Breaking from recent tradition of commencement exercises being held on a weekend, Manhattan College’s graduation ceremonies for the class of 2017 will be held on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 for the graduate and undergraduate programs respectively. “There were lots of parts to the overall change to the calendar, and this was just a part of it,” Provost William Clyde said. The most … Continue reading Spring Commencement Moved to Weekdays
by Lauren Schuster Staff Writer Meet Katharine Scheid, a freshman engineering major originally from Long Island. By using her creative eye, she’s interested in fun headbands to allow her to stand out and be unique. She discussed her fashion sense with us. The Quadrangle: How would you describe your style? Katharine Scheid: It’s all over the place sometimes. I like a lot of bright col- … Continue reading Freshman Finds Fashionable Bargains at Wholesalers
Signs of Solidarity on Shop Windows Several off-campus businesses are fostering a sense of unity with the Muslim population of Riverdale as clear as their storefront windows. These stores, often frequented by Manhattan College students, have placed paper signs on their façades which read, “EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE.” The black and white flyers feature an image of a smiling woman wearing a hijab, an example … Continue reading Broadway Businesses Stand With Muslim Community
by Charles Lippolis and John Jackson Assistant Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan Jaspers (9-16; 4-10 MAAC) took on the first place Monmouth Hawks (20-5; 12-2 MAAC) at 9:00 pm on Friday night in Draddy Gymnasium. The Jaspers came into the game leading the all-time series 8-4 and 5-0 at home, but the Hawks were able to edge them out, as they took a … Continue reading Jaspers Drop Tough One
February is dedicated to black history, and the Multicultural Center at Manhattan College has a plethora of events set up to celebrate and recognize contributions from the African American community. Hayden Greene, director of multicultural affairs, helped set up and organize each event to cater to the needs of the student body. “I think heritage months as a whole are important because we are at … Continue reading College Celebrates Black History Month
By Olivia Palladino, Contributor On Wednesday Feb. 8. the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a town hall meeting in Kelly Commons regarding President Donald J. Trump’s temporary travel ban, also known as the “Muslim Ban.” Trump signed the executive order into effect on Jan. 27. which temporarily suspended entry into the U.S from seven Muslim-majority countries and altered refugee program policies. Before a packed conference … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts Town Hall In Response to Executive Order
Thursday’s snowstorm stifled travel along the coast, forcing a campus shut down and leaving a foot of snow in its wake. This past Thursday, Feb. 9, Manhattan College had its first snow day since the 2015 school year. Classes were cancelled early Thursday morning, notifying students through their school emails and the MC Alert System ‘Jasper 911’. Students received the alert texts and emails at … Continue reading Winter Arrives in Riverdale
Dear Reader, Last week, the Quad published a story on a series of bias incidents that had been reported on campus. One of them involved a paddle-like object with a racial slur. Another involved a photograph of Adolf Hitler and a sign reading “Whites Only” above a water fountain, and another revolved around allegations of a Manhattan College student with Nazi paraphernalia. Several students had … Continue reading Letter from the Editor
