by, Samantha Walla, Production Manager I have always thought of myself as a reader. I begged for stories before I could read, spent hours devouring love stories between teenagers facing the end of the world throughout middle school and my freshman orientation fun fact was “I like to read.” I used to wear these assertions like badges of honor, albeit a little nerdy and lame. … Continue reading How Jane Eyre Saved My Mind
by, Pete Janny & Anna Woods, Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor The name Lou Gehrig still reverberates just as strongly today as it did 80 or 90 years ago. Here in New York City, the “Iron Horse” is an icon, not just in a baseball sense, but also in a cultural context. At the height of his baseball stardom in the late 1920s into … Continue reading Riverdale is Home to Another Baseball Great Besides Brother Jasper
by, Pete Janny & Matthew Sweeney, Sports Editor & Contributor Manhattan College may not evoke a pioneering spirit at first glance, but given a closer look at the athletic scene, an engine of innovation comes into focus. As it’s been told before, women have historically faced rigid barriers in society, such as in the forms of unfair stereotypes and inflated standards. Evidence of these sentiments … Continue reading Women in Sports: A Success Story that Will Never Fade
by Maria Thomas, News Editor With the holiday season approaching, on-campus students will be traveling home for the rest of the semester amid the on-going pandemic, making Thanksgiving look different for many. The Quadrangle spoke with various students to see how they feel about returning home and celebrating this holiday in a new way. Christopher Iannace, Sophomore, Civil Engineering Major Where is home for you? Home … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Returning Home for Thanksgiving and Beyond
by Gabriella Depinho, Editor-in-Chief Wow, what a long year 2020 has been. As the year comes to a close, this is my last letter to you as Editor-in-Chief. At the moment of writing, I do not know who my successor will be, but I want you to know all of the candidates are fit for the job. I promise, you will be in good hands. When I … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
by Jocelyn Visnov, Staff Writer A beloved member of The Quadrangle staff and shining presence on campus, C. Garrett Keidel will be graduating at the conclusion of this semester. Originally from a small suburb outside Baltimore, Maryland, Keidel has cherished his time as a Manhattan College Jasper. When beginning his college search, Keidel knew he had to be in New York City. It was while attending … Continue reading C. Garrett Keidel Reminisces On His Time at The Quadrangle Upon Graduating
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief If there’s anyone on Manhattan College’s campus who has done it all, it’s Alexa Schmidt. A four-year member of The Quadrangle; a three-year member of the women’s rowing team; a tour guide; a student worker in the archives; a study abroad participant; an editor for Manhattan Magazine and Lotus; a L.O.V.E. trip participant; a W.I.S.E. participant; the president of Lambda Pi … Continue reading Alexa Schmidt: Doing It and Loving It All
Thomas Hitchins of men’s soccer, Matt Padre of Manhattan baseball, and Kai Riner of Manhattan volleyball are among many student-athletes hoping to compete in their respective sports if the MAAC decides to hold athletic competition despite the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic. The start of the spring semester is scheduled for Jan. 27, giving Manhattan student-athletes a long stretch of time to both improve … Continue reading Winter Break: The Calm Before the Storm of Spring Sports Seasons
by, Jilleen Barrett, Asst. A&E Editor In an effort to continue their annual fall play, the Manhattan College Players performed their version of “The Laramie Project,” which is the story of Matthew Shepard, a college student who was beaten to death for identifying as gay. The performances took place Nov. 20 through Nov. 22 on the live streaming service Twitch. Camryn Kidney is a senior … Continue reading MC Players Virtually Performs “The Laramie Project” via Zoom
