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Greater Transparency and Communication Still Needed from MC Administration

As Manhattan College students arrived back on campus last week and began their first week of classes, they were in for several surprises. In the midst of carrying the first load of boxes and bins from their cars, many were told that their room assignments had been changed to different floors. In some cases, students were even switched to a different residence hall altogether. After … Continue reading Greater Transparency and Communication Still Needed from MC Administration

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Jasper Days Stirs Response from Students & Administration

This year’s “Jasper Days” was a far calmer than last year’s “Springfest” and that is exactly how administration intended it to be. This year’s festivities included a concert, dorm wars, a comedy show, a special mass, a performing arts concert, and a Yankees game. This year’s “Jasper Days” was a far calmer than last year’s “Springfest” and that is exactly how administration intended it to … Continue reading Jasper Days Stirs Response from Students & Administration

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Dormitory Wi-Fi Upgrades Almost Complete

BY: MONICA HORAN & MAYA ASTABIE SENIOR WRITER & ASSISTANT OP/ED EDITOR The Information Technology Services team has fulfilled the promises they made before spring break to boost Wi-Fi in dormitories. They are in the process of finishing up installing and rearranging multiple access points in East Hill and Horan Hall. “At the end of the day, the single most important thing is that we … Continue reading Dormitory Wi-Fi Upgrades Almost Complete

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How to Survive The Housing Lottery

BY: JOSEPH V. CUSMANO SENIOR WRITER The housing lottery, possibly one of the most stressful events that residential students can experience, is just around the corner. While lottery numbers are expected to be distributed sometime this week, the actual selection process will not begin until Monday April 28th for Overlook Manor and Wednesday April 30th for Jasper, Horan and East Hill halls. If you plan … Continue reading How to Survive The Housing Lottery

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Emergency Drill in Jasper Runs Smoothly, Alarms Some Students

Ambulances, firetrucks, and NYPD cars crowded Jasper Hall on Thursday, April 3 due to a planned emergency scenario exercise run by the Manhattan College Public Safety Department, the NYPD and Con Edison. According to an email sent out by Public Safety, the simulated drill was a part of the school’s “ongoing training to prepare in case of a real life-threatening emergency.” “The point of the … Continue reading Emergency Drill in Jasper Runs Smoothly, Alarms Some Students

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How Housing and Meal Plans Will Change for 2014

In recent weeks there have been rumors circulating around campus that Residence Life was moving the housing selection process online. Some students have felt uneasy about said move and had immediate reservations, however, Assistant Director of Residence Life AJ Goodman put all of those rumors to rest. “It will not be online it will still be in person,” Goodman said. “Having it online will be … Continue reading How Housing and Meal Plans Will Change for 2014

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New No Smoking Signs Posted Outside East Hill

MICHELLE DEPINHO AND SEAN SONNEMANN NEWS/MANAGING WEB EDITOR AND WEB EDITOR Signs were posted on the doors to East Hill informing residents that smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of Manhattan College building entrances last month. While this policy is standard for all buildings on campus, the new signs brought mixed reactions from residents. “In the college’s smoking policy, one of the actual points in … Continue reading New No Smoking Signs Posted Outside East Hill

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Fire Alarm Systems Operational in Jasper and Overlook

Failed parts in the fire alarm systems of Jasper Hall and Overlook Manor have been replaced and the residence halls’ systems are now almost fully functional. For about two weeks, fire alarm systems in the two Manhattan College residence halls were not fully operational due to separate failures in each building, according to Andrew Ryan, vice president of facilities. “Jasper is fully operational. Overlook has … Continue reading Fire Alarm Systems Operational in Jasper and Overlook

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Ongoing Investigation in Jasper Hall

Students kicked off the weekend with an email from residence life stating that “an unknown person was observed recording a female student who was showering on the third floor of Jasper Hall.  The unknown person was using an iPhone with a dark purple case on it.” The New York Police Department, residence life and public safety are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, according … Continue reading Ongoing Investigation in Jasper Hall

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