Month: April 2019

News

New Digital Arts and Humanities (DAsH) Minor Offered at Manhattan College

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Senior Writer Manhattan College’s School of Liberal Arts currently houses 17 majors and 30 minors in arts, humanities, and social sciences. The most unique of its kind, Digital Arts and Humanities (DAsH), has officially become a minor at Manhattan College. As stated in an article on the college’s the DAsH courses “bring the techniques of data analysis and digital representation to traditional … Continue reading New Digital Arts and Humanities (DAsH) Minor Offered at Manhattan College

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Arts & Entertainment

Scatterbomb Presents “Honey, I Shrunk Scatterbomb!”

by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Social Media Editor Mountain Dew Baja Blast, rowing lessons and Michael Phelps might seem like an odd combination, but for the Scatterbomb crew, it’s just another Friday night in Hayden 100. The first scene of the evening started with Brendan Hanney and Kevin Donald’s characters on a first date at Papa John’s. As the date continued, Donald’s character made it clear that … Continue reading Scatterbomb Presents “Honey, I Shrunk Scatterbomb!”

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Features, Top Stories

The Faces Behind Women’s Week 2019

by MEGAN DREHER & AUGUST KISSEL, Editor-in-Chief & Web Editor On March 28, 2019, Women’s Week kicked off with a talk by Jamie Manson titled “Agitating in the Charismatic,” where she addressed why women and LGBTQ Catholics must unite in their struggle in their for inclusion within the church. Events were planned and followed for the rest of the week, and the whole following week through … Continue reading The Faces Behind Women’s Week 2019

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News, Top Stories

Dr. Dello Buono Takes Over as Director of Study Abroad

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Production Editor Ricardo Dello Buono, Ph.D., has taken over as director of Study Abroad at Manhattan College, where he intends to use his passion for travel and knowledge of social problems to enhance students’ societal interactions abroad. A professor of sociology, Dr. Dello Buono has researched extensively on social issues including war, poverty, gender-based oppression, and economic development and has lectured on said issues … Continue reading Dr. Dello Buono Takes Over as Director of Study Abroad

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Opinions & Editorials, Top Stories

Extra Special Prom: The Event We So Badly Needed

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Senior Writer This past Friday, I had the absolute honor of attending the Extra Special Prom. Think of this op-ed as sort of a review for the event– I will also let you know right off the bat that I would give it five out of five stars. The Manhattan College (and this country in general, really) has seen some hard times: strenuous political … Continue reading Extra Special Prom: The Event We So Badly Needed

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Dance Team, Sports, Top Stories

Jasper Dancers Perform in Nationals Send-Off

by SHANNON GLEBA & ALEXA SCHMIDT, Staff Writer & Features Editor The Jasper Dancers hosted their annual send-off event in Draddy Gymnasium on March 31 in advance of their Nationals competition in Daytona, Fla. The event began with a speech from the team’s coach, Kaitlyn Marquette, who expressed the importance of the send-off in preparing the dancers for such intense competition, especially because their jazz routine is … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Perform in Nationals Send-Off

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Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

The Clothesline Project Puts Emotional Artwork on Display

by HALEY BURNSIDE, Senior Writer The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center collaborated with the Multicultural Center to create an emotional display on the quadrangle this past Wednesday, April 3. The event, known as the Clothesline Project, was the result of the efforts of Jo-Ann Mullooly and Hannah Rome, who worked with a number of student volunteers to bring awareness to issues of violence in society through … Continue reading The Clothesline Project Puts Emotional Artwork on Display

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Features

Students Engage with Industry Professionals at “Networking Your Future”

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor On Wednesday, March 27 in Kelly 5A, students were given the opportunity to meet with working professionals in a variety of fields including law, business, education, health, government that were Italian natives and of Italian descent. At the event, “Networking your Future”, guests emphasized to students the advantage of learning another language, such as Italian, and how beneficial it would be … Continue reading Students Engage with Industry Professionals at “Networking Your Future”

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Opinions & Editorials, Top Stories

Knights of Columbus: Contradictory to MC’s Lasallian Mission (Part 2)

by ROSE BRENNAN, A&E Editor On Sunday, March 31, The Quadrangle received an anonymous message which came out in opposition to the article “Knights of Columbus: Contradictory to MC’s Lasallian Mission,” which was published in print and online on Tuesday, March 5. The message was delivered in an interdepartmental delivery envelope, and contained a portion of the Catholic Catechism which detailed the Church’s social teaching on abortion.  … Continue reading Knights of Columbus: Contradictory to MC’s Lasallian Mission (Part 2)

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