Month: November 2024

Sports

Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

Left: The Jasper Dancers in 2019 after placing first in NDA’s Hip-Hop division.MADELINE DONOHUE / COURTESY Right: The current Manhattan University dance team at Manhattan Madness.@MANHATTANDANCETEAM / INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor The Manhattan University dance team has become an integral part of campus over past decades, starting as a dance club and eventually transitioning to a D1 competition team.  The Jasper Dancers have … Continue reading Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

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The Jasper Legacy: A Look Into Some Manhattan Hall of Famers

Left: Jake Freeman (center) after finishing third at the 2008 summer Olympic Trials.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Right: Tiffany Schettig-Gonzalez, a 2022 inductee of the Manhattan Athletic Hall of Fame.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor Manhattan University has served as a home to great student-athletes since Brother Jasper was first appointed athletic director in 1861.  Almost 160 years later, MU has racked up quite … Continue reading The Jasper Legacy: A Look Into Some Manhattan Hall of Famers

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News

Manhattan Caucus – Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris Making Her Closing Statement in Washington, D.C.KENT NISHIMURA / COURTESY By Elaina Batista, Contributor Today’s the day – Election Day is finally upon us! This election has been historic, with the different strategies used by the presidential candidates to get the American people to cast their vote for them. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump remain neck and … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus – Election Day

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Manhattan University Introduces James Patterson Honors Program

By Otito Maduegbuna, Contributor Manhattan University recently announced a new honors program co-led by New York Times best-selling author, James Patterson ‘69, that will be implemented across the institution starting in 2025.  The James Patterson Honors Program will provide students with workshops and opportunities centered around improving writing skills, personal development and preparation for entering various industries.  According to an article on manhattan.edu, “The mission … Continue reading Manhattan University Introduces James Patterson Honors Program

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Jaspers Vote Event Empowers Students to be Politically Educated

Front Cover of Booklet by Intro to Presidency Class.@MU_JASPERSVOTE / INSTAGRAM By Emmanouel Sofillas; Assistant Sports Editor In an event held on campus last Tuesday, Oct. 29, students from Margaret Groarke, Ph.D.’s political science class, The U.S. Presidency, hosted a special event in tandem with Jaspers Vote to celebrate and promote awareness for the upcoming presidential election.  Held in front of Squeri Hall, the event … Continue reading Jaspers Vote Event Empowers Students to be Politically Educated

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Features

KDP is Back With Another Safe Halloween

Riverdale students enjoying Safe Halloween activities.@KAPPADELTAPIMC / INSTAGRAM By Mack Olmsted, Features Editor The education honor society Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), brought Halloween to campus for another year with the Safe Halloween event.  Previously called MC Halloween, the Safe Halloween event is for the children in the Riverdale community to go trick-or-treating in a safe environment on campus. The event ran for two hours and … Continue reading KDP is Back With Another Safe Halloween

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MU Chemical Engineers Take Home First Place at AIChE Competition in San Diego

Maylee Green, Patrick Ryan, Quinn Nagle, Angelina Persaud, Dominique Whyte and advisor J. Patrick Abulencia, Ph.D., with their first place award.QUINN NAGLE/COURTESY By Angelina Perez & Jill Tuthill, Arts & Entertainment Editor & Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor The executive board for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) chapter at Manhattan University traveled across the United States to San Diego, CA, where they took … Continue reading MU Chemical Engineers Take Home First Place at AIChE Competition in San Diego

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Arts & Entertainment

Coffee House Hosts a Spook-tacular Event!

A Taylor Swift costume made an appearance performing “All Too Well.”BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor This past Thursday, MU hosted a Coffee House with a haunting theme: Halloween!  Due to the event falling on the holiday, Coffee House was held with a Halloween theme for the open mic. Promotional flyers encouraged attendees to come in their Halloween costumes, and … Continue reading Coffee House Hosts a Spook-tacular Event!

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