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Manhattan College Advocates Take to Instagram: Let’s Talk About it MC

by Kelly Kennedy & Caroline McCarthy, Asst. Production Editor & Staff Writer Inspired by the national response to the death of George Floyd, social justice advocates across the nation have found new ways to speak up against injustice, and a new instagram page @LetsTalkAboutItMC brings the national conversation around racial inequality onto the Manhattan College campus.  The account gives Jaspers a platform to anonymously share their … Continue reading Manhattan College Advocates Take to Instagram: Let’s Talk About it MC

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Manhattan College Announces Plans to Return in the Fall

by Pete Janny and Gabriella DePinho, Sports and Managing Editor & Editor-in-chief  Manhattan College’s campus has sat empty and quiet for over three months, but it is looking like there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  The college has shared its official plans to reopen campus in August with the entire school community through a communication campaign called “One Manhattan.” The initiative … Continue reading Manhattan College Announces Plans to Return in the Fall

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A Letter from The Quadrangle’s Editorial Board

Dear Readers,  Normally, The Quadrangle takes a break in the summer. But this is no ordinary summer. We are in the middle of a global pandemic and one of the most important social movements of our time.  To the Manhattan College students and community members who have publicly expressed their outrage over the death of George Floyd: know that we will continue to support your … Continue reading A Letter from The Quadrangle’s Editorial Board

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In-Person Classes Suspended Due To Coronavirus Threat

Editor’s Note: This story will be continually updated as news develops. This story is up to date as of Wednesday, March 18 at 12:30 p.m. Updates will be clearly denoted.   by PETER JANNY and GABRIELLA DEPINHO, Sports & Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief On the evening of Monday, March 9, the Manhattan College community received an email from college officials about plans to move classes online starting on Wednesday, … Continue reading In-Person Classes Suspended Due To Coronavirus Threat

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Sports, Top Stories

New MC eSports Team Sets Sights on MAAC Tournament

by Lauren Schuster, Senior Writer When you think about attending a Manhattan College sporting event, there is one thing that probably does not come to mind: video games. Starting this semester, however, Manhattan College is looking to change that. During a general interest meeting for the newly conceived Manhattan College eSports team, recreation coordinator Deanna Hewlutt proudly announced the school’s plan for getting the team up … Continue reading New MC eSports Team Sets Sights on MAAC Tournament

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Women’s Basketball Bounces Back With Beatdown of Iona

WB: Manhattan 54, Iona 32 by Pete Janny, Sports Editor  The Manhattan College women’s basketball team (8-10, 5-4 MAAC) has shown a lot of great things this season on the court. The team started off 3-0 in MAAC play and were playing their best ball all season. That’s until the team turned in two disappointing performances last week against Marist and Fairfield in which the team … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Bounces Back With Beatdown of Iona

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False Alarms in Leo Frustrate Faculty

By Sophia Sakelleriou, Production Editor A fire alarm wails with the shriek of warning that danger is near, yet the classroom of Dr. Michael Plugh’s senior seminar class does not move from their seats. The door is closed to block out the sound as the alarm continues to wail and Plugh continues to teach. This is the new norm in the Leo building.  The frequent … Continue reading False Alarms in Leo Frustrate Faculty

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Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories

Manhattan Staves Off Siena Comeback Attempt to Improve to 3-1 in MAAC Play

by PETE JANNY, Sports and Managing Editor Manhattan (7-6, 3-1 MAAC) hosted the Siena Saints (7-7, 3-2 MAAC) on Sunday afternoon for their first MAAC home game.  Manhattan was in need of a fresh start after a frustrating loss on the road at Fairfield on Friday night. Lack of scoring depth and difficulty rebounding led to Manhattan’s downfall against a Stags team that seems to be the … Continue reading Manhattan Staves Off Siena Comeback Attempt to Improve to 3-1 in MAAC Play

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Ireland Twiggs: Giving Back and Bringing L.O.V.E. All Over the World

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Production Editor With a Southern twang and infectious smile, Ireland Twiggs’ warmth and kindness shines out to all who cross her path. Not many juniors in college can say they’ve spent the better part of their lives in the service of others, but that is precisely what Twiggs has done and hopes to continue to do for years to come. A peace and religious … Continue reading Ireland Twiggs: Giving Back and Bringing L.O.V.E. All Over the World

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