Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

Every year without fail, on the weekend before spring break, Manhattan College students gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with off-campus get togethers in theirfestive outfits and green beads. A sea of green fills the streets as students celebrate the often proclaimed, “best day of the year.”To get a glimpse of how much the day means to students, The Quad asked Kevin Woods how he … Continue reading Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

Riverdale Rises: Artizen Cafe Has Workspace and Love

Artizen Cafe on Riverdale Ave combines artisan goods and coffee with a co-working space. LAUREN RAZIANO/THE QUADRANGLE By, Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor  Combining a boutique co-working space with artisanal coffee and goods, Artizen Cafe offers a new curated atmosphere for the Riverdale community. Co-founders Adam Castillo and Maria Liriano shared their love for coffee and community with The Quadrangle. The Artizen name is the amalgamation of  … Continue reading Riverdale Rises: Artizen Cafe Has Workspace and Love

Riverdale Rises: Pearl Dynastea

By, Lauren Raziano, Asst. Sports Editor/Web Editor Opening last summer on Riverdale Avenue, Pearl Dynastea offers Taiwanese bubble tea and a range of fresh steamed buns and pastries.  Darren Zhang, assistant manager of Pearl Dynastea, spoke with The Quadrangle about the business.  “We opened last summer and have been here for about seven or eight months,” Zhang said.  Currently, Pearl Dynastea offers over 40 drink … Continue reading Riverdale Rises: Pearl Dynastea

 So…Who Got Struck by Q-pid?

By, Lauren Raziano & Adrianne Hutto, Web Editor & Asst. Sports Editor & Production Editor Students know how difficult it can be to find “the one,” especially while going to a smaller college in a large city. During the month of February, a few staff members revived the “Q-pid” column and asked students to fill out a survey. The survey included questions about  their favorite … Continue reading  So…Who Got Struck by Q-pid?

Dee Dee Davis Earns Women’s Basketball Team Player of the Year

By Lauren Raziano, Copy Editor/Web Editor  Head Coach Heather Vulin announced to a packed Draddy Gymnasium that Dee Dee Davis was recently selected as Preseason Player of the Year on Thursday night. The crowd erupted in the sixth borough’s popular “Dee Dee Davis” chant. She was also named one of three unanimous First Team All-MAAC selections.  “This announcement is almost everything I have ever worked … Continue reading Dee Dee Davis Earns Women’s Basketball Team Player of the Year

11th Annual Student Engagement Leadership Conference: Chocolate World, Water Park, Mini Golf and “Chills”

By, Lauren Raziano, Social Media Editor The 11th Annual Student Engagement Leadership Conference exceeded my wildest dream about chocolate experiences with strangers who became my friends. I found out about the Student Leadership conference during a Student Government meeting when they accidentally announced that the location for the leadership weekend would be Hershey, Pennsylvania. Although I don’t like rollercoasters, I knew going to chocolate world … Continue reading 11th Annual Student Engagement Leadership Conference: Chocolate World, Water Park, Mini Golf and “Chills”

Book Nook: Come Visit the Midnight Library

By, Lauren Raziano, Copy Editor & Web Editor Matt Haig’s novel “The Midnight Library” begins with a quote from Sylvia Plath.  “I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations … Continue reading Book Nook: Come Visit the Midnight Library

O’Malley School of Business Fosters Entrepreneurship with Opening of New Creative Center

By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor The Entrepreneurship Center was unveiled on March 2, with a ceremony in its new home on the second floor of the O’Malley Library.  The center was built with financial support provided by Mike Kelly ’80. Kelly is a member of the O’Malley School of Business advisory board, the managing director of Yellow Thread Ventures and previous founder and CEO of … Continue reading O’Malley School of Business Fosters Entrepreneurship with Opening of New Creative Center

Jaspers Return To Surveillance Testing

By Lauren Raziano, Asst. Sports Editor/Web Editor A One Manhattan email to the Manhattan College Community on Feb. 4 announced that surveillance testing will now be resumed for the 2022 spring semester.  The new protocols are different from the previous semester, when students were not required to test periodically. “Now that we have completed the pre-arrival testing, surveillance testing will resume on Monday, Feb. 7. … Continue reading Jaspers Return To Surveillance Testing