Marianne Reilly Named New Athletic Director

Manhattan College has named Marianne Reilly as its new athletic director. Reilly, a graduate of Manhattan in 1982, returns with more than 30 years of experience under her belt. Most recently, Reilly served as the associate athletic director at Fordham University, where she oversaw NCAA compliance and eligibility, along with leading the life skills program and serving as sports administrator to several teams. “I am … Continue reading Marianne Reilly Named New Athletic Director

Manhattan’s Bats go Quiet in Doubleheader Split Against Sacred Heart

The last two games for Manhattan’s softball team were an offensive clinic, producing a combined 20 runs, including a seven-run rally in the last game against LIU Brooklyn on March 24. But Saturday was the complete opposite for the Jaspers, whose bats went quiet, in a split of a doubleheader against Sacred Heart. After dropping the first game in a 1-0 shutout, the Jaspers bounced … Continue reading Manhattan’s Bats go Quiet in Doubleheader Split Against Sacred Heart

Jaspers Talk: Fabian Peña

By John Jackson, Contributor Fabian Peña is a freshman, right-handed hitting catcher for the Manhattan College baseball team. He comes from Miami where he attended Calusa Prep.Through his first 16 games with Manhattan College, Peña has 18 hits with five as doubles and two as home runs. Peña is hitting at a clip of .279/.353/.459 and has driven in 11 runs while scoring eight runs.In … Continue reading Jaspers Talk: Fabian Peña

A Dietitian’s Guide to Meatless Mondays

By Alexa McDonald, Contributor Meatless Mondays seem to be gaining followers and attention wherever I go these days. Most Americans eat at least one meatless meal a week. Now that New Year’s resolutions are in place, why not add the goal to eat more meatless to your list? With positive impacts on the environment, animals and your health, I’m all about celebrating different sources of … Continue reading A Dietitian’s Guide to Meatless Mondays

Looking the Part: Student-Athletes Weigh in on Body Image

By Charles Lippolis, Staff Writer In the eyes of young competitors and sports fans abroad, professional and collegiate athletes have become associated with the concept of a perfect body. The idea of body image has attached itself to highest levels of sports, and has been supported through a stronger grasp of sports medicine. Now more than ever, professional and collegiate athletes are given the tools … Continue reading Looking the Part: Student-Athletes Weigh in on Body Image

The Quadrangle’s Guide to T-Pain

When The Quadrangle broke the news that T-Pain will be performing at this year’s spring concert, most students had one of the following reactions: 1. “Oh my God, T-Pain? That’s awesome!” 2. “T-Pain for SpringFest? That’s hilarious.” 3. “T-Pain! Wait, what does he sing again?” These are all understandable reactions for an artist whose name you have seen around, but may not know much about. … Continue reading The Quadrangle’s Guide to T-Pain

Bronx District Attorney Visits Riverdale, Discusses Plans to Revitalize Position

The Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark attended the 50th Precinct Community Council meeting on Mar. 10, as part of an effort by her office to increase community involvement with the district attorney’s office. Clark said she has spent the last two months since her inauguration on Jan. 20 visiting various community meetings in order to make her presence known to constituents. “I’ve been going to … Continue reading Bronx District Attorney Visits Riverdale, Discusses Plans to Revitalize Position

SAAC Helps Student-Athletes Branch Out

By Anthony DePinho, Contributor Casey Silvestri is a senior midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team. The midfielder is an important position in the game of lacrosse, in the center of the action, but there is another position Casey holds that is just as vital to the Manhattan College athletic program: President of Manhattan’s chapter of the SAAC, or the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. “The idea … Continue reading SAAC Helps Student-Athletes Branch Out