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December 7, 2021
Pep Band Makes Some Noise for the Mop Guys
By, Rosalia Cefalu, Contributor If you’ve attended a basketball game this fall, you know music isn’t the only sound coming from the pep…
Behind the Mask: Get To Know Your Brother Jaspers
By, Jilleen Barrett & Megan LaCreta, A&E Editor & Asst. Features Editor The crowd inside Draddy Gymnasium is on its feet. The sound…
Discovering the Joy of Fashion on Campus
By, Josh Grewal & Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer & Social Media Editor Fashion seems to be a universal language, particularly at Manhattan College….
Scatterbomb Continues to Bring Laughter to Manhattan College
By, Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan College’s own improv group, Scatterbomb, is back performing shows in-person making MC students laugh on Friday…
MC Singers Spread Joy Through Radio City
By, Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor The Manhattan College Singers traded their usual spot in the stands of Smith Hall’s chapel for the stage…
Finding Happiness in College
By, Christine Nappi, Features Editor As she sat in class, watching the first snow flurries of the year, Isabel Cameron felt nothing but…
Manhattan College Baristas Put the Star in Starbucks
By, Angelica Joy Niedermeyer & Niamh Delargy, Contributors The first floor of Kelly Commons is a popular dining and lounge area for students…
Meet Two of the Most Eggcelent Members of Locke’s Staff: Fabio and Russell
By, Rebecca Kranich & Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Whether it’s for breakfast at 8 a.m., a snack between classes…
Bringing Joy and Fulfillment Through Acts of Service
By, Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action has instilled a sense of wellbeing in students and fostered a…
Comfort Creatures: Pets Spark Joy for Students Off Campus
By, Adrianne Hutto & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editors With the stress of a new semester and the uncertainty of COVID-19, many students…
New Opportunities in the Job Market Bring Joy to Graduating Seniors
By, Kelly Kennedy, Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College students have been reported to find more success in post graduation employment as the…
COVID-19 Improvements as the Semester Comes to a Close
By, Karen Flores & Mack Olmsted, Staff Writers As the first semester of in person classes at Manhattan comes to a close following…
Maria Maust-Mohl Receives the 2021 Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Psychology professor Maria Maust-Mohl, Ph.D., was honored with the 2021 Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching on…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Happy Joy Issue! With all of the chaos of the past two years, our staff chose to highlight the joy on…
Student Government Presents: Smorgasburg
The Student Government hosted a free Smorgasburg in the Kelly Commons Parking Lot on Thursday, Nov. 18. Student Government provided a wide range…
MCASAAC and PEK Help Feed The People Who Need it the Most
by Mack Olmstead & Josh Grewal, Staff Writers Manhattan College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK) hosted a food drive…
The Many Names of V.B.: Uniting the Bronx through Health, Wellness, and Vintage Clothing
By, Maria Thomas & Anna Woods, Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief “This couch just showed up last night. Sometimes people drop this stuff off…
Basketball Season Preview: Meet The Team
by Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy, Sports Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College men’s basketball has a seasoned team ripe with…
Women in Business Hosts Natasha Hemmings: How to Lead
By, Megan LaCreta & Kelly Cwik, Asst. Features Editor & Asst. A&E Editor The Women in Business club hosted an event titled “How…
Sydney Harwood Nominated for NCAA Senior CLASS Award
by Karen Flores, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Sydney Harwood has been selected as one of 10 NCAA women’s soccer finalists for the 2021…
Men’s Soccer Ends Season With A 3-1 Loss to Marist
by Victor Franco, Staff Writer The Men’s Soccer team ended their season in an unexpected playoff match against Marist, the first seed in…
MC Players Return to the Stage in “Significant Other”
by Jilleen Barrett & Katie Heneghan, A&E Editor & Web Editor The Manhattan College Players performed Joshua Harmon’s play “Significant Other,” in the…
Jasper Jams: Thanksgiving Edition
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor As students prepare to head home for the holidays to be with family and friends and enjoy all…
Civil Engineering Students Work with U.S. Department of Defense
