the senate. The meeting encouraged discussion amongst the members … Continue reading Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

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Molly Brett Appointed New Director of Alumni Relations

Leyla J. Mercado & Barbara Vasquez, Arts & Entertainment Editor & Production/Web Editor Molly Brett ‘23 has been appointed as the new director of Alumni Relations at Manhattan University. Brett attained the role after working as assistant director of the department and will follow in the footsteps of previous director Louis Calvelli. Calvelli, who defined his biggest struggle in the position as fostering engagement with … Continue reading Molly Brett Appointed New Director of Alumni Relations

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Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

Photo of U.S. Capitol Building. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The government shutdown is officially over. The shutdown that began on Oct. 1 concluded on Nov. 13, clocking in as the longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history. Capital Hill was shut down for 43 total days, negatively affecting millions of Americans nationwide.  During a government shutdown, federal employees generally fall into three … Continue reading Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

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Student Maria Budelman Presents Research at ACSM Conference, Awaits International Journal of Exercise Science Publication

Maria Budelman presents her research project at ACSM Greater New York Conference. MARIA BUDELMAN / COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer On Nov. 8, Maria Budelman, a Manhattan University senior and kinesiology major, presented her research project, “Mind Over Injury: Exploring Mental Imagery as a Game Changer in Athletic Rehabilitation”, at the American College of Sports Medicine’s [ACSM] Greater New York Regional Chapters Fall Conference.  The … Continue reading Student Maria Budelman Presents Research at ACSM Conference, Awaits International Journal of Exercise Science Publication

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MU Biology Students Win Contest at ​​MACUB Annual Conference

MU Students take part in the 58th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists conference. @MANHATTANUNIVERSITY/LINKEDIN Joshua Reichard, Staff Writer Eleven Manhattan University students traveled to Molloy University to attend the 58th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB) conference on Oct. 25. A handful of biology students were recognized and awarded at the event, including two MU students who placed highly … Continue reading MU Biology Students Win Contest at ​​MACUB Annual Conference

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The Young and the Invested: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Finance

Senior Evelyn McGreevey at her sales & trading internship at R.J. O’Brien. LINKEDIN / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor With a close-knit community on campus, Manhattan University’s finance program proves to continuously produce successful and entrepreneurially focused students into the finance world. Recently, a few of these students have been rising to the occasion, participating in internships with well-known companies while also maintaining full-time … Continue reading The Young and the Invested: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Finance

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Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

Photo of the NYC Mayor’s office. NYC.GOV / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 4, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City Mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim and person of South Asian descent to be elected mayor.  Mamdani won after running a campaign off a progressive platform focused on city affordability, frozen rent and universal health care … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

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