By Jill Tuthill, Asst. A&E Editor The Quadrangle asked Manhattan College alums for their favorite music anthems that defined their time at MC. The responses varied from current pop superstars such as Ariana Grande to classics such as Natalie Cole. From the classes of 1982 to this year’s graduates, we compiled a list of their responses. Class of 1982: My Sharona by The Knack. A … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Alumni’s Picks
MC Alum Siobhan Connor as Elle Woods in Manhattan College’s 2017 production of Legally Blonde. SIOBHANCONNOR/COURTESY By Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s popular performing arts program has left an impact on alum over the years, influencing job opportunities and life decisions of past students. MC graduate Katelyn Connor, ‘14, majored in both English and psychology while making time to heavily involve herself in the … Continue reading What Are Manhattan College Performing Art Alumni Up To?
Kelly Burns has worked with the CNN team since her internship there in 2017. KELLYBURNS/COURTESY By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Kelly Burns, ‘17, graduated from Manhattan College with a communication degree with a concentration in broadcasting and a minor in digital media art. Now, seven years after graduation, Burns works as an associate producer for CNN International while maintaining her MC roots as a mentor in the … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Burns, ‘17, Ignites Media Production World Ablaze
The four panelists stand close out the event with a photo with Margaret Groarke. JOCELYN VISNOV/THE QUADRANGLE By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer Four MC alums returned to campus last week to discuss their chosen careers in government and public service without pursuing a law degree. Each of these alumni, all of whom studied either political science or international relations among other majors and minors at … Continue reading MC Alums Talk Careers in Public Service Without a Law Degree
By Kyla Guilfoil, Senior Writer The Quadrangle has been home to hundreds of Manhattan College students interested in the campus community, journalism, photography, art and storytelling. The newspaper has drawn some of the college’s best and brightest to contribute to its pages over the last 100 years, with its alumni having gone on to prove their talents beyond campus. From published work at Marvel Comics, … Continue reading From Marvel Comics to ‘Good Morning America’, Quad Alumni Are Making Their Mark
Dunne Working as CAPCOM in mission control. MATTHEWDUNNE/COURTESY By Matthew Schule, Staff Writer “You know, I feel like a lot of my success, almost all of it, has been built on the great time I had at Manhattan,” Matthew Dunne ‘12,’13, a lead flight testing engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, said. From Houston, Dunne explained the journey of his career. He told The Quadrangle … Continue reading Matthew Dunne, ‘12 & ‘13: From Manhattan To NASA, Spreading a Legacy to the Stars
Alex Cohen is set to deliver the keynote address for the 2024 Manhattan College Graduate Commencement ceremony. STEVEN&ALEXANDRACOHENFOUNDATION/COURTESY By Adrianne Hutto, Senior Writer Alex Cohen is set to deliver the keynote address during the Manhattan College Graduate Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2024. At this time she will also receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Cohen was a commuter student during her time … Continue reading Alex Cohen Announced as the Graduate Commencement Keynote Speaker
Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to issue 11! We’re so happy you’ve decided to stop by once again and check out what’s been going on around campus. I am saddened to say that this is our second-to-last issue of the spring semester. The time has gone by so quickly, and it is hard to believe that we are already into the last days of April. … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
The Manhattan College Dance Team places third at NDA Nationals. KALEA JADE KING/COURTESY By Leyla J Mercado, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Dance Team took to Daytona Beach, Florida yet again for the NDA National Championship. With jazz and hip-hop pieces “Sweet Dreams” and “Lean Back,” the Division One team placed third for hip-hop, bringing home their first trophy in five years. With constant preparation … Continue reading Manhattan College Dance Team Places Third at NDA Nationals
