Author: Cathy Goodyear

News, Top Stories

ASCE Recognized Nationally with Honorable Mention

by CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Senior Writer The Manhattan College Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers or ASCE received honorable mention for their 2018 annual report. This is the first time they have been recognized for this award since 2015, which was then based off of the 2014 annual report. An annual report is submitted to the national ASCE organization outlining all events that the student chapter … Continue reading ASCE Recognized Nationally with Honorable Mention

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News, Top Stories

Meet Public Safety’s New Director

by CATHY GOODYEAR, Senior Writer After a long and thorough search, Manhattan College has chosen a new Director of Public Safety. Peter DeCaro will be Manhattan College’s next Director of Public Safety, replacing Juan Cerezo, who is retiring after serving the Manhattan College community for 23 years. “The Director of Public Safety search was a national search. We advertised the position through associations, websites, and publications … Continue reading Meet Public Safety’s New Director

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Features, Voices on the Quad

Manhattan College Students Respond to “Did you Vote? Why?”

by CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Social Media Editor Nicholas Reda (LEFT) Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering “I did not vote this term because I did not really educate myself about the candidates or their policies, but I would vote in future elections if I educated myself.” Hamilton Espinoza (RIGHT) Sophomore, Business Management “I did not vote because I did not think we had to vote for midterm elections. I … Continue reading Manhattan College Students Respond to “Did you Vote? Why?”

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Sports

The Technology of the Fitness Center

by CATHY GOODYEAR, Social Media Editor Technology improves our lives on a daily basis and changed the waya we look at fitness and healthac. The Fitness Center in the Kelly Commons has been continuously improving and updating their equipment, including adding technologically advanced and digital machines to assist the way students train. Francesca Iorio, a 2018 accounting graduate and current MBA graduate assistant in the … Continue reading The Technology of the Fitness Center

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News

Changes and Updates Within the Social Action Suite

by CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Social Media Editor Manhattan College offers many chances to act on Lasallian values. Jacquie Martin took over the position of coordinator of Social Action this past July after the former coordinator, Jenn Edwards, left the college, bringing new service opportunities for students. “I was a graduate assistant here on this campus last year for Campus Ministry and Social Action. Jenn Edwards who … Continue reading Changes and Updates Within the Social Action Suite

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Academics, College, News

Official Calendar Changes Due to Snowfall

The academic calendar is available to students one semester before the start of the new school year. This year’s calendar had a few extra dates incorporated to make up for the Wednesday classes missed due to the snow days on March 7th and March 21st. Carla Fraser, Associate Registrar, said, “The faculty were sent two make-up dates for the snow closures, Sat. April 14th and … Continue reading Official Calendar Changes Due to Snowfall

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Rowing

Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez

Tatiyana Benitez, a freshman on the women’s rowing team, talked about how growing up in the Bronx shaped her into the athlete she is today. The Quadrangle: What was it like growing up in the Bronx? Tatiyana Benitez: “Growing up in the Bronx, you are very cultured. Anywhere you go there is always someone outside, there are always people playing music, there are always people … Continue reading Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez

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News

Appealing Parking Citations Online

Attending college in New York City means limited parking space. Anyone who drives around Manhattan College’s campus is familiar with parking tickets, but many do not know that appeals can be filed online. Angelica Martinez, operations manager for Public Safety, and Alireza Razavi, graduate assistant for Public Safety, worked on creating an easy to follow online form to submit an appeal for a citation received … Continue reading Appealing Parking Citations Online

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