Summer of 2017 Leaves its Mark at M.C.

Death of Brother Ray As reported by the Quadrangle on July 18, former visiting assistant professor of education, Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C, passed away that morning. Meagher had recently retired at the end of the previous school year after teaching at Manhattan College for 15 years. Meagher taught many favorite education courses and also served as the counselor of the Mu Sigma chapter of Kappa … Continue reading Summer of 2017 Leaves its Mark at M.C.

COLLEGE CUTS TIES WITH SORORITY, CITES HAZING

The sorority Alpha Upsilon Pi is no longer recognized by Manhattan College. The college made the decision to cut ties with the organization soon after the close of the Spring 2017 semester, following an investigation into alleged hazing. “There is no longer any connection between Manhattan College and A.Y.Pi.,” said senior Allison Ready, the sorority’s public relations chair. Ready spoke to The Quadrangle over the … Continue reading COLLEGE CUTS TIES WITH SORORITY, CITES HAZING

“MOOMBA”: The Life and Legacy of Brother Raymond Meagher

When Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C, Ph.D., passed away on July 18, Manhattan College was overwhelmed by its loss. Although we may not witness such an emphatically compassionate and lighthearted figure again, there are aspects of his humanity that we ought to preserve. As their grieving wanes, students and friends honor his memory by celebrating and continuing the values for which he stood. Born on Oct. … Continue reading “MOOMBA”: The Life and Legacy of Brother Raymond Meagher

Quadrangle Flashback: Brother Raymond Meagher

The following profile on Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C., was initially published in The Quadrangle print edition on Mar. 24, 2015. Meagher passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 74. The piece was lightly edited before web publication. by SHANELL GARCIA, Staff Writer In a festive room, chatting with students from behind a cluttered desk, sits Brother Raymond Meagher. No one appears distracted by the … Continue reading Quadrangle Flashback: Brother Raymond Meagher

Brother Raymond Meagher, Newly Retired Education Professor, Dies at 74

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER & STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Editor & Editor-in-Chief Brother Raymond Meagher, F.S.C., a former visiting assistant professor of education, died Tuesday morning at the age of 74, The Quadrangle confirmed Tuesday afternoon. According to a phone interview with Dean of Education and Health Karen Nicholson, Ph.D., Meagher had not been feeling well for several days. He was brought to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, in Inwood, Monday night, … Continue reading Brother Raymond Meagher, Newly Retired Education Professor, Dies at 74

Boat Docks on Campus: Catholic Relief Services Bring Awareness To The Syrian Refugee

Last week, The Manhattan College Catholic Relief Services (CRS) displayed a boat cutout on the Quad to bring awareness to the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Junior Kayli McTague, Student Ambassador for the CRS at MC, explained the purpose of this display. On the boat display, students and faculty passing by could notice photographs, graphs, poems, and other pieces of artwork provided by the Manhattan College community. … Continue reading Boat Docks on Campus: Catholic Relief Services Bring Awareness To The Syrian Refugee

The FED Challenge: Economics Brought to Life

According to the Manhattan College website, the College Fed Challenge is a national academic competition for undergraduates hosted annually by the Federal Reserve Bank. The participating teams analyze the current state of the U.S. economy and make a recommendation for future monetary policy actions to a panel of judges who work at the Federal Reserve Bank. A few Manhattan College students, mainly in the Business … Continue reading The FED Challenge: Economics Brought to Life

Jaena Sigue Named Newman Civic Fellow

by Daniel Ynfante Senior Writer Jaene Sigue had no idea she was nominated for a 2017 Newman Civic Fellowship. She had never even heard of the program. But after receiving an email in early April from Kathleen Von Euw, coordinator of community partnerships and service at Manhattan College, Sigue knew well what the program was. She realized just how prestigious of a program she got into. … Continue reading Jaena Sigue Named Newman Civic Fellow

MC Students Attend Historic March for Science

It’s 2017 and we have to march for facts. Last Saturday, millions of people across the world marched for science. This was the first-ever pro-science, bipartisan march of its kind, and drew people of all demographics from every single continent on the planet. Here in New York, a handful of Manhattan College students marched too. Among these students was Carly Brownell, a freshman environmental science … Continue reading MC Students Attend Historic March for Science