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Jadakiss Takes the Stage as MU’s 2026 Springfest Artist

Jadakiss performs for the crowd, with lights and special effects helping emerge Jaspers in his set. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez & Leyla J. Mercado, Editor-in-Chief & Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor This past Saturday April 18, Manhattan University (MU) welcomed rapper Jadakiss to campus as this year’s Springfest performer.  Jadakiss, or Jason Terrance Phillips, is a Yonkers-native rapper most known … Continue reading Jadakiss Takes the Stage as MU’s 2026 Springfest Artist

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Beats from the Middle East

 Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor As someone who grew up in a Middle Eastern household, born to two Persian immigrant parents, I can wholeheartedly tell you that no genre of music will ever compare to Persian music. Yes, maybe I am biased, but that does not mean I am wrong – listen for yourself!  My Persian identity means everything to me. I am so honored to … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Beats from the Middle East

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Coffee House Serves Up A Night of Music

The band Help Wanted preforms at Coffee House. ANNA SEGOTA/COURTESY By Anna Segota, Staff Writer  Coffee House, a monthly event where talented performers in the Manhattan College community come together to showcase their skills in an intimate venue, held another successful performance the Thursday night before students left for spring break.  Juniors Matt Regaldo and Jill Tuthill host the event monthly in Thomas Hall. While … Continue reading Coffee House Serves Up A Night of Music

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Arts & Entertainment

What WRCM Is Spinning For Spring

Members and listeners of WRCM gathered in the Leo Basement to support student bands for lastspring’s WRCM bash.@WRCM.ROCKS / COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Features Editor/Social Media Editor WRCM (We Are College Music) is excited to welcome back DJs, old and new, for a semester full of music and events.  With success from events like the WRCM Bash and other live music shows that feature … Continue reading What WRCM Is Spinning For Spring

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MC Orchestra Brings Elegance and a Bit of Christmas Cheer to Campus 

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Musicians wishing to serenade the campus community from Mozart to Christmas carols, or even students who want to hear some music after a stressful semester, should look out for the Manhattan College orchestra.  An ensemble formed by string, brass and woodwind musicians, the MC orchestra meets on Monday nights from 7p.m. to 9p.m. in the Chapel of de La … Continue reading MC Orchestra Brings Elegance and a Bit of Christmas Cheer to Campus 

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Arts & Entertainment, Theater in the City

Sound Studies Major Brings a New Meaning to Music at MC

By Karen Flores,  Asst. Features Editor Manhattan College is home to a unique and artistic major: sound studies. Have you heard of it? The music and theater department here at the college introduced the sound studies major in the fall of 2020 with the pioneering influence of Mark A. Pottinger, Ph.D, chair of the department.  The sound studies major aims to combine both the traditional … Continue reading Sound Studies Major Brings a New Meaning to Music at MC

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Arts & Entertainment, Jasper Jams

Jasper Jams: Spring Sounds Like Sunshine!

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Staff Writer This is my first Jasper Jams, and I am so excited because sharing and receiving music recommendations is one of my favorite love languages. When MC’S radio station WRCM was up and running, junior Katie Martone and I had a show on Tuesday nights called “Soundtrack Sunshine.” Although I miss sharing music over the radio more than anything, this week’s … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Spring Sounds Like Sunshine!

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Nobody Does it Bigger: Two Friends Headline Springfest

by Anna Woods & Christine Nappi, Managing Editor & Senior Writer Campus just got a little friendlier this past weekend.  After a three year hiatus, in-person Springfest returned in full swing, with the DJ duo Two Friends headlining the event on April 9. The LA-based group performed an hour-long set to an excited crowd of Jaspers, mixing together popular lyrics with electronic dance music beats. … Continue reading Nobody Does it Bigger: Two Friends Headline Springfest

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Arts & Entertainment, Columns

“Is Hip Hop Dead?”: A Tiny Talk with DJ Chuck Chill Out 

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Is hip hop dead? That’s the question the Multicultural Center set out to answer, in hosting this annual event with guest speaker DJ Chuck Chill Out on March 9, in memoriam of the death of hip hop artist Biggie Smalls. The “Is Hip Hop Dead?” event began with a short history of hip hop given by Hayden Greene, director … Continue reading “Is Hip Hop Dead?”: A Tiny Talk with DJ Chuck Chill Out 

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