Happy Birthday to The Quad! Congratulations on a century of reporting! The Quadrangle serves a special role in writing the first draft of history for the college, keeping the community informed, and when necessary shining a spotlight on stories that otherwise would remain in the dark.
Working on The Quadrangle was a highlight of my time at Manhattan and it was truly a privilege to serve as editor-in-chief. I am happy to see that several initiatives that began during my time working on the paper are still going strong. The Quad introduced me to people I otherwise would have never met—most importantly my best friend and wife! Wishing all current and future Quadrangle staff all the best on this special anniversary and looking forward to seeing the paper thrive over the next 100 years!
Yours truly,
Sean Sonnemann
Editor-in-Chief 2015
Class of 2017
I was first introduced to The Quad as a high school senior during my second campus visit. Learning that Manhattan had such a strong student-led publication and the potential for a scholarship opportunity was what really sealed the deal for me. I submitted my enrollment deposit the following day.
The Quad was such a profound part of my college experience. Doing interviews each week lead me to learn about people and diverse parts of campus life I would have never known otherwise. Members of The Quad became some of my favorite people on campus. Being trusted to serve as Editor-in-Chief was the greatest honor of my college career. The Quad taught me so much about community and leadership.
The Manhattan community is so lucky to have such a strong newspaper staff that has continued to serve their campus community over the last 100 years.
Jocelyn Visnov
Editor-In-Chief 2023
Class of 2024
The Quadrangle is a legacy. It’s the summation of the lives of Jaspers that came before
us and a time capsule for the Jaspers that will come after us. The work we, as Quad staff
members, have been doing (for 100 years!) as student journalists strengthens Manhattan’s
existence as an institution and more importantly, upholds a powerful journalistic tradition.
To say that writing for The Quad was the highlight of my time at Manhattan would be an
understatement. It was a team I was proud to be a part of and represent across campus. That’s
not to say it wasn’t a stressful undertaking. But my writers, my editors, and our dearly-departed
adviser, Thomas J. Callahan, uplifted me and made my experience what it was.
Overall, the friendships formed in our newsroom are what stuck with me long after my
last Quad meeting. I’ve been to their weddings. I’ve gotten to celebrate their post-undergrad
triumphs on social media. My husband and I reminisce on articles we co-wrote and the funny
ideas we had for The Triangle. No matter how far our team has been spread across the world,
we’ve made bonds and memories that will always have a special place in my heart.
So happy 100th birthday to The Quad! Here’s to many more years of fun, friendship, and
journalism.
Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
Editor-in-Chief 2018
Class of 2019
Through both good and tough times in the world and the college’s history, students have dedicated themselves to storytelling, to the truth—what a gift that is. It’s an honor to have been a small part of The Quad’s 100-year legacy and to celebrate it today. I owe my entire career to this student newspaper, the opportunities it provided me and the people it introduced me to. Today, I work as a journalist—and I love every second of it. Thank you to The Quad for the greatest gift: helping me find joyful, meaningful work early on. No matter where my career takes me, I owe it to this paper. For those on staff now, celebrate this occasion and the fact that your life will never be the same. Keep The Quad alive and do good journalism so it can do the same for those who come after you.
XOXO
Gabs Dephino
Editor-in-Chief 2019
Class of 2021
Congratulations to The Quadrangle for 100 years of service to the Manhattan College/University community. It was 40 years ago that I was Editor-in-Chief, and I recall vividly and fondly my time there— how much I loved interviewing, writing, meeting celebrities and dignitaries, and even working late nights and weekends to meet deadlines. I often think about the many talented staff members with whom I worked, and I am in awe of those who are now renowned, award-winning journalists, broadcasters, and authors. Some of us are still close friends because of our Quad Squad bond. I remember the incredible dedication we had back then for reporting facts and sharing perspectives, as we positively contributed to the campus culture. And, although news media has changed dramatically over the years, I applaud The Quadrangle for evolving over time and continuing to inform and influence its community today. Thank you for being the creative outlet where I first fell in love with journalism. To this day, I draw on the many lessons I learned, and sometimes I secretly miss being there. As we say in Polish, “Sto Lat (cheers to 100 years)!”
