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Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?

by Kaylin Flam & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Contributor & News Editor Manhattan College students faced two snow days in a row during the week of Feb. 1, and two others during the week of Feb. 15. This prompts the question: Will snow days become more common at MC due to the option of remote learning? The process of calling a snow day begins the night before … Continue reading Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?

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Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester

by Caroline McCarthy & Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Features Editor & A&E Editor The Manhattan College Senate held their second virtual meeting of the calendar year on Feb. 16. This session largely consisted of discussions about COVID-19 and the outlook for hyflex classes during the 2021-2022 school year. Provost Steven Schreiner, also a member of the senate, announced during the meeting that there will no longer … Continue reading Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester

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Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated

by Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor  While Manhattan College administrators originally projected a $10 million budget deficit, administrators say that due to measures taken in the fall semester, the college is now only facing a projected $3.8 million budget deficit. This new projection, which is higher than administrators had hoped for, was communicated to community members at a college … Continue reading Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated

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Academics in the Age of Remote Learning: A Look Into How Students are Feeling

by, Sophie Ryan, Contributor As the hybrid mode fall semester comes to a close, many students feel that their academic experience this semester was challenging, due to the complications of remote learning, as well as the very real and worsening reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.  A couple weeks ago, Ian Ryan, a Manhattan College student, created a petition of Change.org titled “Make Manhattan College PASS/FAIL … Continue reading Academics in the Age of Remote Learning: A Look Into How Students are Feeling

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One Manhattan Office: On-Campus Infection Rate Remains below 1%

by Anna Woods, Asst. News and Asst. Features Editor  On Sept. 12 the One Manhattan office sent an email to the Manhattan College community with updates regarding news that there were “no recorded positive test results on campus during the week of September 3-9.” The email also included more information regarding the rate of infection, as well as adding a new guideline to testing policies. Since … Continue reading One Manhattan Office: On-Campus Infection Rate Remains below 1%

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Coronavirus: The Hardest Test of the Semester

by Pete Janny, Sports Editor As coronavirus spreads across the globe, campuses around the world are making plans in case the virus strikes close to home. For the Manhattan College community, one L.O.V.E. trip has been canceled, professors are preparing for the possibility of online classes and students abroad are anxiously waiting to hear what comes next. How Widespread is Coronavirus?  As of the afternoon … Continue reading Coronavirus: The Hardest Test of the Semester

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Campus Chimes In As Provost Search Continues

by August Kissel & Lauren Schuster, Web Editor & Social Media Editor Applications for the provost position were due on Nov. 22, and as the search for the new provost continues the Manhattan College community has begun to reflect on the role of the provost and their impact on the MC community. “The provost is the chief academic officer in any college or university, and … Continue reading Campus Chimes In As Provost Search Continues

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O’Malley School of Business To Offer Real Estate Development Course

by Maria Thomas & Anna Woods, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer The O’Malley School of Business is launching its first real estate development course for the Spring 2020 semester, offering both a graduate and undergraduate option for the course. The course is listed as a special topics course in Finance. The program was developed upon recommendations from Manhattan College alumni. Dean Donald Gibson of The O’Malley … Continue reading O’Malley School of Business To Offer Real Estate Development Course

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O’Malley School of Business Honors Program Kicks Off

by Shannon Gleba & Lauren Schuster, Staff Writer & Social Media Editor Starting this semester, the O’Malley School of Business at Manhattan College has invited members of the class 2023 from a variety of majors within the school to be a part of the new Honors Program. Spearheaded by the leaders of the School of Business, including Dean Donald Gibson, Ph.D., Associate Dean Janet Rovenpor, Ph.D., and … Continue reading O’Malley School of Business Honors Program Kicks Off

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