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#BlackArtMatters Event Features Black Female Artists

This past Saturday, Manhattan College Multicultural Center and Silent Noise Publishing Groups presented #BlackArtMatters, an event that showcased the talents of several Black poets, painters and photographers. One of the artists, Tasha Douge, is a conceptual artist who also uses mixed media in her work. She is dedicated to creating art that challenges conventional ways of thinking. “I take things that are familiar and transcend … Continue reading #BlackArtMatters Event Features Black Female Artists

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MC Student Creates Seaworthy Brand, Looking to Make Mark in the Fashion Industry

Not many students have the ambition and drive to create their own company while still in school, let alone design a brand of seersucker baseball hats. But that is exactly what student Ryan Quattromani intends to do with his brand, named “Seaworthy.” Quattromani is from Rhode Island, from a town called Westerly near the ocean. He says he was inspired by the simplicity of the … Continue reading MC Student Creates Seaworthy Brand, Looking to Make Mark in the Fashion Industry

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Five Great Books by Women You Should Read

1.“We Should All Be Feminists” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Adiche makes a ton of relevant points in this extended essay adaptation of a TED talk she gave on the subject. Her message is clearly resonating around the world, as The Guardian reported every 16-year-old in Sweden would receive a copy of what they called “Adiche’s call to arms.” “We Should All Be Feminists” puts into … Continue reading Five Great Books by Women You Should Read

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Whole Grains: The Top Five Benefits

by ALEX McDONALD, Contributor On average, less than 1% of Americans eat the daily recommended amount of whole grains.   The 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommends eating at least half of your grains, or about 3 servings, over the course of the day as whole grains. Carbohydrates have been recently getting a bad rap, but whole grains can act as an essential part of a nutritious and fueling … Continue reading Whole Grains: The Top Five Benefits

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The Internship Series: Utilizing the School’s Tools

While tirelessly searching for an internship, it is always important to use everything that is right in front of you. This is precisely what Sarah Caruso, a junior communication major, has done. Deginning in her freshman year, Caruso worked in the Manhattan College Office of Marketing and Communications as a student assistant. From there she decided that she wanted to declare a concentration in public … Continue reading The Internship Series: Utilizing the School’s Tools

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Top 5 Reasons Dark Chocolate Made Our Superfood of the Month

by ALEXA McDONALD, Guest Writer Editor’s Note: Alexa McDonald, Manhattan College’s dietician, will be occasionally contributing articles centered round healthy eating in college. Now that winter is in full swing, it’s time to relax in the warmth of your dorm and enjoy a little end of the day sweetness. Whether it’s in hot chocolate, a chocolate bar or baked into a cake, you’ll be happy to know … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Dark Chocolate Made Our Superfood of the Month

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Review: Chicago

Broadway marquees aren’t hard to miss, but the “Chicago” marquee above the Ambassador Theatre catches your eye as soon as you turn down 49th Street. This also says a lot about the show, with its catchy jazz tunes and excellent choreography, and how the musical has been a Broadway staple for so long. The show was the first musical of 2016 offered by Student Activities … Continue reading Review: Chicago

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MC Players Fight Violence Against Women

by TORI JAMES, Staff Writer This past Saturday night, as a Valentine’s Day weekend tradition, the Manhattan College Players presented their annual “V-Day” performance with selections from A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer. The performance included 20 members of the MC Players ranging from freshman to senior status. The show itself included several readings, all in relation to the prevention of violence against women … Continue reading MC Players Fight Violence Against Women

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First Coffeehouse of Semester Garners Large Crowd

by NATALIE CRAIG, Contributor Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the intimate space of the Jasper Hall lounge, students gathered for a night of the arts. A full house was present to watch friends and fellow students perform and show their creativity. Coffeehouse is run and operated by two students, RJ Liberto and George Schlink. Both Liberto, a senior history major, and Schlink, a junior chemical engineering major, hosted … Continue reading First Coffeehouse of Semester Garners Large Crowd

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