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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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Spring Fest Cancelled In Response To COVID-19

by Gillian Puma, Staff Writer  The Spring Fest event that would have been held on April 4 in Draddy Gymnasium has officially been cancelled in response to COVID-19. Spring Fest getting cancelled isn’t the only change that has occurred to the Manhattan College campus over the past few weeks, as students have officially moved out of the residence halls, and classes have moved to an online … Continue reading Spring Fest Cancelled In Response To COVID-19

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The Frayed Fray: Lead Singer to Headline Spring Fest

by Gabriella DePinho, Editor-in-Chief Issac Slade, the lead singer of rock band The Fray, will be headlining Spring Fest on Apr. 4. Slade will be singing the band’s songs, with backing from other musicians. Out of the eight artists posted to the Office of Student Engagement’s Instagram account on Dec. 6, The Fray received the most votes, totaling 284 votes. Former American Idol Winner Jordan … Continue reading The Frayed Fray: Lead Singer to Headline Spring Fest

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Jasper Jams: Brace Yourself, Springfest Is Coming

Jasper Jams took an unexpected hiatus, but the column is back and better than ever: daylight savings time has begun and better weather is upon us. This change in season means the quadrangle will soon regularly be filled with people throwing frisbees, chilling on blankets and blasting music. It also means that on one fateful Saturday, the quadrangle will be transformed for a day full … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Brace Yourself, Springfest Is Coming

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Springfest 2019 Triple Threat: 3OH!3 and Jeremih to Headline, with Performance by Skylar Grey

by Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher, Managing & A&E Editor & Editor-in-Chief In what will be a first for Manhattan College, Springfest will be a two-act show and celebration this semester.  On Saturday, April 13, 3OH!3, Jeremih and Skylar Grey will all perform for the college community. In addition to hosting three artists for Springfest, several activities will be offered for students before the first performance.  Owing … Continue reading Springfest 2019 Triple Threat: 3OH!3 and Jeremih to Headline, with Performance by Skylar Grey

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Jasper Jams: Almost Our SpringFest Artist

Editor’s Note: This was originally intended to be posted on Sunday, April 15.  The semester is almost over, the weather is starting to get nicer and SpringFest is right around the corner. Everyone should ideally be excited for SpringFest: there’s music, food, festivities and fun. This year’s SpringFest artist is Jesse McCartney; he is most well known for his hit “Beautiful Soul” and other hits … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Almost Our SpringFest Artist

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Springfest 2018: Student Reactions to Jesse McCartney

With Springfest soon approaching, and the artist having been released in the Quad’s first issue, we asked four students what their thoughts are on this years Springfest artist– Jesse McCartney?                                     Interviews conducted by RikkiLynn Shields Crista Peyko Junior “I’m really so pumped that he’s coming, the 13 … Continue reading Springfest 2018: Student Reactions to Jesse McCartney

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Jesse McCartney to Headline Springfest

Jesse McCartney will be performing at the annual spring concert this year, after receiving the most votes on the Student Engagement Instagram page. McCartney, who received 327 Instagram votes, will be on campus Apr. 21 for an afternoon concert. McCartney is not the only surprise in store for what Student Government plans to be the biggest Springfest in recent years. Every fall, Student Engagement posts … Continue reading Jesse McCartney to Headline Springfest

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It Was Him: Shaggy Headlines Springfest 2017

This past Saturday, Orville Richard Burrell, otherwise known as Shaggy, headlined Manhattan College’s 2017 Springfest. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York City, Shaggy is a Jamaican-American reggae fusion artist. Shaggy’s best known for his singles, “Angel,” “Boombastic,” and “It Wasn’t Me,” and when he appeared on the stage at Springfest, he most certainly delivered these hits. When asked what made him get into … Continue reading It Was Him: Shaggy Headlines Springfest 2017

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