Locke’s Loft Opens Indoor Dining at 50% Capacity

by, Lauren Raziano & Maria Thomas, Social Media Editor & Managing Editor Locke’s Loft reopened their indoor dining spaces on Monday, April 19th to students and staff. The indoor dining capacity matches New York City’s procedures of 50% capacity. The decision was made in conjunction with the consistent drop in positive test results within the Manhattan College community. The email from Jaspers Return from Thursday … Continue reading Locke’s Loft Opens Indoor Dining at 50% Capacity

CMSA and Jesuit Refugee Services USA Pair up for Virtual Advocacy Day

by, Victor Franco & Alexa Schmidt, Staff Writer & Senior Writer The annual Advocacy Day took place virtually on April 15, where students had the opportunity to meet with US congressional leaders. Students had the opportunity to learn about issues that refugees face, and to advocate for them by encouraging leaders to take action. The Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite partnered with the Jesuit … Continue reading CMSA and Jesuit Refugee Services USA Pair up for Virtual Advocacy Day

Are Manhattan College Students Environmentally Conscious?

by Kyla Guilfoil & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor & News Editor While activism and awareness has increased over the years with the rise of social media and accessible environmental information, there are still many misconceptions around the topic of sustainability and environmental justice. And, because major corporations and government officials have not made structural changes to address the severity of our climate crisis, many … Continue reading Are Manhattan College Students Environmentally Conscious?

Managing Food Waste on Campus

by Jocelyn Visnov & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer According to RESET.org, nearly one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide eventually becomes food waste. Between the process of growing, harvesting, producing, and transporting food, there is a significant amount of waste behind the food that gets thrown away, even at Manhattan College. Mary Stahl, an environmental science major, is an active … Continue reading Managing Food Waste on Campus

Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester

by, Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor Manhattan College Residence Life has determined that no returning students will have the ability to reside in Jasper Hall for the fall 2021 semester. This has not yet been announced in a singular public message, but through emails to students who have recently selected their housing assignments for the upcoming academic year. The … Continue reading Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester

Vaccination Information and Locke’s Reopening: A COVID-19 Update

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor In an email sent out on April 15, Manhattan College recorded a positive test average of 1.3%, as a point of comparison, New York City’s average is 3.4% on Tuesday, April 13. During the last 14 days, 1530 tests were completed on campus with 6 positive results and 108 results still pending. During this same time period throughout the last … Continue reading Vaccination Information and Locke’s Reopening: A COVID-19 Update

MC Hosts Easter Blood Drive

by, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor Manhattan College held an emergency blood drive on Wednesday, March 24 in Smith Auditorium from 12-6 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the blood drive was only open to the Manhattan College Community and all participants were required to have a green pass, wear a face covering and have their temperature taken before attending. Conor Reidy, Manhattan College’s Director of … Continue reading MC Hosts Easter Blood Drive

MC Prevails at Model UN Conference

by, Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Model United Nations team recently triumphed at the 2021 National Conference during the week of March 28. Despite facing unprecedented challenges this semester, the team brought home the Outstanding Delegation award— the highest honor awarded in National Model UN— for the first time in the college’s history at the New York conference. This semester, the 14-student team … Continue reading MC Prevails at Model UN Conference

Cory Blad Promoted to Interim Dean for the School of Liberal Arts Mid-Semester

by, Nicole Rodriguez & Samantha Walla, Production Editor & Senior Writer Cory Blad, Ph.D., professor of sociology, has accepted the position of interim dean of the School of Liberal Arts for the 2021-22 academic year, effective March 1. Blad first joined Manhattan College in 2009 and has served as the chair of the sociology department since 2016. He has held a variety of significant college-wide … Continue reading Cory Blad Promoted to Interim Dean for the School of Liberal Arts Mid-Semester