Provost William Clyde Runs for Congress

BY MICHELLE DEPINHO AND DANIEL YNFANTE NEWS/MANAGING EDITOR AND STAFF WRITER That’s right, Provost William Clyde, originally from Connecticut, has been endorsed as the Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd District. “Everybody I told this story to said two things. One, you’re going to get slaughtered. You’ve got no chance, Clyde said. “But, the things you are saying need to get said … Continue reading Provost William Clyde Runs for Congress

New No Smoking Signs Posted Outside East Hill

MICHELLE DEPINHO AND SEAN SONNEMANN NEWS/MANAGING WEB EDITOR AND WEB EDITOR Signs were posted on the doors to East Hill informing residents that smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of Manhattan College building entrances last month. While this policy is standard for all buildings on campus, the new signs brought mixed reactions from residents. “In the college’s smoking policy, one of the actual points in … Continue reading New No Smoking Signs Posted Outside East Hill

Student Commons Dining Options and New Meal Plan System Announced

The student commons will feature six new dining options next year under a newly structured meal plan system that includes flex dollars and dining dollars rather than Jasper dollars and a la carte dollars. These changes were announced at an informational meeting held Feb. 25 in Dante’s that was attended by students and administration. External vendors for the student commons include a fully licensed Starbucks, … Continue reading Student Commons Dining Options and New Meal Plan System Announced

Ongoing Investigation in Jasper Hall

Students kicked off the weekend with an email from residence life stating that “an unknown person was observed recording a female student who was showering on the third floor of Jasper Hall.  The unknown person was using an iPhone with a dark purple case on it.” The New York Police Department, residence life and public safety are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, according … Continue reading Ongoing Investigation in Jasper Hall

MC Works To Make Campus Safe After Dual Snowstorms

As New York City transforms from a winter wonderland to an icy, slushy mess, Manhattan College is no exception. Back to back to back snowstorms from Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 dumped snow, ice and rain onto campus and the local area, creating treacherous conditions for traveling and even getting from building to building. Classes were cancelled all day Feb. 13 and until 10 a.m. … Continue reading MC Works To Make Campus Safe After Dual Snowstorms

Intersession Pipe Burst Sparks Asbestos Removal In Leo

A pipe on the third floor of the Leo engineering building burst and flooded offices and classrooms on the ground level on Jan. 12. Leo 236, one of the building’s biggest rooms, will be closed to classes and meetings until at least Feb. 3 as contractors continue to repair the affected areas. “Right now, the target is to turn the room back on Feb. 3, … Continue reading Intersession Pipe Burst Sparks Asbestos Removal In Leo

Quick Q&A with The Quad Staff: Michelle DePinho

Who: Managing and News Editor, Michelle DePinho Year: Sophomore Major: Civil Engineering Minors: Sociology, Math Q: Who would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island (& why)? A: Jennifer Lawrence. If it’s true that she did (mostly) all of her own stunts for “The Hunger Games” films, then she probably has top-notch survival skills that would certainly come in handy. Plus she’s … Continue reading Quick Q&A with The Quad Staff: Michelle DePinho

What’s In for 2014… And What’s Out.

BY: MICHELLE DEPINHO IN OUT New Riverdale Deli Jasper Deli Tea Overdosing on coffee Brooklyn Manhattan Exhibition Station Tex-Mex Station “The Stacks” 4th Floor of O’Malley The A train The 1 train Stiff Weasel pancakes IHOP pancakes Sneakers at the bar Heels at the bar Doing things on Saturdays Hangovers Indie music Electronic music Looking pale Looking orange Instagram Twitter Running in Van Cortlandt with a … Continue reading What’s In for 2014… And What’s Out.