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, I was never put on a path to subscribe […]
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 Mamady Ballo, the CEO and founder of the non-profit […]
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, but two Golden Globe nominations. After its release in […]
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 involved with the school’s jazz band. After joining in […]
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 endeavors housed in Gaelic Park, Draddy Gymnasium, and Van […]
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 children who are born with cleft lip or cleft […]
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 people? Where is my rage?” directed by seniors Camryn […]
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 here at Manhattan College. Lent begins with the Ash […]
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 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder in […]
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 completed COVID-19 tests on campus in the last 14 […]
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 College counseling center has initiated a COVID support group. […]
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 inclusion of all players and coaches. It’s purpose serves […]
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 estate through the O’Malley School of Business beginning this […]
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 resume programs this summer with accordance to the conditions […]
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 Ballo, the CEO and founder of the non-profit Help […]
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 the hearts of lifelong Patriots fans. Backtrack to the […]
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 year-round thing. Though the candy hearts will now be […]
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 many to express their deepest desires. Its beauty and […]
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 concerned with avoiding contact with those who have contracted […]
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 can to achieve its goals this semester. Located on […]
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 forces to host a lecture entitled Careers in the […]
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, highlighting local businesses defying the odds during the pandemic. […]
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 the city are large. Recently, Quadrangle staffers became aware […]
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 and coaches from preparing the spring sports season that […]
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 of journalists; not the rough. Since 2017, Jared Diamond […]
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 aid in New York State to legislators during Advocacy […]
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. The positive test average for the college was 2.4% […]
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 beginning to plan their reopening within the upcoming weeks […]
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, from those who make a living from making it […]
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 theatre and arts, the Manhattan College Players were nominated […]
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 her departure. Receiving a bachelor of arts degree in […]
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 for their first in-person classes since March of 2020. […]
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 COVID-19 cases this winter, Governor Cuomo announced that indoor […]
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 young child. Let’s hope that the days of flushing […]
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 as the first speaker in the Student Engagement online […]
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 of the season. But in a time of great […]
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 welcomed over 230 members of the Manhattan College community […]
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 followed new COVID-19 guide- lines for colleges made by […]
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 Benz ‘21, and Ryan Kushakta ‘21 were awarded for […]
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, Manhattan College has implemented new rules to combat the […]
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 the Shadowhunter Chronicles. As one of her major fans, […]
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 time spent away from campus. After campus closed just […]
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 Brady leading the Bucs into his tenth appearance on […]
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 semester lecture series hosted by Student Engagement, junior Julianna […]
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 and DAsH. I’m from a little town called Hartsdale, […]
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 wins games.” At this stage in the MAAC season, […]
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 worked to develop the COVID-19 vaccine for the biopharmaceutical […]
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 awarded to Manhattan College’s Radiation Therapy Technology program. The […]
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, D.C. Since then, reactions have flooded social media and […]
“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 area, strict social distancing regulations and the continuation of […]
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 for the first week of school is 0.07%. The […]
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 the MAAC schedule that have become a regular occurrence. […]
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 very well be the motto for Heather Vulin and […]
