Month: February 2023

Features

Tackling Imposter Syndrome: A Discussion with Caitlin Duggan

Caitlin Duggan led a discussion about imposter syndrome in the workplace. BIRDIEMAGAZINE/COURTESY By Angelina Persaud, News Editor Caitilin Duggan is breaking the stigma around imposter syndrome for women in the workplace while offering solutions to create a healthier mindset during Friday’s discussion in Kelly.  The event was coordinated by several women empowerment-focused groups on campus including the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Her Campus at … Continue reading Tackling Imposter Syndrome: A Discussion with Caitlin Duggan

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Who got Struck by Q-Pid this February?

Poster the Quadrangle used to advertise Q-Pid around campus and online. @ANGELINAPEREZ/COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Web Editor & Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor After Q-Pid’s second annual visit to Manhattan College, students responded with their experiences, successes and suggestions for next year’s Valentine’s Day’s celebration. The Quadrangle’s Q-pid matchmaker has been an on-going tradition for years, but originally focused on connecting students looking for romance.  … Continue reading Who got Struck by Q-Pid this February?

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Mental Health at MC leads Forum on Eating Disorders for NEDA Week

Students were welcomed to learn and discuss eating disorders and other mental health issues. @MENTALHEALTHTHATMCINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Mental Health at Manhattan College, a new club on campus, hosted a panel led by The Hidden Opponent (THO). Several organizations contributed, with members discussing resources available for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and how to help people who may not know they’re … Continue reading Mental Health at MC leads Forum on Eating Disorders for NEDA Week

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James Patterson Scholarship Aids Recipients

Rosalia Cefalu will be working at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the big four accounting firms upon graduation while getting her MBA. ROSALIACEFALU/COURTESY James Patterson ‘69, bestselling author and philanthropist, awarded twenty Manhattan College $5,000 scholarships based on essay submissions highlighting their plans after graduation. This is the 11th consecutive year that Patterson has provided support to “10 juniors and 10 seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and … Continue reading James Patterson Scholarship Aids Recipients

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News

Plastic Waste at MC Lacks Distinct Recycling Policy

The dumpsters for carboard/paper, glass and regular waste are located near the parking garage along with a white dumpster that professor Dart Westphal says is not being used. It was intended for sorting plastic waste to be recycled, but there is no process for sorting plastics out from the rest of the waste. JILLEENBARRETT/COURTESY By Jilleen Barrett, Senior Writer According to the New York City … Continue reading Plastic Waste at MC Lacks Distinct Recycling Policy

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Letters

LETTER from the EDITOR

Hello and welcome to Issue 6! This week The Quad continues to highlight the hard work of students in their academic and extracurricular endeavors featuring research by Dominique Whyte in news and a discussion on microaggressions with Alixandria James in features.   If your club or organization has an upcoming event you would like to see covered by The Quad, please feel free to reach out … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

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Chemical Engineering Student Dominique Whyte is Making Waves

Whyte is a sophomore in MC’s chemical engineering department. RACHELLENUZZARO/COURTESY By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor & Sports Editor Sophomore Dominique Whyte is making a name for herself in the chemical engineering department at Manhattan College. An international student from Jamaica, Whyte took a leap of faith moving thousands of miles away from home, but has already contributed to important research at MC.  Whyte told The Quadrangle … Continue reading Chemical Engineering Student Dominique Whyte is Making Waves

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter from the Editor

Hello and welcome to Issue 5! I hope you’re staying warm through the cold weather! In my personal opinion, reading the Quad is a great opportunity to cozy up with some hot cocoa and learn about what’s been going on around campus.  This week’s issue is jam-packed with stories of Jaspers from the past and present.  In news, we have two MC alumni returning to campus … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

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Sports

Manhattan’s Women’s Lacrosse Team Defeats Sacred Heart in Season Opener

Women’s Lacrosse Team Kicks off Season with Win VS Sacred Heart in Overtime @GOJASPERS/COURTESY By Brianna Coppola, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan College women’s lacrosse kicked off their season with a win over Sacred Heart University in overtime. The Jaspers put points on the board first with a goal from Reagan Mullins. After that, the scoring was back and forth and MC eventually capped the win … Continue reading Manhattan’s Women’s Lacrosse Team Defeats Sacred Heart in Season Opener

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