By, Angelina Persaud & Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer & Social Media Editor Several Manhattan College civil engineering students have been given a $560,000…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Happy almost Thanksgiving! I hope you take some time to reset during the break. This year, I am so grateful for…
O’Malley Business Students Compete in NY College Fed Challenge
By, Katherine Heneghan, Web Editor Seven students in the O’Malley School of Business were led to the New York Fed Challenge over the…
Thanksgiving Break Traditions Return to Normal
By, Josh Grewal & Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Social Media Editor As we approach the first Thanksgiving with less restrictions that…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, These past two weeks have been incredibly exciting for us Jaspers. On November 2nd one of our articles, “Manhattan College Opens…
O’Malley School of Business Announces a New Masters in Accounting
By, Jocelyn Visnov & Mack Olmstead, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer The O’Malley School of Business recently announced their brand new Master…
Jasper Basketball Comes Back to Draddy With Successful Double Header
By, Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Jasper basketball is back! Men and women’s basketball made their season debut on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Manhattan…
Jaspers Shock Fordham in Battle of the Bronx Classic
By, Pete Janny, Senior Writer It’s been nearly two years since Fordham and Manhattan last met. Since then, a lot has changed for…
Dedication Ceremony is Held for Higgins Engineering and Science Center
By, Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer The formal dedication of the Patricia and Cornelius J. Higgins ‘62 Engineering and Science Center marked a significant…
Women’s Rowing Making Strides as Fall Season Comes to a Close
by Adrianne Hutto, Asst. Production Editor The women’s rowing team is making strides this spring as sports teams begin to see a return…
Jasper Jams (Taylor’s Version)
by Caroline McCarthy, Megan LaCreta, Jocelyn Visnov, Sports Editor, Asst. Features Editor, Asst. Production Editor Blondie’s quick-witted hints and sly reveals have all led…
MARS Welcomes Nonfiction Author Suzanne Cope
by Maria Thomas & Anna Woods, Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief Manhattan College students and faculty welcomed author Suzanne Cope, Ph.D. on Wednesday, Nov….
MC’s Irish Dance Team Steps Up Its Game Post-COVID
by Zoe DeFazio & Mars Ross, Staff Writer & Contributor Manhattan College’s Irish dance team is back in action after the past school…
Tiny Talk: Kyla Guilfoil Takes On Eating Disorder Misconceptions
by Megan LaCreta, Asst. Features Editor On Wednesday Nov. 3, the Multicultural Center hosted Manhattan student Kyla Guilfoil as part of the Tiny…
Early Bird Café Rises in North Riverdale
by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Edior & Managing Editor Heather Kim and Katie Mayer needed a pick-me-up place to diversify food and drink options…
WAGS Student Brown Bag: Caroline King Sheds Light on Forgotten Feminist Heroes
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College junior Caroline King presented her research regarding Black women and their role in early Marxist…
November One Manhattan Updates
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College continues to evaluate the COVID-19 presence on campus and the precautions that should be taken to…
The First College-Wide Campus Climate Survey Indicates Feelings of Inequity and Exclusion for Minorities at MC
By, Kyla Guilfoil & Karen Flores, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer The first college-wide campus climate survey was presented by the Office…
Great Things Ahead with New Cheer Coach, Victoria Brewer
by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s newest cheerleading coach, Victoria Brewer, is excited to make major changes in Manhattan’s program. The cheer…
Double-Edged Sword: Jaspers Struggling to Adapt to COVID-Altered Officiating, Without Sacrificing Emotion and Intensity
by Josh Sawyer, Contributor Frustration, confusion and head-scratching penalties. Any and all of these can be used to describe the Manhattan College men’s…
Meet Scatterbomb Member Aidan Mackenzie
by Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco, Staff Writers Sophomore Aidan Mackenzie is just beginning his long career of acting and doing improv on the…
Halloween Fashion Finds: Students Showcase Their Halloween Attire
Interviews compiled by Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor After last year’s limited Halloween festivities, students were excited to showcase their very intricate and unique…
Exercise is The New Medicine
by Josh Grewal & Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer & Asst. Features Editor The Exercise is Medicine initiative at Manhattan College has kickstarted many new programs…
Lizzi Brown Returns to Manhattan Volleyball
