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The Monitor

The Student News Site of Marymount Manhattan College

The Monitor

The Student News Site of Marymount Manhattan College

The Monitor

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A New Exhibit at The Met

Neil Gunnion, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

When most people think of a medieval European king, they probably picture something along the lines of Henry VIII of England: a portly man in frilly clothing, who rarely leaves his castle. However, Maximilian...

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Reveal of the Next Met Gala Theme

Gwen Attridge, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute has been bathed in the luscious pink of Camp: Notes on Fashion for the past five months. The Met Gala this past May churned out some of the best looks...

What it Means to Be Thankful

What it Means to Be Thankful

Elena Maldonado-Dunn, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

Well, Thanksgiving is coming up, and even though the origins of the holiday may be slightly controversial, it is undeniably a time to give thanks and bring the family together. Also, it’s time to eat...

Glen the Security Guard

Glen the Security Guard

Ariana Contreras, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

Working 80 hours weeks would absolutely drain the vibrancy out of most people. Yet somehow local Marymount superstar and beloved security guard Glenn Boyette shines brighter than anyone you will come across...

Core Council Grant

Core Council Grant

Gabrielle Fiorella, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

The Core Council Professional Development Grant is a new grant created this year by Core Council. It is designed to help students alleviate financial hurdles and encourage them to further their student...

New History Major

New History Major

Seamus Fallon, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

On Friday, November 8th, Dr. Laura Brown, Associate Professor of History and Dr. Brad Herling, Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department announced the resurrection of the MMC's History Major,...

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Stand-Up and Speak Out

Madeline Nortz, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

Stand Up, Speak Out Film Festival took place on Monday, November 18 in the Commons West and showcased creative works formed in collaboration with Marymount students and students of the Bedford Hills College...

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United Nations Annual Summit Introduces Timely Discussion

Seamus Fallon, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

The United Nation’s annual summit filled with world leaders opened on September 23rd with U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, calling this major summit to promote actions to slow climate change....

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Growing Up in The School Shooting Era: What It Is Like to Endure This Fear

Ariana Contreras, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

The pathway to self-discovery is hard enough, and when you add living in an era where mass shootings are nearly an everyday occurrence, sometimes just getting through one day free of anxiety is hard...

Artistic Value Questioned with Practice of Graffiti

Artistic Value Questioned with Practice of Graffiti

Rayiah Ross, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

Graffiti is an artistic concept that is constantly being scrutinized by neighborhoods and businesses. While many people consider it vandalism by law, others consider it a form of artistic expression...

Students Attend Public Forum Regarding Threats, Security

Students Attend Public Forum Regarding Threats, Security

Madeline Nortz, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

In response to student security concerns following the school closures on Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 6, Marymount Manhattan College sent an email releasing a Fact Sheet on October 6 providing...

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Mount Vernon Museum Entices Attendees with Murder Mystery

Aryana Lee, Staff Writer November 2, 2019

Halloween is just around the corner and many places have already begun to set the scene for the spookiest and most candy-filled holiday. Living in New York, it can be extremely difficult to find fun and...

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