Theater and the City is a column of student-written reviews in the ENGL 400 class taught by Deirdre O’Leary Cunningham. This week’s entry is by Antigone Thanasias. The most beautiful and memorable moments occur when nothing happens. It’s the silence found when waiting for an overdue phone call. The sweat of your palms when pining to speak to a crush. A feeling of warmth lingering … Continue reading “The Band’s Visit” Brings You to Beit Hatikva
by Samantha Walla Staff Writer Gaia Fakhoury is no stranger to performing arts. After singing for fourteen years, the freshman biochemistry major and Spanish minor is involved in both Music Ministry and Manhattan Singers, which perform at many functions on campus. After being accepted to Manhattan College, Fakhoury applied and auditioned for the Performing Arts Scholarship as a vocalist, enabling her to continue her passion while … Continue reading Freshman Gaia Fakhoury Connects to Culture Through Music
by Megan Haugh Contributor Monasticism and the Arts is a 200-level religious studies and fine arts course that focuses on the artistic achievements of monks and monastic communities from 300 AD – 1400 AD. Maria Lucca, the course instructor, has been teaching the class for three semesters so far and describes the class as, “looking at Monasticism through the lenses of art objects, architecture, and paintings.” … Continue reading Monasticism and the Arts: A Course for All Interests
by Rose Brennan & Alyssa Velazquez Asst. Editor & Editor New York City is home to 8.5 million people, and they all believe in something, even if that “something” is nothing at all. However, for the more religious New Yorkers, the city is home to several sites of spiritual significance. The sites are as diverse as the city to which they belong, and they are all merely … Continue reading New York City’s Most Sacred Sites
by Alexa Schmidt Staff Writer Tattoos have turned people’s skin into works of art. Within the ink, however, lies a story. In today’s society, tattoos can often be seen as a way to declare one’s interests. But to some, it provides a window into one’s own faith as well. As junior Kelsey Quartulli (interviewed below) puts it, “wanting your body to be a canvas for other … Continue reading The Meaning Behind the Ink
In the era of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, Muslim students at Manhattan College are feeling alienated and politically engaged. Trump has thrice ordered travel bans from several majority-Muslim countries since ascending to the Presidency in January. While running for the Republican nomination for President on Dec. 15, 2015, Trump called for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” “The rhetoric has … Continue reading Alienation and Animation Among Muslim Students
by Abby Crowell Staff Writer Pope Francis was elected in 2013 and is proving to be the most liberal pope that the Vatican has seen. As a Catholic school, Manhattan College may be impacted by what Pope Francis changes. Pope Francis is responsible to take action on hot button issues that will affect those around the world, no matter which religion people claim. Since Pope Francis … Continue reading MC Opines on Pope Francis
by Taylor Brethauer & RikkiLynn Shields Editor The word animosity is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility.” In today’s day and age, we often find it hard to put aside our animosities, due to the fact that we harbor ignorance regarding the “other”– people that don’t look like us, people that don’t eat what we eat, or people … Continue reading A Time For Peace and Dialogue: MSA and CMSA Hold Interfaith Prayer Session
by Shannon Glebba Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Religious Studies department has undergone a change in leadership as Robert Geraci, Ph.D., took over the position as department chair. The position opened up after Professor Michele Saracino, Ph.D., finished her term as chair last year. The process of deciding on a new chairperson is fairly simple, and Geraci explained that the entire religious studies department was involved in … Continue reading Geraci Takes Over Religious Studies Dept.
