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Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Over 2,000 members of the Jasper community have signed a petition protesting the planned elimination of at least 34 tenured faculty positions. Students, alumni and family members are advocating on behalf of Manhattan College faculty, none of whom have gone on the record about the situation.  The petition initiative is being spearheaded by Teresa Ramoni ‘20, who had been following recent … Continue reading Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

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Manhattan College Promotes Fair Trade Products for Worker Equality

HSSP Scholarship recipients Caroline Rozmus and Roman Concha receive scholarships. By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor & Emmanouel Sofillas, Staff Writer Manhattan College has recently made strides in promoting fair trade values across campus, creating a student-run fair to show its commitment to this ethical trade practice.  Fair trade refers to products from companies that provide fair working conditions and wages to their employees.  The journey to … Continue reading Manhattan College Promotes Fair Trade Products for Worker Equality

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AFROTC Awards Full Tuition Scholarships at Metlife Stadium

HSSP Scholarship recipients Caroline Rozmus and Roman Concha receive scholarships. By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor & Emmanouel Sofillas, Staff Writer The Air Force ROTC Detachment 560 awarded cadets within the program a full-tuition scholarship at Metlife Stadium during the New York Jets versus Kansas City Chiefs football game.  The scholarship provides cadets with many academic and professional opportunities within the Air Force. The scholarship covers nearly … Continue reading AFROTC Awards Full Tuition Scholarships at Metlife Stadium

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Math Professor Angel Pineda Makes Breakthrough in Medical Imaging Research

Photo of Dr. Pineda, Tetsuya Kawakita, and Rehan Mehta. DR PINEDA/ COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Staff Writer Angel Pineda, Ph.D., a professor of mathematics, stands as a pioneer in the field of mathematics to enhance medical imaging, particularly in the context of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant of $434,000.  At the core of Pineda’s work is the exploration … Continue reading Math Professor Angel Pineda Makes Breakthrough in Medical Imaging Research

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MC Model UN Wins at Conferences in Germany and D.C.

By Adrianne Hutto, Production Director The Manhattan College Model UN team had the opportunity to travel to Germany and Washington D.C. to represent the Russian Federation and the United States, respectively, at the Model UN conferences.   Alexander Nichols, a junior at Manhattan College and member of the security council for the Germany trip, has been a part of the Model UN for two years now.  … Continue reading MC Model UN Wins at Conferences in Germany and D.C.

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James Patterson Scholars for 2024 Express Gratitude Towards Acclaimed Author

James Patterson returned to Manhattan College for class reunion.BEN ASEN/COURTESY By Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer The James Patterson scholarship recipients have been announced for the 2024 academic year marking 12 years of the scholarship’s contributions for Manhattan College students.  Best-selling author James Patterson was a member of the Manhattan College class of 1969. Over 50 years after his graduation, he still shows support to his … Continue reading James Patterson Scholars for 2024 Express Gratitude Towards Acclaimed Author

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Professor Emerita Judith Plaskow Joins the National Women’s Hall of Fame

Former Professor Judith Plaskow will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Former professor emerita of religious studies at Manhattan College Judith Plaskow has become an inductee for the National Women’s Hall of Fame for 2024.  Plaskow is one of eight inductees and has joined the ranks of over 300 national women … Continue reading Professor Emerita Judith Plaskow Joins the National Women’s Hall of Fame

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Basketball’s Opening Week and What to Expect for the Coming Season

By Maizy Swift & Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer Jasper basketball is officially back for the 2023-24 season. The women’s basketball team opened their season with a match against Central Connecticut State University on Nov. 6, resulting in a win for the Lady Jaspers.  The opposition held the lead for the first half of the game, until the second quarter when the … Continue reading Basketball’s Opening Week and What to Expect for the Coming Season

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Students Push for Accessibility Awareness on Manhattan College Campus

The Counseling Center on the fifth floor of Miguel hall welcomes and supports students who are struggling. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College students are pushing for wider representation and awareness for students with disabilities after an open discussion hosted by the Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC). The discussion was held by MC students Emmett Ortiz and Brina Boyum, who … Continue reading Students Push for Accessibility Awareness on Manhattan College Campus

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