Jocelyn is a junior communication major studying journalism and advertising with a minor in digital media arts. She’s honored to be this year’s EIC and previously has served as an Asst. Production Editor, then Production Editor and Web Editor for the Quadrangle. On campus, Jocelyn is the Production Director for LOTUS magazine and Creative Director for Her Campus Manhattan. She is always on-the-go and can likely be found in Kelly Commons with her laptop and an iced coffee in hand.
I am a junior political science and communication major with a concentration in journalism. I am the Sports Editor and Managing Editor for The Quadrangle and I also write and edit for Lotus Magazine. I am an intern at the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center and am on the Manhattan College Women’s Swim and Dive team. I love finding and trying new ways to brew coffee and love sampling all the different foods that the city has to offer.
Lauren Raziano is currently a junior at Manhattan College, New York studying for her BS in Biology. This year, she will be The Quadrangle’s Multimedia Editor, after previously being the Web Editor/Copy Editor, Social Media Editor and Assistant Sports Editor. When not being a journalist, she does biology research and loves to roller skate at Van Cortlandt park- which is where you can usually find her if not in the library or around campus.
Angelina Persaud
News Editor
Angelina is a sophomore chemical engineering major with a concentration in biopharmaceuticals. Born and raised in the Bronx, she loves exploring new places in NY. In her free time she likes to read Stephen King novels, play video games, obsess over her cat, and spend time with her friends. She’s grateful to be a part of the Quad where she can embrace her love for journalism while still pursuing her goals of becoming an engineer.
Grace Cardinal
Assistant News Editor
Grace Cardinal is a freshman communication major concentrating in PR. This year, she is excited to be The Quadrangle’s assistant news editor. Outside of The Quadrangle, Grace loves taking classes at Broadway Dance Center, exploring the city, and frequently grabbing coffee with her friends.
Angelica Niedermeyer
Features Editor
Angelica is a junior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a French minor. She is from the Jersey Shore, where she wrote and edited for her high school newspaper, The Trinity Hall Tribune. This year, Angelica is excited to be Features Editor and cover all things MC and Riverdale. In addition, Angelica is a Campus Coordinator for HerCampus at Manhattan. When Angelica is not writing and editing, she enjoys DJing for WRCM and spending time with her Alpha Pi Phi sisters.
Brianna Coppola
Assistant Features Editor
Karen Flores
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Isaiah Rosario
Assistant Sports Editor
Isaiah Rosario is currently a sophomore at Manhattan College, studying for his BA in Communication. In 2023, he will be The Quadrangle’s Assistant Sports Editor. When Isaiah is not writing for The Quadrangle, he loves exploring the city, rooting for the Boston Celtics and New York Yankees, and trying new food! Isaiah is excited about the upcoming year and writing for your student newspaper.
Andrew Mannion
Assistant Sports Editor
Zoe DeFazio
Web Editor
Zoe DeFazio is a junior communication major with a concentration in journalism. This year, she is serving as the Web Editor and previously was the Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor for The Quadrangle. Zoe is also an intern at the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center where she hosts a regular event that follows her Quadrangle Column called “To Whom It May Concern, a Discussion about Race.” When not working on The Quad or for the LWGRC, you can find Zoe at a crystal shop.
Angelina Perez
Web Editor
Angelina Perez is a sophomore english major with a minor in communication. She was raised in Jersey City, where her love for journalism and New York sparked. This year she is working as web editor for The Quadrangle as well as being the underclassman president of It’s On Us. When she is not writing for the Quad you can find her scooping ice cream on the Upper West Side and reading on the Quad when it gets warm outside.
Adrianne Hutto
Production Editor
Adrianne Hutto is a junior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a French minor. Adrianne was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, she is working as production editor for The Quadrangle, as well as production for Lotus Magazine and writing for Her Campus. When she is off campus, she’s working as a server at Salvator’s of Soho and enjoys going into the city with her friends.
Mack Olmsted
Assistant Production Editor and
Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
Mack Olmsted is a sophomore majoring in Communication with a concentration in Journalism. Mack is originally from Oceanside N.Y. At Oceanside High School, Mack gained an interest in journalism while writing for his school’s newspaper, The Sider Press. During his free time, Mack likes listening to music, watching TV and hanging out. This year Mack is excited to continue contributing for the Quad while also being an Assistant Production Editor and the Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor.
Maizy Swift
Assistant Production Editor
Maizy is a freshman communications major concentrating in Journalism. Maizy is excited to be assistant production editor, and she love to make friends, work as a tour guide for MC and enjoy writing and astrology.
