Month: February 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Gary Sanchez Delivers MC’s First Spanish-Speaking Lecture

With a full-house auditorium, and a room filled with a combination of athletes, students and the Manhattan College community, Gary Sanchez, the all-star catcher for the New York Yankees, walked into the Great Room of the Kelly Commons in the middle of loud cheering. This was a big event, not only because a star of the most renowned baseball team in the world was giving … Continue reading Gary Sanchez Delivers MC’s First Spanish-Speaking Lecture

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Jaspers Take Down Hawks 93-76

Saturday night, the Manhattan College Men’s Basketball team trumped MAAC rival Monmouth by a score of 93-76. The Jaspers were led by senior forward Zane Waterman and senior guard Zavier Turner, who poured in 28 and 25 points respectively. Waterman went for eight rebounds, while Turner added five assists in the team’s win. While the pair of seniors were responsible for over half of the … Continue reading Jaspers Take Down Hawks 93-76

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College, News

The Passing of Brother Thomas Scanlan

Brother Thomas J. Scanlan, F.S.C., the former president of Manhattan College from the years 1987 to 2009, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the age of 72. Br. Thomas was the 18th president of the college and had a long list of accomplishments during his tenure, including but not limited to increasing the college’s enrollment by 120 percent and focusing on the growth of … Continue reading The Passing of Brother Thomas Scanlan

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College, News, Top Stories

Quadrangle Flashback: Brother Thomas Scanlan

The following profile on Brother Thomas Scanlan, F.S.C., was initially published in The Quadrangle’s 63rd volume of the print edition during the fall of 1987. Br. Thomas passed away Sunday, Feb. 4 at the age of 72. The piece was published under the editorship of Patrice Athanasidy, a current MC adjunct professor of journalism. It has been lightly edited. by MARY ANN SPICIJARIC Brother Thomas J. … Continue reading Quadrangle Flashback: Brother Thomas Scanlan

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns, The Book Nook

A Reflection on Interconnection of Humanity

“The Bridge of San Luis Rey” by Thornton Wilder was published in 1927 and was a 1928 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize; the novel frequently thrown into high school courses or frequently forgotten is a little book that packs a big punch. The novel follows the story of five interconnected people who died when the bridge of San Luis Rey collapsed in 1714, as they … Continue reading A Reflection on Interconnection of Humanity

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Protect the Culture: A Mission Statement From Pauly Paulicap

In an interview with The Quadrangle before the season, Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Masiello offered a statement on each of the newcomers to the 2017-2018 team. Without prompt, Masiello jumped to address unknown sophomore transfer, power forward/center Pauly Paulicap, first. “He brings great energy and passion to the game of basketball, and reminds me a lot of Rhamel Brown,” Masiello said. Masiello would also … Continue reading Protect the Culture: A Mission Statement From Pauly Paulicap

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News, Top Stories

Fuerza Latina’s First Meeting of the Semester

by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Asst. Editor This past Wednesday, the board and members of Fuerza Latina held a meeting to discuss the club’s upcoming events and plans for the spring semester. After going over the club’s upcoming events, Isabel Quinones, the club’s vice president, encouraged all of the members in attendance to share any ideas that they had that could improve the club and help it grow. “We … Continue reading Fuerza Latina’s First Meeting of the Semester

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Last-Second Three-Pointer Lifts Marist Over Manhattan 62-59

The Manhattan Jaspers lost to the Marist Red Foxes by a score of 62-59 on Tuesday night in Draddy Gymnasium. The Jaspers came into the game having dropped three of their last four matchups. They stood at 10-12 overall and 5-5 in conference play which was good for sixth place in the MAAC. The loss against the Red Foxes, who came in at 4-17 overall … Continue reading Last-Second Three-Pointer Lifts Marist Over Manhattan 62-59

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Track & Field

How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

On Jan. 26, junior Lisa Fajardo set a new school record for the 3000-meter indoor race. She broke the previous record by four seconds, ending up with a time of 9:39:00 which was good for ninth overall and fourth among college competitors. The Quadrangle: How did you get into running, and how long have you been running? Lisa Fajardo: I started running just a few … Continue reading How Does She Do It? Lisa Fajardo Breaks Manhattan College’s 3,000 Meter Record

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