Month: September 2017

College, News

Streamlining Student Employment Opportunities

This semester, financial aid has introduced a new hiring system for student employment that is streamlining how students find employment and submit necessary forms. The new system has been an ongoing project since last year and was put into the final stages this summer. According to the Director of Financial Aid, Denise Scalzo, the change in the new hiring system was prompted by bi-yearly surveys … Continue reading Streamlining Student Employment Opportunities

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Features

Ghana Accepts Manhattan College Students with Open Arms

Summer is a time where students are finally able to be at home with family and friends. But for six Manhattan College students, that welcoming “home” environment was almost 5,000 miles away. “In a country where we have everything, and even though their standard of living is lower, they’re just so happy with what they have and with each other,” said Mattison Thrall, one of … Continue reading Ghana Accepts Manhattan College Students with Open Arms

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Arts & Entertainment

Sophomore Brittany O’Malley: A Model Student

By Abby Crowell, Staff Writer Being a college student is difficult on its own— between juggling schoolwork, a social life, mental health and of course an effective sleep schedule. Daring to add a modeling career into the heavy schedule of any student is intimidating and seemingly impossible; yet, sophomore Brittany O’Malley, a communication major, is proving to make the double life appear easy. Since its creation … Continue reading Sophomore Brittany O’Malley: A Model Student

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Michael Alvarado and RaShawn Stores Promoted in Men’s Basketball

Early last week, Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Masiello announced that Michael Alvarado had received a promotion within the coaching staff. After serving as special assistant to Masiello for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Alvarado will hold the position of assistant coach for the 2017 campaign. Alvarado, native of the Bronx, enjoyed a four-year career playing point guard for the Jaspers; three of which were … Continue reading Michael Alvarado and RaShawn Stores Promoted in Men’s Basketball

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Features, Top Stories

In Wake of Harvey, MC Reaches Out to Texas

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated southeast Texas ten days ago with cataclysmic flooding, college students across the country are organizing relief efforts. As floodwaters recede, the magnitude of Harvey’s fatal impact becomes clear, and Manhattan College students are mobilizing to help victims in any way they can. The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a clothing and shoe drive where they collected … Continue reading In Wake of Harvey, MC Reaches Out to Texas

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Sports, Volleyball

Volleyball Team’s Kenza Hall Interns with the Oakland Athletics

By JOHN JACKSON, Staff Writer For some young adults, summer is a time of rest and relaxation. For others, it is a time to make some money– and for college students, summer is a time to gain experience through an internship. Kenza Hall, a member of the Manhattan College volleyball team, chose the latter. She made it to the big leagues, as she was able … Continue reading Volleyball Team’s Kenza Hall Interns with the Oakland Athletics

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Arts & Entertainment, On Campus Fashion-Finds

Hayden Greene Sheds Light on his Signature Style

Hayden Greene is the Director of Multicultural Affairs at Manhattan College. He was born in London and currently resides in Brooklyn. He sat down shared his style with us. The Quadrangle: How would you describe your style? Hayden Greene: I think that I am classically clean. I like clean lines and I do like a lot of color. One of the drawbacks of being a … Continue reading Hayden Greene Sheds Light on his Signature Style

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Sports

Summer Recap: What You Missed

By RikkiLynn Shields, Editor With summer coming to an end, Draddy Gymnasium and Gaelic Park will begin opening its doors to athletes and fans for another great fall season for Manhattan College athletics. While athletes have been training and coaches have been prepping for the upcoming seasons, The Quadrangle did not miss a minute of the action on and off campus this summer. Between renovations, … Continue reading Summer Recap: What You Missed

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