Caucuses v. Primaries: What’s the Difference?

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Senior Writers The 2020 presidential primary season is just starting to kick off, and primaries and caucuses are the names of the game. Two early events, the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary, are considered pivotal in the primary race and in determining the eventual presidential nominee.  But just what are these pre-election contests? While the overall pre-nominee period is … Continue reading Caucuses v. Primaries: What’s the Difference?

In Unprecedented Move, New York Times Endorses Two Candidates for President

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Senior Writers For the first time in history, the New York Times formally endorsed two Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election on Jan. 19.  And, also for the first time in history, both of the selected candidates were women. Among the still-crowded field of 12 candidates for the Democratic nomination, two candidates in particular caught the eye of the … Continue reading In Unprecedented Move, New York Times Endorses Two Candidates for President

Sen. Cory Booker Exits Race, Seventh Democratic Debate Held in Des Moines

After failing to qualify for the Jan. 14 Democratic Debate in Iowa, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker suspended his presidential campaign on Monday, Jan. 13. In a message to his supporters, Booker wrote, “I’ve chosen to suspend my campaign for now, take care of my wonderful staff, and give you time to consider the other strong choices in the field.” Booker is the second Democratic … Continue reading Sen. Cory Booker Exits Race, Seventh Democratic Debate Held in Des Moines

Donald Trump Takes Oath

by Megan Dreher and August Kissel Asst. Editor and Editor On Jan. 20 2017, Donald John Trump was inaugurated and became the 45th President of the United States. People from all around attended the inauguration, including supporters and protesters. The attendees saw performances from Jackie Evancho, 3 Doors Down, and Toby Keith over the span of the morning. Here at Manhattan College, there have been … Continue reading Donald Trump Takes Oath

Manhattan Caucus: October 11

Manhattan Caucus is a column in the news section, which will run weekly until Election Day, offering students a voice in the ongoing presidential elections. The Washington Post released a video from 2005 on Friday evening in which Trump recounts an instance where he made sexual advances on a married woman, and describes his impulsive physical attraction toward women. Senior Erika Finan was outraged at … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: October 11

Manhattan Caucus: October 4

Manhattan Caucus is a new column in the News Section, which will run weekly until election day, to offer students a voice in the ongoing presidential elections. Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald J. Trump met at Hofstra University on Long Island last Monday for the first of three televised presidential debates. The debate opened with a heated exchange over trade, in which Trump challenged … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: October 4

Bronx District Attorney Visits Riverdale, Discusses Plans to Revitalize Position

The Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark attended the 50th Precinct Community Council meeting on Mar. 10, as part of an effort by her office to increase community involvement with the district attorney’s office. Clark said she has spent the last two months since her inauguration on Jan. 20 visiting various community meetings in order to make her presence known to constituents. “I’ve been going to … Continue reading Bronx District Attorney Visits Riverdale, Discusses Plans to Revitalize Position

With Midterm Elections Comes Student Apathy

CAMPBELL ABBOTT STAFF WRITER With the conclusion of the midterm elections on Nov. 4, only one question seems to be evident regardless of the results. Does anybody care? While midterms draw a lower turn out compared to presidential elections, youth voters turned out in embarrassingly low numbers for this election and the predictions suggest those numbers will continue to dip. “I didn’t vote because of … Continue reading With Midterm Elections Comes Student Apathy