Rest in Power: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by C. Garrett Keidel, Social Media Editor I think that the evening of Friday, September 18, 2020, was a national evening of grief. As the notifications and news began circulating that Supreme Court […]
Manhattan Caucus: What Issues Will Matter Most in This Election?
by Sophia Sakellariou & Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Staff Writer Social justice, climate change, and healthcare policy are a few issues that have always been at the forefront of candidates’ agendas. However, this year […]
Manhattan Faculty Speak on the Return to School
by Jilleen Barrett & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. A&E & Staff Writer Heading into its fourth week of classes, Manhattan College is teaching its students something it never has before: how to get a higher education during […]
Danny Devito Debuts on Campus
by, Mariana Duque, Contributor #It’s Always Sunny In MC! That is the tagline of the latest sensation taking Manhattan College by storm, a reference to the sitcom “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” […]
Dynamic Style Looks Around Campus
by, Adrianne Hutto, Contributor Tyla Boone- Freshman Wearing a white and black grid top from Garage, white slip-on Vans, black cuffed mom jeans from American Eagle, and a chain heart necklace from […]
Performer Profile: Meriam Duncan
by, Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer When was the last time you saw a live performance? If you’re a musician, when was the last time you rehearsed in-person? With the safety precautions put […]
This Campus Needs a Nutritionist
by, Katie Heneghan, Web Editor When I entered my sophomore year at Manhattan, I had the worst flare-up of my plethora of health issues I had in years. I could go on […]
Soccer Champion Abby Wambach’s Virtual Visit Leaves Lasting Reminder
by, Alexa Schmidt, Arts & Entertainment Editor On June 20, 2013, I attended a soccer match at the Red Bull Arena to watch the US Women’s team play South Korea in a […]
Letter from the Editor
Last week was national suicide prevention week. Did you have any clue? To me, issues of mental health (including but not limited to suicide awareness) are incredibly important and dear to me. […]
Brother Jasper Brings School Pride to Campus
by Jilleen Barrett, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Brother Jasper is returning to campus for the 2020-21 academic year as Manhattan College’s official mascot. Debuted on Aug. 31, Brother Jasper is going […]
Student Consensus on Returning to Campus Amid Pandemic
Despite numerous world-changing events in the past few months, Manhattan College students are entering college during the most tumultuous time of the modern century. Equipped with masks and hand sanitizer, students are […]
Players to Perform Virtually Amid Pandemic
by Kyla Guilfoil, Staff Writer Following a hectic and abrupt ending to their spring 2020 season, the Manhattan College Players are gearing up for a strong start this fall. The Players have made […]
One Manhattan Office: On-Campus Infection Rate Remains below 1%
by Anna Woods, Asst. News and Asst. Features Editor On Sept. 12 the One Manhattan office sent an email to the Manhattan College community with updates regarding news that there were “no recorded […]
Alum Launches Startup, Current Students Intern
by, Shannon Gleba, Copy Editor While the landscape of the business world has changed drastically over the past few months due to the threat of COVID-19, Manhattan College alum Justin Logerfo ‘11 […]
Students Weigh in About the Return to School
by Madalyn Johnson & Victor Franco, Web Editor & Staff Writer As students enter the third week of the semester, many are beginning to adjust to learning in a variety of ways. In […]
Sigma Delta Tau Elects VP of Diversity and Inclusion
by Maria Thomas, News Editor In response to the growing momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement and national reckoning with systemic racism in America, Manhattan College’s chapter of Sigma Delta Tau […]
MAAC 40th Anniversary Salute to Manhattan Women’s Rowing
by Pete Janny & Colleen E. McNamara, Sports Editor & Managing Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan College women’s rowing team is one of five teams on campus who have had to find […]
QQC: Quality Quarantine Content
by, C. Garrett Keidel, Social Media Editor Does anyone remember how they even began to envision the year 2020 would go for them on New Year’s day, the resolutions to go to […]
Keeping B“Izzy” During Quarantine: Art by Iz
by, Colleen E. McNamara, Staff Writer As classes, athletics, clubs and work obligations start back up again, despite how abnormal each of those daily events might appear, it is easy to forget […]
Does Your Mental Health Get a “Green Pass?”
by, Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer Each day, Manhattan College students log onto the Glance app and fill out a series of questions. This quick daily quiz is indicative of whether or not […]
Manhattan Welcomes New Cosmetic Engineer and Chemist Society
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News & Features Editor Over this past summer, students have been working diligently to establish Manhattan College’s first ever Cosmetic Engineer and Chemist Society on campus. Through the […]
Jason Douglas-Stanley Cops Waiver From NCAA for Immediate Eligibility
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor While the coronavirus pandemic continues to blur the prospect of a college basketball season, Manhattan men’s basketball will have a different look next season if […]
With Fall Sports Cancelled, One Manhattan Coach has Athletes More Prepared than Ever
by, Whit Anderson, Asst. Sports Editor The widespread cancellation of sports seasons on college campuses across the country has many coaches and athletes trying to find some stability in the midst of […]
Meet Shannon Gleba, Your Student Body President
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief In the middle of each spring semester, students are barraged by a flurrying of campaigning done by Student Government Assembly Executive Board hopefuls. Yet this spring, as a […]
MC’s Black Student Union Comes Back in aVital and Largely Virtual Semester
by, Maddie Johnson and Kyla Guilfoil, Web Editor & Staff Writer The Black Lives Matter movement has taken the country by storm and has revitalized the Civil Rights movement that has persisted […]
Leslie Odom Jr. Kicks off Student Engagement Lecture Series
by Alexa Schmidt & Jilleen Barrett, Editor and Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor The Student Engagement fall lecture series kicked off with a virtual visit from Leslie Odom Jr., on Sept. 3 via Google […]
COVID-19 Era Student Government Elections Lead to Rule Violations, Near Sweep
by Anna Woods, Asst. News & Asst. Features Editor Prior to the end of last semester, Student Government held their annual executive board elections. The election resulted in campaign violations which caused a […]
Manhattan College Advocates Take to Instagram: Let’s Talk About it MC
by Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer Inspired by the national response to the death of George Floyd, social justice advocates across the nation have found new ways […]
Manhattan College Sees Small Increase in COVID-19 Cases
by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Editor-in-Chief In an email sent out on Thursday evening, Manhattan College leadership informed students, staff and parents that Manhattan College’s positive coronavirus cases have had a slight increase. The […]
The Dog Days of Quarantine: Five Months of Summer Jams
by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Editor-in-Chief Summer always feels both long and not long enough, but this year, thanks to an early end to the in-person semester, summer felt as if it was five […]
“Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,” but She Doesn’t Have To Be: Book Nook
by Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer When I picked up Gail Honeyman’s “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” at my local Barnes and Noble, I was struck by how the description on the back […]
Cross Country Team Remains Positive After Season Cancellation
by Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor The upcoming semester is certainly shaping up to be strange. What it means to be a college student in the United States has completely changed. Between […]
Manhattan College Club Leaders Remain Optimistic Despite COVID-19
by Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor As the fall semester is beginning to unfold, both remote and in-person learners at Manhattan College wonder what the upcoming year will look like. Due to […]
Remote Internships? Now That’s WISE!: WISE Program Adapts
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor Summer 2020 meant canceled internships for many, but not for those in the Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise summer program. Although the current coronavirus pandemic may have put […]
Fall Sports Will Be Sidelined in 2020 for MAAC and Most other Conferences
by, Pete Janny & Colleen McNamara, Sports Editor & Staff Writer At most schools around the country, including Manhattan College, fall sports will be put on the backburner as the threat of […]
Resolution to Rename Kelly Commons Gains Traction
by, Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer In the wake of recent police brutality against people of color, Manhattan College students have made strides towards changing the name of the Raymond W. Kelly ‘63 […]