Rebecca Kranich
Social Media Editor
Rebecca Kranich is currently a junior communication and political science double major; as well as a minor in peace studies and concentration in journalism. This year she will act as the Social Media Editor for the Quadrangle. She also works for the Office of Admissions and the Dorothy Day Center. Becca loves exploring the city and finding new places to eat.
Jilleen Barrett is a communication major concentrating in journalism with a minor in women and gender studies. Previously, she was The Quadrangle’s managing editor and features editor after serving as Arts & Entertainment editor. Outside of the newspaper, Jilleen can be found working on Lotus Magazine, going on walks and reading feminist literature.
Caroline McCarthy
Senior Writer
Caroline McCarthy is a senior Communications major with a concentration in journalism and minor in marketing. Before becoming a senior writer she previously served as Sports Editor, Assistant Sports Editor and Assistant Features Editor. Caroline is active in many other Manhattan College publications, including being assistant Editor-in-Chief of Lotus Magazine and former Creative Director of HerCampus. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in journalism at a major media outlet.
Megan Lacreta
Senior Writer
Megan LaCreta is a senior political science major, minoring in communication and international studies. This year, she is a senior writer after having previously worked as the Arts & Entertainment Editor and the assistant Features Editor. When not working on The Quad, she can be found writing and editing for Manhattan College’s Lotus Magazine, planning philanthropic events for the Sigma Delta Tau sorority, or enjoying her third coffee of the day in the library.
Kelly Kennedy
Senior Writer
Nicholas Gilewicz
Faculty Advisor
Nick is the faculty advisor for The Quadrangle, and is an assistant professor in the communication department of Manhattan College, where he runs the journalism concentration. As a teacher, he helps students develop strong platform-agnostic skills in reporting, writing and editing. His research focuses on moments of transition in journalism both historically and today. He received his doctorate in 2018 from the Annenberg School for Communication of the University of Pennsylvania.
Lauren Raziano is currently a junior at Manhattan College, New York studying for her BS in Biology. This year, she will be The Quadrangle’s Multimedia Editor, after previously being the Web Editor/Copy Editor, Social Media Editor and Assistant Sports Editor. When not being a journalist, she does biology research and loves to roller skate at Van Cortlandt park- which is where you can usually find her if not in the library or around campus.
Grace Cardinal is a freshman communication major concentrating in PR. This year, she is excited to be The Quadrangle’s assistant news editor. Outside of The Quadrangle, Grace loves taking classes at Broadway Dance Center, exploring the city, and frequently grabbing coffee with her friends.
Angelica is a junior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a French minor. She is from the Jersey Shore, where she wrote and edited for her high school newspaper, The Trinity Hall Tribune. This year, Angelica is excited to be Features Editor and cover all things MC and Riverdale. In addition, Angelica is a Campus Coordinator for HerCampus at Manhattan. When Angelica is not writing and editing, she enjoys DJing for WRCM and spending time with her Alpha Pi Phi sisters.
Isaiah Rosario is currently a sophomore at Manhattan College, studying for his BA in Communication. In 2023, he will be The Quadrangle’s Assistant Sports Editor. When Isaiah is not writing for The Quadrangle, he loves exploring the city, rooting for the Boston Celtics and New York Yankees, and trying new food! Isaiah is excited about the upcoming year and writing for your student newspaper.
Angelina Perez is a sophomore english major with a minor in communication. She was raised in Jersey City, where her love for journalism and New York sparked. This year she is working as web editor for The Quadrangle as well as being the underclassman president of It’s On Us. When she is not writing for the Quad you can find her scooping ice cream on the Upper West Side and reading on the Quad when it gets warm outside.
Caroline McCarthy is a senior Communications major with a concentration in journalism and minor in marketing. Before becoming a senior writer she previously served as Sports Editor, Assistant Sports Editor and Assistant Features Editor. Caroline is active in many other Manhattan College publications, including being assistant Editor-in-Chief of Lotus Magazine and former Creative Director of HerCampus. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in journalism at a major media outlet.
Megan LaCreta is a senior political science major, minoring in communication and international studies. This year, she is a senior writer after having previously worked as the Arts & Entertainment Editor and the assistant Features Editor. When not working on The Quad, she can be found writing and editing for Manhattan College’s Lotus Magazine, planning philanthropic events for the Sigma Delta Tau sorority, or enjoying her third coffee of the day in the library.
Nick is the faculty advisor for The Quadrangle, and is an assistant professor in the communication department of Manhattan College, where he runs the journalism concentration. As a teacher, he helps students develop strong platform-agnostic skills in reporting, writing and editing. His research focuses on moments of transition in journalism both historically and today. He received his doctorate in 2018 from the Annenberg School for Communication of the University of Pennsylvania.