Jadakiss will be performing on April 18. SPOTIFY / COURTESY Mary Haley, Senior Writer The time is here! Jadakiss will be the performer of the highly anticipated annual Springfest. The Yonkers native will be performing at 8 p.m in Draddy Gymnasium, after the daytime carnival on the quad from 4-7 p.m. Jadakiss first came to fame in the 90s with his involvement in the group … Continue reading Jadakiss to Headline Springfest
By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Over 2,000 members of the Jasper community have signed a petition protesting the planned elimination of at least 34 tenured faculty positions. Students, alumni and family members are advocating on behalf of Manhattan College faculty, none of whom have gone on the record about the situation. The petition initiative is being spearheaded by Teresa Ramoni ‘20, who had been following recent … Continue reading Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination
By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief A community rally-turned-protest ensued outside former Manhattan College dorm Overlook Manor on Sunday, Sept. 24., following the controversial sale of the building. Two groups took to 238 St. on Sunday, leading to a double-sided protest surrounded by New York Police Department officers where they expressed their contrasting views of the future of the property and its implications on the surrounding community. … Continue reading Community Protest Outside Overlook Manor Draws Divided Crowd
Manhattan College has named Marianne Reilly as its new athletic director. Reilly, a graduate of Manhattan in 1982, returns with more than 30 years of experience under her belt. Most recently, Reilly served as the associate athletic director at Fordham University, where she oversaw NCAA compliance and eligibility, along with leading the life skills program and serving as sports administrator to several teams. “I am … Continue reading Marianne Reilly Named New Athletic Director
Tom O’Connor has agreed to become the interim athletic director for Manhattan College, effective immediately. On Monday morning, Richard Satterlee, vice president of student life, announced the change in a meeting with coaches and athletic staff and via an email to student-athletes. “We are committed to providing the best experience for our student-athletes, coaches and fans,” Satterlee said in a statement released by the marketing … Continue reading New Interim Athletic Director Appointed
Just a few days after a heartbreaking loss to the defending champs Louisville in the NCAA tournament, Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello is considering taking the head coaching job at the University of South Florida, according to Gary Parrish from CBSSports.com. The Manhattan College athletic department did not return text messages confirming or denying the reports. Rick Pitino told the Tampa Bay Times that Masiello … Continue reading Steve Masiello to University of South Florida?
BY JAMES O’CONNOR, MICHAEL PEYKO AND OMAR CRESPO PHOTO EDITOR, ASST. NEWS EDITOR AND GUEST WRITER At around 4:30 pm on Jan. 30, MC students that were in the vicinity of the Quad were greeted by a thick layer of smoke and a smell that was described by many as barbeque. The smell was coming from the Waterford apartment building at 445 W. 240 St. … Continue reading Waterford Fire Smokes Out MC
