Author: Jack Melanson

Campus Life, News

On Resi-Commuters and the Cost of Campus Residence

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer Speaking very situationally, it may be cheaper to move off-campus while studying at Manhattan College in Riverdale. This part of the Jasper population, known as “resi-commuters”, live in Manhattan College’s bull-ring, or the surrounding Riverdale community. The Quadrangle surveyed 10 off campus locations that are popular among students. These include apartments on Waldo Avenue, W. 238 Street, Irwin Avenue, Greystone Avenue, Riverdale … Continue reading On Resi-Commuters and the Cost of Campus Residence

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Features

Meeting Religous Studies Major Tim Gress

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer The Religion Department at Manhattan College is chaired by David Shefferman, Ph.D., while Robert Geraci, Ph.D remains on sabbatical for a final semester. The program continues to be a journey through the liberal arts that encompasses much more than just the Catholic tradition, despite the College’s Lasallian heritage. Currently housing four students who have taken religious studies as a major, the department … Continue reading Meeting Religous Studies Major Tim Gress

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Sports

Just a Regular Guy: Meet Sean Jeffcoat

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer When Sean Jeffcoat’s resume came across the Manhattan College admission desk, it’s likely that a few heads were turned. Now a Jasper, Jeffcoat first spent time in the NFL as an Arizona Cardinal and in the military as a member of the United States Air National Guard. His story starts at Jack Britt High School in his hometown of Fayetteville, … Continue reading Just a Regular Guy: Meet Sean Jeffcoat

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News, Top Stories

Lack of Heat, No Gas at Popular Off-Campus Housing Location

by JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer Living in the Bronx can come with challenges, and for residents of 3804 Greystone Avenue, the challenges are especially daunting. The building is home to not just Manhattan College students, but also families with young children and elderly residents, who collectively have been living without cooking gas or stable heat. According to residents, these issues have persisted since September. “It has been … Continue reading Lack of Heat, No Gas at Popular Off-Campus Housing Location

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Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

Empowerment Shines at Sanctus Artem’s Art Gallery

by JACK MELANSON, News Editor Sanctus Artem hosted their annual art show on Sunday as students, faculty and other artists contributed to the gallery. This year, the theme was empowerment. “We chose empowerment because it’s more of an umbrella term. Anything can empower you,” said Ryan Askin, co-president of Sanctus Artem. “The art pieces reflect that. Those pieces are things that we found empowering and … Continue reading Empowerment Shines at Sanctus Artem’s Art Gallery

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Sports, Top Stories

Boston Red Sox Win the 2018 World Series, MC Weighs In on the Win

by JACK MELANSON, News Editor The 2018 Major League Baseball season came to a close last week as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 5-1 in Game 5 of the best-of-seven World Series. This was the fourth time in 14 years that the Red Sox ended their season on top and the ninth time in franchise history. The … Continue reading Boston Red Sox Win the 2018 World Series, MC Weighs In on the Win

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News, Top Stories

Two Jaspers Launch Financial Times

by JACK MELANSON, News Editor Two Jaspers have been flexing their entrepreneurial spirits in recent weeks, as seniors Troy Golding and Nick Gazzillo launched Jasper Financial Times. Jasper Financial Times, a website that dropped in September, promises to keep students in the loop in regards to top stories surrounding the finance industry on a weekly basis. “The J.F.T. is a website intended to cover the … Continue reading Two Jaspers Launch Financial Times

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Sports

2018-2019 NFL Season Underway at Manhattan College

by Jack Melanson News Editor A new NFL football season represents hope, pride and a chance for the ultimate reward; hoisting the Lombardi Trophy come February. After last season ended with a 41-33 victory for Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, football fans from all over are ready for more. As the season has kicked off, Week 1 was … Continue reading 2018-2019 NFL Season Underway at Manhattan College

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