Month: February 2019

Sports, Women's Basketball

Jaspers’ Winning Streak Snapped By Marist Before Rebounding Against St. Peter’s

by John Jackson, Senior Writer WBB: Manhattan 51, Marist 62 WBB: Manhattan 62, St. Peterís 44 The Lady Jaspers played one game at home and one game on the road during the week of Feb. 4-Feb. 10. In the first game on Feb. 7 against Marist, their three-game winning streak was snapped as the Red Foxes beat them 62-51 in Draddy Gymnasium. However, the Jaspers bounced back … Continue reading Jaspers’ Winning Streak Snapped By Marist Before Rebounding Against St. Peter’s

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Arts & Entertainment

Players Perform The Bard’s Greatest Hits in “The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged”

by TAYLOR OSLACKY, Contributor On Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9, the Manhattan College Players performed “The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged,” a humorous and incredibly entertaining compilation of the famous playwright’s work. The play started with the entire cast on stage to introduce the show’s contents. The cast brings light to Shakespeare’s 37 plays, that would be covered in the hour-and-a-half play. “The show is … Continue reading Players Perform The Bard’s Greatest Hits in “The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged”

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Proposed Housing Updates Discussed with Students

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor In the middle of the Student Government Assembly meeting, before the assembly lost quorum, the meeting shifted to a housing updates meeting that Student Engagement had originally advertised as a separate meeting. After assembly announcements were finished, President Jaycie Cooper called forward Janet Stegman to begin her presentation. While Stegman set up her computer with her presentation, Vice President for Student Life, … Continue reading Proposed Housing Updates Discussed with Students

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Features, Top Stories

Sabeeha Rehman: “Threading My Prayer Rug”

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Sabeeha Rehman shared her incredible and inspiring journey about moving to America as a Pakistani Muslim in her novel, “Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman’s Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim.” The book was announced as one of the Booklist’s Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction Books of 2017 and Short-Listed for the 2018 William Saroyan International Prize … Continue reading Sabeeha Rehman: “Threading My Prayer Rug”

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Arts & Entertainment

Muslim Student Association Hosts “Muslim Ban 3.0” Event with CAIR-NY

by LAUREN SCHUSTER & STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Social Media Editor & Senior Writer The Manhattan College Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted Afaf Nasher, executive director of CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) New York, on Wednesday, Feb. 6 for a discussion on President Donald J. Trump’s “Muslim ban.” “We’re hosting this as sort of a … what do we do from here? Where do we go from here? … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts “Muslim Ban 3.0” Event with CAIR-NY

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The Dish on Locke’s Dishwashing Woes

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer Reusable dishes and utensils returned to Locke’s Loft last week after weeks of disposable plastic. The switch occurred due to an equipment malfunction with the Locke’s dishwashing system. “The College uses a commercial equipment service company to maintain and service the College’s equipment,” Nicholas Valinotti of Gourmet Dining wrote in an e-mail. Valinotti is Gourmet Dining’s resident district manager for Manhattan College.  … Continue reading The Dish on Locke’s Dishwashing Woes

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Men's Swimming, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Swimming

Patrick Malone Named Head Coach of Swimming and Diving at MC

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor Patrick Malone recently took over as the new head swimming and diving coach for the Men’s and Women’s swim teams. The Rowan University Alumni has quite the resume when it comes to swimming and coaching. Previously serving as the assistant coach for the LIU Brooklyn Women’s swim team, Malone performed exceptionally well during his years as a college athlete and … Continue reading Patrick Malone Named Head Coach of Swimming and Diving at MC

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Arts & Entertainment, The Book Nook

The Quadrangle Celebrates Black History Month: Autobiography of Malcolm X

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Production Editor Step into the mind of one of the greatest civil rights leaders of American history as he tells his story and the origins of his ideologies. A retelling of his life from childhood up until mere weeks before his assassination, this book gives new insight into the world of a man who’s views on racism cultivated communities of supporters as well as … Continue reading The Quadrangle Celebrates Black History Month: Autobiography of Malcolm X

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Student Government Assembly Talks Updates and Future Plans

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor Student Government held its second assembly meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at noon in Kelly 4B where they discussed ITS campus announcements, committee updates, student court and housing. ITS Presentation Anita McCarthy, ITS training coordinator, gave her semesterly presentation to the assembly. “I like to come present to the assembly at the start of each semester just to let … Continue reading Student Government Assembly Talks Updates and Future Plans

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