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New York Football Reaches New Low
by Michael Bottiglieri, Contributor The fall season is here, which should only mean happiness in the eyes of football fans around the world….
An Beal Bocht Cafe: Riverdale’s Local Pub Prevails Post Covid Lockdown
by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributor Since its opening in 1991, An Beal Bocht Café, typically referred to “An Beal,” has served…
Jasper Jams: A Playlist To Get You Through Mercury Being in Retrograde
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor It feels like everyone I know was having a difficult, stressful time as September ended…
Sami and Emily Derrico Take Manhattan Sports By Storm
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Freshman Emily Derrico and sophomore Sami Derrico did not plan on coming to college together. But after…
Perez Gets Waiver From NCAA
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Jose Perez will not have to miss a beat this season. After choosing to transfer to Manhattan, the…
Eric Rasmussen Signs on as New Swim Coach
By, Adrianne Hutto & Lauren Raziano, Asst. Production Editor & Social Media Editor COVID-19 has spared no one and nothing in its wake,…
Meet Luis Chavez, the Music Man
By, Jocelyn Visnov & Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer Originally from Lima, Peru, Luis Chavez is a man of many…
MC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
By, Victor Franco, Staff Writer The multicultural center and Fuerza Latina hosted the Latino Heritage Month celebration on Sept. 22 in Kelly Commons,…
CMSA Resumes Activity on Campus
By, Carlos Pinto-Corredor, Contributor After 16 months of virtual classes and personnel turnover, the Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite is ready to…
MC Celebrates First Month of In-Person Learning
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Moving into the fall month of October, Manhattan College continues to update students and faculty regarding the COVID-19…
Manhattan College is Recognized Again by U.S. News & World Report
By, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Since 2015, Manhattan College has been ranked one of the top 15 Best Regional Universities in the North…
MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer
by Kelly Kennedy & Niamh Delargy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Contributor Having wrapped up their 2021-2022 auditions, the new Jasper Dancers may…
WRCM Back on the Airwaves
by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Jocelyn Visnov, News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Following a challenging hybrid spring semester, Manhattan College’s own radio station, WRCM,…
MC Senate Reveals New Administrative Revenue and Budget Plans
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor The Manhattan College Senate reconvened on Sept. 21, with President O’Donnell outlining a new strategy for rebuilding…
Manhattan Continues to Navigate the ‘New Normal’
by Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As the first month of in-person classes at Manhattan comes to a close, the college continues to promote…
Manhattan Suffers Setback to LIU
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Manhattan men’s soccer team had a setback against the LIU Sharks by suffering a 4-0 loss at…
Jose Perez Returns Home to Finish College Career
By, Kelly Cwick, Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan point guard Jose Perez is glad to be back in the Bronx after transferring from Marquette…
Caroline King is a Queen of Style
By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor Caroline King is the queen of fashion sense. A junior double major in history and international studies…
“Undeniable” Russell Craig Featured in Student Lecture Series
By, Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Black Student Union and Student Engagement co-sponsored a talk with Brooklyn-based artist Russell…
Jasper Jams: Firefly Festival Edition
By, Emily Rumsey, Staff Writer With the popular Firefly festival happening this weekend, I thought it only right to make it this week’s…
Commuter Fashion Finds – Style for on the Go
With the incoming fall weather shifting between cool mornings and warm afternoons, students have had to find creative ways to stay stylish yet…
Jasper Jams: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
by Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us. From Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, we celebrate the contributions, history and…
Unwind with the Multicultural Center’s Serenity and Coffee Talks
by Zoe DeFazio & Josh Grewal, Staff Writers The Multicultural Center will be hosting a “serenity hour” every Friday morning at 8:30 am. Following…
Women in Business Club Empowers and Prepares Young Women to Succeed
by Caroline McCarthy & Sinead Fitzgibbon, Asst. Features Editor & Contributor Manhattan College’s Women in Business club (WIB) aims to prepare women to step…
Dune: A Fascinating Exploration of Ecology and Religion
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Before the title “Dune” garnered worldwide attention due to the upcoming film starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya,…
Jaspers Remain on Top Against Rams
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor For four years and counting, the Manhattan men’s soccer team has reprised the same role in their favorite…
Recent Storms Cause Damage to Athletic Facilities
By, Madalyn Johnson & Mack Olmsted, Web Editor & Staff Writer Since the summer months, water damage has impacted a few athletic facilities…
Women’s Soccer Beats Delaware State in Final MAAC Tune-Up
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Non-conference play in college sports is by no means like the preseason for professional soccer from a competitive…
Manhattan College Guest Policy Updated for In-Person Semester
By, Isaiah Rosario & Karen Flores, Staff Writers Effective Monday, Sept. 13, Manhattan College students will now be allowed to bring guests from other…
Post COVID at Locke’s: Making the Slow Return
By, Adrianne Hutto & Lauren Raziano, Asst. Production Editor & Social Media Editor Students and staff are back in the Locke’s Loft dining…
LWGRC Proposes Women-Only Gym Hours
By, Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center is working with the…
Bridge Closures in Lee and Horan Cause Uproar Among Student Body
By, Nicole Rodriguez, Zoe DeFazio, & Christine Nappi, Production Editor, Staff Writer, Features Editor Manhattan College students living in Lee and Horan halls…
Jasper Jams: Barrett Family Edition
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor Nobody in my family is a professional musician, but music had a really strong influence…
Book Nook: The Most Powerful Woman is You by Lydia Fenet
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor Who is the most powerful woman in the room? It’s you. Lydia Fenet convinced me…
Fall Cross Country Finally Restored
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Manhattan College cross country has returned to action and hopefully to stay. With last season’s brief cameo in…
My Experience with Summer Study Abroad
by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor This past July, I boarded a plane with seven other MC students and a professor I had…
To Whom it May Concern, a Discussion about Race: An Introduction
by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer To whom it may concern, Everything you think you know about racism is wrong. With social media like…
Meet your Student Body President: Kevin Rojas
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor Last Spring, amid the madness of a virtual semester, students elected senior Kevin Rojas as student body president….
