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Novelist Justin Torres Visits MU for Reading, Signing and Q&A Session

Flyer made by Amaya Behsman ‘25. AMAYA BEHSMAN / COURTESY Victoria Schiller, Senior Writer On March 10, the English department at Manhattan University welcomed critically acclaimed author Justin Torres to campus. The department is known for hosting their Major Author Reading Series, where faculty have invited several acclaimed authors and writers to visit campus to share their work, host Q&A sessions and meet students. Torres’ … Continue reading Novelist Justin Torres Visits MU for Reading, Signing and Q&A Session

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Palestinian-American Writer, Poet and Psychologist Hala Alyan Presents at MARS Event

by Victor Franco, Staff Writer The Major Author Reading Series (MARS) featured author Hala Alyan, who presented poems and excerpts from her written work to faculty, students and staff of Manhattan College this past week.  Alyan captivated the audience through her passionate read-throughs, allowing insight into all of her characters. Alyan has written about diverse characters battling personal problems in their lives regarding politics, culture, … Continue reading Palestinian-American Writer, Poet and Psychologist Hala Alyan Presents at MARS Event

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MARS Welcomes Jia Tolentino: Discussions on the Internet and Journalism

by Kyle Guilfoil, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Major Author Reading Series (MARS) returned last Thursday with guest speaker Jia Tolentino, a staff writer for “The New Yorker.”  MARS is an event held once a semester that hosts an author for a reading and Q&A session. Adam Koehler, a professor of English at MC, has been hosting the MARS program since 2011. Koehler had originally invited Tolentino to … Continue reading MARS Welcomes Jia Tolentino: Discussions on the Internet and Journalism

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