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Features, Top Stories

Manhattan College Students Demand Environmental Action

by NICOLE FITZSIMMONS & KELLY KENNEDY, Staff Writers On Friday, Sept. 20, millions of people all over the globe gathered to take a stand for the climate crisis. Here in New York City, thousands of individuals met in Foley Square to strike against the lack of political action for the current global climate crisis, including many Manhattan College students. These students took to the streets of NYC … Continue reading Manhattan College Students Demand Environmental Action

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Track & Field

Mikeisha Kelly Reflects on 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor This summer, Mikeisha Kelly was nominated out of 585 female college athletes to be 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year. A communication major at Manhattan College, Kelly was a four-year track and field athlete, serving as the captain and MAAC champion. Additionally, she holds a school record as a member of the indoor distance medley relay team that ran a 11:50.06 at … Continue reading Mikeisha Kelly Reflects on 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination

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Blood Drive Draws Crowd of Those Willing to Lend a Helping Hand, or Pint

by SOPHIA SAKELLERIOU, Production Editor Manhattan College held its first blood drive of the semester on Wednesday Sept. 18 and Thursday Sept. 19 in Smith Auditorium from 12-6 p.m. Employees of the New York Blood Center collected pints of blood as students and other members of the MC community took time out of their day to help others. Below students explain why they chose to donate: Mike … Continue reading Blood Drive Draws Crowd of Those Willing to Lend a Helping Hand, or Pint

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News, Top Stories

Senate Has First Meeting, Search for Provost Starts

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor Nearly a month into the school year, Manhattan College’s Senate hosted its first meeting; on the same day, a public meeting for students regarding the issue of finding a new provost for the college was held. Tuesday, Sept. 17, was a busy day for upper administration. President Brennan O’Donnell, Richard Satterlee, VP of Student Life, and Provost Bill Clyde were all in … Continue reading Senate Has First Meeting, Search for Provost Starts

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler, Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor Jenna Dingler is starting her first year as head coach for the Manhattan College women’s lacrosse team. Initially coaching at Caldwell University, a Division II school, Dingler has been a passionate and strong lacrosse player for quite some time. A New Jersey native from Washington Township, located right outside of the Philadelphia area, Dingler played college lacrosse for Lock Haven University … Continue reading Jenna Dingler, Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach

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New Updates to Academic Integrity Policy in Place for New Semester

by RICHARD GERLING, Staff Writer Students know the deal: cite sources, do not copy homework and do not cheat on exams. How the college reacts to violations of academic integrity may not be as familiar to students as those basic concepts. The Educational Affairs Committee worked all of the 2018-2019 academic year to update the college’s policy, hoping to clarify, for both students and faculty, just exactly … Continue reading New Updates to Academic Integrity Policy in Place for New Semester

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Dance Team, Sports, Top Stories

Welcome to the Squad: Jasper Dancers

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor Being just a few months out from basketball season, the Jasper Dancers are already hard at work preparing routines and even looking to nationals in the distance. With each year, new dancers come to team tryouts, hopeful to make the team and hopeful to make their marks on the dance floor. This year, the Jasper Dancers took seven new freshmen and one … Continue reading Welcome to the Squad: Jasper Dancers

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New Academic Year, New Fee for Tuition

by NICOLE RODRIGUEZ, Asst. Production Editor Ever-rising costs of processing credit and debit cards as a payment option for tuition and fees prompted Manhattan College to develop a new policy that now associates a convenience fee with these transactions. Manhattan College’s online payment provider is TouchNet®, an independent third party contractor who has provided services for the College’s online Student Account Suite and online payment platform since … Continue reading New Academic Year, New Fee for Tuition

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Sports, Top Stories, Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer Wears Down Saint Francis In First Win Of Season

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor The Manhattan College women’s soccer team (1-4) continued their non-conference schedule when they hosted Saint Francis College (0-4) last Friday night. With the MAAC season creeping closer, this seemed like a must-win game for a team that had lost each of their first four games of the season. Manhattan rose to the occasion in this one, turning in their best overall … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Wears Down Saint Francis In First Win Of Season

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