Month: February 2021

Features

OneManhattan Student Ambassadors Continues to Keep Campus Safe

by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor   After a long winter break, many students are returning to campus to learn in-person. While most are concerned with avoiding contact with those who have contracted the virus, the OneManhattan ambassadors will continue to assist everyone by encouraging the entire Manhattan College community to follow safety procedures. Frenki-Samuel Lulgjuraj, a freshman, is one of the ambassadors for OneManhattan. He … Continue reading OneManhattan Student Ambassadors Continues to Keep Campus Safe

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Pandemic or Not, The Multicultural Center Continues to Shine

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer Despite this pandemic creating numerous obstacles for Manhattan College organizations, the Multicultural Center is still doing all they can to achieve its goals this semester.  Located on the third floor of Kelly Commons, the Multicultural Center was created as an area where students of all different backgrounds and identities can feel comfortable. Hayden Greene, the Director of Multicultural Affairs, has … Continue reading Pandemic or Not, The Multicultural Center Continues to Shine

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Careers in the Time of COVID: Speakers from L’Oreal Discuss the Cosmetic Industry in Light of COVID-19

by Nicole Rodriguez & Kiersten Thompson, Production Editor & Contributor The Center for Career Development and the Cosmetic Engineer and Chemist Society joined forces to host a lecture entitled Careers in the Time of COVID: Cosmetics, featuring Kimberly Jelich ’19 and Raven Stephens ’19, a Master Scheduler and Production Scheduler at L’Oreal. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the session discussed how the cosmetic industry has been … Continue reading Careers in the Time of COVID: Speakers from L’Oreal Discuss the Cosmetic Industry in Light of COVID-19

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Claudy’s Kitchen: The Neighborhood Friend Committed to Serving the Community Amid COVID-19

by, Christine Nappi, Features Editor The Quadrangle spoke to Richard Berroa, owner of Claudy’s Kitchen, as part of a new column, Riverdale Rises, highlighting local businesses defying the odds during the pandemic. Peruvian food has been a prominent part of Claudia Berroa’s life, however, she wasn’t always a cook. After her first child was born, Claudia searched for a way to stay at home with … Continue reading Claudy’s Kitchen: The Neighborhood Friend Committed to Serving the Community Amid COVID-19

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Arts & Entertainment

Misty Copeland and the American Ballet Theater: A Conversation with Major Allison Ecung

by, Kyla Guilfoil & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Sports Editor & Asst. Features Editor Although Manhattan College may be considered small, its connections in the city are large. Recently, Quadrangle staffers became aware that Major Allison Ecung, an assistant professor of the department of air and space studies at the college, has served as a member of the American Ballet Theatre junior council since 2008. ABT … Continue reading Misty Copeland and the American Ballet Theater: A Conversation with Major Allison Ecung

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Spring Sports Season is Drawing Near; Teams Schedules are Out

by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor The groundhog may have hinted at six more weeks of winter, but that’s not going to stop student-athletes and coaches from preparing the spring sports season that opens on March 6. That’s because they’ve been through enough doom and gloom already. Several of Manhattan’s 21 varsity teams felt a weight lifted off their shoulders after the MAAC announced plans for … Continue reading Spring Sports Season is Drawing Near; Teams Schedules are Out

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Jared Diamond Previews Upcoming Talk and Teaching Plans for Fall 2021

by, Pete Janny & Anna Woods, Sports Editor & Editor-in-Chief The Manhattan College communication department has found a diamond in the treasure chest of journalists; not the rough. Since 2017, Jared Diamond has served as the national baseball writer for The Wall Street Journal working for the publication in different roles since 2011, including one season as the New York Yankees beat writer and three … Continue reading Jared Diamond Previews Upcoming Talk and Teaching Plans for Fall 2021

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News

Students Meet with Legislators for a Cause: NYS Advocacy Day

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Manhattan College students were given a chance to voice their opinions and concerns regarding the status of financial aid in New York State to legislators during Advocacy Day on February 8th and 9th. An event that is usually held in-person, New York State Advocacy Day was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, students from across New … Continue reading Students Meet with Legislators for a Cause: NYS Advocacy Day

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Cases Rise as MC Sees a 2.4% Positive Test Average

by, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As COVID-19 remains a problem across the country, Manhattan College continues the fight against the virus on campus. The positive test average for the college was 2.4% during the past 14 days. The seven-day positive test average for New York City was 5.0% on Wednesday, February 10 in comparison. In an email from Jaspers Return on February 11th to students … Continue reading Cases Rise as MC Sees a 2.4% Positive Test Average

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