Joseph Gallagher ’49: Highlighting The Former Sports Editor’s Astounding Career

by RIKKILYNN SHIELDS, Editor  Joseph Gallagher, Manhattan College Class of 1949, was one of 11 children– number 7 to be exact– born to Anna and Edward Gallagher. He grew up in Riverdale on Johnson Avenue, and attended both Manhattan Prep and Manhattan College. Five of the Gallagher children attended Manhattan College, including Arthur Gallagher– who, along with Joe, are the only surviving Gallagher siblings. “My … Continue reading Joseph Gallagher ’49: Highlighting The Former Sports Editor’s Astounding Career

What’s a Jasper? Student Athletes Discuss Their Unique Mascot

Stags, Peacocks, Hawks, Saints and Bobcats, to name a few, line the MAAC conference as mascots, while Manhattan College has clung to something much more unique. This mascot is a Jasper. What the term Jasper represents is often under question by students who attend Manhattan College, but especially by those who do not. Junior athletes Emma Saul (soccer) and Richie Barrella (baseball) commented on the … Continue reading What’s a Jasper? Student Athletes Discuss Their Unique Mascot

Lady Jaspers Make Strides Towards Equality

by GABRIELLA DEPINHO AND SHANNON GLEBA, Editors With nine women’s NCAA Division I sports teams on campus, female student-athletes play an important role at Manhattan College. The college’s female athletes work hard to be successful in both the realms of academics and athletics, and are backed by a strong athletic department staff. Women continue to take the world of athletics by storm, and MC is working further … Continue reading Lady Jaspers Make Strides Towards Equality

Protect the Culture: A Mission Statement From Pauly Paulicap

In an interview with The Quadrangle before the season, Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Masiello offered a statement on each of the newcomers to the 2017-2018 team. Without prompt, Masiello jumped to address unknown sophomore transfer, power forward/center Pauly Paulicap, first. “He brings great energy and passion to the game of basketball, and reminds me a lot of Rhamel Brown,” Masiello said. Masiello would also … Continue reading Protect the Culture: A Mission Statement From Pauly Paulicap

Behind the Scenes of the Sixth Borough

by C. GARRETT KEIDEL, Asst. Editor The Athletics Facilities and Event Management Department plays a large role on campus. Those who work in the department make sure that all athletic events on campus run smoothly and efficiently for all those who participate and watch the events. Timothy Schultz is the Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and Event Management here at Manhattan College. This is his first year … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of the Sixth Borough