On 20th Anniversary of 9/11, Jimmy Quinn Will Always be a Light in the World
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Losing someone you love is the greatest pain to overcome. The void will never quite be filled from…
Jasper Alum Francois Dulysse Signs with Professional Soccer Team
By, Jilleen Barrett & Isaiah Rosario, A&E/Managing Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College alumni Francois Dulysse signed a professional contract with USL League…
Men’s Soccer Attacking the Fall Season Head On
By, Caroline McCarthy & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. Production Editor After playing an irregular 2020-2021 season, the Manhattan College Men’s…
The Center for Career Development Continues with a Hybrid Approach
By, Kelly Cwik & Mack Olmsted, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer As more activities shift to being in person at Manhattan College, the…
Jasper Community Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
20 years ago, almost 3,000 lives were lost in the 9/11 attacks. Every year Manhattan College honors those who lost their lives that…
William N. Dooley Appointed Chair of Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College alumnus William N. Dooley ‘75 has been appointed as the chair of Manhattan College’s Board…
LETTER from The Editor
Dear Readers, As our nation mourned the 20th events of the attacks on 9/11 this past weekend, the phrase ‘Never Forget’ could be…
Isolation Measures at Manhattan Change During Another Year of Uncertainty
By, Jilleen Barrett, A&E/Managing Editor Quarantine and isolation at Manhattan College is changing this year due to changing regulations surrounding the pandemic across…
Hurricane Ida Aftermath on Campus
By, Angelina Persaud & Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer & Social Media Editor Severe flooding due to Hurricane Ida left many people in the…
Trio of Minor Leaguers are Best Ambassadors for Jaspers
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Manhattan College is not known as a hotbed for baseball talent. Still, that doesn’t mean they don’t churn…
Jasper Jams: First Week of Class Completed!
by Emily Rumsey, Staff Writer The first week of classes is finally over! Whether your classes went really well or if you ended…
Students and Faculty Share Their Thoughts on Returning to Campus Fully In-Person
by Kiersten Thomas, Staff Writer After Manhattan College has decided to require vaccination and conduct classes fully in person, students and faculty share…
Back to School Fashion Finds
by Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor With classes back in session and students on campus, an outfit for class is no longer just…
Manhattan College Gets Thrifty
by Adrienne Hutto & Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer ATTENTION ALL THRIFTERS, Manhattan College is opening its very own thrift…
The Man Behind the Library
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Some may only recognize him as a man who works in the library. But to me and so…
Jasper Jams: Last Days of Summer Playlist
by Megan LaCerta, Staff Writer At the risk of sounding like the narrator of a coming-of-age movie, there is nothing more exhilarating, or…
Roberts Find Golden Opportunity with Jaspers
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Same city, new threads. That’s the life Josh Roberts is living after relocating from Queens to the Bronx…
Student Engagement’s Movies on the Quad Returns with Event Hosted by Black Student Union and Sigma Delta Tau
By, Kyla Guilfoil & Karen Flores, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) the…
Gallagher Poised for Success in New Role
By, Whit Anderson, Staff Writer Manhattan cross country is eager to make their return for a full season this fall after the pandemic…
James Patterson Scholarship Recipients
By, Lauren Raziano & Angelina Persaud, Social Media Editor & Staff Writer Famed author and philanthropist James Patterson has further enhanced the experiences…
Library Reduces Semester Hours
By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor With more students returning to campus, many rely on the 24 hour library access to internet and…
Historic Storm Causes Campus to Close Down
By, Jilleen Barrett & Megan LaCreta, Managing Editor / A&E Editor & Staff Writer While the storm that hit New York City Wednesday…
Former Jasper Forms Eight-Piece Band, Sells Out Brooklyn Steel
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor You may know the name Sammy Rae from their band, Sammy Rae and the Friends, an eight-person music…
A Home for Veterans at Manhattan College
by Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor Military Times recognized Manhattan College in their “Best for Vets” list for 2021. Along with this honor,…
Connecting with the Incoming Class
by Adrianne Hutto, Editor-in-Chief To kick off the fall semester The Quadrangle spoke with some members of the incoming freshman class in order…
Letter From The Editor
Dear Readers, Welcome back to campus Jaspers! For those of you who are new here my name is Anna Woods and I’m the…
Manhattan College Alum’s Band Bounces Back from COVID’s Hard Hit on the Music Industry
by Megan LaCreta & Madalyn Johnson, Staff Writer & Web Editor Kevin Donald ‘19, came to Manhattan College in hopes of being close…
Men’s Soccer Outduels Lehigh in Home Opener
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Fortunately for the players on the field, the conditions on Friday night at Gaelic Park were not as…
Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreak to Fordham
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Battle of the Bronx did not end the way the Manhattan women’s soccer team wanted it to…
The Women Behind the Summer 2021 WISE Program
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise (W.I.S.E) is a professional development program at Manhattan College meant to encourage and…
MAAC Mandates Vaccine for Student-Athletes
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor COVID vaccine mandates are becoming a popular method to try to curb the spread in certain public and…
New Higgins Engineering and Science Building Opens for Fall Semester
By, Jocelyn Visnov & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Production Editor & Asst. Features Editor After breaking ground in the Spring of 2018, The Higgins Engineering…
Student Life Affected by Drastic Budget Cuts
By, Jilleen Barrett & Anna Woods, A&E Editor & Editor-in-Chief Students were welcomed back to Manhattan this semester with a slew of changes…
Jaspers Return to Campus: New Rules and Regulations
By, Lauren Raziano & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Social Media Editor & News Editor As students return to campus for an all-in person semester, Manhattan…
Men’s Lacrosse ‘Culture’ is Changing Perception of Program
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor There’s a different type of buzz surrounding the Manhattan men’s lacrosse program that has been missing over the…
Health Services Offers Pop-up Vaccine Clinic
by Katie Heneghan, Zoe DeFazio, & Caroline McCarthy, Web Editor, Staff Writer & Asst. Features Editor One Manhattan announced an on-campus pop-up clinic…
Breaking Down BLM
by, Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer Black Lives Matter. This isn’t political. This is about human rights. This past year has been a whirlwind,…
“Eve Babitz: The Black Swan of Hollywood”
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Sitting by my open window with the first fresh breezes of spring wafting over my winter bones,…
Jasper Jams: Signing Off
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer I’ve been writing (and co-writing) this column since February of my freshman year. The idea to write it…
Senior Farewells
Shannon Gleba Staff Writer | Copy Editor | Senior Writer I will never forget my first weekend on Manhattan College’s campus when I…
Farewell to A Former Editor-in-Chief
by, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor The Quadrangle would not be the same if not for the leadership of Gabriella DePinho – better known…
Men’s Soccer Head Coach Jorden Scott Reflects on a Chaotic Spring Season
