Tag: COVID

COVID-19, News

Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

By, Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor As students return to campus from spring break, OneManhattan is preparing to stay cautious while re-evaluating certain protocols on campus as city and state restrictions decrease.  In an email titled “A Note Before Spring Break” from OneManhattan sent on March 10, the school encouraged students to get tested before returning home for break or after their arrival back on campus. … Continue reading Jaspers Return from Spring Break with Precautions: A COVID-19 Update

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COVID-19, News

COVID Update: Isolation Period Shortened to Five Days for Some Cases

By Jilleen Barrett, Features/Managing Editor Each semester seems to bring adjustments to COVID guidelines at Manhattan College. This semester brings one of the most significant changes the school has seen since classes went online in spring 2020 — a shortened isolation period. According to a OneManhattan email sent on Jan. 28, students and employees who test positive for COVID will be required to isolate themselves … Continue reading COVID Update: Isolation Period Shortened to Five Days for Some Cases

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Campus Life, COVID-19, News

Return to In-Person Activity Brings Changes to COVID Safety Measures Across Campus

By Jocelyn Visnov, Web Editor/Asst. Production Editor As Manhattan College continues to monitor the state of the pandemic, several COVID safety precaution policies have been modified for the Spring 2022 semester so that students and staff can safely continue to gather in-person.  With the transition to in-person instruction, study spaces like O’Malley Library and the Kelly Commons have again become lively with students and staff … Continue reading Return to In-Person Activity Brings Changes to COVID Safety Measures Across Campus

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Features, riverdale rises

An Beal Bocht Cafe: Riverdale’s Local Pub Prevails Post Covid Lockdown

by Angelica Niedermeyer & Rebecca Kranich, Contributors Since its opening in 1991, An Beal Bocht Café, typically referred to “An Beal,” has served the Riverdale community as a local eatery and a center for the arts. Located at 445 W 238th St, An Beal provides a space for artists of all disciplines to share their passions and serves as a casual hangout spot for Jaspers … Continue reading An Beal Bocht Cafe: Riverdale’s Local Pub Prevails Post Covid Lockdown

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Features

A COVID Anniversary

by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer Last week, Manhattan College reached a milestone: the one-year anniversary of the school closing due to COVID-19. To reflect on the past year, The Quadrangle spoke with three students to see how they felt remembering the one-year mark and how they have managed these strange times. Alex Castro, a senior mechanical engineering student, looked back … Continue reading A COVID Anniversary

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Arts & Entertainment

Manhattan College Students Rise to Fame on TikTok

by Madalyn Johnson & Victor Franco, Web Editor & Staff Writer Throughout the chaos of last year, many negatives struck college students who were hoping to end their spring semester on a positive note. But the uprise of a video-sharing app, TikTok, allowed a lot of college students to cope with the COVID funk that took away so much.  The app is undeniably popular amongst … Continue reading Manhattan College Students Rise to Fame on TikTok

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News, Top Stories

Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest

by Victor Franco & Nicole Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer & News Editor  Manhattan College’s annual Spring Fest will be held this year after it’s cancellation during the spring of 2020 – the only difference from previous years is that it will be a virtual event. “We are definitely planning to have Spring Fest this year,” John Bennett, executive director of the Office of Student Engagement, said. … Continue reading Manhattan College Student Engagement Announces Virtual Spring Fest

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions

Dear Anna Woods,  I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this in hope to raise some awareness on some students who need the help of the entire school. I’ve been the VP of Finances for Student Government all of this time, but it’s become true now, more than ever, that the strength of the people will surpass the likes of individuals like … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions

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Remote Students and Faculty Make the Switch to In-Person Classes

by Kelly Cwik & Megan LaCreta, Asst. A&E Editor, Contributor After experiencing a semester remotely, some students and professors returned to Manhattan College for their first in-person classes since March of 2020.  One of these students is Aubrey Lefkowitz, a senior philosophy major from Rockland County, New York, who returned to campus to complete her final semester before graduating. “I just felt like I could … Continue reading Remote Students and Faculty Make the Switch to In-Person Classes

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