Month: October 2020

Arts & Entertainment

MARS Welcomes Jia Tolentino: Discussions on the Internet and Journalism

by Kyle Guilfoil, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Major Author Reading Series (MARS) returned last Thursday with guest speaker Jia Tolentino, a staff writer for “The New Yorker.”  MARS is an event held once a semester that hosts an author for a reading and Q&A session. Adam Koehler, a professor of English at MC, has been hosting the MARS program since 2011. Koehler had originally invited Tolentino to … Continue reading MARS Welcomes Jia Tolentino: Discussions on the Internet and Journalism

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Features

Adding a “Last Stop” to Campus: New Club Fosters Community Among Students

by Nicole Fitzsimmons, Asst. News/Features Editor  The last stop is more than just the end of the one train: it’s now a community for students to call home.  The Last Stop is a new club on campus where students across all majors can share what they’re passionate about and meet other like-minded individuals. The club will serve as an outlet for students to ask questions about … Continue reading Adding a “Last Stop” to Campus: New Club Fosters Community Among Students

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Arts & Entertainment, Performer Profile

Performer Profile: Samantha Santiago

by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer  Samantha Santiago, a freshman from Yonkers, New York, is studying biology with a side passion for music. She loves to sing and has been doing it since she was young.  “I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” Santiago said. “It has always been a way to express myself in a way that was fun. I’ve always loved it.” … Continue reading Performer Profile: Samantha Santiago

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COVID-19, Features

How do Students Feel About COVID Restrictions?

by Anna Woods & Victor Franco, Asst. News & Features Editor, Staff Writer  Manhattan College has implemented new COVID-19 restrictions this semester that students have to follow on campus in order to stop the spread of the virus. These new restrictions have changed student life on campus causing students to form their own opinions. The Quadrangle spoke with some students who have been faced with the … Continue reading How do Students Feel About COVID Restrictions?

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Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Basketball

Transfer Jenna Jordan is Ready for New Chapter With Lady Jaspers

by, Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy, Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Jenna Jordan ‘23 sat down with The Quadrangle to discuss her transition to Manhattan College, training under COVID-19 restrictions, and her upcoming season with the women’s basketball team.  Jordan spent her first year of college basketball at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. She is currently pursuing a degree in special education with a … Continue reading Transfer Jenna Jordan is Ready for New Chapter With Lady Jaspers

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Features

Dogwood Junction Cleanup

Photos taken by Brian Asare. A student park clean up event was held by student engagement at Dogwood Junction between Horan Hall and the one train subway station this past Saturday, Oct. 25. This event consisted of student and staff volunteers that aided park workers in weeding, mulching and cleaning up debris that were within a garden area in Dogwood Junction. Overall this event served … Continue reading Dogwood Junction Cleanup

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Manhattan Caucus, News

Manhattan Caucus: What to Know in the Final Stretch of the Countdown to Election Day

by, Sophia Sakellariou, Senior Writer One week, seven days, and less than 168 hours left until Election Day. Here’s what you should know before the big day. In-Person Voting If you intend to cast your ballot in person it is important to have a game plan. Find the nearest polling place in the district in which you are registered by inputting your information into the … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: What to Know in the Final Stretch of the Countdown to Election Day

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News

Fitness Center Open For First Time Since March

by, Alexa Schmidt, Victor Franco, & Cort Koss, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Staff Writers The fitness center, located in the Kelly Student Commons, officially opened for the first time since returning to campus on Monday, Oct. 5. Students received this notification on Oct. 1 in an email sent out from the Jaspers Return leadership. Operating at a limited capacity, all students must wear masks and … Continue reading Fitness Center Open For First Time Since March

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