by Kelly Kennedy & Lilliana Bifferato, Asst. Production Editor & Contributor Angela Gallegos Los Angeles, California Freshman How long have you been living in New York City now? “I’ve been here since last semester, so August 2019 until now.” What was the biggest shock to you when coming to New York City? “It is a lot more crowded and when people push you they don’t … Continue reading The NYC Experience from the Eyes of Non-Natives
by Megan Dreher & Shannon Gleba , Senior Writer & Copy Editor Manhattan College’s winter blood drive took place in Kelly Commons on Feb. 12 from 12-6 p.m. Campus Ministry and Social Action invited students and faculty to donate blood through the New York Blood Center. Below are interviews by those most involved in planning the drive and bringing this opportunity to MC: Shannon Forty, senior biology … Continue reading NYBC Returns to Campus for Winter Blood Drive
by Alexa Schmidt, A&E Editor Who are you rooting for this Super Bowl? I believe that the 49ers are going to win the Super Bowl this year because they have the second best defense in the NFL and the Chiefs are really good, but they keep getting off to slow starts in the playoffs this year. So I really think that that’s going to happen again, … Continue reading 2020 Super Bowl Predictions
By Jessica McKenzie, Asst. Features Editor From the time senior Rose Brennan stepped foot on Manhattan College’s campus, she has worked tirelessly to make her time here memorable. Originally from Stratford, Connecticut, Brennan is one of 20 students in MC who have been awarded The Quadrangle scholarship for their four years. Additionally, Brennan is an executive editor of Lotus Magazine, a lifestyle magazine run entirely … Continue reading Rose Brennan Reflects On Her Manhattan College Experience
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor This last week was a historic week for Major League Baseball as three managers around the league lost their jobs due to their involvement in a sign-stealing scheme that dates back to the 2017 Houston Astros. Adding to the egregiousness of their scandalous behavior, Houston went on to win the World Series in 2017 over the Los Angeles Dodgers with the help … Continue reading Students Weigh in on Astros’ Sign-Stealing Scandal
On Tuesday Nov. 12, students around the country gathered to stand in solidarity to defend DACA. DACA stands for deferred action for childhood arrivals and is currently a pressing issue and debate in politics at the moment. At Manhattan College, students and staff participated in a vigil held in Memorial Hall offering prayers and kind words in support of DACA. Students signed letters to be … Continue reading DACA Vigil Held in Memorial Hall
The Quad sat down with two participants of Fridays for the Future, a weekly protest against non-environmentally friendly practices on Manhattan College’s campus. Fridays for the Future take place at 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday on the Quad. Join them in the strike for our planet’s well-being. Interviews compiled by Caroline McCarthy & Kelly Kennedy Zara Harris, Junior Communication Major What made you want … Continue reading Faces of Friday for the Future
As students begin to file into campus, a new group of Residence Assistants are welcoming their new residents to campus. A new school year means these RA’s are assisting both freshman and returning students acclimate to campus and their new environments. The Quadrangle spoke with some RA’s to hear about their plans for the upcoming semester. Interviews compiled by Katie Henegen, Asst. Features Editor. Gabby … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Meet the New RAs
The Muslim Student Association hosted a series of events last week in honor of Islam Awareness Week. These events were hosted in order to honor Muslims and promote activism and advocacy on the Manhattan College campus. Islam Awareness Week was held from April 8 to April 12. The MSA held movie screenings, hosted keynote speakers, held an art exhibit, and hosted multiple interfaith prayer sessions. … Continue reading MSA Hosts Islam Awareness Week
