Letter From the Editor

By, Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Hey Jaspers, welcome to issue 3!  This week we’ve got some interesting articles across all sections about jaspers from the past and present honing their craft. From STEM fields to education as well as communication and English, I’m proud that The Quad can serve to highlight the academic success and individual creativity of our students and alumni across all disciplines. That … Continue reading Letter From the Editor

Letter from The Editor

Dear Readers,  What a year it has been! This is officially the last publication of The Quadrangle with me as your editor-in-chief. It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to serve as editor-in-chief for this paper. I love this publication, the people who make it happen each week and the community whom we cover so very much.  I love journalism and hope it continues … Continue reading Letter from The Editor

Letter from the Editor

By, Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Dear readers,  Hello and happy Issue 2! Within this week’s issue we have news updates on the state of student residence halls, information about local Riverdale restaurants, and an article featuring Pat Kehrberger ‘69, MC’s first female student..  As you’ll see on the front cover, we’re announcing the artist who will perform at this year’s Springfest concert! The annual Springfest carnival … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers,  Hello and welcome back to campus! My name is Jocelyn Visnov, and I have the privilege of being Editor-in-Chief of the Quadrangle this year.  If you’re reading the print version of the paper, to the left you’ll find a very talented list of writers and editors. This masthead, along with many other wonderful writers not listed, will be working hard to excite and … Continue reading Letter from the Editor

My Experience with Summer Study Abroad

by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor This past July, I boarded a plane with seven other MC students and a professor I had never met before. The weeks that followed were easily the most adventurous and memorable of my summer. Two and a half weeks may not seem like a long time compared to the traditional semester-long study abroad experience. However, each day was so … Continue reading My Experience with Summer Study Abroad

What is the “Jasper Journal?”

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor & Asst. Production Editor It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, It’s Jasperman.  The Jasperman is a comic strip originated by Jerry Breen, who is a graduate of the Manhattan College class of 1971. The comic strip was published in the Jasper Journal from 1966 to 1971.  The Jasper Journal, a rival student-run newspaper to the Quadrangle, served the MC … Continue reading What is the “Jasper Journal?”

Engineering and Alto-Sax: Meet Performing Arts Scholar Josephine Jean-Baptiste

Jean-Baptiste in France as part of MC study abroad. JOSEPHINE JEAN-BAPTISTE/COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Josephine Jean-Baptiste explores her passion for music while pursuing her academic goals. As a sophomore performing arts scholar with a major in chemical engineering and a minor in music, Jean-Baptiste combines arts and sciences for an interesting and well-rounded schedule.  Jean-Baptiste has been playing the alto saxophone for nearly twelve … Continue reading Engineering and Alto-Sax: Meet Performing Arts Scholar Josephine Jean-Baptiste

Men’s Track and Field Off to a Strong Start in March

Senior Noah Jefferson will continue his athletic and academic career at MC for another year while working towards his Masters degree. GOJASPERS / COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Jaspers track and field wasted no time getting their season started this Spring. During March, the team traveled down south to Jacksonville Fl., and Raleigh N.C., bringing home a first-place win and several personal bests for the … Continue reading Men’s Track and Field Off to a Strong Start in March