by Pete Janny & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan College men’s soccer team finally returned to the pitch this…
“Race And Feminism: A Conversation” Held by the LWGRC
by Jocelyn Visnov & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer The Lasallian Women and Gender resource center hosted “Feminism and Race:…
Fuerza Latina Continues to Foster Inclusive Community
by Kelly Cwik & Alexa Schmidt, Asst. A&E Editor & Senior Writer Fuerza Latina, like many other clubs, has managed to adapt to…
LGBTQ & A – A Conversation Among Faculty, Administration & Students
by Sophie Ryan, Contributor On April 22, the LGBTQ Student Group at Manhattan College hosted a question and answer panel with LGBTQ+ faculty…
LETTER from The Editor
Dear Readers, This past semester as your Editor-in-Chief has been the most difficult and incredibly rewarding experience of my life. It’s hard to…
Battle of the Bronx Ends with Manhattan Teams in Second and Third Place
by, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor Battle of the Bronx, a competition between Manhattan College and Fordham University that also serves as a follow-up…
Warren Williams Gets Chance With Jamaica National Team
by, Colleen E. McNamara, Asst. Sports Editor Warren Williams of the Manhattan men’s basketball is fresh off playing world cup qualifiers in El…
THE QUAD 10
The Quad 10 is similar to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list, but on a Manhattan College-scale. The ten following members of…
Remembering Ed Bowes ‘64: The Architect of the MC Cross Country Invitational
by, Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & News Editor Manhattan College Athletics Hall of Famer Ed Bowes ‘64 passed away on…
Senate Passes Resolution for More Community Representation on Board of Trustees
by, Anna Woods & Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief & Senior Writer The Manhattan College Senate passed a resolution to have the college’s president recommend…
Locke’s Loft Opens Indoor Dining at 50% Capacity
by, Lauren Raziano & Maria Thomas, Social Media Editor & Managing Editor Locke’s Loft reopened their indoor dining spaces on Monday, April 19th…
Jasper Jams: Post-Springfest Playlist
by, Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor While this year’s Springfest looked a lot different than years past, students still…
Manhattan Baseball Still Soul Searching In Midst of MAAC Season
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The return of Manhattan baseball to Van Cortlandt Park has made for one of the better highlights of…
Christian Program Cru Becomes an Official Club at Manhattan College
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Manhattan College’s Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) is a program that provides a very inclusive and welcoming community…
Manhattan College “Mayor” Matt Sweeney Recognized by Irish Echo’s 40 Under 40
by, Samantha Walla, Senior Writer I first met Matt Sweeney on a Friday or Saturday night in a Greystone apartment, everyone eager to…
Flint Finds Solace in its Sports Culture
by Matt Sweeney & Peter Janny, Staff Writer & Sports Editor The city of Flint, Michigan primarily gets the national spotlight for the…
Interfaith Discussion Panel
by, Julian Tiburcio, Contributor Campus Ministry and Social Action and the Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center held the Interfaith Discussion Panel on…
HerCampus Manhattan Joins National Initiative to Write Greener
by Jilleen Barrett & Kelly Cwik, A&E Editor & Asst. A&E Editor HerCampus Manhattan is taking part in a new challenge encouraged by…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Happy Green Issue! This labor of love is our final special issue of the semester. We are so happy to have…
Track and Field is Persevering Through Unconventional Season
by, Kelly Kennedy and Samantha Walla, Asst. Social Media Editor & Senior Writer Looking down the line of an unconventional spring season of…
The Environmentalists of Manhattan College Discuss Food Waste, Sustainability and Advocating for Change on Campus
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Although it is one of Manhattan College’s smaller departments, environmental studies students are passionate about improving sustainability…
Overcoming Obstacles: Jasper Dancers Place Fourth for D1 Jazz in 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals
by, Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor The Jasper Dancers have once again broken Manhattan College Jasper Dancer history. Following their 2019 National Championship title…
Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College’s first-ever pre-nursing club has recently been established. This club will provide resources and opportunities to aspiring…
CMSA and Jesuit Refugee Services USA Pair up for Virtual Advocacy Day
by, Victor Franco & Alexa Schmidt, Staff Writer & Senior Writer The annual Advocacy Day took place virtually on April 15, where students…
Manhattan College Fights for Sustainability
by Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Features Editor Is your plastic bag’s fifteen minutes of fame worth the 500 years of infamy it will spend…
Student-Run Rooftop Garden Begins to Sprout Amidst Spring Weather
by Kiersten Thompson & Adrianne Hutto, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Students on campus may have noticed planters on the roof of…
Environmental Studies Program Prepares Students for the Future
by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College offers a unique experience in its en- vironmental studies…
NYWEA Offers Home to All Environmentalists
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer The students in Manhattan College’s chapter of the New York Water Environment Association see their club as a…
Are Manhattan College Students Environmentally Conscious?
by Kyla Guilfoil & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor & News Editor While activism and awareness has increased over the years with the…
Managing Food Waste on Campus
by Jocelyn Visnov & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer According to RESET.org, nearly one-third of food produced for human consumption…
Is the Hamburger Worth the Damage?: The Environmental Case for Going Plant-Based.
by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor People who choose a plant- based diet are often assumed to be picky eating tree-huggers who want…
Phoebe Bridgers Headlines Virtual Springfest
by, Jilleen Barrett, Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, A&E Editor, Asst. News Editor & Editor-in-Chief Springfest returned to Manhattan College with a virtual…
Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester
by, Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor Manhattan College Residence Life has determined that no returning students will…
Vaccination Information and Locke’s Reopening: A COVID-19 Update
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor In an email sent out on April 15, Manhattan College recorded a positive test average of 1.3%, as…
Performer Profile: Meet Alexandre Ikama
by Shannon Gleba, Senior Writer Freshman Alexandre Ikama has been playing the clarinet since he was young, and plans to continue pursuing mu-…
Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics
by Katherine Heneghan & Gabriella DePinho, Web Editor & Senior Writer It’s undeniable that some incredible music is being writ- ten nowadays; however,…
Crocs Invade Campus!
by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer With the summer season around the corner, students are ready to rock their warmer footwear, including Crocs. Crocs…
Williams and Nelson Garner Third Team All-MAAC Honors
by Christina Katsamouri, Contributor Warren Williams and Ant Nelson of the Manhattan men’s basketball team were selected to third team All-MAAC, marking their…
Letter From the Editor
Dear Readers, Happy Tuesday! We’re in the home stretch folks. The weather is getting warmer and the end of the semesteris just out…
MC Hosts Easter Blood Drive
by, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor Manhattan College held an emergency blood drive on Wednesday, March 24 in Smith Auditorium from 12-6 p.m….
