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Fuerza Latina Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

by ANNA WOODS, Staff Writer Fuerza Latina, Manhattan College’s club celebrating and embracing Latinx culture, is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the Hispanic-Americans who have positively influenced and enriched society and culture in the United States. Anna Rosario, an international studies major with minors in peace and justice studies and Spanish, is the current President of Fuerza Latina. She feels … Continue reading Fuerza Latina Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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President Brennan O’Donnell’s Contract Extended until 2024

by MEGAN DREHER, Editor-in-Chief President Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., will continue to lead the Manhattan College community through the 2023-2024 academic year, following his contract extension granted by the board of trustees. O’Donnell has served as president since July 1, 2009, the 19th president in the history of the college and the first lay president to serve in the position. In serving as president, O’Donnell believes that this … Continue reading President Brennan O’Donnell’s Contract Extended until 2024

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Lois Harr Takes Center Stage At Agape Latte

by EMILY HOLLAR & PETE JANNY, Contributor & Asst. Sports Editor The first Agape Latte of the semester took place last Tuesday night in Jasper Hall Lounge with a good turnout from the college community. Agape Latte has become a big hit at the college over the years, giving students a chance to take a break from their studies to participate in an event conducive for fellowship … Continue reading Lois Harr Takes Center Stage At Agape Latte

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Family Weekend Brings Jaspers Together

by EMILY HOLLAR, Contributor Family Weekend took place on Saturday October 5th, and Sunday October 6th, and activities were offered both days. On Saturday, students and their families were able to take photos in front of a monster truck, participate in a golf driving range, witness a hypnotist and magician, attend a Mens’ Soccer game against Quinnipiac, and even spend the evening listening to David Moscow. Sunday … Continue reading Family Weekend Brings Jaspers Together

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Campus Chapel in Need of Repairs

by JESSICA MCKENZIE, Staff Writer Since it was built in the late 19th century, Manhattan College has proudly shown the Chapel of De La Salle to prospective students and parents. Recently, however, students who frequent the chapel have noticed caution tape wrapped around a number of the pews inside. During this year’s Fall Convocation, which was held in the chapel, a few students even found drywall … Continue reading Campus Chapel in Need of Repairs

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Manhattan College Advances in Rankings

by CHRISTINE NAPPI, Staff Writer Manhattan College has recently advanced in the 2020 version of the U.S. News and World Report rankings, as well as earning the number one spot on MONEY Magazine for being the most transformative college in the country. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Manhattan 13th out of 179 colleges and universities in the North Regional Universities categories. The college has … Continue reading Manhattan College Advances in Rankings

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MC Students Enjoy “Dear Evan Hansen”

by SHANNON GLEBA, Staff Writer On Sunday, Sept. 22, lucky Manhattan College students attended the matinee of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Music Box Theatre. The Student Engagement office sold discounted tickets to the award-winning show, however the limited amount sold out in about one hour. At 3:00 p.m., the show opened with a very minimalistic set, only a twin sized bed on the stage with a … Continue reading MC Students Enjoy “Dear Evan Hansen”

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Sports Media Production Students Gear Up for an Action-Packed Semester

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor Come this November, communication majors who are currently taking, or have taken, one of the sports media production classes will get to put their production skills to use as part of the college’s commitment to produce live telecasts for all 27 home basketball games this season between the men and women’s teams. This past spring the Metro Atlantic Conference issued a … Continue reading Sports Media Production Students Gear Up for an Action-Packed Semester

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Saturday Finals to be Eliminated from Final Exam Schedule

by MEGAN DREHER & MARIA THOMAS, Editor-in-Chief & Asst. News Editor Effective as of the Fall of 2019, Manhattan College will no longer proctor final exams on Saturdays for weekday classes. This year, only students who have Saturday classes will take final exams on the weekend. For all other students, final exams will be taken Monday through Friday. In past years, it was common, and even expected, … Continue reading Saturday Finals to be Eliminated from Final Exam Schedule

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