Tag: Special Issue Spring 2023

News

From Japan to Spain: Study Abroad with Manhattan College Gives Students the Experience of a Lifetime

Photo of the Eiffel Tower taken in Paris France on a study abroad trip with MC. ELISE VISSER/COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Assistant Production Editor With the recent low enrollment in Manhattan College’s study abroad programs, many trips have been canceled.  Each year, Manhattan College offers study-abroad opportunities for all students to take part in. Students have the opportunity to study abroad for two weeks or … Continue reading From Japan to Spain: Study Abroad with Manhattan College Gives Students the Experience of a Lifetime

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Features

Eoin O’Connell Asks Who We Are and Why We Exist

Dr. Eoin O’Connell, Associate Professor of Philosophy. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Brianna Coppola, Asst. Features Editor Eoin O’Connell, associate professor of philosophy at Manhattan College, is bringing both his Irish roots and his curiosity about the human spirit to her classes at MC.  O’Connell is originally from Ireland and teaches several philosophy classes such as Kant, Modern Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Philosophy of Art and many more. O’Connell … Continue reading Eoin O’Connell Asks Who We Are and Why We Exist

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MC’s Multicultural Center Offers A Safe Space for Diverse Learning and Community

A recently started chalkboard in the Multicultural center for students to add to as summer approaches here in the city. @MCMULTICULTURALINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Web Editor Manhattan College’s multicultural center sits on the third floor of Kelly Student Commons, welcoming students in with big glass windows as soon as you walk up the stairs.  Here students are able to see people engage with each other … Continue reading MC’s Multicultural Center Offers A Safe Space for Diverse Learning and Community

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Arts & Entertainment

Meet Synne Iversen Kverndal; international superstar

Kverndal simultaneously played first, second and third-string trumpet in her hometown concert band for five years. SYNNEKVERNDAL/COURTESY By Caroline McCarthy, Senior Writer Synne Iversen Kverndal, a self-taught trumpeter and the next president of the Manhattan College Pep Band, came to Manhattan from Norway in the fall of 2020. She has since found a home in the performing arts department.  Kverndal began her musical career in … Continue reading Meet Synne Iversen Kverndal; international superstar

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The MSA Celebrates Islamic Awareness Week with a Watercolor Paint and Snack

Some of the art donated to the MSA for the prayer room. KARENFLORES/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Muslim Student Association hosted a watercolor Paint and Snack in honor of Islamic Awareness Week. This event was one out of five hosted during this celebratory week.  Wafa Quhshi, a childhood education major with a concentration in English and the president of the club, … Continue reading The MSA Celebrates Islamic Awareness Week with a Watercolor Paint and Snack

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Jasper Jams: Bem vindo ao Brasil

By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Welcome to Brazil! The air is light and warm, fruit is everywhere, the food tantalizes you and the music makes you feel a rhythm you couldn’t fathom before.  I’ve always been a proud Brazilian woman. My country represents me better than I ever physically could. The history behind my home is something I value and the history of my family … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Bem vindo ao Brasil

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Sports

Meet Jasper Athletes from Across the Globe

By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor & Sports Editor Manhattan College has become a home-away-from-home for many international student-athletes, from basketball, to track and field, to soccer. These athletes have made a leap of faith by traveling far from their families, friends and hometowns. However, despite adjusting to a new city, and country, these athletes have shown they are crucial for Manhattan’s teams. Let’s see where … Continue reading Meet Jasper Athletes from Across the Globe

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Manhattan College Men’s Soccer: International Love for the Game

Manhattan College men’s soccer team, huddling around each other during the 2022 MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield. GO JASPERS/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor Soccer, the biggest sport across the world, brings together those from all corners of the globe. Here at Manhattan College, 15 different players on the men’s soccer team’s roster are international student-athletes that came to Manhattan with one goal on their … Continue reading Manhattan College Men’s Soccer: International Love for the Game

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