Month: February 2023

Features

Riverdale Residents Share Stories of Police Brutality at Local Protest

By, Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College’s campus ministry and social action partnered together with the North Bronx Racial Justice Organization to allow MC students to protest outside the 50th New York Police Department precinct on Feb. 8 in solidarity for police brutality victims such as Tyre Nichols, a black man who was murdered by five police officers in January.   Protest participants such as students … Continue reading Riverdale Residents Share Stories of Police Brutality at Local Protest

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How Are Jaspers Spending Valentine’s Day?

By, Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, students are bound to see the symbols of the holiday across campus, businesses and social media. However, the unofficial, official holiday does not have the best reputation. For some, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and for others it’s an unnecessary mark on the calendar. The Quadrangle sat down with three students to get … Continue reading How Are Jaspers Spending Valentine’s Day?

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News

Rebecca Coglianese Works towards Career in Physics while Battling Cancer

By, Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Determined to finish her senior year strong, Rebecca Coglianese has continued to attend most of her classes and apply for postgraduate education programs while undergoing cancer treatment.  Coglianese, a senior physics major at Manhattan College, was diagnosed with late stage adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) in December 2022.  She had begun seeing doctors three months prior after her boyfriend, Dylan Cho, noticed … Continue reading Rebecca Coglianese Works towards Career in Physics while Battling Cancer

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Manhattan College Recognizes the Success of its Alumnae at Women in STEM Event

By, Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College celebrated the achievements of its alumnae, provided networking for current students and encouraged prospective students at a women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) event on Jan. 28.  Students and faculty from the School of Engineering and the Kakos School of Science presented panels on past and present research endeavors as well as upcoming research … Continue reading Manhattan College Recognizes the Success of its Alumnae at Women in STEM Event

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Campus Life, News

New Residence Life Director Matthew Lewis Steps Up to the Plate

By, Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer Matthew Lewis has been hired as the new Residence Life Director at Manhattan College. He comes to the college ready to join the MC community after 13 years of experience in various residence life positions.  After Charles Clency stepped down from the position and became the Director of Residence Life at Fordham University in 2021, AJ Goodman was the first … Continue reading New Residence Life Director Matthew Lewis Steps Up to the Plate

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter From the Editor

By, Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Hey Jaspers, welcome to issue 3!  This week we’ve got some interesting articles across all sections about jaspers from the past and present honing their craft. From STEM fields to education as well as communication and English, I’m proud that The Quad can serve to highlight the academic success and individual creativity of our students and alumni across all disciplines. That … Continue reading Letter From the Editor

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Features

The Multicultural Center Kicks off Black History Month in Style

The dinner itself consisted of traditional Caribbean and South American cuisine. ZOEDEFAZIO/COURTESY By: Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College kicked off Black History Month in style with a collaborative event by the Multicultural Center and Black Student Union. The Feb. 2 event consisted of an opening night dinner with a guest lecturer and a live steel-pan performance.  The dinner itself consisted of traditional Caribbean and … Continue reading The Multicultural Center Kicks off Black History Month in Style

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Features

Welcome back! The Return of Communication Club

The newly established Communication Club’s brand new logo. @MCCOMMCLUB/COURTESY By: Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor After over a decade without the club, sophomores Colin Ratner and Sage Clarke are on a mission to bring the Communication Club back to campus. With the help of Thom Gencarelli, the club’s original faculty advisor, the new and improved organization is opening its door to provide a more widespread … Continue reading Welcome back! The Return of Communication Club

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Kate Cappabianca Sharpens Her Teaching Skills with TEU Program

Manhattan College student, Kate Cappabianca. ANDREWMANNION/COURTESY By: Andrew Mannion, Assistant Sports Editor One of the main goals for students of Manhattan College is to prepare themselves for the career they hope to enter after graduation. Kate Cappabianca, a senior at MC, has taken those steps to help her prepare for a career in teaching. MC provides many opportunities for students to continue their education during … Continue reading Kate Cappabianca Sharpens Her Teaching Skills with TEU Program

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