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 with COVID-19 problems that will sideline them for two […]
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 stretch of the MAAC season following a big series […]
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. The great unknown that brews in this mid-major conference […]
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 past weekend. The team’s strong play across both games […]
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) and the onset of early-season jitters on Friday night […]
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 in-person to remote events. That hasn’t stopped senior Patricia […]
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 improve teaching in future semesters. Interviews compiled by Victor […]
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 shed light on the struggles agricultural workers face. The […]
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 Member on the World Olympians Association (WOA). As announced […]
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, faculty members and parents on Dec. 3, the college […]
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 or turned fully virtual due to COVID-19, thus forcing […]
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 the best way to describe the whirlwind day the […]
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 caffeine, right? Dr. Matthew Walker, a Ph.D of Neuroscience, […]
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 century is happening right now. Names such as Breonna […]
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 Shields Corrigan ‘88 discussing her debut memoir “Again: Surviving […]
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 hours devouring love stories between teenagers facing the end […]
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 it did 80 or 90 years ago. Here in […]
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 a closer look at the athletic scene, an engine […]
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 on-going pandemic, making Thanksgiving look different for many. 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 you as Editor-in-Chief. At the moment of writing, I […]
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 the conclusion of this semester. Originally from a small […]
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 The Quadrangle; a three-year member of the women’s rowing […]
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 in their respective sports if the MAAC decides to […]
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 “The Laramie Project,” which is the story of Matthew […]
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 co-hosted “A Chat with BSU and LWGRC on the […]
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, is going full steam ahead with the basketball season […]
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 students, administrators, and institutions of higher education expect is […]
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 preparing to give their finals to students online. A […]
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 at any moment, many students at Manhattan College opted […]
“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 to continue their ongoing series called Slow Burn, where […]
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 predicted to be a day of rioting and destruction […]
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 face the chaotic world of media in New York […]
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 of such a time- and energy-consuming issue, it can […]
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 MAAC encouraged its eleven schools to expand their Student […]
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 and dedication, his vision has become a reality. Fast […]
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 a Tiny Talk on Nov. 11 focusing on research […]
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 areas located at Locke’s Lofte and the first floor […]
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 an opportunity for the MC community to unwind from […]
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 in Saudi Arabia to work alongside researchers at Florida […]
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 across the country, causing many to believe a “second […]
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 white male musicians. Some genres such as R&B, rap, […]
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 together to advocate for social justice. Manhattan College is […]
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 director of the Jazz Band since 2012, Geoffrey Mattoone […]
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 to educate themselves. Listening to, centering and uplifting Black […]
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 COVID-19 Pandemic, the club decided the show must go […]
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 like that for all — some, especially college students, […]
Community Engaged Learning Courses Gives Students Exposure to Social Justice
by Kyla Guilfoil, Staff Writer Community-engaged learning courses, or CEL courses, are designed to expose students to experiences outside the classroom to enhance their learning. Connection to unfamiliar environments and social issues encourages […]
Going Green with Campus Climate Activists
by Adrienne Hutto & Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writers Repping some Jasper pride isn’t the only way to “go green” this year. Manhattan College has a host of students and faculty members who are passionate […]
E3MC Provides “Life-Changing” Education on Social Injustices in the Prison System
by Jilleen Barrett & Kelly Cwik, Asst. A&E Editor & Contributor The Engaging, Empowering, Educating Means Change program — also known as E3MC — is bringing the Manhattan College education into prisons. The program, run by […]
