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February 14, 2017

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BROADWAY BUSINESSES STAND WITH MUSLIMS Signs of Solidarity on Shop Windows Joseph Liggio Assistant Editor

Snow piled up quickly behind Miguel Hall. Aaron Mayorga/The Quadrangle

Winter Arrives in Riverdale Thursday’s snowstorm stifled travel along the coast, forcing a campus shut down and leaving a foot of snow in its wake.

Taylor Brethauer Editor

This past Thursday, Feb. 9, Manhattan College had its first snow day since the 2015 school year. Classes were cancelled early Thursday morning, notifying students through their school emails and the MC Alert System ‘Jasper 911’.

Students received the alert texts and emails at 5:10 a.m. as the snow began accumulating an hour earlier. Many students had class cancellations made Wednesday evening before the snow even began.

While MC did not get a cancellation until the early morning, other schools around New York City cancelled classes Wednesday evening including local Bronx college Fordham University. This was a rarity for New York schools, as Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted out cancellations the night before rather than the typical morning-of school cancellation announcements.

Some students took to social media the same evening to question why the college had not called off school yet, asking for the consideration of commuter students who would have to make the trek to campus in the bad weather.

Meterologists had been calling for almost a foot of snow since the week prior but Wednesday’s weather was almost sixty degrees and felt like spring.

“I was skeptical that no snow had fallen yet and it was warm that day [Wednesday], I wasn’t expecting it,” said junior Amanda Jones, who spent the snow day hanging out with friends and exploring in the snow.

Once the snow did start coming down, Physical Plant began shoveling and plowing the campus to begin clearing it for classes on Friday.

As for resident students, many did make the journey to grab food at Locke’s Loft, which remained open during the storm.

Others stayed in their dorm buildings all day, where resident assistants planned spur-of-the-moment events for the day like movies in the lounge of Horan Hall or cutting paper snowflakes as a distraction from homework.

It was a relaxing day for students, especially those who were not expecting the snow. Those who did expect the snow spent the day hanging with friends and getting some rest in the middle of the school week.

“I expected the snow day to happen because my friends and I put spoons un-

der our pillows for fun. Plus, everywhere else was closed so I had a feeling [we would be too]. I got to sleep in and [my friends and I] went out to brunch. It was also great to sleep in,” said junior Carly Corbett-Frank.

The Quad was the popular spot to take pictures with friends, build snowmen and get into snowball fights. Remnants of the snow day fun were still visible the next day as students headed to class on Friday, as the college opened up at the usual time and the campus pathways were safely cleared.

Although this was the first class cancellation within the past two years at MC, what was more shocking was getting snow near the end of the winter season. In contrast to the warmer weather experienced on campus from Wednesday, it caught students off guard to wake up on Thursday with a snow day.

“It was a bit unexpected but I live in the area so I’m used to the snow levels we get. It ended up being freezing in my room [on Thursday]. I guess you could say [it was a tease of Spring on Wednesday],” said freshman Michael Collado.

A Snowman (left) and the Quad (right) during the peak of the winter snowstorm. Aaron Mayorga/The Quadrangle

Several off-campus businesses are fostering a sense of unity with the Muslim population of Riverdale as clear as their storefront windows.

These stores, often frequented by Manhattan College students, have placed paper signs on their façades which read, “EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE.” The black and white flyers feature an image of a smiling woman wearing a hijab, an example of traditional Islamic dress denoting the signs as being directed towards the Muslim community. As of this past Friday, the signs could be seen hanging in the windows of the Short Stop Coffee Shop, Riverdale’s Premiere Laundromat and Pharmcare Pharmacy, all lining Broadway opposite Van Cortlandt Park.

Pharmcare Pharmacy at 5999 Broadway Stephen Zubrycky/The Quadrangle Josie Cardenas, manager of Pharmcare, explained how she came to receive the sign and why she decided to hang it up.

“A local artist was visiting a museum downtown, [...] she saw it in the museum and decided to print it and go to all the local businesses and ask if it was okay to post it in lieu of all that is going on.”

The posters arrive at a heightened time of concern for discrimination towards the community throughout the country. Additionally, they come in the wake of President Donald J. Trump’s executive order barring entry into the United States from seven predominantly Muslim countries, a decision that has since been rejected by a three-judge federal appeals panel.

Cardenas said the business received the poster just prior to the ban’s instatement.

She says that she plans on keeping it up, despite other local businesses which have since taken their own copies down.

“If it’s not offending anyone I’ll keep it there,” said Cardenas, who also noted that some customers have made positive comments about the sign.

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Stephen Zubrycky Editor-in-Chief Jack Melanson News Editor Haley Burnside Joseph Liggio Asst. News Editors Ally Hutzler Features Editor Managing Editor Megan Dreher Asst. Features Editor Taylor Brethauer Arts & Entertainment Editor Managing Editor Rose Brennan Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor RikkiLynn Shields Sports Editor Charles Lippolis Asst. Sports Editor Tara Marin Social Media Editor Catherine Goodyear Asst. Social Media Editor Victoria Hernández Multimedia Editor Aaron Mayorga Photography Editor Anja Pollozi Asst. Photography Editor Alyssa Velazquez Production Editor Abbi Kirollos Asst. Production Editor Daniel Molina August Kissel Web Editors Tom Callahan Faculty Adviser A tradition since 1924, The Quadrangle is a news organization run by the students of Manhattan College. We strive to cover news around campus and the greater community, publishing weekly in print and daily online. Our goal is always accuracy, relevancy and professionalism.

The staff of The Quadrangle meets every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in room 412 of the Student Commons.

Contact The Quadrangle at thequad@manhattan.edu The opinions expressed in The Quadrangle are those of the individual writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, the College or the student body.

