Month: March 2024

Features

BSU’s Black Table Talk Discusses Intersectionality and Women in Power

BSU event coordinators introduce the panelists at the Black Table Talk.CATHERINE DIAKOU / THE QUADRANGLE By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor & Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer  Manhattan College’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a Black Table Talk event on March 5, focusing particularly on black women, as an homage to the end of Black History Month in February and the beginning of Women’s History Month … Continue reading BSU’s Black Table Talk Discusses Intersectionality and Women in Power

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News

The WGRC Research and Mentorship Program Awarded $10,000 Grant

Students and faculty standing for a photo at the firstResearch and Mentorship Program cohort meeting.@MC_WGRC / INSTAGRAM By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor The Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) Research and Mentorship Program was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This grant allows female-identifying students and faculty to engage and research topics related to gender and sexuality justice.  … Continue reading The WGRC Research and Mentorship Program Awarded $10,000 Grant

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Michael Grabowski Gives Discussion on AI Developments on BronxTalk Segment

One of the various deep fakes Michael Grabowski, Ph.D., developed through ChatGPT’s DALL •E program.MICHAEL GRABOWKSI / COURTESY By Mary Haley, asst. features editor and social media editor BronxNet recently collaborated with Manhattan College professor Michael Grabowksi, Ph.D., on a segment called BronxTalk, regarding the advancements and downfalls of artificial intelligence (AI). BronxNet is a community station that has been streamed out to all homes … Continue reading Michael Grabowski Gives Discussion on AI Developments on BronxTalk Segment

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News

Two Manhattan College Jaspers Honored with Induction into National Academy of Engineering

By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor and Matty Schule, Staff Writer In a testament to their exceptional contributions to the field of engineering, two distinguished Manhattan College professors have been awarded with induction into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).  Sonia Kreidenweis ‘83, Ph.D., who currently teaches at Colorado State University, and  Jose E. Tabora, Ph.D., a graduate adjunct faculty member of the School of … Continue reading Two Manhattan College Jaspers Honored with Induction into National Academy of Engineering

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MC Students and Mathematics Professor Present MRI Research and Build Upon their Findings

By Karen Flores, staff writer Several Manhattan College students are researching MRI effectiveness and efficiency under Angel Pineda, Ph.D., professor of mathematics, and Rehan Mehta, a senior economics and mathematics double major, presenting their findings at various conferences.  According to manhattan.edu, the project is being funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), which granted Pineda a three-year $434,000 grant as a renewal of his … Continue reading MC Students and Mathematics Professor Present MRI Research and Build Upon their Findings

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President Addresses Cuts & Layoffs in Open Forum at Draddy Gymnasium

Students filed into Draddy Gymnasium on Wednesday to listen to PresidentMilo Riverso speak about recent issues facing the college.GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE By Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer & Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan College’s President Milo Riverso, Ph.D., addressed the college’s recent budget cuts and layoffs in a rare open meeting on March 20.  The meeting comes after the college laid off over 25% of … Continue reading President Addresses Cuts & Layoffs in Open Forum at Draddy Gymnasium

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers, Welcome back, we’ve missed you! As promised, our staff has returned well-rested and ready to write after our spring break hiatus.  These last two weeks have been full of many newsworthy events, including a recent open forum held by the president (covered in news!), the MAAC tournament (covered in sports!) and so much more happening on and around campus that we can’t wait … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

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Sports

Jaspers Esports Valorant Team Triumphs in Debut Year, Awaits National Championship

By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor and Matty Schule, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Esports team took first place in the MAAC Valorant championships this month against several well-ranked colleges in Atlantic City, NJ. The popularity of competitive gaming has been on the rise over the past few years and the MC Esports team victory has certainly proved this to be true.  Comprised of Michael Lam, … Continue reading Jaspers Esports Valorant Team Triumphs in Debut Year, Awaits National Championship

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Sports

Women’s Basketball Crushes Iona Before MAACs Championships

The Lady Jaspers during the second half of the game. KAREN FLORES/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Staff Writer Women’s basketball took a thrilling win against Iona, ending with a score of 66-56 with the team ramping it up during the second half.  The Gaels began the first quarter with an eight-point lead against the Lady Jaspers, later broken when Leyla Ozturk hit a jump shot. The … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Crushes Iona Before MAACs Championships

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