by KELLY BURNS, Editor and KIERAN ROCK, Editor MC students may have felt the absence of an MC tradition in the opening months of school: Quadstock. As The Quadrangle reported earlier this semester, Quadstock did not occur in its usual capacity due to summer construction on the quad. John Bennett, the director of Student Activities, has decided to keep the name Quadstock for this concert … Continue reading Postponed Quadstock Moves to Draddy
by JACK MELANSON, Staff Writer Locke’s Loft is viewed by most Manhattan College students as a place to go to and relax, eat and catch up with friends after or in-between classes. This is not the case for the 12 special education students who use the dining hall as their classroom. The Department of Education has paired up with Manhattan College as well as Gourmet … Continue reading Unique Special Education Program Provides Life Skills for Locke’s Workers
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Staff Writer Are you bored of the same old food day in and day out in Locke’s? If you are looking to switch up your daily routine of the same food check out some of these new and creative ways to step up your meals. Breakfast: If you’re looking for a good source of protein and something refreshing to start your day, a … Continue reading DIY Food in Lockes
Pockets of The Bronx and Yonkers are considered food deserts, which is a basic term to describe a community that lacks constant and accessible sources of fresh produce for healthier meal options. As one walks down Broadway, it is easy to see that discount supermarkets do not always carry a sufficient amount of fresh and affordable produce. However, at Manhattan College, students and faculty have … Continue reading From Parking Garage to Your Plate: MC’s Rooftop Garden
BY DANIEL MOLINA AND CATHERINE GOODYEAR Most of Manhattan College’s students swipe into Locke’s Loft, fill up a plate and sit down to eat without thinking twice that the trays will be full the next time they return. Feeding 2,043 people a day is not an easy task. Assuming every person eats three times a day (sometimes more with unlimited meal swipes for most residents) … Continue reading Logistics of Locke’s
by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Staff Writer Aside from going to class and on-campus activities, arguably the most important thing in the life of a college student is eating. With the help of Gourmet Dining’s newest team member, Rayna Herskowitz, students can focus on the healthier aspects of all things food related. Herskowitz was hired in August as the Registered Dietitian (RD) to help students and faculty … Continue reading Meet MC’s New Nutritionist, Rayna Herskowitz
By CATHERINE GOODYEAR, Staff Writer Rain (not even an impending hurricane) was not going to stop families from coming from all over to visit their children at Manhattan College–whether they had to travel 20 minutes or six hours. Family weekend gives students a chance to see their relatives, especially important for those who only make it home during longer breaks from school. Some people simply … Continue reading Despite Weather, Family Weekend Held On Campus
Tori James, Staff Writer Pope Francis will be making his way from the Vatican to the Big Apple this week to address the United Nations on sustainable development goals set to be put into action in 2015. Manhattan College is also doing its part to get involved with Sustainable September, a month long series of campus events exploring the intersection of sustainability and the college’s … Continue reading MC’s Sustainable September Gives International Issues Campus Context
Jess Quinn, Contributing Writer New dormitory security measures are taking shape in Jasper Hall, where ID scanners that will grant access to bathrooms are being implemented on the female floors of the dorm this month. Last year, a male intruder entered a female restroom in Jasper Hall, stirring up a discussion on campus about dormitory security. To prevent intruders in the future, Public Safety and … Continue reading ID Scanners Still to Be Installed in Jasper Hall Women’s Bathrooms