Surge of On-Campus Summer Activism Continues On
by Gabriella DePinho , Editor-in-Chief The summer months saw a number of grassroots activist movements from Black Lives Matter to voter registration movements like no other, even amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, and that […]
The Role of Feminism on MC’s Campus
by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. News/Features Editor & Staff Writer Manhattan College accepted its first women undergraduate students in 1973, after 120 years of being an established institution. Nearly 47 years […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Welcome to The Quadrangle’s special issue for the semester: The Social Justice Issue. Our spring semester special issue was the social issue, covering the social life, unique dynamics and relationships […]
HGI and CMSA hold Faith and Racial Justice Panel to Discuss Intersectionality
by, Samantha Walla, Production Manager On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m., Manhattan College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Center hosted a panel with the Office for Campus Ministry and Social Action titled […]
MC Community Uses Home Decor to Express Passion for Social Justice
by, Jilleen Barrett & Anna Woods, Asst. A&E Editor and Asst. News/Features Editor During an election year like no other, the Manhattan College community has found itself confronted with many issues related […]
Federal Changes to Title IX Blurry its Enforcement on College Campuses
by, Katie Heneghan & Maria Thomas, Web Editor and News Editor On Aug. 14th, changes to the standard set of Title IX guidelines went into effect on numerous college campuses across America. […]
Manhattan Basketball Gets Good Results at MAAC Preseason Show
by, Pete Janny, Sports & Managing Editor On Thursday, Nov. 5 the MAAC held its preseason awards show for men’s and women’s basketball. Aired on ESPN3, the program’s big announcements included the […]
Election Stress Relievers on Campus
by, Adrianne Hutto, Staff Writer As a result of the 2020 election, several organizations on campus including the LWGRC, the Counseling Center, the Office of Student Engagement, and Campus Ministry are offering […]
Manhattan Caucus: The Results Are In, Finally
by, Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer Joe Biden was declared the 46th President of the United States on Saturday, Nov. 7, after taking the lead in the battleground state Pennsylvania. Vice President-elect Kamala […]
Brother Ralph Bucci: “Closed Vessels, Dolmens, -scapes” Exhibit to Remain in O’Malley Library Until Thanksgiving
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor & Managing Editor You may have noticed the art installation in O’Malley Library and wondered who made the sculptures, or where they came from. Ralph Bucci, F.S.C., who […]
Manhattan Soccer is Staying Ready For When the Next Shot Comes
by Pete Janny & Victor Franco, Sports Editor & Staff Writer The bright lights that illuminate the Gaelic Park field on muggy and chilly nights signal the arrival of fall every year […]
Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month
by Pete Janny, Managing Editor & Sports Editor The start of the college basketball season is less than a month away, and the clock is ticking. While Manhattan students will be vacating […]
Voices on the Quad: Will Remote Students Come Back to Campus Next
by Kyla Guifoil, Staff Writer Jenn Guilbeault Jenn Guilbeault is a sophomore from Massachusetts who decided to stay remote during the fall 2020 semester. However, she is planning on returning to campus next […]
Cody Ko Webinar Brings in Biggest Student Turnout of the Year
by, Caroline McCarthy, Nicole Rodriguez, Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editors The Offices of Student Engagement and Student Government hosted a live Zoom webinar with famous YouTuber Cody Ko on […]
Texas Has Long Been Red, But How Long Before That Changes?
by, Cort Koss, Staff Writer Being born in 1990 gave me one distinct advantage in life, because I was old enough to vote in the 2008 election. I felt such pride in […]
Studying Abroad in The Time of COVID-19: Looking Back and Ahead
by, Carlos Pinto-Corredor, Contributor Due to the pandemic, study abroad programs have been greatly affected for the foreseeable future. The spread of COVID-19 around the world has affected Manhattan College students since […]
Student Government Remains Active, Despite COVID-19
by, Colleen E. McNamara, Staff Writer Despite challenges amid a global pandemic, the Student Government Assembly has been working to ensure a fun and exciting year for students. SGA, which consists of […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, While this issue hits stands late afternoon on election day, we send it to print on Sunday evening, so at the time of writing this, I have no clue what […]
College Announces Low COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Updates to Dining Services
by, Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Assistant News & Features Editor Manhattan College continues to maintain a low positive test rate, with only one positive test result recorded in […]
MARS Welcomes Jia Tolentino: Discussions on the Internet and Journalism
by Kyle Guilfoil, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Major Author Reading Series (MARS) returned last Thursday with guest speaker Jia Tolentino, a staff writer for “The New Yorker.” MARS is an event held once a […]
Adding a “Last Stop” to Campus: New Club Fosters Community Among Students
by Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News/Features Editor The last stop is more than just the end of the one train: it’s now a community for students to call home. The Last Stop is a […]
How do Students Feel About COVID Restrictions?
by Anna Woods & Victor Franco, Asst. News & Features Editor, Staff Writer Manhattan College has implemented new COVID-19 restrictions this semester that students have to follow on campus in order to stop […]
