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Tobalá Serves Up Authentic Artisan Oaxacan Cuisine

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Asst. Sports Editor  High wooden beam ceilings, woven chairs and clay pots welcome diners into the Mezcal (smoked tequila) filled bar along with a warm hostess and friendly bartenders. The vision- artisan Oaxaca decor and cuisine from southwestern Mexico. Located on Riverdale Avenue, Tobalá, a Mexican restaurant and bar opened its doors on  Sept. 12, 2022. Tobalá is family owned and operated … Continue reading Tobalá Serves Up Authentic Artisan Oaxacan Cuisine

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Jasper Highlights of the Week

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Women’s Volleyball The Manhattan College Volleyball team won their first game of the season this week with a 3-2 set against Saint Peter’s University. The teams played 5 sets, with Jaspers winning 28-26, 30-28, 28-30, 23-25, 15-10.  This battle was won on the brand-new volleyball court at the college, the previous being disformed in a rainstorm earlier last year. It … Continue reading Jasper Highlights of the Week

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Voices on the Quad: Professors on Updated Mask-Optional Policy

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor Beginning Saturday, April 9, wearing a mask or face covering while indoors will no lon-ger be a mandatory requirement. For the first time since the beginning of the fall 2020 semester, mask-wearing in the classroom has become optional.According to the OneManhattan update on safety guidelines sent out on April 7, “Facultymay require students to wear masks in their … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Professors on Updated Mask-Optional Policy

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“Is Hip Hop Dead?”: A Tiny Talk with DJ Chuck Chill Out 

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Is hip hop dead? That’s the question the Multicultural Center set out to answer, in hosting this annual event with guest speaker DJ Chuck Chill Out on March 9, in memoriam of the death of hip hop artist Biggie Smalls. The “Is Hip Hop Dead?” event began with a short history of hip hop given by Hayden Greene, director … Continue reading “Is Hip Hop Dead?”: A Tiny Talk with DJ Chuck Chill Out 

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Columns, Men's Basketball, Sports

Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor After graduating from Manhattan College in 2014, Jasper basketball alum Rhamel Brown has dribbled his way through Israel, Switzerland, Canada and Ukraine. After playing basketball in Odessa, Ukraine for three years, Brown feels a unique connection to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the land where he once hit the court. The Quadrangle was able to sit down … Continue reading Jasper Basketball Alum Offers Unique Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict 

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Columns, Opinions & Editorials

To Whom It May Concern, a Discussion about Race: Missing White Woman Syndrome

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor To whom it may concern,  With liberty and justice for all. Six words that are familiar to Americans. The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister, Francis Bellamy. We say the Pledge of Allegiance because it enstates a sense of patriotism and pride to the United States. We recited these words every … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern, a Discussion about Race: Missing White Woman Syndrome

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Columns, Features, Voices on the Quad

Voices on the Quad: Online Start to the Semester

By Maria Thomas, Senior Writer Anthony Mastrogiacomo ‘23 How do you feel about the first week of classes being online? I feel that online classes for the first week is a great idea because it allows for people to settle in, and if they have tested positive within a few days of the year starting, they will not be missing class. On the other hand, … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Online Start to the Semester

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To Whom it May Concern, a Discussion about Race: An Introduction

by Zoe DeFazio, Staff Writer To whom it may concern, Everything you think you know about racism is wrong. With social media like Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok and even Snapchat there always seems to be an overwhelming amount of information and blame regarding race and racism. Now that a majority of us are paying attention to racist behavior there seems to be a common misunderstanding … Continue reading To Whom it May Concern, a Discussion about Race: An Introduction

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