After just about three years at Manhattan College, I think I’ve done a pretty good job of taking advantage of what the city has to offer. I’ve gone to a slew of Broadway plays, concerts, museums, even operas and symphonies. Still, one thing I’ve always wanted to do (but never got around to actually doing) was going to a live taping of a TV show. … Continue reading Time on TV: Being Part of a Studio Audience
The meth-making Walter White, the voices of a Disney princess and prince, a ‘Gossip Girl’ and a one hit wonder. This isn’t exactly the list that comes to mind when one thinks “Broadway Star,” but it is the reality of the Broadway line up this season. For years now, Broadway and theatre culture has found its way to the mainstream. With movies like ‘RENT’ or … Continue reading The Name Above the Title: A-List Stars on Broadway
Before a decision was made on head coach Steve Masiello, there was a serious possibility that Manhattan’s basketball program would not only be in search of a new head coach, but in search of new recruits as well. However, with the announcement that Masiello will be returning as head coach, recruits Calvin Crawford, Samson Usilo, Samson Akilo, and Zane Waterman have all breathed a sigh … Continue reading Basketball 2014 Recruiting Class Stick With Manhattan
BY: JOSEPH V. CUSMANO SENIOR WRITER The housing lottery, possibly one of the most stressful events that residential students can experience, is just around the corner. While lottery numbers are expected to be distributed sometime this week, the actual selection process will not begin until Monday April 28th for Overlook Manor and Wednesday April 30th for Jasper, Horan and East Hill halls. If you plan … Continue reading How to Survive The Housing Lottery
BY: KIERAN ROCK & KELLY BURNS Assistant Features Editor and Production Editor/Assistant A&E Editor The Quadrangle broke the news on Twitter on April 12 that the fireworks show planned for Jasper Days had been canceled. Manhattan College Student Activities Department announced it on their own Twitter on April 16. Student Activities announced on their twitter yesterday that the fireworks show has been replaced with a … Continue reading Jasper Days Fireworks Replaced with SNL Comedian
Week 3: Healthy Body Image We all get fit to feel better about ourselves, but it’s not all about what we see in the mirror. Learning to love ourselves and getting into the right mindset can actually make a difference. 1.) Appreciate your body Our body does amazing things without us even knowing it. If you’re reading this, you’re breathing and seeing at the very … Continue reading Health and Fitness Tips by Amber
BY: MARY PORTES GUEST WRITER Last Friday, Manhattan witnessed its first Day of Silence. The new LGBT club on campus made it a campus wide event and those who wanted to participate helped out by making posters as well as taking a vow of silence. What exactly is this vow of silence? The whole idea of the day of silence is to protest bullying against … Continue reading LGBT Day of Silence
BY: CAROLYN QUEST SENIOR WRITER Edward Branigan, class of 1940, was forced to work over the summers to pay for his college education. So, when he retired, Branigan gave an endowment to Manhattan College to provide students the opportunity for paid humanities summer research. This opportunity was previously available for students of other schools, but not for students interested in the humanities. The fund was … Continue reading Branigan Scholars Present Research in the Humanities
BY: JACLYN MARR & ASHLEY SANCHEZ ASST. SPORTS EDITOR & GUEST WRITER Manhattan is currently 3-12 on the season and 1-6 versus MAAC opponents. The Jaspers just played their final home game of the season – a win against Niagara on April 19th – which they hope will give them momentum into the final three games of the season. Manhattan has been eliminated from conference … Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse Looks to Finish Strong