Performer Profile: Samantha Santiago
by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer Samantha Santiago, a freshman from Yonkers, New York, is studying biology with a side passion for music. She loves to sing and has been doing it since she […]
Transfer Jenna Jordan is Ready for New Chapter With Lady Jaspers
by, Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Jenna Jordan ‘23 sat down with The Quadrangle to discuss her transition to Manhattan College, training under COVID-19 restrictions, and […]
Dogwood Junction Cleanup
Photos taken by Brian Asare. A student park clean up event was held by student engagement at Dogwood Junction between Horan Hall and the one train subway station this past Saturday, Oct. […]
Manhattan Caucus: What to Know in the Final Stretch of the Countdown to Election Day
by, Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer One week, seven days, and less than 168 hours left until Election Day. Here’s what you should know before the big day. In-Person Voting If you intend […]
Fitness Center Open For First Time Since March
by, Alexa Schmidt, Victor Franco, & Cort Koss, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Staff Writers The fitness center, located in the Kelly Student Commons, officially opened for the first time since returning to […]
Black Lives Matter Vigil Brings Campus Together For Emotional Night
by, Pete Janny, Zoe DeFazio, & Brian Asare, Sports Editor, Staff Writer, & Photography Editor Fifty-seven years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr.’s world-renowned “I have a dream” speech. In that […]
Sanctus Artem and LWGRC Team Up for Socially Distanced Art Making
by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer Students stood around a table with art supplies and posters on the mini quad on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for the creation of art that will be included […]
How Digital Arts and Music Classes Have Been Adapting to Virtual Learning
by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Zoe DeFazio, Asst. News & Features Editor, Staff Writer The landscape of digital arts and music classes is rapidly changing in the midst of at-home and remote learning. […]
Valentine, Eight Other Past Swimmers Honored for MAAC 40th Anniversary
by Pete Janny & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor Manhattan swimmers and divers probably have the busiest schedule of all the student-athletes at the school. Finding the motivation to […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Office of Graduate School & Fellowship Advisement and the President’s Office would like to invite all members of the Jasper community to attend our annual Public Service Forum on […]
Sigma Delta Tau Opens a New Door for Fundraising and Launches an Online Thrift Store
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Sigma Delta Tau has been a sorority chapter at Manhattan College since 2013 and openly makes it their mission to empower and help women through philanthropy. Over […]
A Slice of Social Justice: What you “Knead” to Know About Voter Suppression
by, Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer The Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite held their most recent Slice of Social Justice event this past Wednesday, Oct. 14. This lecture series, typically done while […]
Letter to the Editor
Rachel Roca writes: This semester is hard. That is not to say that every other semester is a breeze, but we are faced with unprecedented times. Our nation is in utter turmoil […]
Manhattan Caucus: Modern Media vs The Debate Stage
by, Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer Presidential debates serve as a platform for candidates to speak directly to the public on where they stand on key issues. Based on the candidates’ performances in […]
MC Celebrates National Fair Trade Month
by, Shannon Gleba and Jilleen Barrett, Copy Editor & Asst. A&E Editor The month of October is National Fair Trade month, and Manhattan College is showing its commitment to the cause by […]
Kappa Delta Pi to Host Virtual MC Halloween Event
by Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor Every fall, Manhattan College’s education honor society, Kappa Delta Pi, hosts an annual Halloween event turning the college’s campus into a maze of trick-or-treat delight for […]
Just Peace Receives Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award
by, Nicole Rodriguez, Asst. Production Editor This year, Manhattan College’s Just Peace Club has been awarded the Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award from Peace Action New York State (PANYS). The award is […]
Samba Diallo is Eligible and Expected to Bolster New Look Jaspers
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor On Thursday, Oct. 13, Manhattan received word from the NCAA that UMass transfer Samba Diallo’s waiver to play this season has been approved. The change of eligibility […]
Book Nook: An Ode to New York City in “Rules of Civility”
by Alexa Schmidt, Managing Editor “Rules of Civility” takes place in New York City in 1938. There are three main protagonists: Eve, Katey and Tinker. Katey and Eve are scheming roommates who […]
Jasper Jams: It’s Spooky Season
by Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, the spooky vibes are creeping in. Maybe you’ve already carved a jack-o’-lantern, watched your favorite Halloween movie […]
Manhattan Athletics Breeds Service Stalwarts
by Pete Janny, Matthew Sweeney, and Jocelyn Visnov, Sports Editor & Staff Writers It should come as no surprise that Manhattan College students are active away from campus, given the Lasallian values that […]
Voices on the Quad: Thoughts on the Presidential Debate
by Anna Woods & Kelly Kennedy, Production Editor & Asst. News/Features Editor Sofía Ramirez Rivas Sophomore Exercise Science major. I am from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. If you are comfortable with sharing, who are […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness: Here’s Why you Should Care?
