Month: August 2022

Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Coach Heather Vulin Has Contract Extended

By, Jilleen Barrett, Managing & Features Editor After six seasons with the Jaspers and an impressive winning streak at the 2022 MAAC Championships, Heather Vulin’s contract as head coach has been extended till 2028. Before taking on the role of head coach at Manhattan College, Vulin served as a recruiting coordinator at Virginia Tech, Villanova and Sacred Heart. Having always wanted to be a head … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Coach Heather Vulin Has Contract Extended

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Men's Basketball, News, Sports

Men’s Basketball Travels to the Bahamas for Pre-Season Tournament

By, Maddie Mulkigian, Assistant Sports Editor This August, the Manhattan College men’s basketball team took a pre-season getaway to the Bahamas and competed in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. From Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, the Jaspers traded Draddy Gymnasium for the North Atlantic Ocean while preparing for their season with three competitive games.  The trip was also used to acclimate three new members to … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Travels to the Bahamas for Pre-Season Tournament

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Features, Voices on the Quad

Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has been nationally recognized for preparing students for a successful transition from classroom to career. As written on their website, the College believes that “Opportunities available in all academic disciplines lead students to secure high salaries and jobs at top companies.”   As the majority of students return to the classroom for the first time since May, for … Continue reading Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

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Academics, News

Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has welcomed a new dean to the Jasper community. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly, Ph.D., now serves as the dean of the School of Science and a tenured professor of biology as of July 1, 2022.  The search committee for the new Dean of Science was led by the dean of engineering, Tim Ward, Ph.D. As chair of the search … Continue reading Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

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News

Manhattan Opens Revamped Veterans Success Center

By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer It will be a two-for-one special for student veterans this year, because in addition to the already functioning Student Veterans Success Center, they will have a brand new Student Veterans Success Center opened in Thomas Hall during the start of the fall semester. Tiana Sloan, director of the Veterans Success Programs, spoke to The Quadrangle about when the new Student … Continue reading Manhattan Opens Revamped Veterans Success Center

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Arts & Entertainment, The Book Nook

Book Nook: Come Visit the Midnight Library

By, Lauren Raziano, Copy Editor & Web Editor Matt Haig’s novel “The Midnight Library” begins with a quote from Sylvia Plath.  “I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations … Continue reading Book Nook: Come Visit the Midnight Library

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Features

Mental Health Services at Manhattan – What’s Going On?

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief  Changes in Manhattan College’s upper administration and long-held confusion about what services the college actually offers has sparked calls for change when it comes to mental health support.  Tension rose when students called on the college’s administration last spring in a walkout on the quadrangle, advocating for the improvement of mental health services on campus in the wake of junior Christian … Continue reading Mental Health Services at Manhattan – What’s Going On?

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter from the Editor

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief Dear Readers,  Welcome back to campus, my fellow Jaspers! To our new Jaspers, welcome to MC! My name is Kyla Guilfoil and I am the editor-in-chief of The Quadrangle, MC’s student-run newspaper.  We have the absolute pleasure of returning to campus this fall with a full print schedule, so make sure to check stands around campus every Tuesday for our latest … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

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COVID-19, News

Health Updates for the Fall 2022 Semester 

By Lauren Raziano, Copy Editor/Web Editor Before the Manhattan College community returned to campus for the fall 2022 semester, the One Manhattan Office sent an email on Aug. 22 sharing updated COVID-19 guidelines.  The office presented the percentage of the up-to-date individuals in the community with the COVID-19 vaccine, both the initial vaccination and the booster shot.  “​​As the summer comes to a close, we … Continue reading Health Updates for the Fall 2022 Semester 

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