Month: February 2017

Features, Top Stories

A Look Back at Black History at Manhattan College

by Megan Dreher &  August Kissel Assistant Editor & Editor With Black History Month coming to a close, The Quadrangle examines the contributions of African-American Jaspers and those who fought for civil rights on-and off- campus. Junius Kellogg Our story begins with Junius Kellogg, a Manhattan College student athlete, and who started his career at Manhattan in 1949 as a sophomore. He was the first African American athlete … Continue reading A Look Back at Black History at Manhattan College

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Sports, Women's Track & Field

Life Of An International Athlete: Ellinor Persson

By Nicole Connell, Contributor Ellinor Persson, a sophomore on the Track and Field team at Manhattan College, took second in long jump, third in triple jump and eighth in 60 meter hurdles in the MAAC Championships last weekend. Persson is originally from a suburb just outside of Stockholm, Sweden. She heard about Manhattan College as a freshman in high school through girls in her training … Continue reading Life Of An International Athlete: Ellinor Persson

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader, Congrats, we’ve officially made it halfway through the spring semester! For sophomores and juniors like myself, it can be easy to lose perspective while working through mountains of assignments semester after semester. But making it this far at college is no easy task, and we all have something to be proud of. Here at the Quad, we’re kicking it further into high gear … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

Stephen D. Zubrycky
Arts & Entertainment

Students Give Thumbs Up to “Selma” After Screening

By Lauren Schuster, Staff Writer On Wednesday evening in the Rodriguez Room of Miguel Hall, students gathered to attend a screening of the 2014 film “Selma”, which was organized by the government department. The film chronicles the historic movement to allow black Americans to vote without restrictions that began in Selma, Alabama. This movement was led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it was successful … Continue reading Students Give Thumbs Up to “Selma” After Screening

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Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Resident Assistant Hiring Process Gets Underway

by Rikkilynn Shields Editor The process for selecting new Resident Assistants is underway, and this year 115 students were eligible to be considered for the position. Resident Assistants are undergraduate students who live on campus, and are responsible for assisting students and ensuring that students are following the Student Code of Conduct. The RA position allows students who are accepted to put their leadership skills … Continue reading Resident Assistant Hiring Process Gets Underway

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Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Student Government Links Up With Student Athlete Advisory Committee

by Jessica Quinn Contributor Student Allie Yamashiro has recently taken on the role as vice president of communications in the Student Government. Aside from this position, Yamashiro is also a senior volleyball player and vice president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Yamashiro’s connections within the student government and the athletic department have helped her to communicate with various representatives of the Manhattan College community. … Continue reading Student Government Links Up With Student Athlete Advisory Committee

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Arts & Entertainment

Not Your Typical Workout: Dance Classes in Alumni Hall

By Nicole Connell, Contributor As the year heads into the spring and Manhattan College students are striving to stay in shape, many have turned to the Fitness Center, which offers a hefty schedule of exercise classes including yoga, Salsa dancing and Zumba. These group exercise classes are offered on a daily basis, mornings, afternoons and nights, in Alumni Hall. The classes give students an opportunity … Continue reading Not Your Typical Workout: Dance Classes in Alumni Hall

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Horan Hall Elevator Problems Continue

by Bennett Hall Contributor Horan Hall, a residence building standing eleven-stories-high, continues to have the problem of unruly elevators, an issue that has persisted for a majority of the 2016-2017 academic year. The elevators have had multiple issues, including recent problems with the doors. As one waits in the elevator, the doors refuse to close, sometimes half-closing three or four times before finally shutting and bringing … Continue reading Horan Hall Elevator Problems Continue

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