CMSA Resumes Activity on Campus
By, Carlos Pinto-Corredor, Contributor After 16 months of virtual classes and personnel turnover, the Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite is ready to welcome back and reconnect the Jasper community this Fall. Leadership transition occurred amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with unexpected cuts in personnel. Thelma Collado, former campus ministry office manager, was furloughed due to the financial impact of the pandemic on our campus. … Continue reading CMSA Resumes Activity on Campus
MC Celebrates First Month of In-Person Learning
By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor Moving into the fall month of October, Manhattan College continues to update students and faculty regarding the COVID-19 status on campus. In an email to the Manhattan College community on Sept. 30, One Manhattan celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and administration following a full in person month on campus after over a year of chaos amongst the pandemic. “It’s … Continue reading MC Celebrates First Month of In-Person Learning
Manhattan College is Recognized Again by U.S. News & World Report
By, Madalyn Johnson, Web Editor Since 2015, Manhattan College has been ranked one of the top 15 Best Regional Universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report. This year, the college has been rated number 13 for Best Regional Universities out of 175 colleges featured on the list. Along with being ranked 13 in the Best Regional Universities category, Manhattan College was … Continue reading Manhattan College is Recognized Again by U.S. News & World Report
MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer
by Kelly Kennedy & Niamh Delargy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Contributor Having wrapped up their 2021-2022 auditions, the new Jasper Dancers may look a little different than in years past as they welcome their first-ever male dancer. John O’Connor is a junior management major who has made history with his accomplishment of being able the first male Jasper Dancer. The Quad sat down with … Continue reading MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer
WRCM Back on the Airwaves
by Nicole Fitzsimmons & Jocelyn Visnov, News Editor & Asst. Production Editor Following a challenging hybrid spring semester, Manhattan College’s own radio station, WRCM, shut down their airwaves for safety. Yet, as the college continues to reopen for in-person activities, WRCM has announced that radio shows will resume during this fall semester with increased precautions. During the spring 2021 semester, rising COVID-19 cases and quarantine procedures … Continue reading WRCM Back on the Airwaves
MC Senate Reveals New Administrative Revenue and Budget Plans
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor The Manhattan College Senate reconvened on Sept. 21, with President O’Donnell outlining a new strategy for rebuilding the college’s budget and revenue. The plan aroused concern from many faculty members present, especially on the basis of representation and of restoring salary and retirement benefits cuts. Before the meeting, O’Donnell had addressed the community by sending the senate members a … Continue reading MC Senate Reveals New Administrative Revenue and Budget Plans
Manhattan Continues to Navigate the ‘New Normal’
by Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As the first month of in-person classes at Manhattan comes to a close, the college continues to promote safety measures and precautions to maintain the potential spread of COVID-19 on campus. In an email to the Manhattan College community, One Manhattan reported that within the last 14 days, Health Services has processed 599 COVID-19 tests from on-campus and off-campus testing … Continue reading Manhattan Continues to Navigate the ‘New Normal’
Jasper Jams: Firefly Festival Edition
By, Emily Rumsey, Staff Writer With the popular Firefly festival happening this weekend, I thought it only right to make it this week’s theme for Jasper Jams. This year, the festival lasts four days spanning one weekend starting Thursday, September 23rd. The line-up includes a diverse range of artists, the headliners being Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Tame Impala and — your mom’s favorite band — The … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Firefly Festival Edition
“Undeniable” Russell Craig Featured in Student Lecture Series
By, Megan LaCreta, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Black Student Union and Student Engagement co-sponsored a talk with Brooklyn-based artist Russell Craig, to kick off the 10th Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series. Senior international studies major and BSU co-president Mamady Ballo interviewed Craig, whose art puts the social and political front and center as having been inspired by his experiences in foster care … Continue reading “Undeniable” Russell Craig Featured in Student Lecture Series