Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

Every year without fail, on the weekend before spring break, Manhattan College students gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with off-campus get togethers in theirfestive outfits and green beads. A sea of green fills the streets as students celebrate the often proclaimed, “best day of the year.”To get a glimpse of how much the day means to students, The Quad asked Kevin Woods how he … Continue reading Through the Jasper Lens : Manhatty’s Day

Coffee House is Back!

Caption: Coffee House plans to host at least two more events this semester in Cafe 1853. credit @MCCOFFEEHOUSEINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Kelly Kennedy, Senior Writer Coffee House held its first Open Mic Night of the semester last week on Saturday, Feb 5. Coffee House takes place monthly in Cafe 1853, and is a place where students can come to perform music, stand-up comedy, poetry or simply enjoy the … Continue reading Coffee House is Back!

 Alixandria James Partners with the School of Education for a Discussion about Microaggressions 

Ali James presents her hypothesis to her audience. KARENFLORES/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor Alixandria James partnered with the school of education to talk about the impact of Racial Battle Fatigue on people of color at predominantly white institutions and how it can contribute to different stress-related diseases on Thursday, February 23.  James is a public health major with a concentration in healthcare … Continue reading  Alixandria James Partners with the School of Education for a Discussion about Microaggressions 

Chemical Engineering Student Dominique Whyte is Making Waves

Whyte is a sophomore in MC’s chemical engineering department. RACHELLENUZZARO/COURTESY By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor & Sports Editor Sophomore Dominique Whyte is making a name for herself in the chemical engineering department at Manhattan College. An international student from Jamaica, Whyte took a leap of faith moving thousands of miles away from home, but has already contributed to important research at MC.  Whyte told The Quadrangle … Continue reading Chemical Engineering Student Dominique Whyte is Making Waves

James Patterson Scholarship Aids Recipients

Rosalia Cefalu will be working at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the big four accounting firms upon graduation while getting her MBA. ROSALIACEFALU/COURTESY James Patterson ‘69, bestselling author and philanthropist, awarded twenty Manhattan College $5,000 scholarships based on essay submissions highlighting their plans after graduation. This is the 11th consecutive year that Patterson has provided support to “10 juniors and 10 seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and … Continue reading James Patterson Scholarship Aids Recipients

Mental Health at MC leads Forum on Eating Disorders for NEDA Week

Students were welcomed to learn and discuss eating disorders and other mental health issues. @MENTALHEALTHTHATMCINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Mental Health at Manhattan College, a new club on campus, hosted a panel led by The Hidden Opponent (THO). Several organizations contributed, with members discussing resources available for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and how to help people who may not know they’re … Continue reading Mental Health at MC leads Forum on Eating Disorders for NEDA Week

Who got Struck by Q-Pid this February?

Poster the Quadrangle used to advertise Q-Pid around campus and online. @ANGELINAPEREZ/COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Web Editor & Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor After Q-Pid’s second annual visit to Manhattan College, students responded with their experiences, successes and suggestions for next year’s Valentine’s Day’s celebration. The Quadrangle’s Q-pid matchmaker has been an on-going tradition for years, but originally focused on connecting students looking for romance.  … Continue reading Who got Struck by Q-Pid this February?

Jaspers Wake Up for a Win Against Saint Peters

Nick Brennan scores a three-pointer at the game, Sunday, Feb. 12. @GOJASPERS/ COURTESY By Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer The Manhattan College men’s basketball team stepped out on the court with an unexpected fire and hunger for a win against Saint Peters, with the final score coming to 68-52. The Jaspers had grabbed a much-needed victory late in their season.  The team started off slowly with … Continue reading Jaspers Wake Up for a Win Against Saint Peters

Human Harmony: Meet the Manhattones

Manhattones 2022-2023 Basses. @MCMANHATTONESINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Assistant Sports Editor The De La Salle Chapel is home to one of the most vocal groups on campus: The Manhattones. Acapella is a type of performance that is done by a solo singer or multiple singers without the help of musical instruments. When done in a group setting, the members will be split into subsections that will … Continue reading Human Harmony: Meet the Manhattones