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Manhattan Men’s Basketball Stuns Army at the Buzzer

The men’s basketball team celebrates their win against Army.@JASPERS.MBB / INSTAGRAM By Owen McWalters & Leyla J Mercado, Contributor & Assistant News Editor The Manhattan University men’s basketball team defeated the Black Knights of Army on Friday night with a final score of 80-79. With the Jaspers coming off an impressive win against their cross town rival, Fordham, the team looked to continue their winning … Continue reading Manhattan Men’s Basketball Stuns Army at the Buzzer

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The Lady Jaspers Emerge Victorious Over the Fordham Rams For Second Year With 65-58 Win

The Lady Jaspers took down the Fordham Rams 65-58 in Wednesday night’s game.GRACE CARDINAL/THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief The Lady Jaspers took on the Fordham Rams in Wednesday night’s Battle of the Bronx. Despite a stiff start to the game, the Jaspers took home a 65-58 win against the Rams. The Jaspers were at a disadvantage before game play even began – playing without their … Continue reading The Lady Jaspers Emerge Victorious Over the Fordham Rams For Second Year With 65-58 Win

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Jasper Women’s Soccer Had a Season to Remember

MU’s Women’s Soccer seniors posing on Senior Day.@JASPERWSOC / INSTAGRAM By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Manhattan University’s women’s soccer 2024 season was certainly one for the record books as the Jaspers had their best full season since 2017 when they went 10-7-3 overall and 6-2-2 in MAAC play.  The team was able to make it to their first MAAC Championship since the 2020-21 season. MU … Continue reading Jasper Women’s Soccer Had a Season to Remember

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Jaspers Get First Win of Season Against Mercy Backed By 28 by Shaquil Bender and Double-Double From Will Sydnor

Manhattan’s Will Sydnor taking a shot in the paint during Manhattan’s win over Mercy University.ISAIAH ROSARIO / THE QUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Manhattan University’s men’s basketball (1-1, 0-0 MAAC) returned to Draddy Gymnasium with a win for their home opener last Tuesday to face off against Mercy University (0-3, 0-0 ECC) defeating the Mavericks 88-71.  This is the first game for the Jaspers … Continue reading Jaspers Get First Win of Season Against Mercy Backed By 28 by Shaquil Bender and Double-Double From Will Sydnor

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Manhattan University Women’s Basketball Triumphs for First Home Win

Senior forward Petra Juric giving her all to make a hoop during the game.VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY By Julia Ciampa, Staff Writer The Lady Jaspers dominated the Long Island University Sharks on the court Thursday night, with a final score of 73-50. At the first home game of the season, the Jaspers were ready to claim their victory.   Senior forward Petra Juric led the team … Continue reading Manhattan University Women’s Basketball Triumphs for First Home Win

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Battle of The Bronx: Manhattan Jaspers Take Down Fordham Rams In 78-76 Win at Draddy

The Jasper men’s basketball team won against the Fordham Rams in Battleof The Bronx last Friday, Nov. 15.GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief In this year’s rendition of the “Battle of The Bronx,” the Jaspers upset Fordham University 78-76.  The Jaspers came out red-hot from the tipoff, putting up an early four points for the lead. Senior guard and forward Wesley Robinson … Continue reading Battle of The Bronx: Manhattan Jaspers Take Down Fordham Rams In 78-76 Win at Draddy

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Jasper Games of the Week

By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor Women’s Soccer The Manhattan University women’s soccer team faced off against Siena College and Fairfield University this past week. The week started on a high note, with a win for the Jaspers on Sunday against Siena. This was the first win the women’s team had in a MAAC playoff game since 2017.  “They [the players] gave everything they had … Continue reading Jasper Games of the Week

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Reflecting on a Season of Success: Manhattan University Cross Country Shares Insights About Their Triumphant Year 

The Manhattan University mens’s cross country team celebrates their firstplace victory at the Metropolitan Championships.@JASPERSXCTF / INSTAGRAM By Laili Shahrestani, Staff Writer The Manhattan University cross country team concluded its season with a race at the MAAC Championships on Nov. 2, with the men finishing in ninth place and the women placing eleventh.  Prior to this race, MU cross country (XC) achieved multiple accomplishments throughout … Continue reading Reflecting on a Season of Success: Manhattan University Cross Country Shares Insights About Their Triumphant Year 

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Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

Left: The Jasper Dancers in 2019 after placing first in NDA’s Hip-Hop division.MADELINE DONOHUE / COURTESY Right: The current Manhattan University dance team at Manhattan Madness.@MANHATTANDANCETEAM / INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor The Manhattan University dance team has become an integral part of campus over past decades, starting as a dance club and eventually transitioning to a D1 competition team.  The Jasper Dancers have … Continue reading Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

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