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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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Season Two, Game One: Ultimate Frisbee Team Cuts Adelphi Out of the Field With 22-8 Win

By Jill Tuthill, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor In their highly anticipated first game of the season, the Manhattan University Ultimate Frisbee team pummeled Adelphi University with a 22-8 win on Oct. 19, kicking off their second year as an established club sport team.  Senior electrical engineering major Bryan DaSilva has been on the team since its creation at the beginning of last season. Throughout … Continue reading Season Two, Game One: Ultimate Frisbee Team Cuts Adelphi Out of the Field With 22-8 Win

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Manhattan University Welcomes Men’s Volleyball

Head coach for the Manhattan University Men’s Volleyball team, Chris Schortgen.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Mack Olmsted, Features Editor Manhattan University will assemble its first-ever men’s volleyball team for their season beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year with Chris Schortgen as the head coach for the program.  “I’d like to thank Director of Athletics Irma Garcia, president Dr. Frederick Bonato and the entire Manhattan University community … Continue reading Manhattan University Welcomes Men’s Volleyball

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2024-25 Manhattan Basketball Preview

Manhattan’s MAAC All-Team Honorees.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer Last year was less than successful for Manhattan University Basketball. Men’s basketball finished 7-23 overall and 4-16 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play last year. The women’s team on the other side had a better regular season, finishing 18-11 overall  and 11-9 in MAAC play.  The men’s team, seeded ten, lost to Iona … Continue reading 2024-25 Manhattan Basketball Preview

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Jasper Nation Gathers for Annual Manhattan Madness Event

Draddy Gymanisum was full of energy at Manhattan Madness.ISAIAH ROSARIO / THE QUADRANGLE By Victoria Schiller, Contributor Jasper nation gathered outside of Draddy Gymnasium on Thursday night, Oct. 24, for Manhattan University’s annual Madness event. Students packed the building as the cheer and dance teams, Pep Band, Student Engagement and Brother Jasper hyped up the crowd before the evening’s main events. The Quadrangle newspaper had … Continue reading Jasper Nation Gathers for Annual Manhattan Madness Event

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Games of the Week

Manhattan Women’s Soccer against Merrimack.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Cross Country Cross Country had their best meet of the season when they headed down to Branch Brook Park for the metropolitan championships. The men’s team took home first place at the meet, with the women’s team being able to garner second in their race. Jaxon Newton led the men’s team, as he … Continue reading Games of the Week

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Manhattan University Hosts 52nd Cross Country Invitational

Athletes running at the Manhattan Invitational.@MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor The 52nd annual Manhattan University cross country invitational took place on Oct. 13, bringing together high school athletes from across the region to compete on the university’s historic cross country course.  The event, which drew thousands of spectators, showcased the skills and determination of high school athletes, solidifying its reputation as … Continue reading Manhattan University Hosts 52nd Cross Country Invitational

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Birdies All Around: Men’s Golf Off to a Successful Season Opener

Louis Vandeputte at the Ryan T. Lee tournament where the team placed 6th out of 16 teams.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Angelina Persaud, Managing Editor/News Editor The Manhattan University Men’s Golf team is making a name for themselves at the start of the season with their sixth place finish at Ryan T. Lee and a first place tie at the SHU Classic.  Ryan T. Lee was … Continue reading Birdies All Around: Men’s Golf Off to a Successful Season Opener

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Madeline Feller Named Student-Athlete of the Week

Maddie Feller, senior center back of the Manhattan University soccerteam, received the student athlete of the week award.@JASPERSWSOC / INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor On Sept. 23, Maddie Feller, the senior center back for the Jaspers women’s soccer team, won the MAAC Student-Athlete of the Week award. This title was given to Feller after her outstanding performance on the soccer field and in the … Continue reading Madeline Feller Named Student-Athlete of the Week

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