Author: Stephen D. Zubrycky

Stephen Zubrycky graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor of science in civil engineering in 2019, after four years with The Quadrangle. From December 2016 to December 2017, he served as The Quadrangle's Editor-in-Chief. His writing interests include politics, campus development, information technology and history.
News

Leo Braces for Summer Construction as Higgins Progress Continues

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer Structural steel erection and concrete slab casting is all but complete in the new Patricia & Cornelius J. Higgins ‘63 Science and Engineering Center, as the Leo Engineering Building next door prepares for extensive summer renovations. “I’m pleased to see the progress that’s going on in [Higgins],” Tim J. Ward, Ph.D., dean of the School of Engineering, said. “I’m also pleased to … Continue reading Leo Braces for Summer Construction as Higgins Progress Continues

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Bronx Native is First Sitting Justice to Speak at the College Commencement: Sonia Sotomayor to Speak at 177th Undergraduate Commencement

by STEPHEN D. ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer Supreme Court Justice and Bronx native Sonia Sotomayor will deliver the keynote address at Manhattan College’s 177th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises next month, the college announced last week. Sotomayor will be the first sitting Supreme Court Justice to visit the college. The announcement is the culmination of a years’ long process to bring Sotomayor to campus involving Board of Trustees member Patrick … Continue reading Bronx Native is First Sitting Justice to Speak at the College Commencement: Sonia Sotomayor to Speak at 177th Undergraduate Commencement

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Features

Worth Training For: Walter Saukin Reflects on 42 Years at Manhattan College

by Stephen Zubrycky, Senior Writer You might know him by his distinctive beard. You’ve probably seen him at Starbucks… ordering a latte or a peach iced tea. Or maybe you know his ties… like the one with the M&Ms or the one with the smiley faces. But somehow and some way, you probably recognize when Walter P. Saukin, Ph.D., enters the room. The beard is one of … Continue reading Worth Training For: Walter Saukin Reflects on 42 Years at Manhattan College

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Softball, Sports

Jasper Softball Falls to Columbia at Home

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer In a battle for softball primacy on the No. 1 subway line, the Manhattan College Jaspers came up short against the Columbia University Lions (of the 116th Street station) at Gaelic Park Wednesday afternoon, losing 6-3 as the Jaspers’ fortunes went south in the final inning. Fresh off back to back wins in a double header against the Morgan State University … Continue reading Jasper Softball Falls to Columbia at Home

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The Dish on Locke’s Dishwashing Woes

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Senior Writer Reusable dishes and utensils returned to Locke’s Loft last week after weeks of disposable plastic. The switch occurred due to an equipment malfunction with the Locke’s dishwashing system. “The College uses a commercial equipment service company to maintain and service the College’s equipment,” Nicholas Valinotti of Gourmet Dining wrote in an e-mail. Valinotti is Gourmet Dining’s resident district manager for Manhattan College.  … Continue reading The Dish on Locke’s Dishwashing Woes

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News

Megan Dreher Elected Editor-in-Chief

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor Megan Elizabeth Dreher was elected the 2019 Editor-in-Chief of The Quadrangle Tuesday, defeating a field of five other candidates. Dreher is a junior double major in communication (broadcast concentration) and philosophy from Prospect, Conn. She served as Asst. Features Editor in 2017 and Features Editor in 2018. Dreher will succeed Taylor Brethauer, formally ascending to the position next week.     Continue reading Megan Dreher Elected Editor-in-Chief

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Academics, College, News, Top Stories

College’s South Campus Vision Begins to Take Shape

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor Construction on the $62 million Patricia & Cornelius J. Higgins ‘62 Science and Engineering Center is underway. The new building, which will sit on the same lot as the existing Leo Engineering Building, will house new labs for Manhattan College’s science and engineering departments, and is slated to open in 2020. Following a ceremonial groundbreaking last spring, work on the … Continue reading College’s South Campus Vision Begins to Take Shape

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Features

The 1 Train Returns to Cortlandt Street, 17 Years After Station’s Destruction

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor For 17 years, the No. 1 subway stop at Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan was left unused beneath Greenwich Street. The station was destroyed by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Following those attacks, the No. 1 train was rerouted away from Lower Manhattan and the impassable mass of twisted steel, … Continue reading The 1 Train Returns to Cortlandt Street, 17 Years After Station’s Destruction

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Arts & Entertainment

Board Games, Podiatrists and Timothee Chalamet: Scatterbomb Returns

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor Scatterbomb started the school year off Friday night with a show entitled “Scatterbomb Breaks Up With Their High School Sweetheart.”  The show featured the improv troupe’s returning players: senior Kevin Donald, junior Erin McWilliams and sophomores Jenn Bueti and Aedan Roney. Three new cast members: Moira Delaney, Brendan Hanney and Meredith Taylor made their debuts.  The players – old and new – … Continue reading Board Games, Podiatrists and Timothee Chalamet: Scatterbomb Returns

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