LETTER from The Editor
Welcome back Jaspers! Whether you’re reading this on campus or from your remote education base, we’re happy to have our work back in front of your eyes. For those that are new […]
Manhattan College Administration Announces Diversity Council As BLM Movement Grows
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor As a result of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, there has been an increase in dialogue between members of the Manhattan College community. […]
The Contract and the Controversy: Aramark Comes to Campus, Community Reacts
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief As summer months waned on, Manhattan College leadership quietly announced a new 20-year contract with Aramark Higher Education, beginning for the fall 2020 semester, which would manage and […]
First Positive COVID-19 Test Result on Campus
by, Maria Thomas, News Editor In an email to students, parents and employees sent out on Aug. 21, news was released that there has been one confirmed COVID-19 case on campus thus […]
Men’s Basketball Notes: Jaspers Have High Hopes For Incoming Transfers; Anthony Nelson’s Waiver Has Been Approved
by Pete Janny and Whit Anderson, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor The college basketball landscape is in the midst of its most unconventional offseason yet thanks to the complications caused by […]
Rick Pitino’s New Chapter at Iona Casts New Light on History With Steve Masiello
by Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Over the last three months, the college basketball world has entered uncharted waters thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The offseason has felt like an eternity for […]
Award Recipients for the 12th Annual Quaddies
Each year, The Quadrangle hosts an in-house awards ceremony to recognize some of our best writing and some of our greatest contributors to our paper. Articles are nominated by members of the […]
Manhattan College Announces Plans to Return in the Fall
by Pete Janny and Gabriella DePinho, Sports and Managing Editor & Editor-in-chief Manhattan College’s campus has sat empty and quiet for over three months, but it is looking like there is a […]
Confronting Our Complicity: A Case for Renaming the Student Commons
By: Priya Varanasi (Class of 2022) and Jordan Hughes, MD (Class of 2015) At Manhattan College, the racial demographics are vastly different–that is to say, whiter–than the rest of New York City, […]
Tim Leary ’67, a former legendary Coach at Saint Francis Prep, Has Chance at Posthumous Jasper Hall of Fame Bid
by Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Tim Leary was a man of leadership, mentorship, and service to others, most visible during his 43 years as the head basketball coach of his […]
Student Government Hosts “Jaspers for Justice: A Conversation About Race”
by Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-chief The newly elected and installed Student Government Association executive board held a town hall, entitled “Jaspers for Justice: A Conversation About Race” on Thursday, June 4, after several […]
Jasper Dancers Promote Love in Powerful Virtual Routine
by, Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor The repercussions of the coronavirus have been earth-shattering as everything from graduations to weddings to sporting events have been impacted. Sadly, many of those events […]
Embodying Environmentalism: Matt Sweeney Receives Udall Foundation Honorable Mention
by Christine Nappi and Jilleen Barrett, Features Editor and Asst. A&E Editor The environment wasn’t always at the forefront of Matt Sweeney’s mind. He always loved nature but never really dove into […]
A Letter from The Quadrangle’s Editorial Board
Dear Readers, Normally, The Quadrangle takes a break in the summer. But this is no ordinary summer. We are in the middle of a global pandemic and one of the most important […]
A Letter to the Editor
Dear Students and Friends of the LWGRC, WAGS, and CRES, We are reaching out in heartbreak and solidarity, in support of our Black students, staff, faculty, and administrators as the nation reckons, […]
A Letter to the Manhattan College Community
Dear Manhattan College Community, Enough is enough. The past couple of months have been filled with unprecedented events that have tested our community’s ability to adapt and respond in the correct manner. […]
Basketball Nomads: NY Natives Beamon and Brown Enhance the Jasper Brand Overseas
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor and Managing Editor The game of basketball has deep roots in New York City and its surrounding suburbs. New York’s long-standing status as a hub for producing talented […]
