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MC Players Take a Bow From “Almost, Maine”

By Kelly Kennedy, Senior Writer The Manhattan College Players performed “Almost, Maine,” as the student slot this spring semester. The show premiered March 3, and performed four times over that weekend with the show closing on March 5.  “Almost Maine” was produced entirely by students without any faculty help. The play was proposed by senior communication and political science student RJ Giannicci. “Almost, Maine” is … Continue reading MC Players Take a Bow From “Almost, Maine”

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MC Players: Stay Tuned for Spring Musical 9-5

By Maizy Swift, Asst. Production editor This spring, MC Players is putting on 9-5, a feisty, fun and energetic Dolly Parton musical which will be shown April 21st-23rd in Smith Auditorium.  The director of the musical, Will Erat, described the origins of the musical, and its main plot which includes women fighting sexism and misogyny within the workplace in a comedic way.   “It comes from … Continue reading MC Players: Stay Tuned for Spring Musical 9-5

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James Patterson scholarship aids recipients in their career pursuits 

By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment editor  James Patterson ‘69, bestselling author and philanthropist, awarded twenty Manhattan College $5,000 scholarships based on essay submissions highlighting their plans after graduation. This is the 11th consecutive year that Patterson has provided support to “10 juniors and 10 seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in activities tied to the College’s Lasallian mission,” according to the Manhattan … Continue reading James Patterson scholarship aids recipients in their career pursuits 

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Dancing the Night Away: Performing Arts Department Celebrates With Formal

By Grace Cardinal,  Asst. News Editor Back for a fourth year, Manhattan College’s Performing Arts students celebrated their hard work with a formal on Saturday, March 25. On that day students from all corners of the performing arts program came together to dance and have fun. Each year, the formal is open to all students who are a part of the many different performing arts … Continue reading Dancing the Night Away: Performing Arts Department Celebrates With Formal

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Springfest Recap: A Carnival on the Quad and NAV Performance

NAV’s performance in Draddy Gymnasium. ANGELINA PEREZ/THEQUADRANGLE By Angelina Persaud, News Editor & Angelina Perez, Web Editor Jasper nation was thriving and thoroughly enjoying this year’s Springfest, which included a carnival on the quad and a performance by R&B and rap artist NAV. The festivities on April 15 began with a carnival on the quad where students were able to come together to enjoy music, … Continue reading Springfest Recap: A Carnival on the Quad and NAV Performance

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Through the Jasper Lens: Springfest

This year’s Springfest was headlined with a performance by rapper Nav, but that wasn’t all that Springfest was. Student Government organized a carnival for students with food, games, a bounce castle and bull riding. Students were able to enjoy the company of fellow students on their school campus. This is the second post-COVID Springfest, a real treat for students who missed out on the event … Continue reading Through the Jasper Lens: Springfest

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Manhattan College Players are working 9 to 5 to put on This Year’s Spring Musical

Ensemble, Doralee and Hart perform Cowgirls Revenge from 9 to 5. ANGELINA PEREZ/THEQUADRANGLE By Angelina Perez, Web Editor  The most anticipated spring semester musical, 9 to 5, occurred this past weekend and did not disappoint with the choreography and vocals to show Manhattan College the talent radiating on campus.  The Quadrangle had the privilege of seeing the cast perform during their opening night on Friday the … Continue reading Manhattan College Players are working 9 to 5 to put on This Year’s Spring Musical

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Catching Up With Crochet Club At Their Spring Event

Members of the crochet club at their spring event crocheting flowers. NICOLEFITZSIMMONS/THEQUADRANGLE By Nicole Fitzsimmons, Senior writer The crochet club recently gathered at their spring event to celebrate the new season by giving students a space to learn and create tiny crochet flowers while listening to music and chatting.  Established almost a year ago, the crochet club meets weekly on Mondays for students to keep … Continue reading Catching Up With Crochet Club At Their Spring Event

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Jasper Jams: You’re On Your Own, Kid (Grad Edition)

By Megan LaCreta, Senior Writer At some point, we stopped counting the time until graduation in years and semesters, and it turned into days. Graduating college is something that I can’t fully comprehend, and might not until I walk across the stage in Draddy on May 19th. When faced with such overwhelming and complex emotions, sometimes the only thing you can do is turn to … Continue reading Jasper Jams: You’re On Your Own, Kid (Grad Edition)

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