Month: February 2023

News

 The Sky’s the Limit for the Mechanical Engineering Department

The 2023 Blue Skies Competition Team. BAHAREHESTEJAB/COURTESY By: Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor/Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Manhattan College mechanical engineering students are looking towards a cleaner, tech-advanced future by participating in NASA’s Blues Skies competition.  Back in 2022, Bahareh Estejab, Ph.D, a professor in the mechanical engineering department, was informed about a competition spearheaded by NASA that involves student engineers and was eager to … Continue reading  The Sky’s the Limit for the Mechanical Engineering Department

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Sports

Jaspers Win at Title IX Anniversary Game

Marianne Reilly (second from left) is honored by Brother Daniel, Vanessa Gibson and Brother Jasper for being a “trailblazer” for women in athletics. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By: Caroline McCarthy, Senior Writer The Jaspers earned a hard-fought 53-46 win over the Fairfield Stags at this Thursday’s match, honoring the 50th anniversary of the Title IX legislation.  This game concludes the Jaspers’ regular-season series with Fairfield. At their last meet … Continue reading Jaspers Win at Title IX Anniversary Game

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Features

CSA is Back and Welcoming New Commuters

By, Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College’s Commuter Student Association (CSA) hosted a welcome back event on Wednesday, Feb. 1., to celebrate the return of the club after its hiatus since the spring of 2020. Commuters were welcomed with pizza and refreshments to commence a new semester, new members and new opportunities for commuters.  The event started with icebreakers for students to share … Continue reading CSA is Back and Welcoming New Commuters

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Sports

 Manhattan Athletics Hosts National Women and Girls in Sports Day for Local Aspiring Female Athletes 

Manhattan’s women’s lacrosse team teaching the girls how to throw, catch, and cradle with a lacrosse stick at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event. MADDIEMULKIGAN/COURTESY By: Maddie Mulkigian, Senior Writer Immediately following Manhattan College’s women’s basketball’s senior day and blow-out win against Saint Peter’s University, the Jaspers hosted National Girls and Women in Sports Day for young aspiring female athletes in Riverdale.  … Continue reading  Manhattan Athletics Hosts National Women and Girls in Sports Day for Local Aspiring Female Athletes 

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Manhattan Likes To Move-It Move It In New Fitness Classes

By Brianna Coppola, Asst. Features Editor The fitness center at Manhattan College is bringing back old and new classes and events for students. The classes range from yoga, Irish dance, break dancing, mixed martial arts, Zumba and cardio dance. Along with the fitness classes, MC offers Empowerment Hour, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2pm in the fitness center. Each class and event … Continue reading Manhattan Likes To Move-It Move It In New Fitness Classes

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Siena Forward Plays in Coaches vs Cancer Game After Losing His Father to Cancer

The Siena basketball team with Baer and a few members of his family, including his father, who moved to Saratoga Springs to be closer to his son while he pursued his graduate degree. EDDIEQUINN/SIENACOLLEGEATHLETICS/COURTESY By: Jilleen Barrett, Senior writer Michael Baer, a graduate student at Siena College and a forward on the basketball team, had one of the best matches of his career in a Coaches … Continue reading Siena Forward Plays in Coaches vs Cancer Game After Losing His Father to Cancer

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Anthony Nelson Hits the 1,000-Point Mark

6th Borough erupting in support of the Japsers in their victory over Sienna. ISAIAHROSARIO/THEQUADRANGLE/COURTESY By: Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor It is time to add one more to the list of greats. 5th-year guard Anthony Nelson scored his 1,000th point against Caniscus. The field goal that put Nelson over the hump was a step-up three to close out the first half.  Nelson tallied a total of … Continue reading Anthony Nelson Hits the 1,000-Point Mark

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News, Top Stories

Vandal Defaces Rainbow Jaspers’ Flyer with Hate Speech 

By, Anna Woods, Senior Writer A flyer promoting the Rainbow Jaspers, a student organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students, was defaced with homophobic and religiously charged language. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the student body, who are calling for swift action to address the matter and ensure a safe and inclusive campus environment. The incident occurred on Friday, Jan 20 and was … Continue reading Vandal Defaces Rainbow Jaspers’ Flyer with Hate Speech 

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