COVID Season Ends in Heartbreak for Women’s Soccer
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Friday’s quarterfinals matchup against Rider had been a long time coming for Manhattan women’s soccer. It was their…
A DYFRENT Approach: Merging Art and Design with Information
by, Kiersten Thompson, Contributor With two forward moving arrows, the logo of the brand DYFRENT represents the future and forward thinking. Jeffrey Bartlett…
MC Prevails at Model UN Conference
by, Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Model United Nations team recently triumphed at the 2021 National Conference during the week of…
Cory Blad Promoted to Interim Dean for the School of Liberal Arts Mid-Semester
by, Nicole Rodriguez & Samantha Walla, Production Editor & Senior Writer Cory Blad, Ph.D., professor of sociology, has accepted the position of interim…
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
by, Caroline McCarthy, Jocelyn Visnov & Kelly Kennedy, Asst. Features Editor, Asst. Production Editor, & Asst. Social Media Editor With the fall 2021…
Thank you,College Basketball
By, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Watching Gonzaga take down UCLA 93-90 in overtime on Saturday night in Indianapolis was special. I get goosebumps…
MC Experiences Another Decrease in COVID-19 Cases This Week
by, Shannon Gleba, Senior Writer Manhattan College has officially passed the halfway mark of the spring 2021 semester, with over nine weeks done…
Women’s History Month: The Women of Manhattan College, Then and Now
by Kyla Guilfoil & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Women first joined the ranks of Manhattan College’s undergraduate student…
Senior Spotlight: Chris Emerson & Jose de La Cruz Want to Make Final Season Count
by Katherine Heneghan, Web Editor The pandemic has offered a unique set of challenges for student-athletes. Manhattan College Baseball and Track and Field,…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Happy almost Easter Break! I know how eager everyone is to get some well-desrved rest. Now before break officially begins, The…
Fans are Welcomed Back on Campus Through MAAC Attendance Policy
by, Colleen E. McNamara & Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Sports Editor & A&E Editor As of April 1, Manhattan College will be welcoming two…
Manhattan College Students Compete in Innovation Challenge
by, Jilleen Barrett & Caroline McCarthy, A&E Editor & Asst. Features Editor The eighth annual Innovation Challenge was hosted by the O’Malley School…
Residence Life Reduces Number of Residents in Jasper Hall
by, Katherine Heneghan & Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor & Staff Writer Following the sharp rise in positive coronavirus cases on campus, a decision…
Commencement Plans for the ‘20 and ‘21 Classes Finalized
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Victor Franco & Maria Thomas, News Editor, Staff Writer & Managing Editor Plans for commencement regarding the classes of 2020…
Olympian Aly Raisman Shares Her Story With MC
by, Lauren Raziano & Caroline McCarthy, Social Media Editor & Asst. Features Editor Aly Raisman spoke to the Manhattan College community about her…
Manhattan Students and Staff Gear Up for a Safe Easter Break
by, Kiersten Thompson, Contributor To combat the spread of the virus during this time, Manhattan College has issued advice to students as they…
Jasper Jams: Breakdance Through Burnout
by Gabriella DePinho & Christine Nappi, Senior Writer & Arts & Entertainment Editor With the lack of Spring Break, it’s no doubt that…
On Campus Fashion Finds: Spring 2021
by Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor With warmer weather and the world coming back together, students are ready to show off their special…
New Bookstore Coming to Riverdale
by Colleen McNamara, Asst. Sports Editor After 13 years without one, Riverdale is finally getting a bookstore. Kirstie Reynoso-Miranda, a Bronx native, plans…
Global Craic St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run
Manhattan College students and faculty participated in the annual Global Craic 5k St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run in Van Cortlandt Park in order…
Manhattan Soccer Officially Returns
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor last time either of the Manhattan soccer teams took the field was in fall 2019. To put that…
Letter from The Editor
Dear Readers, Happy spring! I want to take a moment to thank you all for the support that we’ve received over the past…
Possibilities Abound as Manhattan Baseball Eyes VCP Return
by, Caroline McCarthy & Pete Janny, Asst. Features Editor & Sports Editor With the spring season quickly approaching, Manhattan baseball’s long-awaited return to…
Koru Mindfulness Offers Manhattan College Students An Alternative Way to Cope with Stress During the Pandemic
by, Kiersten Thompson, Contributor Koru Mindfulness, a program designed to equip college students with the skills to manage stress, is helping Manhattan College…
Jasper Community Voice their Opinion on the Cancellation of Spring Break
by, Victor Franco, Staff Writer As a result of precautionary pandemic restrictions, Manhattan College decided to cancel its spring break. Typically, students and…
WRCM Closes for the Rest of the Spring Semester
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor In response to rising COVID-19 cases at Manhattan College, the school’s on-campus radio station, WRCM, has closed for…
MC Plans for a Return to Fully On-Campus Instruction for Fall 2021
by, Megan LaCreta & Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Social Media Editor With registration beginning on April 6, students noticed something interesting…
MC Sees Slight Decrease in COVID-19 Cases as Easter Break Approaches
by, Kyla Guilfoil & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor & News Editor As Easter break approaches, Manhattan has seen a slight decrease in…
Anything Can Happen in March
by, Michael Bottiglieiri, Contributor It has been 710 days since we last saw March Madness in full swing, but who was counting? Practically…
Jasper Jams: The Spring Equinox is Almost Upon Us
by Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor Springtime is here! Well, almost. The weather is starting to heat up to…
A COVID Anniversary
by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Last week, Manhattan College reached a milestone: the one-year anniversary of the school…
Manhattan College Students Rise to Fame on TikTok
by Madalyn Johnson & Victor Franco, Web Editor & Staff Writer Throughout the chaos of last year, many negatives struck college students who…
HeForSWE Promotes Allyship With Female Peers
by Shannon Gleba, Senior Writer The student body of Manhattan College is often full of allyship and support for their fellow Jaspers. In…
Yelling at God: How Stephanie Powell Became More Faithful Through Lamentation
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor 366 days after Stephanie Powell was originally scheduled to speak at Agape Latte for Women’s Week, she finally…
Meet Tiffany Ma, the New Campus Nutritionist
by, Colleen McNamara & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Sports Editor & Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College welcomed a fresh face to its staff at…
Quad Alum Anthony Capote Is Now Adjunct Faculty at MC
by, Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer When Cory Blad, the interim dean for the School of Liberal Arts, knew he would be taking over…
“Marcus is Walking” Reimagines the Meaning of a Car Ride
by, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor Despite only being able to hold virtual performances, the Manhattan College Players have produced yet another show for…
I’m Burnt Out and Need a Break– But I Can’t Get One
