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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MANHATTAN COLLEGE | SINCE 1924
Volume XCVIII, Issue 2
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NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Man Shot Near South Campus Joseph Liggio Asst. News Editor
The Learning Commons, located in Thomas Hall, is the main location for the Center for Academic Success. Students can now make tutoring appointments from the comfort of their own dorms and homes. TAYLOR BRETHAUER / THE QUADRANGLE
Center for Academic Success: Tutoring Appointments Made Easier The Center for Academic Success, or CAS, is a safe haven for students who need assistance with tutoring across a plethora of subjects at Manhattan College. CAS has recently adopted a new online scheduling system for students to make appointments for tutoring sessions. In the past, students would have to call, email, or go into the office in order to schedule an appointment; the system makes it easier for all involved. Students can access the system through the CAS website, as well as “Quick Links” under the “Schedule a Tutoring Appointment” tab which can be found on MC’s website. The new online system includes the tutoring offices located in Thomas Hall and the Leo Center. CAS purchased the new software from a company called Twenty Six Design, a software that well known schools such as Harvard University and St. John’s University already have in place. Sujey Ramos, the Associate Director of CAS promotes the advantages of the new system, “Students can now access this system from any device with internet, it shows a live depiction of schedules at all of our centers at any given time”. Ramos believes this new system will work better for students due to its easy access. Af-
ter registering, students pick a date and time that fits for them. “Now students are not limited to the hours of the office to make appointment, they could be in a different state at 3 AM and still pick the appointment that works best for them”. One of the new aspects of the system includes the “wait list feature”, which will notify students through an email or text if a tutoring slot becomes available. Ramos is optimistic that the new system will bring in new students that do not frequent the center, “We really want to see half of the MC population. It’s great for commuters so that they can plan ahead”. Elizabeth Metsch, a senior at MC holds the position of the office manager in the learning commons. Metsch stated that the new system is beneficial to all parties involved, “As a manager, the system is really useful for the administrative end of the Learning Commons because we can run more reports and it collects data so we can better track how students are using the resources we have available. I also think it is just nice for students to have more control over booking their appointments at their leisure.” Metsch is confident that once students realize how easy the system is to use, an influx of students will put the CAS tutors to greater use. “Our biggest hurdle, I think, will be getting everyone to make the initial account. Af-
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ter using it once or twice I think people will get the hang of it, but the beginning transition period will be a bit of a learning curve for sure.” The CAS tutors now have the responsibility to keep track of attendance on the website, however, most tutors look forward to the old system becoming modernly digitized. One of the tutors, Nicoletta Freese who is a senior at MC stated, “This approach is very beneficial to everyone. The students have a more convenient method of signing up for appointments and the tutors have an easier way to see what students are coming in for which class...There is a new policy that only one person can see one tutor at a time one day a week, and this system will help manage that”. Kevin Donald, a senior at MC, is also a CAS tutor. Donald recognizes that this system requires more effort from tutors but stays optimistic, “It puts more responsibility on us tutors to sign in students and keep track of their individual schedules, but I think that accountability will result in more engaged tutoring” The new system also includes tutor biographies which will give students insight on a specific tutor’s availability as well as a glimpse into their lives and interests, Donald believes
Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on our website shortly after the shooting on Friday, Aug. 31. It has been lightly edited. A man was shot in the head around 12:30 a.m. Aug. 31 in an incident that ended near the intersection of West 237th Street and Broadway. The NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information stated that the incident occured near Williams Funeral Home at 5628 Broadway, across the street from an IHOP off of West 232nd Street. The victim was shot one time. A black Honda Accord driving north from the scene came to a stop outside Ace Hardware at 5782 Broadway, across the street from a McDonald’s parking lot. It was here that the victim, reported as a 22-year old male, was pulled from the driver’s seat and rushed to Allen Hospital - NewYork-Presbyterian in critical condition. The suspects, described as two males, fled southbound on Broadway on foot along with several women. Police officers roped off a stretch of Broadway surrounding the IHOP between West 232nd and West 233rd streets while confirming that the scene was connected to the Honda a few blocks north. Police could be seen searching the area with flashlights. Traffic on Broadway was closed off at several points as police vehicles arrived at both locations. One distraught witness was held at the scene near West 237th before being taken away in a police vehicle around 1:03 a.m. Onlookers began to show up to the scene at West 237th
Street within minutes, some watching from the 1 train platform directly overhead. Several said that they were informed of the shooting via the “Citizen” crime alert app on their phones. “At this point I was already skeptical about how well policing is around here,” said Kalin Ramos, 19. Ramos, 19, rode by the scene on his skateboard on the way to his home before returning with his mother, Meli Ramos, a few minutes later. The two have lived around the corner on West 238th for the past seven years and say that incidents like this are out of the norm. “It doesn’t happen [around here]. It’s very rare.” said Meli. “I think it’s more intimidating because it’s right by the precinct. You feel safe, but then again, stuff like this happens, it defeats the whole purpose of you living in a safe environment.” Manhattan College Public Safety sent out an email at 11:25 a.m. on Aug. 31 regarding the incident, while also urging students to remain vigilant. “Be AWARE of your surroundings at all times whether on or off campus,” read part of the email. In a later email, Public Safety also confirmed that no one affiliated with Manhattan College was involved with the incident. As reported by several major news networks over the weekend, the man was pronounced dead. The suspects are still at large at time of printing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-800577-TIPS. ____________________
The 50th Precinct of the New York Police Department at the scene of the crime. West 237th Street and Broadway is only a few blocks away from Leo Hall, RLC and the planned south campus.
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