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Trouble Off W. 240th: Burst Pipe and Auto Accident Near South Campus

A broken pipe caused a sidewalk to collapse outside Leo Engineering Building last Saturday and was followed by a nearby truck accident 2 days later, just prior to the start of the Spring semester. Both incidents occurred a short distance from W. 240th St., a road that cuts through Manhattan College’s South Campus and is heavily used by students and faculty. The water main running … Continue reading Trouble Off W. 240th: Burst Pipe and Auto Accident Near South Campus

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Students and Faculty Participate in NYC’s Second Annual Women’s March

by HALEY BURNSIDE & GABRIELLA DePINHO, Editors  One year ago, men and women alike brought witty protest signs and wore knitted pink hats as they marched the streets of major cities all around the world. The famous occurrence was dubbed the Women’s March, making international headlines. This past Saturday, an anniversary march was held in New York City, as well as in other cities. Sydney Kukoda and … Continue reading Students and Faculty Participate in NYC’s Second Annual Women’s March

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Bloomberg Terminals Become a Centerpiece

by John Garry Contributor The Manhattan College finance department, advancing efforts to keep pace with the ever-changing finance industry, has continued to integrate Bloomberg Terminals, purchased in 2015, into its curriculum. Simply as “the terminal” to the finance professionals who consider it an integral part of their toolkit, Bloomberg’s computers are an industry standard information delivery system. It delivers data, analysis, and news to traders on … Continue reading Bloomberg Terminals Become a Centerpiece

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Faculty and Students Affected by Hurricane Maria

by Victoria Hernandez Editor Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria, the Puerto Rican community at Manhattan College feels a mix of emotions after they experienced the disaster from far away. For Dr. Christie González-Toro, assistant professor of the Department of Kinesiology, seeing the destruction that the hurricane caused to the island was a “roller coaster of emotions.” “I felt agony without knowing of my family and friends … Continue reading Faculty and Students Affected by Hurricane Maria

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Welcoming Neighbors Committee Continues at MC

by Gabriella DePinho & Shannon Gleba Staff Writers Riverdale’s Welcoming Neighbors Committee met on the Manhattan College campus on Wednesday, Nov. 1, to discuss their continued support of the transitional housing shelter that has opened at 5731 Broadway. The committee is comprised of local residents that live in the Community Board 8 area of the Bronx and are working to publicly support the transitional housing site that … Continue reading Welcoming Neighbors Committee Continues at MC

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Nearly One Hundred Students Volunteer to Clean Up Riverdale

On Sunday, Nov. 5, nearly 100 Manhattan College students took part in a community cleanup organized by the Neighborhood Relations Committee. Ninety-six students and MC community members from Student Government, Air Force ROTC Detachment 506 and athletes rallied by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee took to the streets surrounding the campus early Sunday morning to pick up trash and waste. The cleanup focused on moving in … Continue reading Nearly One Hundred Students Volunteer to Clean Up Riverdale

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MC Draws Major Media Attention

by Rose Brennan Asst. Editor Student misconduct in the Riverdale area has been at the center of several news clippings concerning Manhattan College this past week. The first of these articles was published online by WNBC on Friday, Nov. 3, and said, “rambunctious party-goers are leaving behind trash, empty beer cans and even trails of vomit around their quiet community.” WNBC also provided a video component … Continue reading MC Draws Major Media Attention

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Alienation and Animation Among Muslim Students

In the era of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, Muslim students at Manhattan College are feeling alienated and politically engaged. Trump has thrice ordered travel bans from several majority-Muslim countries since ascending to the Presidency in January. While running for the Republican nomination for President on Dec. 15, 2015, Trump called for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” “The rhetoric has … Continue reading Alienation and Animation Among Muslim Students

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Assembly O.K.s New Clubs, Wage Proposal

The Manhattan College Student Government Assembly approved a resolution to raise the college’s minimum wage for student employees Wednesday. The Assembly, which met at noon in Kelly 5C, cast 19 votes in favor of the proposal and one vote against. The proposal, which was written by student government members Ryan Quattromani, Micaela Bishop, Phillip Mourikes, Liam Moran, Margaret Flores, Michael Hackett, John Wood and Patrick … Continue reading Assembly O.K.s New Clubs, Wage Proposal

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