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor When I first found out my mom had breast cancer I didn’t know how to feel– scared, nervous, worried, all of the above. She had cancer. Cancer. […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, I hope you took a chance to enjoy the long weekend. I personally spent four hours on Saturday wandering around Van Cortlandt Park, enjoying all the trails, especially the Putnam […]
Clothesline Project Hits Quadrangle After Spring Cancellation
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief The coronavirus pandemic shut down Manhattan College’s campus during the same week the college was hosting its Women’s Week events, including what would have been the third annual […]
Local Escape Retreat to Provide a Peaceful Getaway for Students Amid COVID
by, Julian Tiburcio, Contributor Between worries about COVID-19 and upcoming midterms, students at Manhattan College are in need of a break. Fortunately, Campus Ministry and Social Action has organized the Local Escape […]
“Agitating the Charism: Olga Segura on BLM and the Catholic Church”
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Staff Writer The Black Lives Matter movement has permeated society in a deeper way than it ever has before. There have been countless protests, social media posts, t-shirts made, […]
Manhattan College Updates Fire Safety Rules For COVID-19 Regulations
by, Lauren Raziano, Contributor On Sept. 28, Public Safety sent an email to the Manhattan College community regarding updated fire safety guidelines in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The email provided […]
Hands On Lab Instruction Now Requires Remote Creativity
by, Kelly Kennedy and Victor Franco, Assistant Production Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan College has implemented a hybrid mode of teaching this semester due to COVID-19, allowing students to complete classes both […]
MC Sees 10 New Positive COVID-19 Test Results, Changes to Spring Semester
by, C. Garrett Keidel, Social Media Editor In an email to Manhattan College students, employees and parents sent out on Oct. 8, Manhattan College announced that there have been 10 positive cases […]
Relaxing in 2020: Sounds Like A Bit of A Stretch
by, Cort Dylan Koss, Contributor There are few places better to be than the quadrangle on a September evening, and better yet, a place to find your center and catch your breath. […]
Brothers Give Back Amid Pandemic Crisis
by, Katie Heneghan, Web Editor COVID-19 has taken its financial toll on so many families, businesses and especially colleges, however, the Lasallian Brothers at Manhattan College took it upon themselves to try […]
All of Us Retreat: A Day of Learning
by, Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Multicultural Center sponsored the socially distanced in-person, “All of Us” retreat in Kelly Commons. In past years, this retreat allowed participants to […]
Coffee House Returns (Without the Coffee)
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief Sanctus Artem’s popular monthly event, “Coffee House”, returned in-person for an evening of music and camaraderie on the quadrangle, without any coffee in sight. On Monday, Sept. 28, […]
Film Society Brings Students Together in Time of COVID
by, Shannon Gleba and Jasmine Allen, Copy Editor and Contributor This semester has been nothing short of untraditional. Everyone has had to adapt to a new way of doing things in light […]
Performer Profile: Olivia Herrera
by, Brian Asare, Photography Editor Olivia Herrera, a freshman from Long Island on the pre-law track with hopes of minoring in musical theater, has loved singing ever since she was young. She’d […]
LaPointe Accepts Appointment to Newly Formed NCAA Group
by, Pete Janny and Colleen McNamara, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Sophomore Emily LaPointe of the Manhattan College’s women’s basketball team will serve as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s representative on the […]
Jaspers Vote Encourages Voter Engagement on Campus
by, Christine Nappi & Jilleen Barrett, Features Editor and A&E Asst. Editor Exercising the right to vote is one of the main actions Jaspers Vote is hoping the college community will take […]
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I don’t know how many of you are like me, but each week I sit on the edge of my seat until we get the weekly update from the One […]
SAAC Continues Efforts Despite No Sports
by Shannon Gleba, Copy Editor Despite the cancellation of fall athletic competition at Manhattan College, the college’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, also known as SAAC, has continued to plan events in order […]
The Pandemic, Protests, and Polls: CMSA’s “A Slice of Social Justice” Explains It All
by Jilleen Barrett & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Campus Ministry and Social Action suite hosted “A Slice of Social Justice” on Wednesday, Sept 30. The purpose of […]
Manhattan Caucus: Understanding the Electoral College
by Sophia Sakellariou and Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Staff Writer On election night of 2016, ballots were counted and Hillary Clinton was leading the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes. When […]
Two Sides of the Same Quarantine
by Lauren Raziano & Adrianne Hutto, Contributors Spending two weeks of your first year in college in an eight by eight isolation room is not what we would call ideal… On my […]
The Last Stop Welcomes Friendly Fridge to Fight Food Insecurity
by Caroline McCarthy & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Asst. News Editor Through participation with a nationwide mutual aid project, a community fridge has been established by two women from the Bronx […]
