Month: October 2019

Arts & Entertainment

Catholicism, The Quadrangle and a Feud Over a “69”

by Sophia Sakellariou, Production Editor Representing one’s graduating year is a symbol of the pride and sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a college degree. The numbers emblazoned on a shirt or sweatshirt mark the time when all of the hard work students put in day in and day out will finally pay off. However, this was not the case for the freshman class of 1969, … Continue reading Catholicism, The Quadrangle and a Feud Over a “69”

The Quadrangle
Features

Having it All, Hold the Burnout

by Megan Dreher & Shannon Gleba, Editor-in-Chief & Staff Writer It’s 2019, and working women are tired. Unions fought with vigor for the 9 to 5 work day, with attention to at least one day of leisure and rest. Time has passed, technology has evolved and we are still working. But, we seem to be giving more into our work, and it’s showing in ways that are … Continue reading Having it All, Hold the Burnout

The Quadrangle
News

Can Sex Education Be Found On Manhattan College’s Campus?

by SHANNON GLEBA & GILLIAN PUMA, Staff Writers The most important part of college is graduating with a degree, but college includes more than just that, such as extra curricular clubs, parties, dating and so much more. For many, college includes a world of sexual activity, but unfortunately, many students are never given a proper sexual education before attending Manhattan College. Yet getting that proper education at … Continue reading Can Sex Education Be Found On Manhattan College’s Campus?

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Sports, Women's Basketball

The Powerful History of the First Lady Jaspers

by NICOLE FITZSIMMONS & CAROLINE MCCARTHY, Staff Writers One hundred and twenty years after the establishment of Manhattan College in 1853, the first women were accepted as undergraduate students. This first step in equality was followed by an ambitious leap to close the gap between male and female students on campus. Only two years later, a few individuals amongst these women took it into their own hands … Continue reading The Powerful History of the First Lady Jaspers

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Arts & Entertainment

LGBTQ+ Community Finds Inclusivity in Theatre

by MADALYN JOHNSON, Asst. A&E Editor LGBTQ+ advocacy is a big part of what makes New York City one of the most diverse and celebrated cities in the United States. Manhattan College being found on that city, students and faculty stress the value of acceptance and making everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, feel part of the Jasper community. The Music and Theater Department of the college has … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Community Finds Inclusivity in Theatre

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News

How Manhattan Talks About Mental Health

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, News Editor College students talk about their stress levels reaching new heights regularly, often sharing stories of pulling all-nighters, crying, drinking an unhealthy amount of coffee and looking forward to future weekend plans to forget the challenging week. This lifestyle is not unique to Manhattan College but it is certainly prevalent on the small campus. Students across America are getting more stressed out each … Continue reading How Manhattan Talks About Mental Health

Gabriella DePinho
Features

Faces of Fridays for the Future: Strike While the Planet’s Hot

The Mother Nature Club on campus has started a petition to get one faculty member and one student on the board to search for a new Vice President of Facilities. Their aim is to elect someone interested in the sustainability of our campus today, and in the future. Seniors Alisse Fullerton and Sierra Arral open up about this petition and the Mother Nature Club’s purpose … Continue reading Faces of Fridays for the Future: Strike While the Planet’s Hot

The Quadrangle
News, Top Stories

2020 Commencement Set to Take Place in Draddy

by PETE JANNY & ANNA WOODS, Asst. Sports Editor & Staff Writer Just recently, the school announced plans to hold the 178th Undergraduate Commencement for the Class of 2019 at Draddy Gymnasium. In years past, this news would not come as a surprise considering the school’s extensive history of holding commencement on campus. However, after last year’s commencement drama made for one of the more contentious debates … Continue reading 2020 Commencement Set to Take Place in Draddy

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from the Editor

Happy Special Issue, readers! Welcome to my favorite issue of the semester! This fall, we decided to leap into unchartered territory. This is the Taboo Issue. I know… Talking about these kinds of subjects are, well, taboo. It’s uncomfortable, it’s messy, it’s complicated. But, the most growth comes from discomfort. Our writers were so excited to shed light on topics often left in the dark, … Continue reading LETTER from the Editor

Megan Dreher