by, Christine Nappi, Features Editor Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been someone who is super involved. Growing up, I did…
The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center Receives Claims Conference Grant
by, Alexa Schmidt & Colleen E. McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith (HGI) Education Center, located on…
MC Reaches Record High Positive Test Average
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College’s COVID-19 positive test average overtook that of New York City for the first time on…
Lady Jaspers’ Memorable Season Ends at Hands of Fairfield
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor On paper, the Manhattan’s women’s basketball team boasts arguably the most talented collection of offensive talent in the…
With Season On the Line, Jaspers Go Cold
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Playing the same team three times in a row is not ideal. In the case of Manhattan and…
HERstory Event Inspires Activism
by Megan LaCreta, Contributor On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Multicultural Center and the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center co-sponsored a “Black Women…
Intersectionality Week Incorporates Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy”
by Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite and the Multicultural Center…
Catching up with Christina Katsamouri
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Christina Katsamouri is playing an important role for the Lady Jaspers in her sophomore year after arriving in…
The Black Student Union Commits to Making Campus Inclusive, through Black History Month & More
by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer The Black Student Union is dedicated to advocating for all Black students to ensure their voices are heard…
MC Singers Take the Virtual Stage for Another Remote Semester
by Caroline McCarthy & Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Features Editor & A&E Editor The MC Singers continue to harmonize their way through the year…
MARS Hosts Poet Richard Blanco
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer The special thing about poetry is that no matter who you are, what your life story is, or where…
Jaspers Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Interviews compiled by Kelly Kennedy & Maria Thomas. Dylan Cabrita, Freshman Computer Science Major How was your experience being vaccinated?My experience was great…
Senior Spotlight: Bri DeLeo and Brendan Krebbs Lead Their Respective Programs into a Unique Spring Season
Interviews compiled by Jocelyn Visnov, Zoe DeFazio and Pete Janny. In light of a tumultuous academic and athletic year, The Quadrangle is continuing…
Slice of Social Justice: CMSA Facilitates a Workshop on Understanding the Racial Wealth and Income Gap
Returning with their Slice of Social Justice series, the Campus Ministry and Social Action suite led a workshop about the racial wealth and…
Quarantine Conditions Dire as Students Go 24+ Hours Without Food
by, Jilleen Barrett & Lauren Raziano, A&E Editor & Social Media Editor As more students on campus are contact-traced and put into quarantine…
Jaspers Open MAAC Tournament Against Stags
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor The 10-seed Manhattan Jaspers will be vying for a spot in the MAAC Tournament Quarterfinals when they meet…
Jaspers Quarantined in Westchester Hotel as Horan Suites Reach Maximum Occupancy
by, Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Features Editor Maximum occupancy in designated quarantine suites has resulted in contact-traced and COVID-19 positive residents being sent to…
Manhattan Sees Steep Increase in Positive Coronavirus Cases
by, Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer As of Thursday, March 4, Manhattan College has recorded 74 positive cases of coronavirus on-campus in the past…
Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind Civil Rights Activist Ever Lee Hairston
by Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Production Editor The blind Civil Rights and Disability Rights activist Ever Lee Hairston hosted the “Finding Your Voice Event”…
NYC Will Sing and Dance Again
by Colleen McNamara, Asst. Sports Editor New York City is known for bright lights, live entertainment, and unforgettable performances. This is all the…
Catching up with Scatterbomb, Manhattan’s Improv Comedy Group
by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College’s improv comedy group has returned for spring semester to tickle our funny bones. After flying…
Miguel Luciano: An Artist
by Alexa Schmidt, Senior Writer To wrap up this year’s Peace and Justice Week, the Art History and Digital Media Art department sponsored…
Facing the Ethical Dilemmas of Our Time: Manhattan College’s Ethics Bowl Team Places High in Northeast Regional Competition
by Kiersten Thompson, Contributor Manhattan College’s Ethics Bowl team ranked high in the Northeast Regional competition last semester, earning 10th place out of…
Peace Week Presentation Inspires Candid Conversation on American Indian History
by Lauren Raziano & Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor To celebrate Peace Week, Manhattan College has held two…
Manhattan Hosts Wake Forest University Professor for Peace Week
by Jilleen Barrett & Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor & Senior Writer Peace and Justice week took place at Manhattan College during the last…
Ready or Not, Lady Jaspers Will be Thrown into Fray of MAAC Tournament
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor As it stands, the next time the Lady Jaspers will be playing games this season will be at…
Lady Jaspers Starting Lineup Gets Surprise Introduction Video
by Gabriella DePinho & Colleen McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor Prior to the start of every basketball game in Draddy Gymnasium…
Peace Week Sparks Social Justice Awareness at MC
by Kelly Cwik & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor & Asst. Production Editor Peace and Justice week is a time to…
Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?
by Kaylin Flam & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Contributor & News Editor Manhattan College students faced two snow days in a row during the week…
MC Receives Gold Status Military Friendly Designation
by Pete Janny & Kelly Kennedy, Sports Editor & Social Media Editor Manhattan College has been recognized as a military friendly school for…
Manhattan Suffers Sweep at Siena
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Manhattan Jaspers arrived in Albany with their biggest task of the season. Matched up with the first-place…
Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester
by Caroline McCarthy & Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Features Editor & A&E Editor The Manhattan College Senate held their second virtual meeting of the…
Hangry in Horan: My Experience in Quarantine
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor In case you needed another reason to wear a mask– or even two– around campus, here’s one: the…
Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest
by Victor Franco & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer & News Editor Manhattan College’s annual Spring Fest will be held this year after it’s…
Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated
by Gabriella DePinho & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Asst. News Editor While Manhattan College administrators originally projected a $10 million budget deficit,…
Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions
Dear Anna Woods, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this in hope to raise some awareness on some students…
I Wasn’t Raised Religious. Here’s How I Feel About Attending a Lasallian Catholic College.
