Race to Deliver Held in Central Park this Year
This November, God's Love We Deliver will sponsor a four mile run/walk taking place in Central Park. Manhattan College has been a part of the organization for over eleven years. The group, which is part of a larger local organization, provides the shut-in and sick in the New York Metropolitan area with hot meals three times a week.…
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Honors Enrichment Lecture on Stem Cell Research Draws Large Crowd
Dr. Thomas Shannon lectured on embryonic stem cell research to a packed Smith Auditorium on October 18. The lecture was the first symposium lecture for the Honors Enrichment program on "Mucking with the Genes," as well as the first in the "Science, Technology, and Their Social Impact" lecture series.…
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Cultural Spotlight: Deepavali, a Festival of Lights
On October 21, many Hindus celebrated Diwali throughout India and across the world. Diwali is a major Hindu festival that is also very significant for Sikhs, Jains, and other religious groups in India. Also known as festival of lights, Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil.…
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Boston or Bust: Jaspers Support Crew Team
"Jaspers, Jaspers, Jaspers," shouted Manhattan students as the Lady Jasper crew team raced down the Charles River on Sunday at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, a city known for much more than great sporting events.
Under the blue skies hundreds of boats rowed along the Charles River.…
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Off the Beaten Path: The Cloisters
New York City, a city of tourism and giant skyscrapers, has a little secret. Tucked away in the Bronx, New York City is home to a castle.
After a quick ride on the A train, visitors step back into a time of clashing swords, wenches and kings. The Cloisters is an old castle overlooking the Hudson River that is full of medieval art.…
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