The week started on Sunday afternoon when the Manhattan women’s basketball team took on Quinnipiac on Senior Day before the home crowd in Draddy Gymnasium. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleAlthough the Jaspers were defeated 69-49, Amani Tatum was the offensive sparkplug for the Jaspers, adding eight points, seven assists, six steals, and five rebounds. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleLater that day, the men’s basketball team played against their Quinnipiac counterparts. In his last home game as a Jasper, Tyler Wilson – who was honored before the game – puts a spin move on a defender for a lay-up. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleAs the Manhattan men routed Quinnipiac 95-74, Zane Waterman led all scorers with 26 points and added seven rebounds. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleOn Monday, Benjamin D. Santer, Ph.D., of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, delivered a lecture on humanity’s impact on climate change in the Rodriguez Room. The room was full and the crowd spilled into the hallway. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleOn Wednesday, as part of their Business Seminar Series, the School of Business hosted Andrey Ermolov, Ph.D., of Fordham University, and Ermolov spoke about international real yields of inflation-linked bonds in the Capalbo Room. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleLater on Wednesday, Sanctus Artem held a meeting and an impromptu art show in the first floor lounge in Jasper Hall. Anja Pollozi/The QuadrangleOn Thursday evening, the Multicultural Center hosted its February iteration of Poetry Night. This month, the topic was Black History and Love. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleOn Thursday night, Coffee House, an open mic night where people can perform a ten-minute set, took place in the Jasper Lounge. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleOn Friday, Associate Professor of Religious Studies Jawanza Clark, Ph.D., delivered a lecture on the relationship between racism and theology and also discussed the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement in Cornerstone. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleUnseasonably warm weather prompted many students to enjoy Friday afternoon out on the Quad with their friends and classmates. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleWhile some simply socialized, others took a more active approach to enjoying the afternoon like playing frisbee. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleInside the O’Malley Library, the College hosted its Special Collections Reception wherein they unveiled many of the historical works that had been donated to the school. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleMany of the books in the collection were restored by Tim Gress, a sophomore work study student who has worked on the project for the past year. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleThe event was attended by many professors and faculty. Manhattan College President Brennan O’Donnell was also on hand for the festivities. Aaron Mayorga/The QuadrangleIn a Friday night match, the Jaspers fell in their home finale to Monmouth 63-50. Kayla Grimme led all scorers with 25 points. Anja Pollozi/The Quadrangle
