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Manhattan College Implements Residency Requirement

by Megan Dreher & C. Garrett Kiedel, Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor Manhattan College has drawn up a new residency requirement for incoming freshmen, publicized in the 2019-2020 Academic Catalog in March 2019, and implemented as of the Fall 2019 with the class of 2023. As stated in the Academic Catalog, “…all full-time undergraduate students who enter Manhattan College in the Fall 2019 semester and thereafter … Continue reading Manhattan College Implements Residency Requirement

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The Buzz About Locke’s Loft: Bug Found in Soup

by Caroline McCarthy & Anna Woods, Staff Writers On Nov. 18, Manhattan College sophomore Allie Urbanowicz posted a picture of what appeared to be a small worm found in her Locke’s Loft dinner. The photo of the “Broccoli Cheese” soup was posted on her Instagram story in attempt to call out Gourmet Dining for the incident. A popular social media account, Barstool Manhattan, jokingly reposted … Continue reading The Buzz About Locke’s Loft: Bug Found in Soup

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RA Hiring Process Now to Include Rising Sophomores

by Rose Brennan, A&E Editor The role of a resident assistant (RA) is one of the most sought-after positions at Manhattan College. In addition to the chance to become a student leader, the position is also compensated through free room and board. Now, the coveted position is opening up to more potential applicants. The Office of Residence Life recently announced that the RA hiring process for the … Continue reading RA Hiring Process Now to Include Rising Sophomores

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First Floor of Leo Gets Face Lift

by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Nicole Rodriguez, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor The transformative renovations that began last summer on the first floor of Leo Hall are finally coming to a close. With few minor tasks left, students are beginning to utilize the new space of what was once known as the Leo Cafeteria and the entirety of the newly designed first floor. The renovations to the first … Continue reading First Floor of Leo Gets Face Lift

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Dating Gone Digital: The Truth About Dating Apps at MC

by Rose Brennan & Lauren Schuster, A&E Editor & Social Media Editor Dating is an activity which seems central to college life. Whether with fellow students, students at other schools or anyone in the surrounding area, Manhattan College students are active in the dating scene. But the current generation has a new way to date.  Thanks to the proliferation of the Internet and smartphones, dating apps are now … Continue reading Dating Gone Digital: The Truth About Dating Apps at MC

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SGA Holds Mid-October Meeting

by Brian Asare & Kelly Kennedy, Photography Editor & Staff Writer Student Government held its most recent meeting in Kelly 5C on Oct. 16 at 12 p.m., where they discussed Manhattan Madness, Hall Council, Safe Halloween, Access Control Policies, Study Rooms, Park Cleanup and E-Board open hours, among other topics. Social Life Committee The Vice President for Social Life, Ginamarie Napoli, started off the meeting by discussing what their … Continue reading SGA Holds Mid-October Meeting

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The Search For MC’s New Provost Is Underway

by Kelly Kennedy & Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writers As Manhattan College’s current provost, Bill Clyde, Ph.D., prepares to step down after 10 years of service, the Provost Search Committee has begun looking for potential candidates to fill the position. The provost is a head administrator for the college, and also acts as Vice President of Academic Affairs. The provost is second to the president on the cabinet … Continue reading The Search For MC’s New Provost Is Underway

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Mold Returns to Campus: Horan and Alumni Hall Affected

by Joe Liggio, Senior Writer There’s a fungus among us yet again. Two separate buildings on campus, Horan Hall and Alumni Hall, have been afflicted with mold since the start of the semester, with each situation posing their own unique problems for students and staff to contend with. Horan Hall had undergone the same situation this time last year, affecting approximately 15 percent of residencies within the … Continue reading Mold Returns to Campus: Horan and Alumni Hall Affected

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Jaspers Without Borders: Study Abroad Applications Open for Winter Intersession

by Megan Dreher, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, October 7, the application for Winter 2020 Study Abroad programs went live. Students filled the Office of Study Abroad in Thomas Hall at noon to receive and fill out the preliminary application, vying for a spot in one of the 10 programs offered over the coming winter intersession. Ricardo Dello Buono, Ph.D., is the director of Study Abroad as well … Continue reading Jaspers Without Borders: Study Abroad Applications Open for Winter Intersession

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