By C. Garrett Kiedel, Staff Writer Freshman Erin Hoener is in her rookie season at Manhattan College playing on the volleyball team. She’s a middle blocker from O’Fallon, Missouri, looking to make her mark. Wearing number 13 on the court, she looks to continue in being an asset to the team throughout her athletic career here at Manhattan College. The Quadrangle: How did you get … Continue reading Volleyball Rookie: Erin Hoener
On the outside looking in, the customs of Greek life seem fun: socials every week, sorority tank tops for days and flashing your sorority’s letter sign whenever possible. But one thing is for sure, sororities unite college women that wouldn’t have necessarily met otherwise. Gillian Fleshman and Rachael Ann Lerner, a big-little relationship in Alpha Upsilon Pi, are just one example at Manhattan College. “We’re … Continue reading Sisterhood Stays Strong Despite Loss of Recognition
By Shannon Gleba, Staff Writer Manhattan College has truly become a global institution, welcoming students from 40 different countries around the world. Three members of the class of 2020, Lora Yovcheva, Gent Smajlaj and Viola Marcia, have traveled from their home countries to become Jaspers. While these students may come from all different places, they have similar values which have led them to study in New … Continue reading Returning International Students Share their Stories of Home and Hopes for their Future
By RikkiLynn Shields, Editor After a year of meetings and planning, it’s finally here. Senior Mike Adesso and junior Nicholas Sparks decided to bring their passion for hitting the gym, lifting weights, and promoting a healthy lifestyle here to Manhattan College by introducing Manhattan’s first ever Barbell Club. The club isn’t what it sounds like– experienced, exercise enthusiasts taking over the weight section of the gym– … Continue reading Introducing The Barbell Club
Clouds of dust, blue canvas hanging from the ceiling and a dark and muddy ambiance combined to create De La Salle Hall renovations. The work lasted around three months and was ready right before the semester started, welcoming the class of 2021 and the returning students with a fresh look. “I really like it. I think it looks very fresh with the wood and the … Continue reading De La Salle Hall Renovation Updates
By Lauren Schuster, Staff Writer Late Tuesday evening, a crowd of faces both new and familiar were packed into the Black Box theater in Thomas Hall, patiently awaiting the official announcement of this year’s productions to be put on by the Manhattan College Players. One big announcement of the evening was that the fall mainstage production is set to be “Rumors”. The show “Rumors” is a … Continue reading “Rumors” Has It: Inside the Players’ First Meeting
by Gabriella DePinho & August Kissel Staff Writer & Editor Ever since May 2015, “Blossom”, the student painted and designed mural under Founder’s Bridge has resided and became a staple of the Manhattan College community. Blossom had a long creation starting back when it was idea made up by Jean Manning, a Manhattan College alumni, was just a freshman. “I went to Dr. Savoy with the … Continue reading “Blossom” Maintains Mural
The National Hurricane Center warned of Hurricane Irma to be a “life-threatening surge and wind,” according to The New York Times. The storm’s outer bands hit the Florida Keys on Saturday morning and the Caribbean, where more than 20 people were killed. Residents in Barbuda and St. Martin suffered excessive damage from Irma. A storm-surge warning was in effect across much of South Florida, including … Continue reading Hurricanes Irma and Harvey: Manhattan College Responds
By Kaiyun Chen, Staff Writer For Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C., building communities was one of his greatest accomplishments. On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, a community of Jaspers came together to celebrate this guiding star. Over the summer, the woeful news was announced for Brother Raymond’s passing away on Tuesday, July 18. The Quadrangle reported this news that morning, along with the information for … Continue reading Students Organize Nighttime Memorial on the Quad for Late Br. Ray