Four Years Removed From Manhattan, Shane Richards is Enjoying Life in Professional Basketball
by, Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Those who have followed the Manhattan College men’s basketball program in recent years can fondly recall the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams that captured MAAC Championships […]
Perfect Pride Podcasts
by, C. Garrett Keidel, Social Media Editor Due to public health concern with the status of COVID-19 in New York City, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced in late April that all nonessential […]
Senior Shows Off Eclectic Style
by, Lauren Schuster, Senior Writer Today’s stylish Jasper is senior student Megan Carmody. Carmody is originally from Rumford, Rhode Island and is majoring in adolescent education with a concentration in English. The […]
Senior Finds Solace in Exercise, Alone and with Others
by, Rose Brennan, Senior Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized many aspects of our daily lives. It’s changed how we shop for groceries, how we go to classes and how we interact […]
Summer Internships Take a Turn due to COVID-19
by, August Kissel, Senior Writer Manhattan College and it’s students are about to finish out the semester completely online and are now trying to make plans for the transition into the summer. For […]
Accepted Students Days in the Coronavirus Era
by Katie Heneghan & Maria Thomas, Web Editor & News Editor Every spring Manhattan College hosts a series of Accepted Students Days that offer aspiring students an opportunity to get to know more […]
Education Majors Lost in Shuffle to Online Classes
by Alexa Schmidt, August Kissel, Gabriella Depinho, A&E Editor, Senior Writer, Editor-in-Chief As lab instructors figure out how to create virtual labs and other educators figure out video chat technology, many professors and […]
Sociology Department to Introduce New Geography Minor
by, Shannon Gleba and Lauren Schuster, Staff Writer & Senior Writer Starting in the fall semester of 2020, the sociology department at Manhattan College will begin to offer the opportunity for students […]
Riverdale Local Businesses Cope With COVID-19 Pandemic
by, Kelly Kennedy & Lauren Schuster, Asst. Production Editor & Senior Writer In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manhattan College along with universities across the country have shut their doors. An early […]
The Quad 10
The Quad 10 is similar to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential, except on a Manhattan College-scale. The ten following members of the graduating class of 2020 have all left their own unique […]
Tiny Talk with Anthony Otero
by, Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor In an attempt to revive campus culture for students amidst COVID-19, the Multicultural Center has continued their weekly interactive programs online. On Wed. April 8, students […]
Journalism Prevails: The Quadrangle’s Perseverance Through a Pandemic
by, Megan Dreher, Senior Writer If a journalist is known to have any talent, it is surely their ability to adapt to fast-paced, ever changing situations with accuracy and ease. The Quadrangle […]
Shaping Positive Mindsets Amongst Waves of Negativity: Alexandra Xuan’s Weekly Newsletters
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor From a lack of motivation to extreme stress, life amidst the COVID-19 pandemic seems like a complete roller coaster at this point. Alexandra Xuan, a junior […]
Freshman Develops Own Unique Sound During COVID-19
by, Rose Brennan, Senior Writer For Bronx native Bianca Perez, performing arts was always a cornerstone of her life. And though she is only just beginning her tenure at Manhattan College, she […]
The Operation of Summer 2020 Courses in the Midst of COVID-19
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College’s commitment to safety has paired with their strategy to grow the enrollment for undergraduate summer courses. During the summer of 2020, all classes will […]
Steven Schreiner Appointed New Provost
by Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief Early in the fall semester, it was announced that Bill Clyde would step down from his role as provost and vice president of academic affairs. The search that […]
The Case for a Joseph Coppo Field Ahead of Manhattan Baseball’s 2021 Return to VCP
by Pete Janny, Sports and Managing Editor Baseball has always been more than just a game in New York City. Around these parts, it’s a tradition; a way of life for many. The […]
Manhattan College Launches First-Ever Spirit Week
by August Kissel, Senior Writer On the week of April 5, Manhattan College’s Office of Student Engagement and Student Government Team created and launched Manhattan College’s very first spirit week, which also happened […]
Good News!
