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Senator Alessandra Biaggi Holds First-Ever Bronx Budget Forum at Manhattan

by Nicole Rodriguez & Lauren Schuster,  Asst. Production Editor & Social Media Editor Members of the Riverdale community filed into Kelly Commons this weekend to have their voices heard at an open budget forum held by state senator Alessandra Biaggi. As the newly elected representative of New York’s 34th district, which covers part of the Bronx and Westchester county, Biaggi discovered that there had never been an … Continue reading Senator Alessandra Biaggi Holds First-Ever Bronx Budget Forum at Manhattan

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SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor The Student Government Assembly held their third meeting of the semester in Jasper Lounge on Feb. 20, where they discussed the lift on the new club freeze, updates to the academic integrity policy and attendance at athletic events, among other topics. New Club Process Restarting President Jaycie Cooper reported the Club Oversight Committee updates for Vice President of Club Affairs, Haley Nightingale, … Continue reading SGA Talks New Clubs, Parking Passes, Among Other Topics

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Students See Both Sides of 168th Street Station Updates

by JOE LIGGIO, Asst. News Editor Fresh off of a recent subway repair at 238th Street, members of the Manhattan College community now have another subway service update to contend with. Since Jan. 5, 1 train service has bypassed 168th Street as part of scheduled maintenance set to tie up service though early 2020. As a result, the crucial transfer between 1 and A/C trains at the … Continue reading Students See Both Sides of 168th Street Station Updates

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SGA Holds First Meeting of the Spring Semester

by Gabriella DePinho, News Editor Student Government held its first assembly meeting of the spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at noon in Kelly 4B, filling in an open position, discussing committee updates and other new or future plans. Mentor System After taking attendance of all assembly members and any club representatives, President Jaycie Cooper announced a new mentorship system for assembly members. “The [executive] board, after … Continue reading SGA Holds First Meeting of the Spring Semester

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Snowstorm Strands Commuter Students

by Taylor Brethauer, Cathy Goodyear & Rosa Ortega, Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Editor & Contributor The snow started coming and it did not stop coming for many hours on Thursday, Nov. 15, causing many commuter students to become stranded on campus. What was predicted as a light snowfall plus a mix of frozen rain quickly turned into approximately six inches of snow according to NBC New York. In some areas of … Continue reading Snowstorm Strands Commuter Students

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Margaret Groarke Discusses Tenant Rights at Commuter Services’ Housing Workshop

by Cathy Goodyear, Social Media Editor On October 10th, Commuter Services and Outreach hosted a housing workshop for students who are currently living off campus or are considering moving off campus. The office of Commuter Services and Outreach identifies these students as “resi-commuters” and saw a demand for services that applied to them directly. Marilyn Carter, the director of Commuter Services and Outreach, was originally informed of … Continue reading Margaret Groarke Discusses Tenant Rights at Commuter Services’ Housing Workshop

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Commuter Services Aims to Ease the Lives of Commuters

by Cathy Goodyear, Social Media Editor  Commuters make up a large percentage at Manhattan College but are still outnumbered by the residential students leaving their needs underrepresented. According to the Manhattan College website around 75 percent of freshman live on campus leaving the remaining 25 percent commuters. This ratio evens out as upperclassmen move off campus. Marilyn Carter, the director of Commuter Services and Outreach, along with … Continue reading Commuter Services Aims to Ease the Lives of Commuters

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MC to Host Public Service Fellowships Panel: New Hire Rob Walsh Helps Bring Event to Campus

by Joseph Liggio & Samantha Walla, Asst. News Editor & Asst. Production Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Manhattan College will hold a Public Service Fellowships Panel in Kelly Commons 5B from 12:30 to 2:00. The panel will feature NYC Small Business Services Commissioner, Gregg Bishop, as well as representatives from the NYC Urban Fellows Program, Coro Fellowship, and the Neighborhood 360 Fellows. The panel, which is open to students … Continue reading MC to Host Public Service Fellowships Panel: New Hire Rob Walsh Helps Bring Event to Campus

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MC Helps with the Bronx Green Fair Project

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Staff Writer This past Sunday, Oct. 14, several freshmen from the Arches program, and other MC students, took part in the Bronx Green Fair at the Church of the Mediator. The event is hosted annually by the Church of the Mediator to educate Bronx residents on environmental issues such as urban farming, food consumption, and climate change. The fair was a successfully planned and … Continue reading MC Helps with the Bronx Green Fair Project

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