Month: February 2024

News

Saran Camara ‘21 Receives Prestigious Payne Fellowship

2024 USAID Payne Fellow, Saran Camara. @MANHATTANEDU INSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer Manhattan College alumna Saran Camara ‘21 was recently named a 2024 Payne Fellow at The United States Agency For International Development (USAID), making her the first Jasper in the college’s history to receive this prestigious award.  The competitive fellowship program awards selected participants for their dedication to international development and foreign service.  … Continue reading Saran Camara ‘21 Receives Prestigious Payne Fellowship

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Ronald Gray Transitions Away From Manhattan College

Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Ronald Gray, Ph.D. posing with Brother Jasper. LINKEDIN/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Ronald Gray, Ph.D., vice president of student life and dean of students, will be transitioning away from Manhattan College after over a year and a half at the helm of student life leadership, as announced in an email sent from the Office of … Continue reading Ronald Gray Transitions Away From Manhattan College

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Chair of the Board of Trustees, Stephen Squeri, Responds to MC CFA’s Vote of No Confidence

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Last week, Manhattan College faculty took part in a vote of no confidence against President Milo Riverso, Ph.D. Out of 210 full-time faculty members, 147 participated in the vote, which resulted in 89% casting a vote of no confidence in Riverso, as first published by The Riverdale Press.   Additionally, 7% abstained from voting, and only 4% expressed disagreement with the motion.  … Continue reading Chair of the Board of Trustees, Stephen Squeri, Responds to MC CFA’s Vote of No Confidence

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Sports

Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

Player Seydou Traore makes a poster during the second half of the game.WYATT KOPELMAN / COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor and Assistant A&E Editor The Jaspers (5-13, 2-7 MAAC) have returned home from their annual Buffalo trip following an 84-78 win against Niagara University on Jan. 28. The Jaspers also faced a difficult match against the first-seed Quinnipiac Bobcats (16-4, 7-1 MAAC).  The game … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

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Sports

Draddy Locked Down and Game Suspended After Reports of Firearm on Campus

By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Jan. 25 was a night that students of Manhattan College would never forget. At around 7:38pm, a Jasper-911 email was sent to students, faculty, and staff about a possible suspect with a gun on campus. The college’s campus was sent into immediate lockdown as requested by public safety.  The New York City Police Department responded quickly and began an investigation … Continue reading Draddy Locked Down and Game Suspended After Reports of Firearm on Campus

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Arts & Entertainment, On Campus Fashion-Finds

2024 Fashion Trends: What’s In and What’s Out

By Sabrine Daoud, Contributor As the new year brings new trends, it also leaves some in the past. Manhattan College students talked to The Quadrangle about what trends they hope stay and what needs to go entering into 2024.  Nayelis Minaya, junior, global business and marketing major The Quadrangle: What are some ins and outs of fashion trends in 2024? Nayelis Minaya: I know ballet … Continue reading 2024 Fashion Trends: What’s In and What’s Out

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Arts & Entertainment

Springing Into Second Semester With MC’s Jazz Band

The Jazz Band preforming at their fall semester concert back in December.@MCMUSICANDTHEATRE / COURTESY By Anna Segota, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s many music programs are gearing up for the spring semester, including the Jazz Band, which currently has a record-high group size.  The jazz band, led by director Geoffrey Mattoon, has experienced quite the uptick in interest this academic year, drawing a wider audience at … Continue reading Springing Into Second Semester With MC’s Jazz Band

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Arts & Entertainment

From Practice Rooms to Local Bars: Meet The Greenstreets Band

Meet The Greenstreets – (from left to right) drummer Stephen Perrillo ‘24, guitarist Santiago Cortes ‘23, pianist George Callaghan ‘24 and songwriter Alex Ellison ‘24.GEORGE CALLAGHAN / COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor & Engagement Editor Manhattan College’s newest Indie band, The Greenstreets, initially formed by a student singer and songwriter has already created a buzz around campus since officially re-forming last semester.  … Continue reading From Practice Rooms to Local Bars: Meet The Greenstreets Band

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Features

Summer Research Opportunities At Manhattan College

By Matthew Schule, Staff Writer Want to participate in summer research? Look no further, Manhattan College has three different opportunities this summer: The Jasper Summer Scholars, the Branigan Scholars Grant, and the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences Summer Research program.  Recently, the program advisors and Center for Career Development (CCD) held an information session explaining what the programs consisted of. The leaders of this … Continue reading Summer Research Opportunities At Manhattan College

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