MC Takes On The World With Winter Study Abroad Programs

MC Students and Professor Grishma Shah at the Malaysia Petronas Towers LAELANY GUERRERO/COURTESY  By Karen Flores, Staff Writer This past winter, Manhattan College students had the opportunity to spend some time around the world in Europe and Asia through various study abroad programs offered by the college.  The programs scheduled included traveling to France, Ireland and Singapore. Students who went to Ireland were enrolled in … Continue reading MC Takes On The World With Winter Study Abroad Programs

Winter Break Wrap: Women’s Basketball

Nitzan Amar drives to the rim as Manhattan take down SienaVINCENT DUSOVIC/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor Following winter break, Manhattan College students can return to school and witness the recent accomplishments of the women’s basketball team. The team went 5-2 over the break, including three wins against conference opponents. On the offensive side of the ball, the Lady Jaspers have shown nothing but … Continue reading Winter Break Wrap: Women’s Basketball

Winter Break Wrap: Men’s Basketball

Photo of Jocy against Rider.GOJASPERS / COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor If you were not around for Jasper’s men’s basketball during winter break, you may have missed the Jaspers battling the Monmouth Hawks and the Rider Broncs.  Shaquil Bender led the Jaspers with 17 points, but Monmouth took control in the second half, securing a 45-43 lead and maintaining it to the end. … Continue reading Winter Break Wrap: Men’s Basketball

Jasper Jams: Winter Break Releases

While you were catching up on sleep or with high school friends, traveling abroad, to the next state over or just staying on your local roads, everyone else kept on working, including musicians. The holiday season usually keeps everyone busy enough that they get distracted from new releases in pop culture. This first Jasper Jams of the semester is about showing you the hidden gems … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Winter Break Releases

To Jamaica, Haiti, Louisiana and Back: Students Reflect on Their L.O.V.E. Trip

Manhattan College students are no strangers to humanitarianism. For years, the Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) Program has allowed students to travel to various cities and countries all over the world to build homes, provide disaster clean up, and work with impoverished families. This month, a handful of students gave up a week of their breaks to lend a hand to those in need. Emily … Continue reading To Jamaica, Haiti, Louisiana and Back: Students Reflect on Their L.O.V.E. Trip

Stress During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It is that time of the year, once again. The time when we are all eager to sit around all day and do absolutely nothing. However, there is one hurdle standing between us and the holiday break. Final exams. The semester inevitably leads to finals week, and for the upperclassmen who have experienced finals before, preparation now begins. However, for freshmen international studies major Maeghan … Continue reading Stress During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year