Month: October 2018

Academics, News

ITS Hopes to Get Students Jamming

by Gregory Boland, Contributing Writer In O’Malley study rooms exists two rather large red televisions. Jamboards, as they are called, are produced and developed by Google and parent company Alphabet. The Jamboards are integrated with all other g-suite products used by Manhattan College. Touchscreen enabled and internet capable, the boards support 16 simultaneous touch points. The boards first were available in the summer of 2017 and the … Continue reading ITS Hopes to Get Students Jamming

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News, Top Stories

MC and Quadrangle Alum Utilizes Technology Working for Government

by Alexa Schmidt, Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan College alum Tim Hamling graduated in the spring of 2018, and has since relocated to Aberdeen, Maryland to work for the US Army. He job is to sustain and maintain software systems that are currently being used by soldiers out in the field. Hamling got the job through a Scholarship for Service program. The scholarship is called the SMART scholarship … Continue reading MC and Quadrangle Alum Utilizes Technology Working for Government

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News

This Week’s News in #Hashtags

by Katie Heneghan Staff Writer Many social media users are able to keep up to date with current events simply by looking at trending hashtags on Twitter, Instagram or other social media platforms. From sports to politics to pop culture, hashtags can give us a clue as to what’s on people’s minds. Below are the most eye-catching and popular hashtags from this past week. Sports #RedSox #DoDamage … Continue reading This Week’s News in #Hashtags

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Jaspers Talk, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Rowing

Kate Sexton and Elyse Holmes: Two Rowers Who are Keeping Up with the Times

by Nicole Rodriguez & Maria Thomas, Staff Writers Modern developments in the technology world have revolutionized sports, and women’s rowing at Manhattan College is no exception. The Quadrangle spoke to Junior Kate Sexton and Freshman Elyse Holmes to determine just how much influence technology has had on rowing. The Quadrangle: When did you start rowing? Elyse Holmes: I started rowing my freshman year of high school. Kate … Continue reading Kate Sexton and Elyse Holmes: Two Rowers Who are Keeping Up with the Times

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Campus Life, News

Women and Gender Resource Center Ribbon-Cutting

by Taylor Brethauer & Samantha Walla, Editor in Chief & Production Editor The Women and Gender Resource Center opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 p.m. in Kelly Commons 3C on Friday, Oct. 19. The entirety of Friday consisted of events hosted and sponsored by the new center. The events of the day included a Keynote delivered by Kerry Brodie of Emma’s Torch and Student … Continue reading Women and Gender Resource Center Ribbon-Cutting

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News, Top Stories

College Looks to Hone Student Technical Skills with New “DAsH” Program

by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, two key features employers seek on a candidate’s resume are analytical skills and technical skills. In an attempt to create well-rounded liberal arts students, a new “Digital Arts and Humanities” (DAsH) attribute will be introduced next semester. Spearheaded by multiple professors and staff members, the DAsH attribute will have five courses available for the … Continue reading College Looks to Hone Student Technical Skills with New “DAsH” Program

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Features, Quad Staff Q&A

Quad Staff Q&A: Meet the Newest Members of Our Team

Interviews conducted and compiled by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief Nicole Rodriguez How do you like writing for The Quadrangle? I really enjoy writing for The Quadrangle. It’s a new experience for me and I feel like it’s a great way to meet new people while improving my writing skills. What is something you’ve learned about the newspaper by this midway point in the semester? I’ve learned … Continue reading Quad Staff Q&A: Meet the Newest Members of Our Team

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Sports

Men’s Club Rowing Looks to New Season with Positivity

by Alexa Schmidt & Samantha Walla, Asst. A&E Editor &  Asst. Production Editor The Manhattan College men’s rowing team has begun training for their second season following a two-year hiatus. The team has had a complicated history. It was founded in 1932 as a Division I sport in an attempt to drum up an interest in sports at Manhattan College, particularly football. Despite this, rowing became more popular and … Continue reading Men’s Club Rowing Looks to New Season with Positivity

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Arts & Entertainment

Jane Nolan: Stand-Up Comedian

by Alexa Schmidt, Asst. A&E Editor Sophomore Jane Nolan performed stand-up comedy at Scatterbomb’s show on Oct. 5. To say that she was a success was an understatement. As the opener, she set the tone for the rest of the night, and put herself on the radar for regular Scatterbomb attendees. Stand-up comedy is not a common talent. It requires to comedian to be completely vulnerable to … Continue reading Jane Nolan: Stand-Up Comedian

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