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Jaspers Spread L.O.V.E. With Lasallian Social Justice Immersion Trips

L.O.V.E. trip participants in El Paso in the Spring of 2023.JUBILEE AGUILAR/COURTESY. By Adrianne Hutto, Senior Writer Manhattan College students traveled to Pachuca, Mexico this month in conjunction with CMSA and the L.O.V.E. program for an immersion trip and the opportunity to learn about Catholic social teaching and justice issues in the community. Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) hosts several trips a semester, open to … Continue reading Jaspers Spread L.O.V.E. With Lasallian Social Justice Immersion Trips

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The Pandemic, Protests, and Polls: CMSA’s “A Slice of Social Justice” Explains It All

by Jilleen Barrett & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Campus Ministry and Social Action suite hosted “A Slice of Social Justice” on Wednesday, Sept 30. The purpose of this virtually-held event, that is part of a series of events, was to draw attention to disaster-related protests and the role they play in social justice.  Jordan Pascoe and Mitch Stripling hosted the … Continue reading The Pandemic, Protests, and Polls: CMSA’s “A Slice of Social Justice” Explains It All

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Third Annual Mission Month: Past and Present

When Brother Jack Curran first stepped foot onto Manhattan College for a job interview in April of 2013 he happened to pick up an issue of The Quadrangle that highlighted “De La Salle Week,” the predecessor to what is now known as Mission Month. De La Salle Week was the college’s way of celebrating the life, work and legacy of Saint John Baptist de La … Continue reading Third Annual Mission Month: Past and Present

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The Students Behind the Demonstration for Missouri

Recent issues at the University of Missouri have stemmed from the administration’s poor handling of a series of racist incidents at their college. As a result, protests broke out and college leaders resigned. In the wake of these events, a group of students at Manhattan College were inspired to organize a vigil to increase awareness of racial injustice issues like these. Senior Aleysha Taveras was … Continue reading The Students Behind the Demonstration for Missouri

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Covenant House Presentation Sought to Inspire

“There would be times where a week or two would pass by and we’d hardly eat anything,” the voice of David Diaz said, in a video projected to Manhattan College students and faculty Wednesday afternoon. Diaz was among three homeless youths who shared their Covenant House rescue stories in the video. Covenant House Inc., the worlds largest privately owned charity organization, provides food and shelter … Continue reading Covenant House Presentation Sought to Inspire

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