Hello and welcome to issue 6! We have an exciting week for news this week with lots of stories to cover! First, we discuss the most recent senate meeting, where the Microsoft switch, new lounges in Kelly Commons and dining improvements were mentioned. Jasper engineers also have a big week coming up, with national engineering week and an exciting ARCHtalk, with speaker Dr. Anthony Mercando … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
Winston scores his 1000th point against Marist University GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor Baseball The Manhattan Jaspers baseball team overcame a weather delay and a late push from Norfolk State to secure a 16–10 victory Friday evening at Marty L. Miller Field, opening a four-game series in dominant fashion. The contest began nearly two hours late due to poor field conditions caused by … Continue reading Games of the Week
Chris “Smoove” Williams brings the same energy to the microphone that he once brought to the court, now serving as one of the signature voices of Manhattan Athletics. @HEARCHRISSPEAK / INSTAGRAM Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor A part of sports games that sometimes gets overlooked but can make or break the game may not be what you expect – it’s the announcers. Legendary announcers like Vin … Continue reading The Broadcasters Behind Manhattan Athletics
Maria Castano, Arts & Entertainment Editor I have been really into Hispanic rock for the last couple of years, and with it, fortunately, came a lot of new additions to my day-to-day playlist. I wanted to make a playlist with all the Spanish songs I’ve been listening to lately, rock or otherwise, that share a common thread: they’re extremely calming. They have been helping me … Continue reading Hispanic Classics for a Peaceful February Evening
Crochet Club members Grace Nariani (left) pictured with Charlotte Barnard (right) at the rose sale. ANISSA LATIF / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief During Valentine’s week, several clubs all across the Manhattan University (MU) campus celebrated the spirit of love and community by hosting their own Valentine’s Day-themed events. Groups such as the Crochet Club, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the MU chapter of the American Institute … Continue reading Clubs All Across MU Celebrate the Spirit of Love This Valentine’s Week
Featured panelists at the BSU Black Excellence panel. JAYLIN AMEZQUITA / COURTESY Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor The Black Student Union (BSU) at Manhattan University (MU) held a structured and interactive conversation panel where a group of Black Student Union (BSU) students spoke about black excellence on Feb. 18 in Smith Auditorium. According to manhattan.edu, the BSU is an organization … Continue reading BSU Hosts a Conversational Panel on Black Excellence
Jasper Dancers at their annual garage sale fundraiser. JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard, Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Division I dance team, the Jasper Dancers, is getting creative with their fundraising efforts. The cold weather couldn’t stop them, as they held their annual garage sale indoors in Kelly Commons on Feb. 17. The Jasper Dancers are MU’s DI club dance team that competes … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Hold Annual Garage Sale
Growing tension between the United States and Iran MEPC.ORG / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Top military officials have informed President Trump that the military is ready to move forward with attacks on Iran as soon as Feb. 21, but officials say that the president has yet to make a final decision. Regarding the ongoing Iran negotiations, the president stated on Feb. 19 … Continue reading Growing Tension Between The United States and Iran
Michael Dowling speaks at Manhattan University. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) welcomed CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, Michael Dowling, to Manhattan University (MU), to present his memoir titled, “After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America,” and help motivate students toward advancing in their career paths. Dowling is a highly accomplished executive, … Continue reading Michael Dowling Addresses Manhattan University on the Future of Healthcare and His Irish Beginnings
