Month: February 2017

Features

Murder of a Lasallian Educator: Remembering Brother James “Santiago” Miller

By Aaron Mayorga, Editor 35 years ago this week, on the afternoon of February 13, 1982, Brother James A. Miller, F.S.C. – known affectionately by the locals as Hermano Santiago – was repairing a wall just outside “La Casa Indígena De La Salle” or “The Indian Center.” Standing atop a step-ladder, Miller echoed his everyman roots as he worked to patch the damaged wall. Having … Continue reading Murder of a Lasallian Educator: Remembering Brother James “Santiago” Miller

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Muslim Student Association Hosts Town Hall In Response to Executive Order

By Olivia Palladino, Contributor On Wednesday Feb. 8. the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a town hall meeting in Kelly Commons regarding President Donald J. Trump’s temporary travel ban, also known as the “Muslim Ban.” Trump signed the executive order into effect on Jan. 27. which temporarily suspended entry into the U.S from seven Muslim-majority countries and altered refugee program policies. Before a packed conference … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts Town Hall In Response to Executive Order

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Winter Arrives in Riverdale

Thursday’s snowstorm stifled travel along the coast, forcing a campus shut down and leaving a foot of snow in its wake. This past Thursday, Feb. 9, Manhattan College had its first snow day since the 2015 school year. Classes were cancelled early Thursday morning, notifying students through their school emails and the MC Alert System ‘Jasper 911’. Students received the alert texts and emails at … Continue reading Winter Arrives in Riverdale

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Jaspers Lose Back-to-Back At Home

Charles Lippolis, Assistant Sports Editor In what has been a tough season for the Men’s Basketball Team, the Jaspers suffered another tough loss Sunday night at the hands of Saint Peter’s by a score of 69-50. The Peacocks led for the entire game after striking first in off the tip-off. The first half of the game was hard fought, with the Jaspers down just one point … Continue reading Jaspers Lose Back-to-Back At Home

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Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader, Last week, the Quad published a story on a series of bias incidents that had been reported on campus. One of them involved a paddle-like object with a racial slur. Another involved a photograph of Adolf Hitler and a sign reading “Whites Only” above a water fountain, and another revolved around allegations of a Manhattan College student with Nazi paraphernalia. Several students had … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

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MEN’S LAX SEIZES WIN IN 3oT

by RikkiLynn Shields Editor   Scoring a game-high of 27 points, junior Zavier Turner’s work wasn’t enough for the Jasper Men’s Basketball team to beat Monmouth. Monmouth defeated Manhattan 62-58. The men’s basketball team will play again on Thursday against Siena in Albany, and again on Sunday against Quinnipiac at Draddy Gymnasium at 6 p.m.   The men’s and women’s track and field team participated … Continue reading MEN’S LAX SEIZES WIN IN 3oT

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Project Nur: A New Club on Campus Battling Bias and Bigotry

In 2007, the American Islamic Congress began an initiative to combat anti-Muslim sentiments in America known as Project Nur, which has now officially made its way to Manhattan College. The American Islamic Congress is a non-profit organization which was founded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a way to respond to violent actions and negative stereotypes surrounding the Muslim faith. One of the initiatives the … Continue reading Project Nur: A New Club on Campus Battling Bias and Bigotry

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