Students React to End of Mask Mandate 

By Anna Woods, Managing Editor COVID-19 regulations are changing on campus with the end of the mask mandate, which ended on April 9. However, it is up to the discretion of professors, departments, offices and hosts of large events to mandate masks. The Quadrangle published a piece about professors’ opinions of the end of the mask mandate. In this follow-up, students from several schools of … Continue reading Students React to End of Mask Mandate 

Jaspers Host Take Back the Night Event on Campus

By Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer The annual Take Back the Night event, hosted by the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, raised awareness about gender-based violence and taught techniques to help support survivors. This student-coordinated event consisted of speakers and students on campus that shared their stories.  The overarching message of the event was that survivors are never alone, even though the situation they may … Continue reading Jaspers Host Take Back the Night Event on Campus

Jasper Jams: Spring Sounds Like Sunshine!

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Staff Writer This is my first Jasper Jams, and I am so excited because sharing and receiving music recommendations is one of my favorite love languages. When MC’S radio station WRCM was up and running, junior Katie Martone and I had a show on Tuesday nights called “Soundtrack Sunshine.” Although I miss sharing music over the radio more than anything, this week’s … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Spring Sounds Like Sunshine!

Knot a Lot Going on at the Moment: A Quarantine Hobby

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Sitting across from Kelly Commons Starbucks, Isabel Cameron sat crocheting her latest project – an intricate wedding cape specifically designed for her sister’s romantic woodland themed wedding next year.  A project of this stature takes Cameron about 40 hours to complete and uses an estimated 1500 yards of yarn. But even before all of this, Cameron has created a prototype … Continue reading Knot a Lot Going on at the Moment: A Quarantine Hobby

Grace Lipponer ’22 and Meghan Rodino ’22 to Wrap Up Final Lacrosse Season

By Nicole Rodriguez & Jilleen Barrett, Senior Writer & Managing Editor/Features Editor  The Manhattan College’s Women’s lacrosse team has had a season full of strong wins and challenging competitors.  As the team anticipates a strong finish at their last regular season game Sunday, April 24 against Niagara University, senior captains Grace Lipponer and Meghan Rodino are set to wrap up their final season.  Head coach … Continue reading Grace Lipponer ’22 and Meghan Rodino ’22 to Wrap Up Final Lacrosse Season

The Search for a Dean of SoLA

By Maria Thomas, Senior Writer (Interview with DeVaughn Harris conducted by Katie Henegan) Since December, a committee made up of various faculty members and one student representative have been searching for a new dean for the School of Liberal Arts. The committee is chaired by Donald Gibson, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business. Additionally, it has five professors from the school of liberal arts, … Continue reading The Search for a Dean of SoLA

Booster Vaccine Required for Manhattan Students for the Fall Semester

By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor  Students who are enrolled for on-campus classes in the fall 2022 semester must receive a booster vaccine by Aug. 1. Employees of Manhattan College also must receive their booster vaccine by June 15.  Students that are enrolled in on-campus classes in the summer of 2022, who will reside in residence halls for summer break, and those participating in college … Continue reading Booster Vaccine Required for Manhattan Students for the Fall Semester

Manhattan College Baseball Carries the MAAC Stats Leaderboard

By Maddie Mulkigian, Contributer When the MAAC announced its mid-season baseball statistics leaders, there was not a category without a Jasper named. With Matt Padre leading the NCAA in walks, John Farley pitching 21 scoreless innings, Peter Durocher leading the MAAC in runs batted in, and David Bermudez all over the offensive leaderboard, the Jaspers collectively proved that they are more than competitors in the … Continue reading Manhattan College Baseball Carries the MAAC Stats Leaderboard

The Differences Between the Women’s and Men’s Rowing Teams Explained

The Manhattan College Women’s Division 1 Rowing Team on the water in November 2021. @MANHATTANROWING/ COURTESY By Jilleen Barrett and Kelly Cwik, Managing Editor/Features Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan College rowing program is not just categorized by different genders – the teams are also housed under completely different departments at the college. While both teams have common experience, there is one uncommon factor: the … Continue reading The Differences Between the Women’s and Men’s Rowing Teams Explained