Mia Mischuk-O’Brien
Editor-in-Chief 1984
Class of 1985
Happy Birthday Dearest Quad! 100 years of nurturing talent, combating injustice and providing a haven for a special group of Jaspers. To put into words all The Quad has given me might make this the most difficult piece I’ve had to write. Joining The Quad is one of the most defining moments of my life. It was there for me at times I could barely be there for myself. I was given the space to grow through both failures and successes. There were belly laughs, moments of self-doubt, and maybe more than a few late-night tears that I would not trade for the world. I became the best version of myself because of the family I made and the mentorship I was blessed to have been given from this wonderful publication. It was a gift to write for this paper and it’s been an even greater gift to watch outstanding writers grow with it year after year.
Here’s to 100 more!
Anna Woods
Editor in Chief 2021
Class of 2023
On my first day on The Quadrangle staff, our faculty advisor, the late newspaperman Thomas J. Callahan ‘77, gave us a single mission: “Do journalism.” His charge wasn’t merely an assignment; it was an invitation to join a now century-old tradition of student journalism at Manhattan.
Documenting our community’s stories was one of the greatest joys and highest honors of my college years. I look back fondly on our weekly read-throughs and marathon layout sessions; I loved the challenge of asking tough questions and can still feel the satisfaction of delivering their answers. The work is hard – an adventure and an education in and of itself – but The Quad team has always met the challenge. And we always have a good time doing it.
May the tradition of these pages – and the truth inked within them – endure for centuries more. Long live The Quad.
Stephen Zubrycky
Editor-in-Chief 2017
Class of 2019
As the Quadrangle turns 100, it couldn’t be a more important time to reinvest in student journalism. For so many incoming students, both at Manhattan and beyond, the conflict, uncertainty and undeniable division of our world carries a weight that feels too heavy for any one person to lift. I urge our university not to lose sight of the importance of student voices in celebrating, uplifting and uncovering the experiences of our community through the work of this historic newspaper. Student journalism is crucial in both upholding the integrity of this institution, as well as inspiring students through each other’s successes. It’s up to all us to hold onto that.
I wouldn’t be the journalist I am today without the work I did at the Quadrangle. To our current and future Quad writers: no story is too small. It’s in your hands to find the voices that make an impact — don’t lose sight of the importance of that responsibility!
Thank you to this incredible newspaper for giving me a place in its 100-year history. Here’s to 100 more!
Kyla Guilfoil
Editor-in-Chief 2022
Class of 2024
The Quadrangle was the first paper I ever worked for and all these years later remains one of my favorite newsrooms. It is a product of people wise beyond their years. It taught me everything I know. It helped me talk to students and faculty I would have never met otherwise, and I’m so happy I did. Our campus may be small but The Quadrangle opened a new world for me there. I remember the pure joy I would experience seeing someone read a physical copy of the latest issue. I love how excited it made me to start my career. I miss being part of the team. Happy, happy birthday to The Quadrangle. I hope there are 100 more years to come.
Alexandra Hutzler
Editor-in-Chief 2016
Class of 2018
The assignment from Manhattan College Quadrangle editor-in-chief Grace Cardinal seemed simple enough: “… a look back and how the paper has changed.”
But it’s not so simple when the span is 70 years. Nevertheless, an attempt (testing “the more things change, the more they stay the same”)
Some global context from 1955: Dwight D. Eisenhower is President of the United States of America. U.S., U.K., France and Russia convene in Geneva to review proposals for lasting peace in Europe. China and Taiwan tussle over the Taiwan Straits. The Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series.
As for The Quadrangle’s headlines in 1955, they included “Brother A. Philip Appointed to Presidency” (front page, September 23, 1953), “Power of the Press … With It A Responsibility” – JP, (November 10, 1954) and “A Look at Our Athletics and a Try at Prophesy” – Sports Editor Bill Reilly (October 6, 1954).
The Quadrangle has evolved with the college. Women were admitted to the college in 1973. As leaders over the decades, they have transformed The Quad. New facilities and equipment were added. New communications technology was created, from print/on-line to Artificial Intelligence.
The through line: In its 100th year, The Quadrangle continues to serve students and the college in a joint mission – “Preparing for a meaningful life, both personally and professionally.”
John Paluszek
Editor-in-Chief 1954
Class of 1955