Month: February 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Muslim Student Association Hosts World Hijab Day Event

Feb. 1 marks a significant day which honors Muslim women who wear the hijab.  This year, the Muslim Student Association brought the celebration of World Hijab Day to Manhattan College. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) took to the campus quadrangle from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about the hijab, even offering the opportunity for students to wear one for … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts World Hijab Day Event

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College, Community, News

Manhattan Chimes in on President Trump’s SOTU

by JESS SOLAN, Staff Writer On Jan 30., President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Trump’s’ presidency has always sparked a lot of controversy, and onlookers are not typically sure what to expect from him. “Presidents usually use the State of the Union address to highlight their accomplishments of the previous year and set forth their legislative priorities for the coming … Continue reading Manhattan Chimes in on President Trump’s SOTU

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Grammy Snubs

The 60th annual Grammy Awards show took place on Sunday, Jan. 28, and music fans watched with intent eyes and ears. The Recording Academy presented some of the most career defining awards for the 60th year in a row. For Bruno Mars, he walked away being the biggest winner of the night.  For other artists, losing to another nominee may have been a career defining … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Grammy Snubs

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Men's Lacrosse, Sports

Men’s Lacrosse Team Back in Action for 2018

After a little over nine months, the Manhattan College men’s lacrosse team will be back at it again this Saturday, Feb. 3 as they open on the road at Bryant. The Jaspers also opened their season against Bryant the last two years, falling to the Smithfield, R.I. team by a score of 16-3 in 2016 and by 17-10 in 2017. However, head coach Drew Kelleher … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse Team Back in Action for 2018

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Features

Engineers Without Borders Organization Works Toward Living Out the Lasallian Values

by SHANNON GLEBA, Editor Many organizations at Manhattan College work towards living out the five core Lasallian principles, and MC’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders is no exception. EWB is a national organization founded in 2002 by professor Bernard Amadei, Ph.D, of the University of Colorado Boulder. Amadei assessed the need for a reliable water supply system in a Belizean jungle village, and along with 14 … Continue reading Engineers Without Borders Organization Works Toward Living Out the Lasallian Values

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Notes from the Editor

Dear Reader, You might’ve noticed in my letter from last week that I mentioned the Quadrangle’s office has moved. Allow this week’s letter to serve as a formal announcement about this event: the Quadrangle’s office has moved! We were notified mid-semester this past fall about Marilyn Carter, the newly appointed director of commuter services and outreach, would be moving into our old location on the … Continue reading Notes from the Editor

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Arts & Entertainment

SUDS and Gems by Gina

A junior from Westchester, NY currently majoring in communication and minoring in digital media art at Manhattan College, Gina DiMauro is both a student and businesswoman. DiMauro owns her own company called SUDS, which sells homemade organic soaps, and also has her own jewelry line called Gems by Gina. It all started when DiMauro’s doctor told her she was allergic to coconut oil.  Unfortunately, a … Continue reading SUDS and Gems by Gina

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News

Student Government Race To Begin in March

The spring semester is a busy time for Manhattan College.  One event of particular interest is the student government election, which is set to get underway in mid-March. The elections are overseen by the Office of Student Engagement, who believe that the role of the school’s student government is extremely valuable and important in decision-making processes. “[Student government has] so much power and say over … Continue reading Student Government Race To Begin in March

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Jaspers Talk, Men's Swimming, Sports

Andre van Huyssteen Makes His Debut for Men’s Swimming and Diving

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Editor Freshmen Andre van Huyssteen is an International Business major from Paarl, South Africa on the Men’s Swimming and Diving team. He hopes to grow academically and athletically in his time at Manhattan College, along with becoming an involved member of the school community. Having success in his collegiate debut against Baruch College by winning the 200 IM with a time of … Continue reading Andre van Huyssteen Makes His Debut for Men’s Swimming and Diving

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