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The Quadrangle, founded in 1924, is the student-run newspaper of Manhattan College.
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MC Learns About Hip-Hop Diplomacy

MCQUAD/ COURTESY By Mack Olmsted, Features Editor Brown Jewel, a music producer, educator and beatmaker, came to Manhattan College to give a presentation on hip-hop diplomacy during this semester’s first Pizza and Sound event.  The Pizza and Sound program was primarily introduced to students to give them the opportunity to learn about music, technology and sound while enjoying a slice of pizza with other members … Continue reading MC Learns About Hip-Hop Diplomacy

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Seniors Raise a Glass to 100 Days Until Graduation

Seniors toasted to the 100 day countdown to graduation. MARY HALEY/THE QUADRANGLE By Mary Haley, asst. features editor/ social media editor With champagne and hors d’œuvres, seniors celebrated the beginning of the end to their Manhattan College careers at the senior toast event hosted by student engagement and student government. The event marked 100 days until the undergraduate graduation ceremony on May 18.  The event … Continue reading Seniors Raise a Glass to 100 Days Until Graduation

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JCAL at MC Makes Quit Kits

JCAL student leaders, Mariam Ahmed and Aaliyah Dyer, and club members create quit kits at their recent event. LAUREN RAZIANO/THE QUADRANGLE By Lauren Raziano, Senior Writer Jaspers for Clean Air and Lungs (JCAL) is a student-run organization at Manhattan College that educates students about the risks of smoking on campus through inclusivity and education initiatives.  In March 2023, MC received a one-time $19,900 grant from … Continue reading JCAL at MC Makes Quit Kits

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Business Students Learn to Navigate the Sticky World of the Beverage Industry

Kathleen Hickes is the territory sales manager at Keurig Dr Pepper for all of Westchester, County, the Bronx, and Upper Manhattan.  GOOGLE/ COURTESY By Anna Segota, Staff Writer Former Manhattan College rowing coach Kathleen Hickes, territory sales manager at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., gave a talk to Manhattan College business students about navigating life after college and being a woman in business.  Hickes’ presentation went … Continue reading Business Students Learn to Navigate the Sticky World of the Beverage Industry

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Saran Camara ‘21 Receives Prestigious Payne Fellowship

2024 USAID Payne Fellow, Saran Camara. @MANHATTANEDU INSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer Manhattan College alumna Saran Camara ‘21 was recently named a 2024 Payne Fellow at The United States Agency For International Development (USAID), making her the first Jasper in the college’s history to receive this prestigious award.  The competitive fellowship program awards selected participants for their dedication to international development and foreign service.  … Continue reading Saran Camara ‘21 Receives Prestigious Payne Fellowship

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Ronald Gray Transitions Away From Manhattan College

Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Ronald Gray, Ph.D. posing with Brother Jasper. LINKEDIN/COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Ronald Gray, Ph.D., vice president of student life and dean of students, will be transitioning away from Manhattan College after over a year and a half at the helm of student life leadership, as announced in an email sent from the Office of … Continue reading Ronald Gray Transitions Away From Manhattan College

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Chair of the Board of Trustees, Stephen Squeri, Responds to MC CFA’s Vote of No Confidence

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Last week, Manhattan College faculty took part in a vote of no confidence against President Milo Riverso, Ph.D. Out of 210 full-time faculty members, 147 participated in the vote, which resulted in 89% casting a vote of no confidence in Riverso, as first published by The Riverdale Press.   Additionally, 7% abstained from voting, and only 4% expressed disagreement with the motion.  … Continue reading Chair of the Board of Trustees, Stephen Squeri, Responds to MC CFA’s Vote of No Confidence

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Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

Player Seydou Traore makes a poster during the second half of the game.WYATT KOPELMAN / COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor and Assistant A&E Editor The Jaspers (5-13, 2-7 MAAC) have returned home from their annual Buffalo trip following an 84-78 win against Niagara University on Jan. 28. The Jaspers also faced a difficult match against the first-seed Quinnipiac Bobcats (16-4, 7-1 MAAC).  The game … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to First-Seeded Quinnipiac

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Draddy Locked Down and Game Suspended After Reports of Firearm on Campus

By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Jan. 25 was a night that students of Manhattan College would never forget. At around 7:38pm, a Jasper-911 email was sent to students, faculty, and staff about a possible suspect with a gun on campus. The college’s campus was sent into immediate lockdown as requested by public safety.  The New York City Police Department responded quickly and began an investigation … Continue reading Draddy Locked Down and Game Suspended After Reports of Firearm on Campus

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