Month: January 2017

Features, Top Stories

Manhattan College Students Participate in Historic March for Life

By John Jackson, Staff Writer On Friday, January 27, a group of Manhattan College students embarked on a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the 44th annual March for Life. The event was coordinated by junior mechanical engineering student Ryan Quattromani, with help from government professor Margaret Roarke. Roarke also helped students coordinate a trip to the Women’s March the week prior. “I came … Continue reading Manhattan College Students Participate in Historic March for Life

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Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Pipe Repairs Behind O’Malley Library Enter Fourth Month

Repairs to underground pipes behind O’Malley Library are getting closer to completion, following a burst steam pipe which caused disruptions to the library and to Hayden Hall. The repairs, which were contracted out by Manhattan College last November to plumbing company Mr. Rooter, will cost the institution roughly $100,000, according to Andrew Ryan, P.E., the college’s Vice President of Facilities, who oversees the physical plant. … Continue reading Pipe Repairs Behind O’Malley Library Enter Fourth Month

Stephen D. Zubrycky
Opinions & Editorials

How to Combat Hopelessness

by Haley Burnside Asst. Editor The following is a staff member’s opinion and does not reflect the views of the The Quadrangle’s Editorial Board, the College or the student body. Growing up, I remember learning about historical human rights atrocities and thinking that I would have “done something” if I had been alive in that era. Now, I am in that position to “do something,” … Continue reading How to Combat Hopelessness

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Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

The Art of Protest

An estimated nearly 5 million people marched around the world on Jan. 21 as part of the Women’s March on Washington and sister marches held in major cities across the globe. Aside from just the sheer number of individuals participating, a striking component of most images from the day were the creative and colorful protest signs held aloft by the marchers. While there is a … Continue reading The Art of Protest

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Opinions & Editorials

The Punch is Not the Problem

The following is a staff member’s opinion and does not reflect the views of the The Quadrangle’s Editorial Board, the College or the student body. Due to the continually prevailing online narrative of current events, many Manhattan College students and professors alike have likely seen the video of white supremacist activist Richard B. Spencer getting punched in the face by an angry protester. The video, … Continue reading The Punch is Not the Problem

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Campus Life, Community, News

Trump Halts Entry Into U.S. From Seven Muslim Countries

by ROSE BRENNAN, TAYLOR BRETHAUER & STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY Asst. Editor, Editor & Editor-in-Chief President Donald J. Trump capped a busy first week in office with an executive order barring entry into the United States from seven countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The order, entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” will affect those attempting to enter the U.S. … Continue reading Trump Halts Entry Into U.S. From Seven Muslim Countries

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Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

The Upper East Side’s New Ride

After about 50 years on the drawing board, and more than 40 years of on-again, off-again construction, residents of the Yorkville neighborhood on the Upper East Side finally have a way to get to work. Q trains got rolling on the brand new Second Avenue line earlier this year, serving three new stations under Second Avenue at 72nd Street, 86th Street and 96th Street. Also … Continue reading The Upper East Side’s New Ride

Stephen D. Zubrycky
Men's Track & Field, Sports, Women's Track & Field

Season Preview for Spring Track & Field: Outdoor Events Taking Center Stage

By Abby Crowell, Contributor Writer Spring Semester has arrived which means that outdoor track is quickly approaching. After talking to Coach Mecca, it is clear that Jasper fans have a lot to look forward to this season. Manhattan College’s Track and Field team is currently in the middle of a successful indoor season, and the long awaited outdoor season will begin in March. According to … Continue reading Season Preview for Spring Track & Field: Outdoor Events Taking Center Stage

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