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Supposed Historic Snowstorm Delivers Much Less than Forecasted

Last Monday, New Yorkers were warned of a blizzard that was reported to be one of the worst in the city’s history. “No less than 18 inches,” claimed news reports on Monday morning and early afternoon. In response to the impending storm, the entire Northeast made emergency preparations. Roads were shut down after 4 p.m., Mayor de Blasio made public statements calling for New Yorkers … Continue reading Supposed Historic Snowstorm Delivers Much Less than Forecasted

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MC’s “Dirty Little Secret”

The All-American Rejects to Headline Spring Concert It seems that Manhattan College students can’t get enough of middle school-era music nostalgia. Following the acoustic performance by members of Boys Like Girls for this past fall’s Quadstock, alternative rock band The All-American Rejects is set to take the stage for this semester’s spring concert. After receiving over 40 percent of the vote in an online survey … Continue reading MC’s “Dirty Little Secret”

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Photo Gallery: Civil Rights Read-Aloud On the Quad

On Friday afternoon, students and faculty gathered on the quad to read selections from civil rights documents, most notably Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” The event was organized following the recent court decisions involving the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner on Staten Island, NY. The lack of indictments in both cases has ignited protest related to police brutality and … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Civil Rights Read-Aloud On the Quad

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Putting it Off: Procrastination at MC

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a collection of articles relating to student life during finals week that appear in the Dec. 2 print issue.  Finals week can be the most stressful time of the semester. Not only because of the exams we are taking, but all of the work we have put off. That’s right, with only two weeks left in the semester it’s the … Continue reading Putting it Off: Procrastination at MC

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During Finals, Students Feel Effects of Lack of Sleep

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a collection of articles relating to student life during finals week that appear in the Dec. 2 print issue.  Finals week is around the corner and Manhattan College students’ sleeping habits are about to change. Some students have never taken finals before. Others are taking their last round of finals this semester. No matter which end of the experience spectrum … Continue reading During Finals, Students Feel Effects of Lack of Sleep

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Free Red Bull Distribution Increases its Presence on Campus

BY LAUREN CARR AND JOSEPH V. CUSMANO A&E EDITOR AND SENIOR WRITER From the drink to the girls and the cars that come with it, there is no doubt that the energy drink Red Bull is a household name among students. Student ambassadors for Red Bull energy drink are tasked with distributing the beverage for free, not only within the college dormitories but out and … Continue reading Free Red Bull Distribution Increases its Presence on Campus

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Brain Food? Good Nutrition Slides During Finals

BY ALLY HUTZLER AND VICTORIA HERNANDEZ STAFF WRITERS Editor’s Note: This article is part a collection of articles relating to student life during finals week that appear in the Dec. 2 print issue.  When students are studying for finals, the fact that good nutrition can slide to the bottom of the list of priorities is a no-brainer. Between pulling all-nighters and binge drinking coffee, Manhattan College students sometimes … Continue reading Brain Food? Good Nutrition Slides During Finals

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Caffeine and MC Students, An Unhealthy Relationship?

BY TARA MARIN AND DANIEL MOLINA STAFF WRITERS Editor’s Note: This article is part of a collection of articles relating to student life during finals week that appear in the Dec. 2 print issue.  Whether they were up all night studying, partying, or having a Netflix marathon, it is not uncommon to see a lot of students on their way to class every day with a … Continue reading Caffeine and MC Students, An Unhealthy Relationship?

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Demystifying Adderall, ‘The Study Drug’ Students Take For a Better Grade

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a collection of articles relating to student life during finals week that appear in the Dec. 2 print issue.  When multiple deadlines are approaching and stress levels are rising, many college students turn to Adderall, the prescription drug that is often referred to as the ‘study drug.’ The common belief is that the drug helps students focus with relatively … Continue reading Demystifying Adderall, ‘The Study Drug’ Students Take For a Better Grade

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