the bronx issue

The Bronx of the Past from the MC Perspective

April 30, 2018

by TAYLOR BRETHAUER, Editor-in-Chief At the beginning of this semester, The Quadrangle received an email from the daughter of an alumni. Her father, who graduated from the school in the early 50’s, had passed away a few years ago. But she had [...]

Jasper Jams: The Bronx is Bumpin’

April 22, 2018

This is a very special edition of Jasper Jams for two reasons: it’s a part of the special issue and it’s in print! Manhattan College being in the Bronx is great for students looking to explore the music scene that New York City has to offer. [...]

In Enemy Territory: Red Sox Fans in Yankee Country

April 21, 2018

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Contributor Major League Baseball had its earliest Opening Day in history for the 2018 season, kicking off on Mar. 29. Fans across the country were ecstatic that their favorite teams would return to the fields that had been [...]

Infographic: A Brief History of the Bronx

April 20, 2018

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Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez

April 20, 2018

Tatiyana Benitez, a freshman on the women’s rowing team, talked about how growing up in the Bronx shaped her into the athlete she is today. The Quadrangle: What was it like growing up in the Bronx? Tatiyana Benitez: “Growing up in the Bronx, you [...]

Looking Back: The History of Riverdale

April 20, 2018

by ALEXA SCHMIDT & SAMANTHA WALLA, Asst. Editors Manhattan College students know Riverdale as their home away from home. Students enjoy grabbing pizza at Broadway Joe’s in between classes, blowing off steam in Van Cortlandt Park and toasting [...]

Dr. Groarke Discusses Her Life in the Bronx

April 20, 2018

by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Asst. Editor As a resident of the Bronx for nearly her entire life and a community organizer in the borough for most of her adult life, there are few people better than Margaret Groarke, P.h.D, to ask about what it means to truly [...]

Home-Field Advantage: MC’s Yankee Fans

April 19, 2018

by MEGAN DREHER & HALEY BURNSIDE, Editor & Asst. Editor New York City sports are as exciting and competitive as any other aspect of life in the city. New Yorkers often align themselves with teams early in life, following the lead of [...]

Out With The Old, In With The New: Up-and-Coming Riverdale/Kingsbridge Restaurants

April 19, 2018

by MEGAN UY, Staff Writer Not only is Manhattan College just a train ride away from what is known as the center of New York City but the campus is also in one of the most well-known boroughs, the Bronx. Whether a student is in the dorms right off [...]

Manhattan College— in the Bronx?

April 19, 2018

by SOPHIA SAKELLARIOU, Contributor As students at Manhattan College, many are asked at least once where in Manhattan our school is. Answering this question, students must explain that although our school is called Manhattan College, us Jaspers [...]