Month: April 2023

Features

Riverdale Restaurant Week Returns For Another Delicious Year

Mamajuana Cafe Prime has many flavorful options for appetizers. Pictured here are the mouthwatering beef and chicken skewers, fried plantain topped with ropa vieja, and beet salad. ANGELICA NIEDERMEYER/ THE QUADRANGLE By Angelica Niedermeyer, Features Editor In addition to being the home of the Jaspers, the neighborhood of Riverdale is known for its tight knit community, proximity to Manhattan and a wide range of must-visit … Continue reading Riverdale Restaurant Week Returns For Another Delicious Year

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STEM Outreach Events Makes Impact in Local Communities

Manhattan College Engineers meet with local middle school students.@MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan College’s STEM outreach event focused on reaching out to local communities and schools to provide opportunities for students to learn some of the basics of engineering.  The engineering societies at MC did a multitude of demonstrations at local schools, churches and other gathering places. One of the hosts of … Continue reading STEM Outreach Events Makes Impact in Local Communities

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Manhattan College Declared a Hispanic Serving Institution

MC will be administering new student ID cards with mental health crisis hotlinesprinted on the back. CAMPUSNEWS/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan College has officially been declared a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as of April, marking a major milestone for the institution.  According to the United States Department of Education, a Hispanic Serving Institution is defined as an, “institution of higher education that … Continue reading Manhattan College Declared a Hispanic Serving Institution

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MC to Rescind COVID Vaccine Requirement as National Public Health Emergency Ends

MC’s non-mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy is set to take effect May 20, 2023. @MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Megan LaCreta, Senior Writer Manhattan College’s new non-mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy is set to take effect May 20, 2023 following this year’s commencement ceremony. In an email to students, Chief Compliance Officer Goldie Adele wrote that while the vaccine will no longer be mandated, the college still encourages community members … Continue reading MC to Rescind COVID Vaccine Requirement as National Public Health Emergency Ends

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MC’s Spring 2023 Budget Cuts Explained

By Jilleen Barrett, Senior Writer Just before spring break in March, club leaders received some tough news: budget cuts were being made. These cuts were originally going to make it impossible for some groups to pursue any activities unless they already agreed upon funding with the Office of Student Engagement.  An email sent out by Student Engagement explained the circumstances of the budget cuts.  “Regarding … Continue reading MC’s Spring 2023 Budget Cuts Explained

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Jasper Softball Hopes For a Better End to the Season

By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College’s softball team remains optimistic as they face a losing streak. After a rough ending from the past two games of 3-5 and 2-6 against Stony Brook breaking their 3 game winning streak. Senior pitcher Marika Deemer has hope for the rest of the season. Deemer reflected on her overall career as a Jasper and wishes for a successful … Continue reading Jasper Softball Hopes For a Better End to the Season

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 Jasper Dancers Win 6th in the Nation at NDA Nationals

Jasper Dance Team in Daytona Florida for NDA Nationals. @MANHATTANCOLLEGEDANCETEAM/COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Asst. Production Editor The Jasper Dancers took sixth place at the NDA National Championships in Daytona, Florida. The week prior, the squad held their National Showcase in Draddy Gymnasium, showing off both their jazz and hip hop routine for the competition. Previously, the team won in 2019 in division one for Hip … Continue reading  Jasper Dancers Win 6th in the Nation at NDA Nationals

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Gunnar Studenhofft Represents Home Country Cayman Islands Versus Puerto Rico in International Soccer Match  

Manhattan College men’s soccer player Gunnar Studenhofft represented his home country, theCayman Islands, against Puerto Rico in March. @JASPERSSOCCER/COURTESY By Maddie Mulkigian, Senior Writer Manhattan College men’s soccer player Gunnar Studenhofft represented his home country, the Cayman Islands, on March 27 versus Puerto Rico. While the Cayman Islands lost the match 5-1, Studenhofft scored the singular goal for his country. The loss was not the … Continue reading Gunnar Studenhofft Represents Home Country Cayman Islands Versus Puerto Rico in International Soccer Match  

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