The Night Shift at MC
By Haley Burnside, Asst. Editor In the city that never sleeps, there need to be people who stay awake through the night to keep it running. At Manhattan College, a whole team of employees are responsible for just that. Whether it’s the first floor of Horan or the front desk at O’Malley library, a diligent worker can be found at all hours of the night. … Continue reading The Night Shift at MC
Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley”
You might know Patricia Highsmith, even if you’ve never read one of her many novels. Highsmith’s work has been adapted again and again by filmmakers. From Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 Strangers on a Train to the 2015 film Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Highsmith’s work has served as the basis for a number of diverse film adaptations and it is not hard to see … Continue reading Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley”
Letter from the Editor
Dear Reader: It’s getting hot outside. And while that feels nice, there’s something always hits me around this time of the year, and this year hit me extra hard. A few weeks back, I had to send emails to our senior staff- Kelly Burns, Lindsey Burns, Kristie Killen, Kieran Rock, Sean Sonnemann and Daniel Ynfante- asking them for their senior farewells. These folks are … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
Student’s Short Video Focuses on the Beauty in Daily Life
Senior English major Leah Cordova turns everyday life into video art. Even though her field of study is mainly composed of writing, Cordova is interested in film and has had the opportunity of weaving her writing skills into storytelling techniques for video art. Her short video “Look At Me” presents a simple idea. Inspired by Christian Marclay’s work, Cordova decided to focus on one thing … Continue reading Student’s Short Video Focuses on the Beauty in Daily Life
Manhattan College and The Great War, 100 Years Later
No newspaper was published on the Manhattan College campus in the days of WWI. Still from 1914 to 1918 various literary magazines, newsletters and other publications reflected the life on campus during the years of the war. “The Manhattan Quarterly” was the literary magazine of the time which published “subjects of interest to the general public” and was meant to “serve as a link between … Continue reading Manhattan College and The Great War, 100 Years Later
Can’t Stop the Beat: Spring Performing Arts Concert
The Manhattan College chapel was full of music this past Sunday, Apr. 23, as the annual Spring Performing Arts Concert took place. Beginning at 4:30 pm, parents and classmates alike gathered in the pews to enjoy the music from students who’ve been preparing for this concert since Lessons and Carols last semester. As more people entered the chapel, the sounds of strings warming up from … Continue reading Can’t Stop the Beat: Spring Performing Arts Concert
Lotus Magazine Student Models: The Visual Component of Journalism
Magazine journalism is unique in that it is much more visually based than other print media; it is dependent on visual aids, and one of these visual aids is modelling. Manhattan College’s own Lotus Magazine has several students who serve as models for more visually-based articles such as makeup tutorials. One of these women is junior Caitlin Hall, who joined the magazine staff quite unexpectedly. … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Student Models: The Visual Component of Journalism
Softball Looks Ahead to MAAC Tourney
By Ariel Pacheco, Staff Writer As the softball season nears its end, the team hopes to carry its strong showing throughout the season into the MAAC tournament. To this point, the team has an overall record of 24-12 with an 8-2 record in conference play. That puts the Jaspers in first place in the MAAC conference. “We’re doing a great job, we’re getting better each … Continue reading Softball Looks Ahead to MAAC Tourney
Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Dance Team Takes 5th in Nationals
The Manhattan College Jasper Dancers traveled to Nationals during the first weekend of April three weeks ago. and after moving onto the final round, placed fifth in the Division 1 Hip Hop category. This is the Dancers highest placement at Nationals in the team’s history. The Jasper Dancers have been an integral part of the spirit squads that are found on the sidelines during the … Continue reading Start Strong, Finish Stronger: Dance Team Takes 5th in Nationals