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Jasper Jams: International Women’s Day

By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor Editor’s Note: This article discusses sensitive topics such as street harassment and relationship abuse. Happy International Women’s Day, Jaspers! This holiday was created to recognize the achievements of women and remind us of the goal to dismantle the patriarchy and all of the systems which function because of it.  Because of that, the first half of this Jasper Jams … Continue reading Jasper Jams: International Women’s Day

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Players Hosts A Successful First Open Mic Night

By Megan LaCreta, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Thursday night, the classic chords of Bill Withers’ “Just the Two of Us,” rang out onto West 238th Street, marking the start of the Manhattan College Players’ first Open Mic Night at An Beal Bocht Cafe. Luis Chavez, a junior sound studies major with minors in theater and music, and development director for the Players, performed the … Continue reading Players Hosts A Successful First Open Mic Night

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Jasper Jams: A Playlist To Get You Through Mercury Being in Retrograde

by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor It feels like everyone I know was having a difficult, stressful time as September ended last week. Maybe it’s because midterms are coming up, or maybe it’s due to the chillier weather — personally, I think it’s because mercury is in retrograde. Mercury is the planet of communication, and according to Time, “those who are astrologically inclined … Continue reading Jasper Jams: A Playlist To Get You Through Mercury Being in Retrograde

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WRCM Back on the Airwaves

by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Jocelyn Visnov, News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Following a challenging hybrid spring semester, Manhattan College’s own radio station, WRCM, shut down their airwaves for safety. Yet, as the college continues to reopen for in-person activities, WRCM has announced that radio shows will resume during this fall semester with increased precautions. During the spring 2021 semester, rising COVID-19 cases and quarantine procedures … Continue reading WRCM Back on the Airwaves

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Jasper Jams: Barrett Family Edition

by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor Nobody in my family is a professional musician, but music had a really strong influence on my upbringing. My parents grew up in the sixties, my brothers grew up in the eighties and nineties and my sisters grew up in the nineties and early thousands, so I grew up exposed to a wide spectrum of music from … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Barrett Family Edition

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Jasper Jams: Last Days of Summer Playlist

by Megan LaCerta, Staff Writer At the risk of sounding like the narrator of a coming-of-age movie, there is nothing more exhilarating, or more terrifying, than the end of summer. The start of the fall semester marks many things — a return to college, to friends, and for many, the city itself. However, it also brings with it loads of classwork, as well as all … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Last Days of Summer Playlist

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Manhattan College Alum’s Band Bounces Back from COVID’s Hard Hit on the Music Industry

by Megan LaCreta & Madalyn Johnson, Staff Writer & Web Editor Kevin Donald ‘19, came to Manhattan College in hopes of being close to the New York City music scene. During his time at Manhattan, Donald played in the jazz band, performed improv with Scatterbomb and earned the performing arts scholarship. He also formed the band Let Me Ask My Mother, which focuses mostly on … Continue reading Manhattan College Alum’s Band Bounces Back from COVID’s Hard Hit on the Music Industry

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Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics

by Katherine Heneghan & Gabriella DePinho, Web Editor & Senior Writer It’s undeniable that some incredible music is being writ- ten nowadays; however, many of us grew up listening to our parents’ or loved ones’ favorite songs and value them in a deep- er way. The music we love – and feel is worth recommending – stretches across decades and genres. This week, we’re dedi- … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics

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Jasper Jams: Breakdance Through Burnout

by Gabriella DePinho & Christine Nappi, Senior Writer & Arts & Entertainment Editor With the lack of Spring Break, it’s no doubt that many of us are feeling burnt out. Midterms “week” didn’t exist for us this year– the supposed week of stress, lack of sleep and tons of exams and projects, suddenly turned into a month long event. This might not have been so … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Breakdance Through Burnout

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