Jasper Jams: A Hopeless Romantic’s Favorite Holiday

Angelina Perez, Senior Writer I have a confession to make… I, Angelina Perez, am a hopeless romantic and will not take any more Valentine’s Day slander. Why has it become so easy to dismiss a day celebrating love? So many kinds of love are often overlooked on Valentine’s Day, and I feel like that deserves some attention just as much as relationships. It is a … Continue reading Jasper Jams: A Hopeless Romantic’s Favorite Holiday

Manhattan Men’s Basketball Adds a Win to Record After Nail-Biting Overtime

Men’s basketball celebrated their win with participants of the kid’s clinic. RAVEN JAMES / COURTESY Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Men’s basketball had yet another nail-biter of a game on Saturday, Feb. 8 against the St. Peter’s Peacocks. After a well fought overtime, the Jaspers came out on top by one point, winning 84-83 and bringing their record to 11-10.  The game was filled with energy from … Continue reading Manhattan Men’s Basketball Adds a Win to Record After Nail-Biting Overtime

 Games of the Week

Jaila Williamson broke the 50 meter freestyle school record twice, with her times in both the preliminary and final races dropping below the previous record. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Men’s Basketball The Jaspers men’s Basketball team had a game against Merrimack in Draddy on Friday night. With Merrimack leading the MAAC with an 11-2 record coming in, they looked the part as … Continue reading  Games of the Week

Manhattan University Launches New Webinar Series on Student Resources 

Pictured in the right-hand corner of the flyer is QR code to sign up for a spot in the Manhattan University Webinar Series.@JASPERFAMILIES_MANHATTAN / INSTAGRAM Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University has officially released a new webinar series that is designed to inform incoming Jaspers and their families about various student resources available to them. Some of these resources consist of financial aid, career services, … Continue reading Manhattan University Launches New Webinar Series on Student Resources 

Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

Angelina Persaud, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Gourmet Dining along with Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) have partnered with Friendly Fridge BX to address food insecurity in Riverdale and spread the Lasallian mission of serving the community.  Friendly Fridge was originally founded on May 21, 2020 with the mission to “normalize reducing environmental waste and harm while also reducing the stress of many. We accomplish … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Begins Spring Recruitment

Sorority members and recruits met in Leo Lounge for rush week events.@SDTMANHATTAN / INSTAGRAM Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor This past week, the Sigma Delta Tau sorority (SDT) kicked off spring recruitment. The organization’s recruitment, also referred to as “rush week,” is meant to draw in potential members and connect them to the sisters of SDT. The week spanned from Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. … Continue reading Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Begins Spring Recruitment

Residence Life Hosts Event for Jaspers to Create Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards

Flynn Myers, Staff Writer On Feb. 6 in Jasper Hall, resident assistant (RA) and junior Ian Pruiksma held an event for all students to make homemade Valentine’s Day cards. The event provided attendees with all the necessary materials to make the cards and spark their creativity including colorful paper, markers and colored pencils.  Keeping in mind traditional Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations, Pruiksma wanted to … Continue reading Residence Life Hosts Event for Jaspers to Create Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards

Scatterbomb’s “Love is Dead” Performance Celebrates Love, Heartbreak, and Everything In Between

The cast of Scatterbomb enters in a funeral procession to fit their theme,‘Love is Dead.’LEYLA MERCADO / THE QUADRANGLE Leyla Mercado & Barbara Vasquez, A&E Editor & Production Editor / Web Editor Manhattan University’s student improv group Scatterbomb held their first show of the semester last Friday with performances that were to die for. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the show took on the … Continue reading Scatterbomb’s “Love is Dead” Performance Celebrates Love, Heartbreak, and Everything In Between