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Manhattan College— in the Bronx?

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Contributor  As students at Manhattan College, many are asked at least once where in Manhattan our school is. Answering this question, students must explain that although our school is called Manhattan College, us Jaspers actually reside in the Bronx— but why? Manhattan College was founded by five French De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1853. Originally the Academy of the Holy Infancy, Manhattan College … Continue reading Manhattan College— in the Bronx?

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Students Find Freedom Around Riverdale in Off-Campus Housing

by ALEXA DAWID, Staff Writer  Off-campus housing in Riverdale continues to grow more popular among Manhattan College students of all grades as an alternative to residence halls. MC is home to five residence halls: Chrysostom, Jasper, Lee, Horan, and Overlook. These housing options include amenities such as Cable TV, wireless internet, laundry rooms, recreation rooms, study areas, vending machines, and 24-hour security. While this might sound ideal, … Continue reading Students Find Freedom Around Riverdale in Off-Campus Housing

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Van Cortlandt Park: A Green Refuge in the Big City

by DEIRDRE LEDLEY, Staff Writer Frederick Law Olmsted spent the greater part of his life vouching for public green space and saw such great importance in it. Today, we thank him for his dedication to the cause. Bronx, New York: a place notorious for many things. From pizza to the Yankees, it holds a high standing place in many lives of New Yorkers. However, it is … Continue reading Van Cortlandt Park: A Green Refuge in the Big City

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We’re #1!: A History of MC’s Mass Transit Icon

Traveling south along Broadway is something which is just as much a part of the Manhattan College campus as it is a part of the Bronx and the greater New York City area: the number 1 train. The train is the local Broadway-Seventh Avenue train which begins at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in the Bronx and ends at South Ferry in lower Manhattan just steps … Continue reading We’re #1!: A History of MC’s Mass Transit Icon

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“The Bronx is Safer” as Borough Crime Rates Hit All-Time Low

In the late 1970s the Bronx was burning as seven different census tracts lost more than 97 percent of their buildings to fire and abandonment. The New York Times reported that 1980 was the “worst year of crime” in the city’s history with just under 2,000 homicides – an average of 34 murders per week. But crime in New York City has fallen to record … Continue reading “The Bronx is Safer” as Borough Crime Rates Hit All-Time Low

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Margaret Groarke Honored by Bronx Borough President

On March 27, associate professor of government Margaret Groarke, Ph.D., received a Citation of Merit from the Bronx Borough President at a celebration for Women’s History Month. Groarke was recognized by her involvement in both her on-campus and off-campus communities.  At Manhattan College, Groarke serves as faculty adviser for both the LGBTQ Student Group and the Government and Politics Club.  Groarke also coordinates the college’s … Continue reading Margaret Groarke Honored by Bronx Borough President

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One Stop Shop for Italian Dining

by ELIZABETH METSCH, Contributor Manhattan’s “Little Italy” may be the world famous spot to go in New York City for Italian food, but Arthur Avenue in the Bronx also offers some rivaling authentic Italian spots. While some people may not know where Arthur Avenue is, many would call it the real Little Italy. From restaurants to bakeries to bars to delis to markets and specialty stores, … Continue reading One Stop Shop for Italian Dining

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