Month: February 2015
Jaspers Lose Season Series to Iona in 79-75 Defeat
In his four seasons as head coach of the Manhattan College Jaspers, Steve Masiello had never been swept by the Iona Gaels in a single season. Until now. The Gaels defeated the Jaspers 79-75 to sweep the season series against the Jaspers for the first time since the 2010-2011 campaign. “Give [Iona] credit,” Masiello said. “I have so much respect for Iona and the job … Continue reading Jaspers Lose Season Series to Iona in 79-75 Defeat
Photo Gallery: Manhattan at Iona
America’s Pastime has a Latin-American Flavor at Manhattan College
During the 2014 season, someone had to point out to Jim Duffy, head coach of Manhattan College’s baseball team, that he had three Hispanic assistant coaches. At that time, Duffy was assisted by Rene Ruiz, Justin Echevarria and now former pitching coach Elvys Quezada. Duffy didn’t have a quota system to meet, but hired them because they were legitimately qualified for their positions. “I don’t … Continue reading America’s Pastime has a Latin-American Flavor at Manhattan College
Discovering Diversity in MC’s Backyard
Manhattan College might be a small campus, but the community that surrounds it is enormous. There are stories worth telling amongst us, even around the corner, the people you see in a daily basis are the ones who could be leaving the most important words, unspoken. Local shops and places to eat surround our campus, the food might be tasty but the stories behind their … Continue reading Discovering Diversity in MC’s Backyard
Cuatro Países, Una Persona: Latinos Four Countries One People: Latinos
En el Quadrangle, nos empeñamos en tener un personal representativo a la comunidad. El hecho de que la universidad de Manhattan tenga suficiente diversidad es otro tema, pero lo que es seguro es que el Quadrangle va por buen camino. Anthony Capote, Victoria Hernández, Daniel Molina y Daniel Ynfante son miembros de la junta editorial quienes vienen de cuatro distintos países latino americanos y comparten … Continue reading Cuatro Países, Una Persona: Latinos Four Countries One People: Latinos
Multicultural Center Functions as Hub of Campus Diversity
In the third floor of the Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons, glass walls encompass two sides of the relatively new Multicultural Center. Hanging on the wall is a colorful mural 30 students created during Manhattan College’s first Diversity Development Day last Spring. Painted on the mural are words of encouragement and phrases such as “Lets Mix,” flags from various countries, a palm tree, a … Continue reading Multicultural Center Functions as Hub of Campus Diversity
From Seton Hall, Manhattan College to the Yankees
On November 3, 2014, Elvys Quezada, former Manhattan Jaspers pitching coach, received a phone call from the New York Yankees. They wanted to hire him as the next pitching coach of their minor league rookie-ball team the Gulf Coast League Yankees. “I was excited for the opportunity that the Yankees came calling and were interested in what I have to offer them,” Quezada said. “They … Continue reading From Seton Hall, Manhattan College to the Yankees
Manhattan College Clubs Display Diversity on Campus
Fuerza Latina By Daniel Ynfante Asst. Sports Editor Behind every organization, club or association, there was a specific event or a moment of brilliance that ignited that proverbial light bulb in its founders’ head and convinced them they had to create it. For Ivan Bohórquez, it was a series of unfortunate events that led him to start Fuerza Latina, a student club at Manhattan College … Continue reading Manhattan College Clubs Display Diversity on Campus