by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor Before coming to Manhattan, the thought of attending a religious affiliated college was absolutely terrifying. Growing up,…
Mamady Ballo ‘22 Helps People of Ivory Coast by Starting Non-Profit
by Pete Janny & Samantha Walla, Sports Editor & Senior Writer It’s never the wrong time to start doing philanthropy. Just ask junior…
Why Are We Still Talking About Golden Globes Snubs?
by Samantha Walla, Senior Writer After a year of criticism and defense of fluff pieces, Netflix original “Emily in Paris’’ garnered not one,…
Meet Sam Szabo: Whose Passion for Music Perseveres Through All
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Sam Szabo is a senior at Manhattan College majoring in kinesiology. Over the years, Szabo has been heavily…
There’s No Place Like SWEAT For Female Student-Athlete Engineers
by Pete Janny & Matt Sweeney, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Depending on which way one approaches the Manhattan College campus, the athletic…
MC Operation Smile Makes Bracelets for a Cause
by Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor MC Operation Smile is holding the Beloved Bracelets fundraiser throughout the month of February to raise money for…
MC Players Presents Valentine’s Day Production “Who are my people? Where is my rage?”
by, Jilleen Barrett & Zoe Defazio, A&E Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College Players performed their annual V-Day production titled “Who are my…
Pandemic Forces Changes to Sunday Mass and Beyond
by, Katherine Heneghan & Madalyn Johnson, Web Editors Wednesday, Feb. 17 marked the start of the Lenten season in the Catholic Church and…
NEDA Week 2021: A Reflection on Diet Culture
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor This year’s theme of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is “Everybody has a seat at the table.” 29…
Jaspers Return Update: New Testing Policy Established
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Jaspers Return addressed the Manhattan College community via email on Feb. 18, reporting a total of 1820…
Manhattan College Counseling Center Establishes a COVID Support Group
by, Kyla Guilfoil & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer To respond to the mental health needs of students, the Manhattan…
Time Out for Black Lives Initiative Inspires and Encourages
by, Alexa Schmidt, Senior Writer The Time Out for Black Lives initiative was spearheaded by the MAAC Conference last summer to call for…
O’Malley School of Business Adds Real Estate Minor
by, Shannon Gleba & Pete Janny, Senior Writer & Sports Editor Manhattan College students have the opportunity to pursue a minor in real…
Study Abroad Set to Resume Summer 2021
by, Christine Nappi & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Features Editor & News Editor Get your passports ready– the office of Study Abroad is planning to…
Mamady Ballo 22’ Helps People of Ivory Coast by Starting Non-Profit
by, Peter Janny, Sports Editor, & Samantha Walla, Senior Writer It’s never the wrong time to start doing philanthropy. Just ask junior Mamady…
Tom Brady Ends G.O.A.T Debate
Michael Bottiglieri, Contributor On March 20, 2020, Tom Brady officially signed his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, breaking both the internet and…
Jasper Jams: Post-Valentine’s Day
Gabriella DePinho & Nicole Rodriguez, Senior Writer & Production Editor While Valentine’s Day is only one day, celebrating and experiencing love is a…
Alternative Narrative Art Show: Painting a Picture of What Black History Month is All About
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Art oftentimes works as a narrative; it has a story to tell and can be an outlet for…
OneManhattan Student Ambassadors Continues to Keep Campus Safe
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor After a long winter break, many students are returning to campus to learn in-person. While most are…
Pandemic or Not, The Multicultural Center Continues to Shine
by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer Despite this pandemic creating numerous obstacles for Manhattan College organizations, the Multicultural Center is still doing all they…
Careers in the Time of COVID: Speakers from L’Oreal Discuss the Cosmetic Industry in Light of COVID-19
by Nicole Rodriguez & Kiersten Thompson, Production Editor & Contributor The Center for Career Development and the Cosmetic Engineer and Chemist Society joined…
Claudy’s Kitchen: The Neighborhood Friend Committed to Serving the Community Amid COVID-19
by, Christine Nappi, Features Editor The Quadrangle spoke to Richard Berroa, owner of Claudy’s Kitchen, as part of a new column, Riverdale Rises,…
Misty Copeland and the American Ballet Theater: A Conversation with Major Allison Ecung
by, Kyla Guilfoil & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Sports Editor & Asst. Features Editor Although Manhattan College may be considered small, its connections in…
Spring Sports Season is Drawing Near; Teams Schedules are Out
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The groundhog may have hinted at six more weeks of winter, but that’s not going to stop student-athletes…
Jared Diamond Previews Upcoming Talk and Teaching Plans for Fall 2021
by, Pete Janny & Anna Woods, Sports Editor & Editor-in-Chief The Manhattan College communication department has found a diamond in the treasure chest…
Students Meet with Legislators for a Cause: NYS Advocacy Day
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College students were given a chance to voice their opinions and concerns regarding the status of financial…
Cases Rise as MC Sees a 2.4% Positive Test Average
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As COVID-19 remains a problem across the country, Manhattan College continues the fight against the virus on campus….
