Month: March 2022

Features

CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

By, Angelina Persaud, Assistant News Editor Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) is preparing to bring food and aid to the local homeless community through an initiative called the Midnight Run.  Although the Midnight Run is a nationwide initiative that many colleges participate in, the program at Manhattan College began as an idea from students involved in campus ministry who wanted a way to give back … Continue reading CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Heartbreaking Loss in MAAC Championships

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor The Jaspers had a lot more than luck on their side in Atlantic City last week. In their first MAAC Championship appearance since 2003, the women’s basketball team did not claim the title, but still made history in a hard-fought 73-68 loss to first seed Fairfield.  “That’s what a championship game should look like,” said the Jaspers’ head coach Heather … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Heartbreaking Loss in MAAC Championships

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Columns, Men's Basketball, Sports

Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor After graduating from Manhattan College in 2014, Jasper basketball alum Rhamel Brown has dribbled his way through Israel, Switzerland, Canada and Ukraine. After playing basketball in Odessa, Ukraine for three years, Brown feels a unique connection to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the land where he once hit the court. The Quadrangle was able to sit down … Continue reading Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

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Arts & Entertainment

MC Players’ Production of “Play On!” Sells Out and Leads to Award Nominations for Cast Members

By, Jilleen Barrett, Features Editor & Managing Editor They came, they saw, they sold out.  The Manhattan College Players performed in “Play On!”, a disastrous play within a hilarious play, which proved to be a success after all three shows sold out. The Quadrangle got the chance to see the performance during the show’s open dress rehearsal and talk to some of the players afterward. … Continue reading MC Players’ Production of “Play On!” Sells Out and Leads to Award Nominations for Cast Members

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Features

MC Joins In For an International Women’s Day Celebration

By, Karen Flores, Assistant Features Editor Alpha Pi Phi, Manhattan College’s newest sorority, hosted an International Women’s Day event on the quadrangle with several other organizations and clubs across campus on March 8. The celebration was overseen by Alpha Pi Phi and they collaborated with Sigma Delta Tau, Delta Kappa Epsilon, HerCampus, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, Sanctus Artem, the student government and the … Continue reading MC Joins In For an International Women’s Day Celebration

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Features, This Week in Photos, This Week in Pictures

Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

By, Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Cheif Before heading off on spring break, Jaspers participated in the unofficial, annual tradition known as Manhatty’s Day. In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, students gathered in Manhattan College’s nearby Riverdale neighborhood during the first Saturday of March for an afternoon of fun.  Students came together in full green gear, representing both the Irish holiday as well as the beloved Jasper green. … Continue reading Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

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Campus Life, News, springfest

LETTER from The Editor: Spring Fest Artist Announced

Welcome back to campus, Jaspers! I hope you all were able to find some rest, relaxation and fun during the spring break. We are very happy to be back with the latest news for you all as we settle back into the final weeks of the semester. As we have leaped into spring, we felt that it was the perfect week to officially announce the … Continue reading LETTER from The Editor: Spring Fest Artist Announced

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COVID-19, News

Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As students return to campus from spring break, OneManhattan is preparing to stay cautious while re-evaluating certain protocols on campus as city and state restrictions decrease.  In an email titled “A Note Before Spring Break” from OneManhattan sent on March 10, the school encouraged students to get tested before returning home for break or after their arrival back on campus. … Continue reading Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

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Arts & Entertainment

MC Film Society Continues to Unite Film Lovers on Campus

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor The Manhattan College Film Society has always been a place for students to unite regularly to screen movies, discuss their ideas and compete in trivia with questions about pop culture. Following a few chaotic semesters, the Film Society is hoping to come back stronger than ever and remain a welcoming place for students. “So when we were in the pandemic … Continue reading MC Film Society Continues to Unite Film Lovers on Campus

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