Tag: Technology

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New MC eSports Team Sets Sights on MAAC Tournament

by Lauren Schuster, Senior Writer When you think about attending a Manhattan College sporting event, there is one thing that probably does not come to mind: video games. Starting this semester, however, Manhattan College is looking to change that. During a general interest meeting for the newly conceived Manhattan College eSports team, recreation coordinator Deanna Hewlutt proudly announced the school’s plan for getting the team up … Continue reading New MC eSports Team Sets Sights on MAAC Tournament

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Campus Life, News

Happy Hunting! New App Hides Prizes Around Campus

A new scavenger hunt app called Campus Pursuit has hit Manhattan College this semester that hides prized from Kelly to O’Malley, available to any student with the app downloaded on their iPhone or Android. These five girls- Nicole Quivelli, Kara Hodapp, Jillian Calandra, Molly Fitzpatrick and Nikki Prestiano- are what the company calls ‘Brand Ambassadors’. They applied for the job after Quivelli’s friend told her … Continue reading Happy Hunting! New App Hides Prizes Around Campus

Taylor Brethauer
Campus Life, News

ITS Expands Campus Wi-Fi Bandwidth

by JACK MELANSON, Staff Writer Today, Wi-Fi is essential for the overall success of a college student. Being the outlet for both information and entertainment, JasperNet when running properly allows students to research for their classes, check their grades on Moodle or even watch Netflix to relax after a long day. Lately, some students on campus have been experiencing slow Wi-Fi and other connectivity issues. … Continue reading ITS Expands Campus Wi-Fi Bandwidth

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Opinions & Editorials

Professor-Student Interactions in a Digital Age

A new app, blog post, tweet or text- whatever it may be; more and more people are falling victim to their overly demanding electronic devices. So much of our day is spent responding to a text message or typing up an email. We often forget our communication with others extends far beyond what lies behind that of a computer screen. Each interaction we make serves … Continue reading Professor-Student Interactions in a Digital Age

Joseph V. Cusmano
Opinions & Editorials

The Yik Yak App: MC’s Latest Obsession

Yik Yak, a new phone application that allows one to anonymously post to a feed based on their location, is the new obsession of some Manhattan College students. It has been funny and intriguing but also a place to cyber bully many students, myself included. The app also allows its users to report any seemingly inappropriate yaks, like and dislike posts, reply to a post … Continue reading The Yik Yak App: MC’s Latest Obsession

Amber Calabro
College, News

MC to Limit Student Printing

Most students thought that printing on campus was unlimited and that would never change, but students may be prevented from printing if a printing cap is put in place. In the near future this could be a very real thing for the students who exceed the printing limits that the school hopes to put in place to stop students from rampant printing. “When we looked … Continue reading MC to Limit Student Printing

James OConnor