Locke’s Unlocks Indoor Dining Option for Students
by, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor With the reopening of indoor dining across New York City on Friday, Feb. 12, Locke’s Loft is…
Jasper Jams: Grammy Nominees & Snubees
by Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor JASPER JAMS Music is an integral part of so many people’s lives,…
MC Players Achieves Success at Annual Award Festival
by Shannon Gleba & Colleen McNamara, Senior Writer & Asst. Sports Editor After a year that brought many challenges to the world of…
Meet Laura Meoli-Ferrigon– the Artist, Author and Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker Teaching Students Storytelling
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Laura Meoli-Ferrigon is a recent graduate of Manhattan College who has accomplished a great deal in film since…
Remote Students and Faculty Make the Switch to In-Person Classes
by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor, Contributor After experiencing a semester remotely, some students and professors returned to Manhattan College…
NYC Indoor Dining Restrictions Shut the Door for Student Employment
by Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Production Editor After months of indoor dining being closed in New York City in response to the surge in…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Reader, Last week we got a taste of a new reality: a world without snow days. My sympathies go out to every…
Misty Copeland Kicks Off Black History Month at Manhattan College
by, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor Misty Copeland, the first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre, spoke to students…
Lady Jaspers Are Team-Building on and off the Court
by, Lauren Raziano & Pete Janny, Social Media Editor & Sports Editor It’s not always easy to have service-related projects during the grind…
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Hosts Panel in Response to Capitol Riot
by, Caroline McCarthy & Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. Production Editor The Lessons of White Nationalism, Racism and Government Speakers Panel…
One Manhattan Completes Another Pandemic Move-in Program
by, Madalyn Johnson & Victor Franco, Web Editor & Staff Writer The spring semester welcomed new changes to move-in policies as Manhattan College…
The Winning Play : Engineering Students Awarded for Cooling Data Centers Project in 2020 Virtual University Challenge
by, Nicole Rodriguez & Kiersten Thompson, Production Editor & Contributing Writer Four Manhattan College engineering students, Marvel Palatty ‘20, Dulce Ruiz ‘20, Andrew…
New Mask Rules Implemented as Jaspers Face New Regulations and Changes: A COVID-19 Update
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons & Kyla Guilfoil, News Editor & Asst. News Editor As students and faculty continue to work against COVID-19 on campus,…
Rich Mysteries, Real World Parallels and More in “Chain of Gold”
by Mariana Duque, Contributor Cassandra Clare has been entertaining readers since her debut in 2008 with “City of Bones,” the first installment of…
Jasper Jams: Winter Break Edition
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer Though winter break was only a week longer than usual this year, it felt longer because of the…
With Super Bowl LV On the Horizon, Students Help Preview the Big Game
by Anna Woods & Maria Thomas, Editor-in-Chief & Staff Writer Brenna McNamara, Sophomore Marketing Major Who do you want to win? With Tom…
MC Artist Designs Shoes for Fall Lecture Speaker Leslie Odom Jr.
by Lauren Raziano & Jilleen Barrett, Social Media Editor & A&E Editor After meeting Leslie Odom Jr. over Google meet during the fall…
Letter from the Editor
Welcome back! My name is Anna Woods and I am your new Editor-in-Chief. I am a sophomore Political Science major minoring in Spanish…
Manhattan’s Three-Game Winning Streak Ends at Saint Peter’s
by, Pete Janny & Whit Anderson, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The saying “defense wins championships” is always incomplete without the finisher “offense…
Getting a Taste of His Own Medicine: Alum Nate Garcia Works to Develop Pfizer Vaccine
by, Christine Nappi & Kieran Thompson, Features Editor & Contributor Nate Garcia will be getting a taste of his own medicine as he…
Manhattan Receives Grant for Radiation Therapy Technology Program
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons and Colleen E. McNamara, News Editor and Asst. Sports Editor A $145,438 grant from the Gladys Brooks Foundation has been…
President O’Donnell Addresses the Capitol Storming, Students Call for Action
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor The country watched in horror on Jan. 6 as rioters broke into the Capitol Building in Washington,…
“Jaspers Return” to More Rules and Regulations
by, Caroline McCarthy, Assistant Features Editor The Manhattan College community is facing a Spring semester riddled with COVID-19 case spikes in the NYC…
Jaspers Return Announces Spring Semester Update on COVID-19 Procedures
by, Anna Woods & Jilleen Barrett, Editor-in-Chief & A&E Editor While COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, Manhattan College’s positivity rate…
Manhattan’s Next Opponent Bears a Striking Resemblance In Playing Style
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Jaspers are set to play at Saint Peter’s on Friday and Saturday, barring any abrupt changes to…
Let the Good Times Roll: Lady Jaspers Sweep Monmouth, Sit in Third-Place in MAAC Standings
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Not to steal some thunder from the rock band the Cars, but ‘Let the good times roll’ may…
False Positive Cases Wipe Out Weekend Series With Monmouth; Future Makeup Dates are Uncertain
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor Manhattan’s schedule looked a lot different than anticipated this weekend after it was announced that Monmouth was dealing…
Manhattan Sweeps Niagara; Launches Three-Game Winning Streak Ahead of Monmouth Series
by, Pete Janny and Whit Anderson, Sports Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan (5-4, 4-4 MAAC) seems to be building momentum in the middle…
The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Nothing easy is given to teams in the MAAC, a conference notorious for its parity mostly every year….