Grand Opening of Sip & Chill Welcomes Fair Trade and Community Business
by Alexa Schmidt & Colleen MacNamara, A&E Editor & Staff Writer The opening of Sip & Chill, a new cafe on campus, offered free food samples, raffles and the opportunity to meet […]
Archive Secrets and Silences: Brown Bag Lecture With History Professor Lydia Crafts
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Assistant professor Lydia Crafts, Ph.D. presented her research at the first brown bag lecture series, hosted virtually by the history department on Wednesday, Sept. 25. About 40 […]
Manhattan College Athletes are Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
by Maddie Johnson & Jon Deutsch, Web Editor & Staff Writer When the spring semester abruptly ended back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, it meant that a lot of exciting […]
GrARTitude Returns to the LWGRC Bringing Positivity During the Pandemic
by Kyla Guilfoil & Anna Woods, Staff Writer & Asst. News & Features Editor The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center at Manhattan College is still diving into this semester with resources, support and […]
Letter From the Editor
Hi readers! As I write this, it’s 8:30 p.m. and I am sitting on the grass on the main quadrangle. I’m alone and listening to music out of my portable speaker, taking […]
Voices on the Quad: How Students Are Staying Social With COVID Restrictions
by Adrianne Hutto, Contributor Meeting new people, spending with friends, and socializing often are main components of the college experience. However, the social aspect of college has changed as a result of COVID-19. […]
MAAC 40th Anniversary Spotlight on Manhattan Softball
by, Pete Janny & Alexa Schmidt, Sports Editor & Arts & Entertainment Editor 2020 marks the 40th year the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has existed. Since its inception, the conference has experienced […]
Peace Pole Planted at MC as Inclusive Public Art
by, Caroline McCarthy & Colleen McNamara, Staff Writers To symbolize inclusion, Manhattan College planted a peace pole on the quadrangle this past summer in an effort to create a more just society. […]
Black Student Union Releases List of Demands
by, Katie Heneghan & Samantha Walla, Web Editor & Production Manager On June 12, the members of the Black Student Union took to Instagram with a list of demands addressed to President […]
Committee Assesses Possible Merge of School of Liberal Arts and School of Science
by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Victor Franco & Maria Thomas, Asst. News/Features Editor, Staff Writer & News Editor Manhattan College has formed a committee to determine the possibility of merging the School of Liberal […]
One Manhattan: Indoor Dining and Fitness Center to Reopen
by, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor In an email sent out on Thursday, Sept. 24, the One Manhattan Office notified the community that last week 172 COVID-19 tests were completed on campus and […]
Intramural Sports Adapt to a Viral and Virtual World
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief In a previous semester, you could find ragtag teams of friends competing against each other in a wide range of sports with hopes of being crowned champions and […]
Jasper Jams: Fall Tunes
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief As the temperature starts to drop and coffee shops start to bring back their pumpkin spice selections, it’s hard to deny the excitement in the air. Fall officially […]
Movie Nights on the Quad Make a Reappearance This Semester
by, Lauren Raziano, Contributor For the month of September, Manhattan College’s Student Government has set up outdoor movie nights every Friday night on the quad. As an incentive for students to attend, […]
MAAC Conference Unveils Plans for a Social Justice Campaign
by, Kyla Guilfoil, Staff Writer This summer the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced its MAAC United for Justice Campaign. This campaign was created in response to protests and petitions across our country […]
LETTER from The Editor
Dear Readers, What a week it’s been. The Quadrangle staff saw three birthdays this week, positive tests on campus have remained incredibly low and the weather is getting a little colder and […]
LWGRC Hosts Annual “Love in the Dark” Event
by Shannon Gleba & Jasmine Allen, Copy Editor & Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center hosted their annual event titled “Love in the Dark,” with a […]
#MeToo Mondays Come Back for Virtual Semester
by Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor As the Jasper community adapts to college life both inside the classroom and online, many student-led clubs are finalizing plans for how they will address this fall […]
Jaspers Commit to Lasallian Values Amid Pandemic Through Hosting Summer Camp
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor For Edgar Zavala, MC’s director of non-credit programs, commitment to education and community is one of the most important Lasallian values that should be present, even in […]
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 a Vital 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 & Samantha Walla, Sports Editor, Staff Writer & Production Manager At most schools around the country, including Manhattan College, fall sports will be put on the backburner […]
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 & Samantha Walla, Asst. A&E Editor & Production Manager As a result of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, there has been an increase in dialogue between […]
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, C. 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 […]
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 […]