By, Maddie Mulkigian, Contributor After facing almost two full years of injuries and illness, junior Lizzi Brown is back to making a consistent…
HGI Celebrates 25th Anniversary
By, Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Sports Editor After 25 years, the Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center at…
Fire Blazes Through Bronx Businesses
Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire on Bailey Ave on the night of November 1st. The fire raged through at least four businesses, including…
Federal Work Study Payment Complications Addressed
By, Zoe DeFazio, Josh Grewal, Victor Franco, Staff Writers Some Manhattan College’s Federal Work Study student employees have experienced delays in payments for…
“Empowerment Hour” Comes to the Fitness Center for the First Time
By, Madalyn Johnson & Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor & Asst. Production Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center hosted Women’s Empowerment Hour…
Manhattan Caucus: A Rundown of Tuesday’s Elections
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Last Tuesday’s elections gave insight to how constituents are feeling across the country. The results of this…
Men’s Soccer Sends Off Seniors Thomas Hitchins and Simon Busch
by Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Oct. 23rd was a picture-perfect day for the Manhattan College men’s soccer program. Before Manhattan played St. Peter’s…
Major Changes in the Athletic Department after Post-Quarantine Turnover
by Jilleen Barrett & Karen Flores, A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Athletic Department at Manhattan has experienced major changes between July and the…
Society of Women Engineers Aspire to Inspire
by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributors From Oct. 21-23, Manhattan College’s chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) traveled to Indianapolis to…
Madness Makes Its Return to MC
by Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco, Staff Writers Manhattan Madness finally made it’s long-awaited return back to Draddy Gymnasium on Oct. 28. The…
Toted By Juliana: Practical and Creative
By, Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Features Editor Senior marketing major Juliana Tronconi started her own small business…
Jasper Jams: The Official Sweater-Weather Certified Playlist for Fall
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor The weather has finally started to match the changing colors of the leaves around campus. After a…
11th Annual Student Engagement Leadership Conference: Chocolate World, Water Park, Mini Golf and “Chills”
By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor The 11th Annual Student Engagement Leadership Conference exceeded my wildest dream about chocolate experiences with strangers who…
Meet One of MC’s Best, Pete Janny
By, Mack Olmsted, Staff Writer Meet Peter Janny, one of Manhattan College’s key members of The Quadrangle. Janny has been a very important…
PEK Fosters Holistic Health, Wellness and Promotes Community Service
By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor As Kinesiology’s Department Honor Society, Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK) is ready to promote holistic health and wellness…
Manhattan Madness Returns for the Fall Season
Students filed into Draddy Gymnasium on Thursday, October 28th for the return of Manhattan Madness. The Pep Band, Jasper Dancers, and Cheerleading Squad…
Campus Dining Limits Hours at Locke’s Loft
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor Locke’s Loft, the main dining hall on campus, will remain at reduced hours for the foreseeable future of…
Manhattan College Opens Its Doors To Unvaccinated Coach
by Caroline McCarthy & Maddie Mulkigian, Sports Editor & Contributor Manhattan College volleyball coach Lora Sarich Egbert spends her mornings standing on the…
Mike Hennelly Named MAAC Runner of the Week
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Senior Mike Hennelly was named MAAC Runner of the Week following a third-place finish at the Metropolitan…
Manhattan Puts an End to Losing Streak with Win Against Canisius
by Caroline McCarthy & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College rallied to end their four-game losing streak with a 3-1…
Kaitlyn Hogan’s Tragedy to Triumph
by Christina Katsamouri, Contributor Kaitlyn Hogan was sitting in class at Monroe Woodbury High School when she received a text from her upcoming…
The Lady of Mystery: Agatha Christie
by Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer There has been one author who has dominated the mystery novel industry, even posthumously: Agatha Christie. Christie truly…
MC Hosts First In-Person Open House Since COVID
Manhattan College invited prospective students and families for their annual Open House this past weekend on Oct. 24. Pictures taken by Brian Asare.
