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Students Left With Lack of Work-Study Hours During Fitness Center Staff Revision

The Manhattan University Fitness Center was upgraded in 2017 with brand-new equipment.ADVANTAGEFITNESS / COURTESY By Angelina Perez and Victoria Schiller, Arts and Entertainment Editor & Contributor Student workers at the fitness center were met with an unpleasant email on Oct. 8, informing them of a reduction in their work hours due to the ongoing university budget cuts.  Budget cuts have affected on campus organizations since … Continue reading Students Left With Lack of Work-Study Hours During Fitness Center Staff Revision

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Fitness Center merged under the Center of Recreation and Wellness

Students hope to continue to see the powerlifting competition despite new management. KAREN FLORES/ THE QUADRANGLE By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor This semester, the Manhattan College Fitness Center was merged under the new title of the Center of Recreation and Wellness.  Carmella Liscio, assistant director of recreation and wellness is now in charge of the center with former director, Jay Ahmed, currently holding … Continue reading Fitness Center merged under the Center of Recreation and Wellness

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Yogi Yessi Yellow offers Smiles, Meditation and Mindfulness to MC

Yoga classes are offered Monday at 8pm and Thursday at 7pm in Kelly Commons. @MC_FITNESSCENTER/COURTESY By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor Weekly yoga classes held by the fitness center offer a chance for students to meditate, stretch and de-stress. In addition to various health benefits, this weekly offers a smiling instructor teaching each class.  Yessi Yellow comes to Manhattan College from the Bronx Yoga Lab and has … Continue reading Yogi Yessi Yellow offers Smiles, Meditation and Mindfulness to MC

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Jasper Powerlifters REPresent a strong community at the MC Powerlifting Competition

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor A white board hangs in the MC fitness center with the names of previous Jaspers who showcased their strength and set records within the powerlifting community. On Dec. 1, current Jaspers put their strengths to the test and set out to put their names on the board during this semester’s powerlifting competition.  Jay Ahmed, director of the fitness center, … Continue reading Jasper Powerlifters REPresent a strong community at the MC Powerlifting Competition

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Zumba Classes: Always a Party at MC

by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer Zumba is a style of aerobic exercise focused around dancing to Latin American music, and it’s here at Manhattan College. Zumba classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. in Alumni Hall, room 202. The classes are open to all students, and don’t require any prior experience in dance. “It’s a unique way … Continue reading Zumba Classes: Always a Party at MC

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