By Alyssa Velazquez, Staff Writer Some students may have noticed a food truck outside of Kelly Commons. Anyone who just walked by the commons must have seen this bright yellow truck, which is known for dishing out the “Best Belgian Waffle in NYC.” For the past two Wednesdays, Manhattan College students had easy access to waffles that have been featured on Food Network’s “Best Thing … Continue reading Wafels and Dinges Food Truck Comes to MC
Katie Kerbstat ’11 Wins Emmy Katie Kerbstat hung up her jasper cap in 2011 and has since become an alumni of very high stature. Kerbstat was a communication major at Manhattan College but now works at CBS Evening News and at 60 Minutes. With that said, it was her work at 60 Minutes that was recognized at the Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards this … Continue reading Also on Campus: October 18, 2016
by ANTHONY CAPOTE, Editor & TORI JAMES, Staff Writer In an effort to educate and unite students against prejudice and discrimination of all types on and around campus, a group of students have proposed forming an Anti-Bias Club. Samantha Roth, one of the club’s founders, said the idea was bred by a range of contemporary issues in the public sphere, including police shootings of unarmed black men and … Continue reading Students Propose Forming an Anti-Bias Club on Campus
College students everywhere loved “Pitch Perfect” and have possibly binge-watched “Glee” as well. But not many know that Manhattan has their own a cappella group, cleverly called “Manhattones.” The singing group is not your typical choir, since they focus more on contemporary hits. As Vice President Phoebe Torsilieri said, it is more out of the norm of what other choirs on campus are singing. Along … Continue reading MC’s Unsung Heroes: The Manhattones
Manhattan Caucus is a new column in the News Section, which will run weekly until election day, to offer students a voice in the ongoing presidential elections. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump debated last Sunday night at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in what was the second of their three televised debates. The day before the debate, The Washington … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: October 18
Every fall Manhattan College gives students’ families the opportunity to be a part of the Jasper community. Family Weekend sponsors events that students can attend with their families, giving them a taste of what it’s like to be a Jasper. This weekend offers free on campus entertainment while providing a chance for parents to learn about the experiences students receive while both studying and living … Continue reading Family Weekend: 2016
by ROSE BRENNAN, Staff Writer For over four hundred years, William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of “Romeo and Juliet” has been known as the quintessential tale of forbidden love. On Friday, the Manhattan College community had the opportunity to attend a production of Shakespeare’s most famous work by the American Shakespeare Center in Smith Auditorium. “Romeo and Juliet” is one of the three plays in the ASC’s … Continue reading Star Crossed and Star Struck: “Romeo and Juliet” Performed at Manhattan College
On Sunday, Oct. 16, students from Manhattan College participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park hosted by the American Cancer Society. This year, in addition to MC’s athletes and other clubs, the college’s sororities and fraternities came together with the hopes of finding a cure. MC’s four Greek life organizations were inspired to walk together because some members have been … Continue reading Greek Life Unites in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
To Manhattan College Students, The Quadrangle is looking for students who are interested in copy editing the articles that appear in the print edition of the paper as well as those that appear on our live website mcquad.org. The Quadrangle prides itself on providing accurate coverage of news and events to the Manhattan College community, and that includes clean copy as well. Copy editors will … Continue reading Letter from the Editor: October 18, 2016
