2008 Woodie Awards
A City of Champions
A dynasty is born. The New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in the last four seasons last night after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21. It was a win that followed suit with the motto these New England Patriots have lived by since Coach Bill Belichick took over 4 seasons ago.…
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Check Out Number 15
Quote: "It feels good because at times I thought I wouldn't even make it to college and now to be doing well, it feels so good."
-C.J. Anderson
If anyone does not know his name by now, then he or she certainly will. Freshman C.J. Anderson, whose full name is Curtis Anderson, Jr.…
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Men's Basketball Defeats Fairfield
Before bleachers packed with fans, the Manhattan Jaspers defeated the Fairfield Eagles, 69 - 61 on Sunday, Jan. 30th.
Manhattan maintained the lead throughout the game, thanks to help from players such as Junior Guard, Jason Wingate, Freshman Forward/Guard, CJ Anderson, who scored 7 and 17 points, respectively, and Junior Guard, Kenny Minor, who had eight rebounds.…
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Lady Jaspers beat Siena, 65-60
The Manhattan College Lady Jaspers improved to 8-11 on the season and 4-6 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play as they edged Sienna 65-60 last Sunday, January 30th. Senior Serra Sangar had 16 points and eight rebounds as three other Lady Jaspers also hit for double figures in scoring.…
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News From around the Country
Gay Marriage in NYC Close to Becoming Reality
The prospect of gay marriage in New York City is close to becoming reality, thanks to the ruling of a New York State judge on Friday. Justice Doris Ling-Cohan's adamant decision was expressed in her 62-page proposal that the state's Domestic Relations Law violates the state Constitution because it denies gay couples equal protection and rights.…
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National Updates
Further Evidence of Prisoner Abuse in Guantanamo Bay by US Soldiers
The Associated Press obtained a secret report by the U.S. Southern Command in Miami, which oversees the US military prison and camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detailing several instances of physical abuse by American forces against the detainees, who are suspected of terrorist involvement.…
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