Lady Jaspers Take Care of Business Against SPU With Marist On Deck
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Lady Jaspers hit the ground running in 2021 making quick work of the Saint Peter’s Peacocks this…
Manhattan Basketball Shakes Off Some Rust in Opening Weekend Series
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The Jaspers (1-1, 1-1 MAAC) fell victim to a combination of hot shooting from Rider (1-3, 1-1 MAAC)…
Serving the Campus Community and Beyond: Senior Commits to Campus Involvement Amid COVID-19
by, C. Garrett Keidel, Senior Writer During the first full semester of the COVID-19 pandemic, campus life changed dramatically with the transition from…
Voices on the Quad: Professors Share Their Thoughts Upon Reaching the End of the Semester
Teaching amid the pandemic has definitely been challenging. Manhattan College professors have shared their experience this semester, while also reflecting on how to…
The Tales of the Immokalee Workers ‘A Slice of Social Justice’
by, Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer The Campus Ministry and Social Action suite hosted another Slice of Social Justice event on Nov. 11 to…
Aliann Pompey Elected as Executive Committee Member on World Olympians Association
by, Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College track and field alumna Aliann Pompey has been elected to serve as the Executive Committee…
Manhattan College COVID-19 Testing Update
by C. Garrett Keidel & Nicole Rodriguez, Copy Editor & Asst. Production Editor December 3 In an email sent to Manhattan College students,…
Creativity in a Restrictive Reality
by Victor Franco, Staff Writer This semester has been a challenge for student life on campus. Many activities and events were either canceled…
The Lady Jaspers Return to the Court Tonight Providing a Dose of Normalcy for Manhattan Basketball
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor It all started with a false start; and later it became a false positive. That’s…
Think Twice Before Pulling an “All Nighter,” Matthew Walker Explains it all
by, Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer Finals week is approaching fast, which means tis’ the season for late night study sessions and loads of…
Why You Should Support Black-Owned Businesses
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor Unless you live under a rock, you probably know that the largest Civil Rights movement of the…
Christine Shields Corrigan’ 88 Highlights Debut Memoir for Alumni Author Series
by, Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor On Thursday Oct. 22, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted a virtual book talk with alumna Christine…
How Jane Eyre Saved My Mind
by, Samantha Walla, Production Manager I have always thought of myself as a reader. I begged for stories before I could read, spent…
Riverdale is Home to Another Baseball Great Besides Brother Jasper
by, Pete Janny & Anna Woods, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor The name Lou Gehrig still reverberates just as strongly today as…
Women in Sports: A Success Story that Will Never Fade
by, Pete Janny & Matthew Sweeney, Sports Editor & Contributor Manhattan College may not evoke a pioneering spirit at first glance, but given…
Voices on the Quad: Returning Home for Thanksgiving and Beyond
by Maria Thomas, News Editor With the holiday season approaching, on-campus students will be traveling home for the rest of the semester amid the…
Letter from the Editor
by Gabriella Depinho, Editor-in-Chief Wow, what a long year 2020 has been. As the year comes to a close, this is my last letter to…
C. Garrett Keidel Reminisces On His Time at The Quadrangle Upon Graduating
by Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer A beloved member of The Quadrangle staff and shining presence on campus, C. Garrett Keidel will be graduating at…
Alexa Schmidt: Doing It and Loving It All
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief If there’s anyone on Manhattan College’s campus who has done it all, it’s Alexa Schmidt. A four-year member of…
Winter Break: The Calm Before the Storm of Spring Sports Seasons
Thomas Hitchins of men’s soccer, Matt Padre of Manhattan baseball, and Kai Riner of Manhattan volleyball are among many student-athletes hoping to compete…
MC Players Virtually Performs “The Laramie Project” via Zoom
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor In an effort to continue their annual fall play, the Manhattan College Players performed their version of…
BSU and LWGRC Generate Discussion on the BLM Movement
by, Christine Nappi & Kelly Cwik, Features Editor & Contributor The Manhattan College Black Student Union and Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center…
Watching a Basketball Game Takes a Village — and a Truck
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), the Division I athletic conference that Manhattan College’s sports teams are affiliated with,…
Manhattan Caucus: Here’s What a Biden Presidency Means for Higher Education
by, Katie Heneghan, Web Editor As President-elect Joe Biden’s return to the White House is approaching quickly, the question of what changes college…
Faculty Prepare to Give Online Finals
by, Maria Thomas & Jilleen Barrett, News Editor & Asst. A&E Editor As the transition to college-wide remote learning quickly approaches, faculty continue…
Manhattan College Faces $10M Budget Deficit, Results in Furloughs, Pay Cuts
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief With hybrid classes, concerns of contracting the coronavirus and the threat that campuses across the country may shut down…
“Fighting the Flame of Burnout: LWGRC Hosts Slow Burn Roundtable”
by Jilleen Barrett & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Lasallian Women and Gender Center teamed up with Women in Business…
New York City Prepares for Riots; Instead Hosts a Rave
by Caroline McCarthy, Staff Writer Faced with intense political turbulence, Manhattan businesses boarded windows in preparation for the 2020 presidential election results. What was…
Senior Writer Sophia Sakellariou Says Goodbye to The Quadrangle
by Kyla Gulifoil, Staff Writer After three and a half years of contributing to The Quadrangle, senior Sophia Sakellariou will graduate from Manhattan College and…
Letter from the Editor
Hi readers! I hope you’re all well and that you had the chance to really enjoy our special issue last week. Coming off…
Jasper Talk: Kaya Simpson ‘23 Named Manhattan SAAC Diversity Chair
by Shannon Gleba, Copy Editor and Staff Writer As part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s United for Justice Campaign which began in August, the…
Former Manhattan Lacrosse Star Kelson Borisenko Turns Pro
by, Whit Anderson, Asst. Sports Editor Not too long ago, Kelson Borisenko was just a student with a vision. But through hard work…
Tiny Talks: “Lasallian Values and Access Control: Rethinking Campus Intimacy & Hook-Up Culture” with Jess Villano
by, Jilleen Barrett & Lauren Raziano, Asst. A&E Editor and Staff Writer The Multicultural Center and the Lasallian Women and Gender Center co-hosted…
Campus Dining Has Seen Mixed Reviews, So Far
by, Pete Janny & Jocelyn Visnov, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The fall 2020 semester has featured changes to the two on-campus dining…
Quadchella: MC Hosts Isaac Slade of The Fray
by, Madalyn Johnson & Adrianne Hutto, Web Editor & Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 13, the college hosted their annual Quadchella, which provided…
MC Professor Receives Grant for Renewable Energy Research
by, Shannon Gleba, Copy Editor Manhattan College’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department has been awarded a grant sponsored by the Ministry of Education…
Campus Community Sees Uptick in Cases Ahead of Break
by, Pete Janny & Lauren Raziano, Sports Editor & Staff Writer A resurgence of coronavirus cases is unfolding in New York City and…
Jasper Jams: Diversifying Your Playlist
by, Gabriella DePinho & Lauren Raziano, Editor-in-Chief & Staff Writer Without realizing it, it’s pretty easy to fill up a playlist with predominantly…
Protest Art Throughout New York City
Photos taken by Brian Asare throughout The Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.
Manhattan College Forms Coalition with Lasallian Schools for Justice
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor The Lasallian Colleges and Universities in Association for Justice (LCUAJ) is bringing Lasallians at the collegiate level…
Jazz Band Remains in Tune in Spite of the Pandemic
by, Kelly Cwik, Contributor COVID-19 has not stopped the Manhattan College Jazz Band from practicing and sharing their music to the community. As…
Title: Book Nook: How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy and the Racial Divide by Crystal Fleming
by Maria Thomas, News Editor In the present fight to overcome white supremacy in America, Black activists across the nation have begged white individuals…
Players’ Cabaret Backs Charity
by Katie Heneghan & Maddie Johnson , Web Editors While in-person audiences and performances for the Manhattan College Players have been sidelined because of the…
Helping Others Get The Scoop:Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor For many, access to food isn’t a problem and can often be taken for granted. However, it’s not…