by Lauren Raziano, Staff Writer Samantha Santiago, a freshman from Yonkers, New York, is studying biology with a side passion for music. She loves to sing and has been doing it since she was young. “I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” Santiago said. “It has always been a way to express myself in a way that was fun. I’ve always loved it.” … Continue reading Performer Profile: Samantha Santiago
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor Emily LaPointe has demonstrated excellent talent in her rookie season for the women’s basketball team, being honored by the MAAC as Rookie of the Week five times. LaPointe, a Staten Island native, attributes much of her success to her coaching staff and teammates. The Quadrangle: How long have you been playing basketball for? Emily LaPointe: I started playing in second grade. … Continue reading Rookie Emily LaPointe Discusses Her Success and Hopes for Her Team
Tara Manning Undecided Engineering Major Hometown: Rockland County, NY What are you looking forward to most at Manhattan? Probably meeting new people. I just love making friends. I just love being in the city, it’s always hustling and bustling. It’s so alive. Do you like your schedule so far? Yeah I do. I can’t complain. I like that I have breaks some days and full … Continue reading Meet the Class of 2022
The yearly election for the freshman class representatives held this fall was historical one for Manhattan College. Almost half of the entire class of 2018, totaling to 450 voters, and 14 candidates participated in this process. The election marks one of the biggest responses from any class according to data collected by the Student Government Association which organizes the election. “It’s really good to see all … Continue reading Results Show an Increase in Participation in Freshman Class Elections
JOSEPH V. CUSMANO SENIOR WRITER College Is Tough. Take It From A Senior; You’re Going To Be Okay. 1. Your Interests Will Change And So Will Your Friends. Relationships, especially friendships, are supposed to be natural. Leaving old friends at home and making new ones at Manhattan College is nothing to be afraid of. Exploring majors and interests that you may not have even known about … Continue reading 5 Things You Will Learn Freshman Year
One hundred freshmen living together in a Manhattan College dorm, a week of exploring in the city, and a yearlong learning-living community. This is the Manhattan College Arches program. The program, which is now in its fourth year, has developed since its inception at the college. The Arches is a unique freshman experience that is designed to “assist first-year students with their academic and social … Continue reading Misconceptions Surround Arches Learning-Living Program
