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#SochiProblems: A Malfunctioned Winter Olympic Games

BY CAROLYN QUEST SENIOR WRITER Sochi 2014 opened with a close. Literally. The now infamous malfunctioning Olympic ring in Sochi’s opening ceremony symbolized many of the debacles that took place at the games. More seriously, it represented Russian politicians’ closed-minded nature about equality and human rights that was discussed and protested throughout the games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) chooses a country where the winter … Continue reading #SochiProblems: A Malfunctioned Winter Olympic Games

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The Need For Peace Week

This past week saw the celebration of Peace Week on Manhattan College’s campus. With documentaries, presentations and discussions on issues ranging from the psychological effects of warfare to Middle Eastern human rights, the events were both diverse and thought provoking. Yet for many a MC student, the week might have passed by like any other, aside from perhaps noticing additional fliers posted around campus and … Continue reading The Need For Peace Week

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Snowstorm Response Still Needs Improvement

BY: NATALIE HEINITZ Wake up. Check phone. Jasper 911 text. No class. Yes. This routine has been splendid the past couple of snow days and has given students a couple extra reasons to stay cooped up inside Netflix binging, napping, and putting classes on the backburner. This bliss however, only extends indoors and inside heated dorm rooms and comfortable beds. The second you walk outside, … Continue reading Snowstorm Response Still Needs Improvement

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NYC Mayor de Blasio’s First State of the City Address

BY: AMBER CALABRO On Feb.10, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave his first annual address to the city. De Blasio had a very liberal and progressive agenda which was consistent with the platform on which he ran. This contrasts greatly with past state of the city speeches given by former Republican mayors such as Manhattan College alumnus Rudy Giuliani and more recently Michael … Continue reading NYC Mayor de Blasio’s First State of the City Address

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Reality Meets The Godfather

Pope Francis is no stranger when it comes to making headlines and making moves within the Roman Catholic Church. This is why I wonder if he’s ever seen the Godfather III. It is fascinating to be able to draw parallels to pop culture, even if it’s pop culture from 1990. Pope Francis’ reoccurring refrain of “Who am I to judge?” has left mouths agape all over … Continue reading Reality Meets The Godfather

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New Drug Laws Continue in Right Direction

These past few weeks have seen advances in the nation’s policy towards drugs, specifically marijuana. In Colorado, customers lined up on Jan. 1 to become part of the first segment of the population able to legally purchase state-regulated cannabis for recreational use, with Washington state set to do the same later this year. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced his plan to allow limited … Continue reading New Drug Laws Continue in Right Direction

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What’s In for 2014… And What’s Out.

BY: MICHELLE DEPINHO IN OUT New Riverdale Deli Jasper Deli Tea Overdosing on coffee Brooklyn Manhattan Exhibition Station Tex-Mex Station “The Stacks” 4th Floor of O’Malley The A train The 1 train Stiff Weasel pancakes IHOP pancakes Sneakers at the bar Heels at the bar Doing things on Saturdays Hangovers Indie music Electronic music Looking pale Looking orange Instagram Twitter Running in Van Cortlandt with a … Continue reading What’s In for 2014… And What’s Out.

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In Defense of Public Safety

MONICA HORAN STAFF WRITER While it seems that the number of assaults on students and residents in the area has increased significantly this semester, it calls into question the safety of our campus and the overall quality of security. An immediate analysis of this situation may be to blame the high number of incidents on an issue with security.  However, when examining each incident individually, it … Continue reading In Defense of Public Safety

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