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 found some of his old copies of the newspaper and wanted to send them our way. When the package came in, it was a … Continue reading The Bronx of the Past from the MC Perspective
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. There are endless small venues, coffee shop or bar concerts, park performances and even huge venues like Barclays and … Continue reading Jasper Jams: The Bronx is Bumpin’
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 put to rest all winter, to compete for the World Series title. The excitement was evident in the Bronx on the day of their … Continue reading In Enemy Territory: Red Sox Fans in Yankee Country
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 are very cultured. Anywhere you go there is always someone outside, there are always people playing music, there are always people … Continue reading Born and Bred in the Bronx: Meet Freshman Rower Tatiyana Benitez
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 to the weekend at An Beal Bocht Cafe. These locations are staples for Jaspers, but it wasn’t always this way. Riverdale was originally farmland until the 1840’s, … Continue reading Looking Back: The History of Riverdale
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 be a part of the community in the Bronx. Groarke is involved with both the Fort Independence Park Neighborhood … Continue reading Dr. Groarke Discusses Her Life in the Bronx
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 generations of passionate sports fans before them. The Bronx is home to one of the most well-known and iconic Major League Baseball teams … Continue reading Home-Field Advantage: MC’s Yankee Fans
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 of Broadway, in Overlook Manor on W. 238th or somewhere off campus in South Riverdale, one is … Continue reading Out With The Old, In With The New: Up-and-Coming Riverdale/Kingsbridge Restaurants
