Behind Manhattan College’s #SocialMedia

“Alright, let’s stop here for today. See you all next class.” In one fluid motion students snap their books shut and whip out their cell phones as they walk into the hallway. In today’s social media-obsessed world, this scene plays out hourly at universities across the country as college students seemingly can’t put their phones down for long. After all, with over 5,000 tweets and … Continue reading Behind Manhattan College’s #SocialMedia

Short Stop Diner Seeks Full Liquor License

by ANTHONY CAPOTE, Editor & ROSE BRENNAN, Staff Writer Revenue has been steadily declining for Short Stop Diner, located on the corner of W. 242nd Street and Broadway and the diner seeks to become prominent again by obtaining a full liquor license. “The community has changed,” said Anthony Branchi, the restaurant’s attorney.  “Other restaurants have opened up and revenue has fallen, so they’re looking to boost that … Continue reading Short Stop Diner Seeks Full Liquor License

Also on Campus: September 20, 2016

Research Scholars Presentation Friday, Sept. 23, summer research scholars will be presenting their research in the Kelly Commons room 4A from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. First Official Meeting of the Commuter Student Association This Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Commuter Student Association (CSA) will hold its first official meeting of the 2016-2017 academic year. The meeting is open to all commuter students and also for … Continue reading Also on Campus: September 20, 2016

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: West Village

Puffy bursts of green bounce off the red brick of the rowhouses that line the narrow cobblestone streets. These cobbled paths bend and curve serenely but wildly through the brick and wrought iron jungle, catering to the every whim of the cramped shuttered construction of the turn of the century. There’s nary a sound to be heard – save for a cyclist bouncing past on … Continue reading It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: West Village

Jaspers Talk: Marianne Reilly

Marianne Reilly has started off her tenure as Manhattan College’s athletic director by making significant moves. Reilly remained busy during the summer, hiring coaches and meeting with student-athletes and staff in preparation for the start of the academic year. The Quadrangle sat down with Reilly for an interview. Below are some of the highlights. The Quadrangle: It was a busy summer. Did you go into … Continue reading Jaspers Talk: Marianne Reilly

Arsonist Sets Fire to Unopened Deli

An arsonist allegedly tried to set fire to a deli that has yet to even open, police said. They said someone intentionally set fire to 5993 Broadway, where a new store, Gourmet Deli and Bagels, is currently under construction. Cops say the storefront, which used to house Sandwich King 2, and Stiff Weasel the year prior, caught fire at about 8:45 p.m. on Sept. 11. … Continue reading Arsonist Sets Fire to Unopened Deli

Rookie of the Week Award a Confidence Booster for Printy

By Haley Burnside, Staff Writer Following a superb performance in a win against the NJIT Highlanders, Olivia Printy was named the MAAC Rookie of the Week on Sept. 12. The freshman goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team was responsible for a six-save shutout, the first shutout for the Jaspers this season and the first in Printy’s career. “It was her first shutout, so we were … Continue reading Rookie of the Week Award a Confidence Booster for Printy

The Book Nook: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Author: John Tiffany and Jack Thorne Genre: Fantasy A brand new installment to the Harry Potter Universe, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” introduces older fans and new fans to the younger generation of the Wizarding World. Told in the format of a script, the play the book is based on is currently being played as a two-part … Continue reading The Book Nook: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

This Week in Sports

Volleyball The Manhattan volleyball team (4-10) concluded its best week of the season, going a perfect 4-0. The Jaspers went into the week winless, but seem to have turned their season around with a four-game winning streak The Jaspers first defeated Iona, 3-1 in the home opener, then defeated St. Francis Brooklyn, Lafayette and NJIT in the Lafayette Invitational. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team … Continue reading This Week in Sports