Disappointing Season Comes to an end for Jaspers
The Manhattan College Jaspers enjoyed the biggest win turnaround in the NCAA in the 2015-2016 season. After going 3-27 in the 2014-2015 season, the Jaspers won 15 games last year. Looking to build on the success of the 2016 campaign, the Jaspers hired head coach Heather Vulin for the 2016-2017 season. But Manhattan’s improvement hit a bump in the road in Vulin’s first season, as … Continue reading Disappointing Season Comes to an end for Jaspers
Jaspers Lose in MAAC Tournament After Controversial Ending
At first there was frustration, then elation. Frustration again, followed by hope. Confusion. But ultimately, there was pain and agony. For the Manhattan College Jaspers, the final four seconds of the game against the Rider Broncs in the opening round of the MAAC Tournament were a seesaw of emotions. Rider’s Jimmie Taylor double-clutched and hit a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to give the Broncs … Continue reading Jaspers Lose in MAAC Tournament After Controversial Ending
Ben Santer, Acclaimed Climatologist, Delivers Lecture on Climate Change
An unseasonably warm February evening – the unfortunately fitting backdrop for noted climatologist Ben Santer’s lecture on the evidence supporting the scientific consensus regarding human-caused climate change, which took place on Feb. 20 before a packed crowd in the Rodriguez Room in Miguel Hall. The talk was arranged by Dennis Kalob, Ph.D., an associate professor of sociology, and Yelda Hangun-Balkir, Ph.D., an assistant professor of … Continue reading Ben Santer, Acclaimed Climatologist, Delivers Lecture on Climate Change
In Third Novel, Donna Tartt Tackles Youth and Love in New York City
By Gabriel Gamarra, Contributor How far are you willing to go to save an item that was the last memory you ever had with a loved one? Are you willing to risk love, safety, friendships and happiness just to hold on to something that you only have seen a handful of times? Donna Tartt’s third novel entitled “The Goldfinch” is a Pulitzer Prize winning work … Continue reading In Third Novel, Donna Tartt Tackles Youth and Love in New York City
College Opens Up to Neighbors for Luncheon
The Student Neighborhood Relations Committee held the second annual community luncheon last Friday, Feb. 17 as a way of opening a positive line of communication between the Riverdale residents and Manhattan College. The luncheon started out with an invocation from John Bennett, director of Student Engagement and ended with a question and answer session facilitated by Richard Satterlee, vice president for Student Life. The college … Continue reading College Opens Up to Neighbors for Luncheon
Litzell Etching His Name into Manhattan’s Record Books
Love Litzell promised himself it would not happen again. Not after all he had been through: His struggles in the weight throw his freshman year. The excruciating second place finish by one centimeter in the MAAC Indoor Championships in his sophomore season. And especially not after being stripped of a chance to avenge himself last year, when he missed the entire season with an injury. … Continue reading Litzell Etching His Name into Manhattan’s Record Books
New Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Arrives
By John Jackson, Staff Writer Strength and conditioning has become an important part of the routines of many athletes. However, it is fairly new to Manhattan College as Jonathan Larson was hired as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance for the 2015-2016 school year. While Larson has left, the staff grew when Patrick Dolan and Mike Olave were named the Head and Assistant Strength … Continue reading New Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Arrives
MC Students File Taxes for Locals
by Kelly Burns & Kieran Rock Senior Writers The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, also known as VITA, is a tax volunteer program run by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to the IRS website, VITA volunteers “receive training to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assistance preparing their tax returns.” The MC chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor organization … Continue reading MC Students File Taxes for Locals
Java in Jasper Hall Lounge: Coffee House a Smash Hit
Taylor Swift mashups. Original raps about Italian delicacies. Beatbox battles. Sorcery by a man simply known as “Magic Joe”. All of these and more are the norm at the Jasper Lounge Coffee House. The most recent Coffee House took place this past Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 p.m. Erin Plitt was one of the two organizers of the event. “We basically set it up, are … Continue reading Java in Jasper Hall Lounge: Coffee House a Smash Hit