Islam Awareness Week on Manhattan College Campus

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor Not only does Manhattan College’s Muslim Student Association sponsors weekly Jummah prayers facilitated by the Muslim Chaplain on campus, holiday celebrations, and other cultural events throughout the year, MCMSA also hosted a variety of events throughout last week, the week of April 16th, in accordance with Islam Awareness Week. With the framework of Islam Awareness Week in mind, MCMSA worked to … Continue reading Islam Awareness Week on Manhattan College Campus

Katharine Capshaw, Class of 1990, Honored at Fall Convocation

By Samantha Walla, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s annual Fall Honors Convocation was held on Sunday, October 15 at 3 p.m., at which undergraduate students were inducted into Epsilon Sigma Pi honor society. At this event, Katharine Capshaw, class of 1990, was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters. Katharine Capshaw earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Manhattan College before receiving her Ph.D. from the University … Continue reading Katharine Capshaw, Class of 1990, Honored at Fall Convocation

Communication Alumni Turns Internship into Career at “Saturday Night Live”

Manhattan College always encourages students to find internships to better their chances at getting a career in their field of study. This is especially the case for seniors, where some often find a job at the very place they intern. For Cristina “Tina” Fernandez, her internship was a dream come true for any broadcasting student: “Saturday Night Live”. “I originally went into the communication field … Continue reading Communication Alumni Turns Internship into Career at “Saturday Night Live”

Summer Research Inspires Students to Follow Their Passions: Research Scholars Present Their Findings to the College

by Michevi Dufflart & Alyssa Velazquez Staff Writer & Editor This past Thursday and Friday, a diffusion of knowledge occurred in the Kelly Commons as the works and findings from over 75 student research projects conducted over the summer and past year were showcased. Their research covered a wide range of topics such as the transhumanist elements displayed in anime artwork, studies of worker cooperatives and … Continue reading Summer Research Inspires Students to Follow Their Passions: Research Scholars Present Their Findings to the College

“MOOMBA”: The Life and Legacy of Brother Raymond Meagher

When Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C, Ph.D., passed away on July 18, Manhattan College was overwhelmed by its loss. Although we may not witness such an emphatically compassionate and lighthearted figure again, there are aspects of his humanity that we ought to preserve. As their grieving wanes, students and friends honor his memory by celebrating and continuing the values for which he stood. Born on Oct. … Continue reading “MOOMBA”: The Life and Legacy of Brother Raymond Meagher