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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Riverdale Weather: HI 34 / LO 22 Snow

A World Away

While some remained low-key during the winter recess, Lois Harr, Director of Campus Ministry and Social Action, was accompanied by her husband John Reilly ’75 and senior Mary Morgan to Kenya, Africa. From December 31st to January 11th, the trio experienced all Africa had to offer, in hopes to return next winter with L.

NEWS

Celebrating History in the Making at the Inaugural Ball

In celebration of the change our country has witnessed over the past week, MC hosted an Inaugural Ball on Friday, January 23rd. Students arrived in Smith Auditorium to honor the excitement and anticipation of Barack Obama’s term as America’s first African American President.

OP ED

Email System Upgrade

During the January intercession, Computer Services implemented a new email system for the MC community. “The upgrade of the email system had been a long time coming,” Associate Director of Computer Services, Jake Holmquist, said. In an email sent to MC students, faculty, administration and staff, Weldon Jackson, Executive Vice-President & Provost, said, “At the October, 2008 meeting of the College’s I.

The Case Against Ms. KennedyPoint/Counter PointPoint/Counter PointThe Angry Young ManThe “Web of Secrets” Begins to Untangle

FEATURES

Fun in VCP

Not many MC students take advantage of local activities and trek into Manhattan on the weekends for fun, yet costly, weekend experiences. Little do they know that right across the street Van Cortlandt Park offers a multitude of planned and do-it-yourself activities.

MC Honors Alumnus at De La Salle Medal Dinner Study Abroad: London Calling

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Media Criticism

Expectations were high for the media coverage of the inauguration of President Barack Obama, especially after his meticulous, media driven campaign. The inauguration of President Barack Obama warranted 12-hour media coverage of the event and all of its surrounding events.

To All Ye’ HatersPlease Hate Some More Love Drama in The City Streetlight Manifesto Opens for Reel Big Fish at Roseland Ballroom

SPORTS

Iona Crashes MC’s Garden Party

Madison Square Garden, the world’s most famous arena has seen some of the greatest of greats perform their skills there. Greats like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Lebron James have played there against the New York Knickerbockers. As for the Knicks, let’s not go there. Full Story

Lady Jaspers Fall to Siena Nieto Placed on Prestigious College Baseball Watch List

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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Riverdale Weather: HI 34 / LO 23 Partly Cloudy

Obama Inauguration Rocks MC

We are living history. Yesterday the first ever African American President-elect, Barack Obama, was sworn into office. Such a momentous occasion deserved special attention, and the Inauguration got just that. Not only did our country celebrate his Inauguration with special events so did MC.

NEWS Residence Life Prepares for Twelve Month Housing in OV

Residence Life is planning to introduce a new residence contract that will make Overlook Manor available year round to students who choose the option. “Now that we have East Hill, we have the opportunity to provide students with a 12 month contract,” says Brother Robert Berger, Vice President of Student Life.

OP ED From The Hills to The City

Drama is the main component of reality shows on MTV. The City is no exception. As Whitney and Jay’s relationship seems to be growing, other high-fashioned, stiletto wearing girls are finding out the hard way that their significant others might not be completely trustworthy.

FEATURES Off the Beaten Path

Although the semester is just beginning, it is time to start thinking of ways to relieve stress. The bus Bx7 or Bx10 leads to a place to take a time out. All day Tuesday or Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, the retreat will be free. On the other days of the week, the discounted student rate is $3.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Gran Torino” Eastwood’s Answer to American Racism

Very seldom does a film come along that makes you question yourself more than any psychedelic drug could ever twist your brain. “Gran Torino” reminds you that Asians only ride around in Japanese-made cars with automatic guns and bad tattoos, that the stereotypical black American has less respect for a female than terrorists do for innocent life, and that chewing tobacco is the dirtiest habit of any bigoted white man.

SPORTS MAAC Student-Athletes Perform Well Academically

Charron Fisher hurried through the corridors at Niagara University to make the first day of his 9 a.m. philosophy class. Slipping into the nearest seat, he listened as the professor reinforced a strict attendance policy of three absences and no exceptions. Full Story

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