Month: February 2024

News

MC Represents the Importance of Opportunity Programs at Advocacy Day Meeting

The Advocacy Day meeting had to be held online due to the inclement storm.COSTIN THAMPIKUTTY/ COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. A&E Editor The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York held an online meeting discussing changes to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) as well as other financial aid programs on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  Manhattan College students who receive financial aid such as … Continue reading MC Represents the Importance of Opportunity Programs at Advocacy Day Meeting

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Senate Recap: Four Senators to Not Continue in Spring Semester

The Senate will lose four members going into the spring semester.MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Brooke DellaRocco, News Editor The first senate meeting of the spring semester discussed the loss of four senators, as well as the plans moving forward with the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS). Four senators will not be continuing in the senate including former dean of the School of Liberal Arts Cory … Continue reading Senate Recap: Four Senators to Not Continue in Spring Semester

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Don Gibson to Step Down as Dean of O’Malley School of Business

By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer Don Gibson will be leaving the college after serving as Dean of the O’Malley School of Business since 2018. Gibson will remain in the position until the end of this semester before taking on a new role as Dean of Business and Economics at Saint Mary’s College in his home state of California.  Gibson explained that his decision to leave … Continue reading Don Gibson to Step Down as Dean of O’Malley School of Business

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Sports

Jaspers Baseball Swings Into the New Season

Jaspers celebrate at game against Fairfield in MAAC Championship.GOJASPERS/ COURTESY By Anna Segota, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Baseball team is gearing up for their spring season, having played their first game against Alabama on Feb. 16. Alabama beat the Jaspers with a final score of 4-0.  Last season’s team was notable for many reasons, including breaking several school records, which included getting their first … Continue reading Jaspers Baseball Swings Into the New Season

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MC Looks to Host High School Games

Draddy Gymnasium, home of the Jaspers.MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Mack Olmsted, Features Editor Manhattan College hosted this year’s Buzzell basketball game with Horace Mann Preparatory School and Riverdale Country School, both of which are Riverdale neighbors to MC.  With the success of hosting the Buzzell game, MC is looking to host more outside vendors and organizations to rent out the athletic facilities, with Draddy Gymnasium and … Continue reading MC Looks to Host High School Games

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Senior Infielder Kristyn Smith Returns to the Field After Multiple Injuries

Kristyn Smith is back on the field after a hiatus. KRISTYN SMITH/COURTESY  By Karen Flores, Staff Writer Kristyn Smith, a senior marketing major and infielder for the Manhattan College softball team, returned to the field after taking a hiatus due to a series of surgeries.  Smith went to the doctor and was told she had a torn shoulder labrum tear during the fall of her … Continue reading Senior Infielder Kristyn Smith Returns to the Field After Multiple Injuries

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Jaspers Lose Season-Opener to Syracuse University and Face-off against a Familiar Face

Former Manhattan Jaspers Coach, John Oderina, with current Jasper Interim Coach, Dough Sage, at the sidelines.  INSTAGRAM/ @MANHATTAN_ LACROSSE By Lauren Raziano, Senior Writer The Jaspers men’s lacrosse team kicked off their 2024 campaign with an away game against No. 9 Syracuse on Feb. 9.  As the reigning MAAC regular season champions, the matchup between Syracuse and Manhattan College was the first in the program’s history. The … Continue reading Jaspers Lose Season-Opener to Syracuse University and Face-off against a Familiar Face

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Arts & Entertainment

Scatterbomb Talks Smoking, Mewing and Moo’ing in Friday’s Show

Scatterbomb strikes a pose after the show.JOCELYN VISNOV/THE QUADRANGLE By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer MC’s Scatterbomb took to the stage for the first time this semester with their annual February showcase titled “Scatterbomb is Unlovable.” The improv comedy troupe gathered in Hayden 100 last Friday for a rib-tickling performance.  The group began the show by asking for suggestions from the audience, where prompts such as … Continue reading Scatterbomb Talks Smoking, Mewing and Moo’ing in Friday’s Show

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