Month: September 2018

Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Swimming

Katelyn Hall Transitions From High School Swimming to Collegiate Swimming

by Madalyn Johnson Staff Writer Katelyn Hall is a freshman student from Rockland County, NY who is majoring in engineering. She previously swam at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia, NY as well as the Phoenix Aquatic Swim Club in New York City. Now a Jasper student-athlete, Hall shared with the Quadrangle about her experiences so far on the women’s swim team which begins its first competitive … Continue reading Katelyn Hall Transitions From High School Swimming to Collegiate Swimming

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Features

The Few, The Proud: The Spikeballers

by Alexa Schmidt Asst. A&E Editor You’ve seen their faces. You’ve heard their music. Maybe you’ve joined in on a game or two. And you’ve probably wondered how they play so well. The Spikeball guys often seen on the quad when the weather is nice never miss an opportunity to get outside and play their favorite game. Junior civil engineers Joseph Campiellia and Marco Armato are dedicated … Continue reading The Few, The Proud: The Spikeballers

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Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Andy Bauer: The Man Behind MC Performing Arts

by Alexa Schmidt Asst. A&E Editor Andrew Bauer is the main man behind performing arts. Besides being the director of Singers and Music Ministry, he oversees all other groups including Jazz Band, Pep Band, Players, Pipes and Drums, Manhattones and Orchestra. He is also responsible for anything that goes on at the chapel, like weddings, funerals or convocations. Bauer has many talents of his own. He can … Continue reading Andy Bauer: The Man Behind MC Performing Arts

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Features

Peer Ministry to Begin at MC

by Shannon Gleba Copy Editor One of the most important aspects of religion and faith is the ability to share one’s beliefs with others. As a Lasallian Catholic school, campus ministry has always been present at Manhattan College, as well as service and social action. This year, the college’s ministry program is expanding with the addition of a new peer ministry program for students. The idea for … Continue reading Peer Ministry to Begin at MC

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Arts & Entertainment

MC Film Society Announces List of Films

by Lauren Schuster Asst. Features Editor At the beginning of each fall semester, the members of the Manhattan College Film Society are tasked with picking a theme to set the tone for the club’s film screenings that year. After the theme is established, members then must suggest films that would fall under the theme to screen throughout the course of the school year. This process is overseen … Continue reading MC Film Society Announces List of Films

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Campus Life, News

L.O.V.E. Application Process Updated

by Alexa Schmidt & Samantha Walla Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Production Editor The Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Program, or L.O.V.E, as it is more commonly known on campus, has recently made changes to their application process that will better reflect the values of the program. Sophomore Ireland Twiggs participated in a trip last year, and is currently leading the winter break trip to New Orleans. As a … Continue reading L.O.V.E. Application Process Updated

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Men's Track & Field, Sports, Women's Track & Field

Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

by John Jackson Sports Editor Manhattan College had a reunion this past August with a former Jasper student-athlete who has accomplished numerous things over the last 44 years since he attended college in Riverdale. That former Jasper, Matt Centrowitz, was named director of the college’s cross country and track and field programs beginning on Aug. 1. Centrowitz has had a storied running and coaching career. As a … Continue reading Matt Centrowitz Returns Back to Where It All Started to Bolster Running Program

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Features

Students Attend First Meeting for the Marble Hill Project

by Madalyn Johnson Staff Writer The Marble Hill Project is a community-based project that focuses on cleaning up parts of the Marble Hill Housing Complex located at 5365 Broadway. Their mission is to create a clean, healthy environment for the Bronx community. Last year, Manhattan College students, as well as residents of the Bronx, came together weekly to the garden and take out trash laying in random … Continue reading Students Attend First Meeting for the Marble Hill Project

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Opinions & Editorials

It’s Time We Talk About Suicide

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Asst. News Editor National Suicide Prevention Awareness week was officially Sept. 9-15, but most people consider the entire month of September to be dedicated to the cause. The cause of suicide prevention and awareness is of particular importance to me, but I didn’t even know that the week had passed until I looked up the matter while writing the 22 Push-Up Challenge … Continue reading It’s Time We Talk About Suicide

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