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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Sports, Women's Rowing

Shannon Forty: Member of the 2017-2018 All-MAAC Second Team

by KATIE HENEGHAN & C. GARRETT KEIDEL Staff Writer &  Asst. Sports Editor Shannon Forty is a junior Biology major on the Manhattan College Rowing team, from Westford, Massachusetts. At the end of the spring semester, Forty was named to the All-MAAC Second Team, becoming the first from the Division I rowing program’s three-year history to receive any All-MAAC honors. The Quadrangle: How did you get into sports? … Continue reading Shannon Forty: Member of the 2017-2018 All-MAAC Second Team

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Jasper Jams: Who is Jordan Davis?

Student Engagement announced via Instagram that Jordan Davis will be performing at Family Weekend on Saturday, October 13th. While having a named performer is a welcome change from Manhattan College’s usual Family Weekend cover band that plays songs that will please the crowd of parents that come to visit, the Instagram post made on September 6th, shared a name and face that I did not … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Who is Jordan Davis?

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns, The Book Nook

Yanagihara Addresses Tough Issues in “A Little Life”

by Regan Alejo Contributor Raw. Honest. Powerful. Necessary. Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” is a heart-wrenching, heartbreaking, and yet heartwarming novel that resonates with our generation and speaks volumes about growing up, chasing success, and facing pain. The story is centered around four friends: Willem, the handsome and auspicious actor; Malcolm the aspiring architect; JB, the passionate painter; and Jude, the brilliant and tragic mystery of a … Continue reading Yanagihara Addresses Tough Issues in “A Little Life”

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Jasper Jams: Rainy Day Playlist

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Asst. News Editor Whether or not you particularly believe in climate change and global warming or even the round earth theory, but it’s hard to deny that the weather has been weird lately. We’ve been oscillating between sunny days and rainy ones; though the weather seems to be improving today, who knows what tomorrow’s weather will bring. It’s safe to assume that the future … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Rainy Day Playlist

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Sports, Volleyball

Olyvia Chaltas Spends Summer With Albanian National Team, Prepares For Final Season At MC

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Asst. News Editor Olyvia Chaltas is senior from Temecula, CA on the Manhattan College volleyball team. Before entering her final season with the team, she spent the summer playing volleyball for the Albanian women’s national team. She experienced a historic run by the national team which included a trip to the semifinals of the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) Silver European League … Continue reading Olyvia Chaltas Spends Summer With Albanian National Team, Prepares For Final Season At MC

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns, The Book Nook

An Editor-in-Chief’s Summer Reading Challenge

by Taylor Brethauer, Editor-in-Chief THE BOOK NOOK This summer, I had planned to read twelve books from the time I left campus in May by the time I moved back in August. Well, life gets in the way: between summer jobs, vacation and spending time with family, I was only able to read nine books. I use the word “only” since I did not reach the goal … Continue reading An Editor-in-Chief’s Summer Reading Challenge

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Columns, Jaspers Talk, Men's Lacrosse, Sports

Sean MacKinney: Member of the 2018 MAAC All-Rookie Lacrosse Team

by Alexa Schmidt, Asst. A&E Editor Sean MacKinney is a sophomore finance major who plays for the men’s lacrosse team at Manhattan College. Originally from Martinsville, New Jersey, MacKinney quickly got used to being on Manhattan College’s campus. MacKinney also quickly got used to D1 lacrosse as he had an immensely successful rookie season. He played in all 14 games and started in 13 of them. He … Continue reading Sean MacKinney: Member of the 2018 MAAC All-Rookie Lacrosse Team

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Jasper Jams: My Songs of the Summer

Welcome back to Jasper Jams! Now that we’re back in the groove of the semester, it’s time to get groovy again. Whether you spent all summer working at a really cool internship or a minimum wage job, travelling the globe or just heading to the beach close to your house, the music of this summer was unavoidable. If you liked hearing Selena Gomez, Drake, Maroon … Continue reading Jasper Jams: My Songs of the Summer

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Jasper Jams: The Bronx is Bumpin’

This is a very special edition of Jasper Jams for two reasons: it’s a part of the special issue and it’s in print! Manhattan College being in the Bronx is great for students looking to explore the music scene that New York City has to offer. There are endless small venues, coffee shop or bar concerts, park performances and even huge venues like Barclays and … Continue reading Jasper Jams: The Bronx is Bumpin’

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