Jasper Jams: Study Music

In the last few weeks of the semester, with all of the projects, papers, quizzes, presentations and last minute tests, it’s important to get to work. I’ve practically been living in the library lately, all I’m missing is food and a shower here. I hate distractions when I work but hours of endless studying in silence can leave me feeling totally burnt out. I present … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Study Music

Megan Dreher Elected Editor-in-Chief

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor Megan Elizabeth Dreher was elected the 2019 Editor-in-Chief of The Quadrangle Tuesday, defeating a field of five other candidates. Dreher is a junior double major in communication (broadcast concentration) and philosophy from Prospect, Conn. She served as Asst. Features Editor in 2017 and Features Editor in 2018. Dreher will succeed Taylor Brethauer, formally ascending to the position next week.     Continue reading Megan Dreher Elected Editor-in-Chief

Expanding Passions: The Man Who Won’t Stop

by MICHEVI DUFFLART, Web Editor For some, running is just a pastime, but for J. Matthew Billings, a graduate student studying civil engineering, it is much more than that. An avid runner and strong supporter of cancer research, Billings is no stranger to long distance races. During his undergraduate years at Christian Brothers University, Billings ran cross country and also participated in the St. Jude … Continue reading Expanding Passions: The Man Who Won’t Stop

“Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir”: Looking into the Life of Stan Lee

by HALEY BURNSIDE, Senior Writer This past week, self-proclaimed comic book geeks around the world mourned together as the news of Stan Lee’s passing spread. Lee passed away at age 95 after a long and creative life that can only be described as marvelous. Stanley Martin Lieber was one of the most successful and well-known comic book writers. The New York City native got his … Continue reading “Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir”: Looking into the Life of Stan Lee

Finals Week Prep Has Begun

by KATIE HENEGHAN, Staff Writer Every year, Student Government and the Resident Student Association lead a Stress Relief Week the week before finals to help students relax  prepare for final examinations. Final Exams will take place Dec. 10 to Dec. 14, and stress relief week events will be held on Monday, Dec. 3  to Sunday, Dec. 9. Isabel Quinones, vice president for residential affairs, leads … Continue reading Finals Week Prep Has Begun

International Swimmers Leading the Swimming and Diving Teams

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Asst. A&E Editor The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams at Manhattan College are almost halfway through their seasons. They’ve participated in weekly swim meets, either dual meets or inivationals, with a collective six team wins. Individual performances are tracked and can be followed throughout a season in a sport like swimming and diving. A common trend with MC swimming is … Continue reading International Swimmers Leading the Swimming and Diving Teams

MC Singers’ “Spectacular” Performance at Radio City Music Hall

 GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Asst. News Editor As the audience for the 11 a.m. performance of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular settled into their seats on Saturday, Nov. 17, Manhattan College’s Singers took the stage and sang for the crowd. Andy Bauer, director of performing arts at Manhattan College, had been approached by a representative for Radio City Music Hall at the end of the summer about … Continue reading MC Singers’ “Spectacular” Performance at Radio City Music Hall

Student Government Assembly Meeting Has Large Turnout, Introduces New Directors and Discusses Committee Updates

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief Student Government held one of its largest meetings on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Kelly 5A due to the outpour of student concern regarding commencement. The Cooper administration invited multiple college administrators, including the provost. For in-depth coverage of the open forum, see the “Commencement Addressed at Student Government Assembly Meeting” article on page one. “Thank you again to the administration for … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Meeting Has Large Turnout, Introduces New Directors and Discusses Committee Updates

Men’s Club Rowing Fall 2018 Season in Review

by Richard Gerling, Contributor Finishing the fall 2018 season, the Manhattan College men’s club rowing team looks forward to the spring season. This year, there were a lot of new rowers, meaning that they started from the ground up in terms of preparation. With this in mind, this next season looks to be stronger as they continue to grow and develop as rowers. This season, the team … Continue reading Men’s Club Rowing Fall 2018 Season in Review