Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from The Editor

December 4, 2019

Hi readers! I’m going to let you in on a little secret. When I was elected Editor-in-Chief last November, I was overcome with two emotions: excitement and fear. The former obviously felt natural after winning an election up against some amazing [...]

Wellness Week Inspires Students to Practice Self Care

November 15, 2019

by AUGUST KISSEL, Web Editor As I began the planning process of Wellness Week, I had a certain type of student in mind. The student who is overbooked and burnout. The editors of the paper and magazines, the tutors, the RA’s, those leading LOVE [...]

Giving the Gift of Life As A College Student: Why You Should Donate Blood on November 20th

November 15, 2019

by ANNA WOODS, Staff Writer If you qualify to donate blood the thought of the process invokes a myriad of reactions. Some scowl in terror or disgust, others are indifferent and some are even excited about donating. For me, I have been so deeply [...]

Nov. 11: Not Just Another Day Off

November 13, 2019

by Rose Brennan, A&E Editor I am nothing short of proud of my family’s history of service to this country. Both of my grandfathers served in the U.S. Armed Forces: one in the Marines and one in the Army. The latter even saw combat in the [...]

LETTER from The Editor

November 8, 2019

Hi readers! First of all, I would like to thank everyone who gave such wonderful feedback on the Taboo Issue. This one was very special to many of us here at the Quad, and so it’s extremely heartwarming to hear that our readership enjoyed and [...]

I’m Tired—and I’ve Realized That It’s Not Okay

November 2, 2019

The Effects of Spreading Yourself Too Thin on A College Campus by Megan Dreher, Editor-in-Chief Most days, I’m tired. I’ve been told that the exhaustion is something I did it to myself. I’ve been told that my exhaustion isn’t valid [...]

Period Poverty: Up Next for MC’s Mission?

November 1, 2019

by Rose Brennan, A&E Editor In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 39.7 million Americans lived at or below the poverty line. And sometimes, this poverty can translate into ways that are unseen by most people. As a populace, we are [...]

LETTER from the Editor

October 29, 2019

Happy Special Issue, readers! Welcome to my favorite issue of the semester! This fall, we decided to leap into unchartered territory. This is the Taboo Issue. I know… Talking about these kinds of subjects are, well, taboo. It’s [...]

Letter from the Editor

September 25, 2019

by MEGAN DREHER, Editor-in-Chief Hi readers! Welcome to the official beginning of Fall, and also welcome to Issue 5! We’ve got some great stories this week, and I’m so proud of all of our writers for another job well done! I want to draw [...]

Letter To The Editor

September 18, 2019

Isabel Frazza writes: My name is Isabel Frazza and I am a proud member of the class of 2023. I am running for freshman class vice president. The role of a class vice president at Manhattan College is to represent the needs of their class, as [...]