Jasper Jams: Songs To Help You
Survive the Tumultuous Weather
by Karen Flores, Staff Writer As the weather changes, we all try to avoid getting sick, whether it is mentally or physically. The…
The Sky’s the Limit for Manhattan College Alum, Working for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
By, Madalyn Johnson & Lauren Raziano, Web Editor &Social Media Editor SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is the new hyperdynamic day and night art and…
MC Counseling Center Is Forming A Grief Support Group
By, Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor The Manhattan College Counseling Center is in the process of forming a grief support group for students…
Happy 3rd Birthday to the LWGRC
By, Karen Flores, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center celebrated its third birthday since its founding…
Jaspers Combat Food Insecurity with Dining Dollar Donations
By, Megan LaCreta, Asst. Features Editor On Oct. 7, Residence Life sent out an email to students titled “Food Insecurity on Campus” to…
Cristina Pérez Jiménez Receives U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Grant for Innovative Project
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons & Kyla Guifoil, News Editor & Asst. News Editor Cristina Pérez Jiménez, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at Manhattan College,…
OneManhattan Gears Up for Flu Season
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor The winter months approaching leads us to a new challenge: how to handle any possible COVID outbreaks in…
Matthew Glassman Receives Final Scholarship for Men’s Basketball
by Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor With a basketball and dreams of playing at the division one level in college, senior management major Matthew…
O’Malley Showcases Hayden Greene’s Exhibit
by Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor As the Director of the Multicultural Center and a prize-winning, fine art photographer, Hayden Greene has many…
Who is Jasper Clan?
by Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco, Staff Writers @TheJasperClan has been the buzz amongst social media amongst the students here on campus the past…
Jasper Jams: Songs for Your Commute
by Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor As we reach the midpoint of the semester, the workload and stress levels have significantly increased. While students…
CVPJ’s, the Pajamas You Can Wear to Class
by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor If you miss wearing your pajamas to class, you’re not alone. Luckily, senior marketing major Caroline Voigt…
Chicago Católico with Dr. Deborah Kanter
by Angelina Persaud, Staff Writer In honor of Hispanic heritage month, widely acclaimed author and professor emerita Deborah Kanter P.h.D led a virtual…
Alzando su Voz: A Bilingual Poetry Reading with Puerto Rican Poet Nicole Cecilia Delgado
by Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor On Thursday, Oct. 7, students and faculty filled the seats of Hayden 100 to attend a bilingual poetry…
Kappa Delta Phi Hosts Virtual MC Halloween
by Karen Flores, Staff Writer The education department’s honor society Kappa Delta Pi will be hosting their annual MC Halloween virtually on Friday,…
Jasper Dancers Welcome New Coach Lizz Henrich and Taylor Post
By, Maria Thomas & Katherine Heneghan, Managing Editor & Web Editor This year, the Jasper Dancers have been joined by two new coaches…
Harry Bark Travels Across the World to Play for MC
By, Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Men’s Soccer’s newest left-back Harry Bark went on a blind date with Manhattan College, traveling almost 9,000 miles…
Entrepreneurs Support Startup Collaborations at Manhattan
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons & Isaiah Rosario, News Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College is launching a new program for entrepreneurs on campus titled…
Professor Poonam Arora Receives $5M Grant from National Science Foundation on Climate Change
By, Pete Janny & Niamh Delargy, Senior Writer & Contributor In late September, professor and department chair of management and marketing Poonam Arora, Ph.D….