by August Kissel, Senior Writer Right now, the news can feel like a constant source of negative energy and stress. Even more so, as journalists it is our job to report on the […]
Commencement Postponed for the Class of 2020 Amid Coronavirus Concerns
by Jilleen Barrett & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Sports Editor Commencement for the Manhattan College class of 2020 has officially been postponed to an unconfirmed date due to COVID-19 […]
MC Implements Pass/Fail Grading System
by, Christine Nappi and Jilleen Barrett, Features Editor and Asst. A&E editor Manhattan College announced on March 27 in an email to students that they will have the option to receive a […]
Making the Most of a Quarantine: Joseph Chionchio Lends a Helping Hand
by Sophia Sakellariou, Production Editor When Manhattan College students received an email the night of Monday, March 9 that classes would shift to online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many […]
Mastering the Art of Quarantine: Social Distancing Through Creation and Exploration
by Sophia Sakellariou, Production Editor With all of the newfound free time that quarantine has afforded those who are not at work on the front lines, many have struggled with how to […]
Spring Fest Cancelled In Response To COVID-19
by Gillian Puma, Staff Writer The Spring Fest event that would have been held on April 4 in Draddy Gymnasium has officially been cancelled in response to COVID-19. Spring Fest getting cancelled isn’t […]
Book Nook: A Guide To Loving Yourself As-Is in “Over The Top: A Raw Journey To Self Love”
by Kelly Kennedy, Asst. Production Editor Two years ago in 2018, the reboot of “Queer Eye” came out on Netflix. A reality show about five gay men who make over the lives of […]
Newman Civic Fellow: Priya Varanasi Recognized for Committing to Change in Local Community
by, Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Known to many people as a friendly face around campus, sophomore Priya Varanasi has been named a Newman Civic Fellow. A double major in peace studies and […]
Jasper Jams: Quarantunes for Working from Home
by, Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief & A&E Editor We always love trying to find new music and trying to curate the best playlists possible, and now that we’re at home with a […]
Spring Sports Athletes Reflect on the Cancellation of the 2020 Spring Season
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Only a few weeks have passed since the MAAC’s announcement on March 13 that all spring sports would be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unsurprisingly, the […]
Junior Anu Awonusi Reflects on his Success With the Men’s Track and Field Team
by Jessica McKenzie and Shannon Gleba, Asst. Features Editor & Staff Writer Anu Awonusi is a current junior on the Manhattan College men’s track and field team. A management major from Ireland, […]
Vlogging Through Quarantine
by Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor Now that all classes are online, many Jaspers are taking up new hobbies to avoid getting cabin fever during quarantine. One of these students is senior […]
Jasper Dancers Title Defense Gets Interrupted by COVID-19
by, Katie Heneghan, Garrett Keidel, and Maria Thomas, Web Editor, Social Media Editor, and News Editor The Jasper Dancers are an integral part of each and every basketball game at Manhattan College. […]
The Show Will Not Go On: The Spring Musical Cancelled Due to Online Classes
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor The Manhattan College spring musical The Addams Family has been officially cancelled. The same day that the student body received an email that classes would be […]
Spirit Squads React to Premature Ending of MAAC Tournament
by Madalyn Johnson & Kelly Kennedy, Web Editor & Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College’s men’s basketball team was fortunate enough to play at last week’s MAAC tournament before its abrupt cancellation on […]
MC Singers Have Been Grounded Due to Covid-19
by Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief While many students had made all kinds of plans for spring break, one group of students had their sights set on the golden coast. However, they’ve been grounded for […]
The Lady Jaspers Catch Tough Break at Worst Time
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor What a way to go out. As conferences around the country chose to cancel their tournaments last Wednesday due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Manhattan women’s […]
Students Return from Study Abroad Due to COVID-19
by Christine Nappi and Jessica McKenzie, Features Editor and Assistant Features Editor Manhattan College students participating in this semester’s study abroad programs are now returning to the United States due to the […]
Manhattan’s Valiant Effort in the MAAC Tournament Comes up Short
by: Pete Janny & Whit Anderson, Sports Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan 61, Fairfield 43 Quarterfinals: Siena 63, Manhattan 49 In what was supposed to be the ultimate showdown to determine which team […]
Seniors Saddened by Unexpected Break in Semester
by Jilleen Barrett, Assistant A&E Editor Although this unexpected lapse from students’ time on campus has caused difficulties for everyone at Manhattan College, seniors are particularly affected. Some of the issues concerning […]