Sometimes it is the pursuit of opportunity that causes people to uproot and move to a foreign place. It was in such a pursuit that Gertude Turinawe Hatanga, a junior chemical engineering student at Manhattan College, found her way to the United States from Uganda. “I’m originally from Kisoro… in the western part of Uganda. I was born there but I’ve lived all my life … Continue reading Our Jasper Nation: From Uganda to the USA
by KELLY BURNS, Editor and KIERAN ROCK, Editor MC students may have felt the absence of an MC tradition in the opening months of school: Quadstock. As The Quadrangle reported earlier this semester, Quadstock did not occur in its usual capacity due to summer construction on the quad. John Bennett, the director of Student Activities, has decided to keep the name Quadstock for this concert … Continue reading Postponed Quadstock Moves to Draddy
Nicole Moore, Guest Writer Manhattan College used its senior day energy to take down No. 2 Marist 3-1 last Saturday. It was the last game at Gaelic Park for six of Manhattan’s seniors, who came out ready in the face of its lower standing in the MAAC — — and its loss to Marist last season. Jorden Scott, Manhattan head soccer coach, said seeing the seniors … Continue reading Manhattan Seniors Downtick No. 2 Marist Two Seeds
by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Staff Writer Similar to Buzzfeed, Spoon University is an official online food publication, “for the students written by the students.” With over 200 schools and universities all around the United States involved, writers are required to submit articles and videos regarding food and publish them. Although everyone writing shares a common love for food, the editor-in-chief for Manhattan’s chapter of SpoonU is passionate … Continue reading A Small Taste of MC’s Spoon University
For Suzanne Cope, Ph.D. and visiting assistant professor in the college’s English department, food means a lot more than just breakfast, lunch and dinner. For Cope, food is at the center of her academic study and her life. She recently published her book “Small Batch: The Fall and Rise of Artisanal Pickles, Cheese, Chocolate, and Alcoholic Spirits.” “I guess I was just interested in food,” … Continue reading For Visiting Assistant Professor Suzanne Cope, Food is More than Just Meals
by JACK MELANSON, Staff Writer Locke’s Loft is viewed by most Manhattan College students as a place to go to and relax, eat and catch up with friends after or in-between classes. This is not the case for the 12 special education students who use the dining hall as their classroom. The Department of Education has paired up with Manhattan College as well as Gourmet … Continue reading Unique Special Education Program Provides Life Skills for Locke’s Workers
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Staff Writer Are you bored of the same old food day in and day out in Locke’s? If you are looking to switch up your daily routine of the same food check out some of these new and creative ways to step up your meals. Breakfast: If you’re looking for a good source of protein and something refreshing to start your day, a … Continue reading DIY Food in Lockes
Try and recall the last time you sat down at the table and enjoyed your meal. No rushing or constant phone checking, just you, some friends and some great food. Shauna Ahern, more well known as the Gluten-Free-Girl, sat down with a group of her devoted gluten-free followers this week to simply enjoy a meal together. Anyone who eats gluten-free knows who Shauna Ahern is; … Continue reading The Gluten-Free-Girl Shares a Meal In NYC
Pockets of The Bronx and Yonkers are considered food deserts, which is a basic term to describe a community that lacks constant and accessible sources of fresh produce for healthier meal options. As one walks down Broadway, it is easy to see that discount supermarkets do not always carry a sufficient amount of fresh and affordable produce. However, at Manhattan College, students and faculty have … Continue reading From Parking Garage to Your Plate: MC’s Rooftop Garden