Thank You, Readers: Pete Janny Takes the Bench
By, Pete Janny, Senior Writer In December 2019, former Quadrangle editor-in-chief, Gabriella DePinho ‘21, asked me to run the sports section for the…
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, I hope you are all recuperating post-midterm season. For the first time this semester, we finally have a printed issue. After…
Director of Veteran Services Receives the Ireland-U.S.Transatlantic Ambassador Award
By, Madalyn Johnson & Mack Olmsted, Web Editor & Staff Writer Director of Veteran Services, Tiana Sloan, received the Ireland-U.S Transatlantic Ambassador Award…
Worn Infrastructure Results in Excavation Adjacent to the Quadrangle
By, Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Excavation work to mend a broken steam pipe is ongoing on the northwest corner of the Quadrangle….
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
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Christian Program Cru Becomes an Official Club at Manhattan College
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Students Establish Opportunity for Prospective Nurses to Unite
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Phoebe Bridgers Headlines Virtual Springfest
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Jasper Hall Closed to Returning Students for Fall 2021 Semester
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MC Prevails at Model UN Conference
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Commencement Plans for the ‘20 and ‘21 Classes Finalized
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New Bookstore Coming to Riverdale
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Global Craic St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run
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Koru Mindfulness Offers Manhattan College Students An Alternative Way to Cope with Stress During the Pandemic
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Jasper Community Voice their Opinion on the Cancellation of Spring Break
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WRCM Closes for the Rest of the Spring Semester
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Quad Alum Anthony Capote Is Now Adjunct Faculty at MC
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“Marcus is Walking” Reimagines the Meaning of a Car Ride
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I’m Burnt Out and Need a Break– But I Can’t Get One
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The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center Receives Claims Conference Grant
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MC Reaches Record High Positive Test Average
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Lady Jaspers’ Memorable Season Ends at Hands of Fairfield
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With Season On the Line, Jaspers Go Cold
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HERstory Event Inspires Activism
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Intersectionality Week Incorporates Stacy Abrams Documentary, “All In: The Fight For Democracy”
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The Black Student Union Commits to Making Campus Inclusive, through Black History Month & More
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MC Singers Take the Virtual Stage for Another Remote Semester
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MARS Hosts Poet Richard Blanco
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Senior Spotlight: Bri DeLeo and Brendan Krebbs Lead Their Respective Programs into a Unique Spring Season
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Slice of Social Justice: CMSA Facilitates a Workshop on Understanding the Racial Wealth and Income Gap
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Quarantine Conditions Dire as Students Go 24+ Hours Without Food
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Jaspers Open MAAC Tournament Against Stags
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Jaspers Quarantined in Westchester Hotel as Horan Suites Reach Maximum Occupancy
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Manhattan Sees Steep Increase in Positive Coronavirus Cases
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Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind Civil Rights Activist Ever Lee Hairston
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NYC Will Sing and Dance Again
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Catching up with Scatterbomb, Manhattan’s Improv Comedy Group
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Facing the Ethical Dilemmas of Our Time: Manhattan College’s Ethics Bowl Team Places High in Northeast Regional Competition
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Peace Week Presentation Inspires Candid Conversation on American Indian History
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Manhattan Hosts Wake Forest University Professor for Peace Week
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Ready or Not, Lady Jaspers Will be Thrown into Fray of MAAC Tournament
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Lady Jaspers Starting Lineup Gets Surprise Introduction Video
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Peace Week Sparks Social Justice Awareness at MC
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Classes Continue Virtually as Campus Closes: Are Snow Days Really a Thing of the Past?
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MC Receives Gold Status Military Friendly Designation
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Manhattan Suffers Sweep at Siena
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Senate Meeting Details Plans for Fall Semester
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Hangry in Horan: My Experience in Quarantine
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Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest
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Manhattan College Budget Deficit Decreases to $3.8 Million, Still Higher Than Administrators Anticipated
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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…
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Mamady Ballo ‘22 Helps People of Ivory Coast by Starting Non-Profit
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Why Are We Still Talking About Golden Globes Snubs?
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Meet Sam Szabo: Whose Passion for Music Perseveres Through All
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MC Operation Smile Makes Bracelets for a Cause
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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
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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…