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 Hook-o-ween with MC Crochet Club

The crochet club shows off their Halloween creations! ANNA SEGOTA/COURTESY The Crochet Club hosted their annual Halloween event this past Monday, with members coming together to celebrate and make some new creations.  The Crochet Club hosts several different holiday events, such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Their next crochet event will be a Thanksgiving project on Monday Nov. 20th, right before break starts.  … Continue reading  Hook-o-ween with MC Crochet Club

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Through the Jasper Lens: Manhattan Madness

Compiled and written by: Angelina Perez Every year, Manhattan College puts on Manhattan Madness in Draddy Gymnasium to highlight the men’s and women’s basketball teams with performances from our cheerleaders and jasper dancers. This year, the MC student government decided to kick off the event for the first time with a tug-a-rope contest between grades, with MC’s seniors taking home the victory. Alumni and students … Continue reading Through the Jasper Lens: Manhattan Madness

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MC Halloween Welcomes Back the Children of Riverdale

Local children at Manhattan College’s Safe Halloween. ANGELINA PEREZ/THE QUADRANGLE By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor If it’s Halloween, then it’s time for Manhattan College students to provide a safe and happy event for the children of Riverdale at the college campus.  MC Halloween, a long-running tradition at the college formerly called “Safe Halloween,” continues the same traditions as its predecessor before Covid.  … Continue reading MC Halloween Welcomes Back the Children of Riverdale

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The Air Force ROTC at MC Aims for Excellence and Leadership 

Liv Abrahamsen and Lauren Underwood in their Air Force uniforms. LAUREN UNDERWOOD/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Manhattan College strives to help qualified students become leaders both on campus and within the US Air Force and Space Force.  According to the MC website, students have multiple options to join and complete the AFROTC program. … Continue reading The Air Force ROTC at MC Aims for Excellence and Leadership 

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Wanting to Sharpen Your Fighting Skills? Join MC Taekwondo!

By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Manhattan College’s taekwondo program returned this fall for its fourteenth year, led by associate professor of mechanical engineering, John Leylegian, Ph.D. Leylegian has been training for almost 32 years in taekwondo and is a sixth-degree black belt. He typically works with the class twice a week, as well as occasionally on the weekend. “The instructor is legit,” … Continue reading Wanting to Sharpen Your Fighting Skills? Join MC Taekwondo!

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Community Campus Potluck Closing Hispanic Heritage Month 

By Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer With the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month near, Fuerza Latina hosted a collaborative potluck with the two sororities at Manhattan College, Alpha Pi Phi (APP) and Sigma Delta Tau (SDT). The potluck consisted of authentic Spanish food and music and provided a welcoming atmosphere for everyone to come together to learn about Hispanic culture.  Traditional foods were served like yellow … Continue reading Community Campus Potluck Closing Hispanic Heritage Month 

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Riverdale Restaurant Week: Off-Broadway Bites

Kingsbridge Social Club is your go-to stop for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and local beers in a warm and comforting environment. ADRIANNE HUTTO/ QUADRANGLE By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor Riverdale Restaurant Week, sponsored by Dine Out Riverdale, runs from the 14th to the 21st of Oct. and includes over 30 local eateries as Manhattan College’s neighborhood comes together to showcase its vibrant food scene in a … Continue reading Riverdale Restaurant Week: Off-Broadway Bites

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Greek Life Gears Up for the Year Ahead with Fall Rush Week

By Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Greek life is back with another recruitment season for the fall 2023 semester. This past week, all four organizations, Alpha Pi Delta, Alpha Pi Phi, Delta Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Delta Tau, celebrated their Rush week, where potential new members get the run-down on what being a sorority sister and fraternity brother is all about. For the fall … Continue reading Greek Life Gears Up for the Year Ahead with Fall Rush Week

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Meet the Manhattan College Alumni Society

By Isaiah Rosario, Sports editor Manhattan College alumni come together to represent former Jaspers and advocate for current students through its long standing alumni society. The alumni society at MC was founded in 1869 and is the oldest catholic alumni society in the United States.  According to the constitution of the alumni society, its purpose is to promote the general welfare of the college and … Continue reading Meet the Manhattan College Alumni Society

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