Month: February 2016

News, Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Looks for a Strong Regular Season Finish

After finishing last season with only three wins overall, Manhattan’s women’s basketball team is just two games out of third place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference this season. With under two weeks remaining until the conference tournament, the Jaspers are currently in fifth place. Head coach John Olenowski said that they want to improve to at least fourth place. “It feels tremendous,” Olenowski said. … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Looks for a Strong Regular Season Finish

News

Students Complain of Heating Issues in Overlook Manor

By Natalie Craig, Staff Writer Sunday, February 14th temperatures in the Bronx dropped to 17 degrees Fahrenheit with a low of one. Students in Overlook Manor reported extreme cold, one citing that there was frost on the inside of their window. “The apartment is always cold but this is the first time we’ve noticed frost.” said Caitlin Sullivan, a junior who lives on the second … Continue reading Students Complain of Heating Issues in Overlook Manor

The Quadrangle
Features

Mock Border Sparks Community Conversation on Immigration

By Michelle DePinho & Daniel Molina, Senior Writer & Editor Manhattan College students in conjunction with the Office of Campus Ministry and Social Action built a mock border on the campus quadrangle last week in hopes of humanizing the issue of immigration reform at the U.S.-Mexican border. The demonstration drew both praise and controversy for its political nature, especially during an election year. The demonstration comes … Continue reading Mock Border Sparks Community Conversation on Immigration

The Quadrangle
News

Mock Border on the Quad: MC Reacts to Pope’s Mexico Visit

Last week, Pope Francis made an historic visit to Mexico, including stops at the U.S.-Mexican border and a prison in Ciudad Juarez, in order to to bring world-wide attention to immigration issues. At Manhattan College, students felt that there needed to be a presence addressing immigration reform in honor of the Pope’s visit. Campus Ministry/Social Action (CMSA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) erected a “mock … Continue reading Mock Border on the Quad: MC Reacts to Pope’s Mexico Visit

The Quadrangle
Arts & Entertainment, News

Top 5 Reasons Dark Chocolate Made Our Superfood of the Month

by ALEXA McDONALD, Guest Writer Editor’s Note: Alexa McDonald, Manhattan College’s dietician, will be occasionally contributing articles centered round healthy eating in college. Now that winter is in full swing, it’s time to relax in the warmth of your dorm and enjoy a little end of the day sweetness. Whether it’s in hot chocolate, a chocolate bar or baked into a cake, you’ll be happy to know … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Dark Chocolate Made Our Superfood of the Month

The Quadrangle
Men's Basketball, Sports

Personality Makes Talent Stand Out That Much More: Thomas Capuano

When Thomas Capuano was a kid, his passion for basketball was quite obvious to his mom, Janet. “Anything you’re worried about, any stress in your life, it’s just gone,” Thomas said when asked about how basketball makes him feel. “You just have to focus on one goal and you use your teammates to achieve that.” He was always in the gym. He’d attend every practice … Continue reading Personality Makes Talent Stand Out That Much More: Thomas Capuano

The Quadrangle
News, Sports

Jaspers Talk: Tom O’Connor

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Assistant Editor On Jan. 11, Tom O’Connor was named Manhattan College’s interim athletic director, replacing Noah LeFevre. O’Connor comes in with 40 years of experience, having served as the former athletic director at George Mason University, Loyola University in Maryland, Santa Clara University and St. Bonaventure University, as well as the former chair of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship committee, and president … Continue reading Jaspers Talk: Tom O’Connor

The Quadrangle
Arts & Entertainment, News

Review: Chicago

Broadway marquees aren’t hard to miss, but the “Chicago” marquee above the Ambassador Theatre catches your eye as soon as you turn down 49th Street. This also says a lot about the show, with its catchy jazz tunes and excellent choreography, and how the musical has been a Broadway staple for so long. The show was the first musical of 2016 offered by Student Activities … Continue reading Review: Chicago

The Quadrangle
News

College Celebrates Black History Month

By Jenna Bloomer, Staff Writer In years past, Manhattan College’s events for Black History Month were made widely known across campus. This year, things seem different. Until recently, the limited number of events for Black History Month were not listed on the College’s events calendar or advertised on flyers throughout campus. John Bennett, the director of Student Activities, said it is clear that there is … Continue reading College Celebrates Black History Month

The Quadrangle