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It’s Time to Raise Your Hand — What Does that Mean?

It’s Time to Raise Your Hand — What Does that Mean?

Abby Vazquez, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

It’s finally happening. Students are being asked, at long last, to raise their hands. Yesterday afternoon, Academic Advisement sent out an email with a link asking students to express their interest...

Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed

Breaking: Phase One of Merger Has Expected Completion Date of June 30th 2025

Sky Cambron and Morgan Stoermer April 29, 2025

On April 24th the Middle States Commission On Higher Education released a receipt for a change request for Marymount Manhattan College. The change request which “includes a merger with Northeastern University...

MMC students gather on the Terrace to exchange clothes on Monday, April 21.

Sustain MMC’s Clothing Swap Returns for Earth Week

Joanna Insco, Digital Managing Editor April 25, 2025

  If you walked across the Terrace on campus this Monday, you may have noticed a few silver clothing racks stocked with colorful pre-loved clothes.  It’s Earth Day Week, and Marymount Manhattan...

MMC Students at 2025 National Model United Nations Conference

MMC Students at 2025 National Model United Nations Conference

Neelima KS, Copy Editor April 25, 2025

A team of eight Marymount Manhattan College Griffins headed to the United Nations this Spring semester to participate in the National Model United Nations. They brought home the title of Outstanding Delegates...

Waste bins on campus.

What to Know About Waste Systems On and Off Campus

Abigail Abbott-White, Guest Writer April 16, 2025

  New recycling and trash bins have recently been implemented across campus as part of broader efforts to improve waste systems and raise awareness around proper waste management.    This...

Bread Day: Why Students Need to Check Their Emails

Bread Day: Why Students Need to Check Their Emails

Leah Lederman, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Campus dining sent an email to students, faculty and staff about a “Bread Tasting” on April 8th happening from 11:30 am till 1pm in the fourth floor cafe.  When 11:30 rolled around three students,...

Adoption vs Adaptation: A Changing Academic Landscape at Marymount Manhattan College

Adoption vs Adaptation: A Changing Academic Landscape at Marymount Manhattan College

Sky Cambron, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to its fourth quarter, students are beginning to look into the year ahead. While graduating seniors are putting their career explorations at the front of their priority...

Welcome, Class of 2029!

Welcome, Class of 2029!

Joanna Insco, Digital Managing Editor April 2, 2025

  Chances are, if you're reading this, you're a high school senior on the precipice of graduation. Just a few months left of projects, planning, and prepping until you step into your first year...

Advisement Week Tips and Tricks

Advisement Week Tips and Tricks

Joanna Insco, Digital Managing Editor April 1, 2025

  It’s that time of year again. Students' inboxes are flooded with emails from the registrar and academic advisors are scheduling meetings. The Spring semester is halfway over and it’s time...

Photo by Sky Cambron

Keffiyehs: How An Accessory Is Transcending Boundaries In the Pro-Palestine Movement

Sky Cambron, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

  A massive crowd gathers in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. It is March 10th, one day after student activist Mahmoud Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE. In defense of his rights...

MMC Harnesses the Power of Community with Bedford Hills Conference Crossing Borders

Remote Learning Continues and Crossing Borders Canceled at Bedford Hills

Joanna Insco, Digital Managing Editor March 25, 2025

It’s been over a month since New York State correctional officers went on a wildcat strike, advocating for better staffing, pay, and more — sending 40 prisons into lockdown, including the facility...

Despite DEI Rollbacks, Black History Showcase Has Visions for the Future

Despite DEI Rollbacks, Black History Showcase Has Visions for the Future

Abby Vazquez, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

The Commons are buzzing. Event volunteers bounce around the room, setting out cameras, taping down wires, and queuing up the music. Near the stairs to the dining hall, seats have filled up quickly, so...

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