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Autism Speaks: Where It’s Going and Where It Has Been

Three years ago, a Manhattan College senior had a vision of bringing an Autism Speaks chapter to campus. Today, it is a thriving club with active members and a growing campus presence. “I thought it was important to shed light on autism and for our school to be a part of a cause that does so much good for people,” Becca Cook, the founder of … Continue reading Autism Speaks: Where It’s Going and Where It Has Been

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Autism Speaks Lights Up the Quad

BY ERICA MOORE GUEST WRITER Autism Speaks U held a community event on Tuesday as part of a “Light it Up Blue” initiative to promote Autism Awareness Month in April. Students and faculty gathered in the Manhattan College quad to help place blue lights in the shape of a puzzle piece, a symbol for autism awareness. “I was really surprised about the turnout,” said Jennifer … Continue reading Autism Speaks Lights Up the Quad

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