February 14, 2017

Dear Reader,

The Editor

Last week, the Quad published a story on a series of bias incidents that had been reported on campus. One of them involved a paddle-like object with a racial slur. Another involved a photograph of Adolf Hitler and a sign reading “Whites Only” above a water fountain, and another revolved around allegations of a Manhattan College student with Nazi paraphernalia.

Several students had approached one of our reporters, Jeremy Loffredo, with this information, and eventually another reporter, Aaron Mayorga, and myself, joined in on the story.

At the Quad, we treat student reports seriously, and we strive operate to the highest standards of journalistic integrity. We were able to separate fact from rumor in our reporting, and I’m very proud of what our staff was able to put together last week.

Even though the Quad treats student reports very seriously, I would also like to take a moment to encourage students to use the resources available here on campus to make reports of incidents.

The college has a new online form that allows students to submit incident reports anonymously, and in our interview with the Dean of Students, it was made very clear to us that his door is always open for student concerns.

These are sensitive times for Manhattan College, and for the country.

The election of Donald J. Trump has brought a once deep fury bubbling to the surface, and has raised an opposition just as great in its might.

As the student voice on campus, the Quadrangle understands that, and always welcome students with ideas for stories. But it’s also important that these stories reach on-campus authorities with the capacity to take disciplinary action.

Warm regards,

Stephen Zubrycky Editor-in-Chief Correction In the last issue, released on Feb. 7, Melanie O’Conner was misidentified as Megan O’Conner.

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College Celebrates Black History Month

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Catherine Goodyear Assistant Editor

February is dedicated to black history, and the Multicultural Center at Manhattan College has a plethora of events set up to celebrate and recognize contributions from the African American community.

Hayden Greene, director of multicultural affairs, helped set up and organize each event to cater to the needs of the student body.

“I think heritage months as a whole are important because we are at a place where all of these different types of people came to settle, to make great. We have a lot of history, especially with black history, that isn’t really spelled out and dived into. Black history is American history and a lot of it gets hidden from people and there needs to be a recognition of the contributions that people from the African diaspora made in this country,” said Greene.

The opening ceremony was on Monday, Feb. 6., featuring the keynote speaker Baba Abdel Salaam, the artistic director for Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

The event was kicked off by the Brooklyn United Marching Band along with its drumline and catered by Spoon Burn.

The next day was about the Nigerian Film Festival which lasted from noon to 8 p.m.

Four films from Nigeria were premiered.

Nigeria is one of the largest producers of films in the world, and it is affectionately known as Nollywood. This film festival was strategically chosen to showcase interesting films that are from new and emerging producers and directors who are coming out of that market.

Jalah Jarvis, a freshman at Manhattan College, added, “Black History Month is important to me because it’s a specific time of the year where black achievement and struggle is truly acknowledged by everyone, and when I say everyone I am talking about whites, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, adults and children. It’s a time when black culture is celebrated, and it’s a shame that black culture is only really recognized by everyone in the month of February.”

On Saturday, Feb. 11., three photographers from African American Fraternities showcased their art as a way of expressing a young and fresh point of view with a different perspective. Greene also previewed his own work at the event.

“Black History Month is a great thing for people because it puts a spotlight on the many contributions that African Americans have made. Hayden Greene once told me, ‘Ten different people can walk into a room see something and have ten completely different ideas on what happened.’ This difference of viewpoint is something which sometimes gets pushed to the side.’ Black History Month helps pull it to the fore again just so we understand something; you can’t understand another man until you walk around in his skin,” said Daniel Sammon, sophomore civil engineering major. “That is why we have Black History Month and that is what makes it truly an experience; it allows us to walk in another’s skin.”

Every Friday the Multicultural Center hosts a dominoes and spades night where things that are affecting the campus and country are talked about over games and music. Throughout Black History Month, the center is playing music from noted Af-

Abdel Salaam, founder of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, speaks during the Multicultural Center’s Black History Month Dinner.

Patrick Faccas/Courtesy rican American artists from West Africa achieving?’, ‘What are you trying to do?’

The Multicultural Center is open and ‘What are you afraid of?’. There are a and South Africa. throughout the day and the staff extends number of different things we are always The center’s monthly poetry reading their ears to listen. The center hopes to provigilant about and the number one thing is will happen on Feb. 23. and Feb. 28. vide leadership development along with a being able to stand up for your identity and “It will be Black History Month posafe space where student’s voices can be represent who you are without fear,” said etry readings so we are inviting people to heard.

Greene. speak to the diaspora and read from the “I think it’s necessary to remember all “There is a legal and judicial side to the diaspora and really present on that night,” the important contributions, achievements actions which is being taken care of by the said Greene. “We do a series called Cofand strides of African-Americans throughdean of students and that’s not something fee and Conversations around six o’clock out our history. Especially now, I think it’s the multicultural center is involved in.

The every other week and we look at what the very important that we take the time to other piece that the multicultural center is question of the week in the multicultural acknowledge everything that people have involved in is really fostering a sense of center is and we have a conversation about done to get to where we are today. Celeinclusivity and equity on campus,” said it. We try to focus on how the question of brating and acknowledging Black History Greene. the week really affects our student body.”

Month on campus is not only beneficial to “All of the ism’s, whether we are talkThe final events for Black History African-Americans students but to a stuing about racism, sexism, ageism, are Month are during intersectionality week, dent body as a whole.

It brings awareness based on a perception that resources and recognizing multiple identities existing in one person. Because February is aligned power are finite. Once we get to the point and information to people who maybe othwith Women’s History Month in March, where we recognize the contributions and erwise wouldn’t be exposed to it, just like there is talk of having a panel or a series power of everyone in society and all their any other heritage month celebration the of films that has to do with black women, identities, the struggle to keep a certain Multicultural center hosts,” said Montes.

“I love that people from all kinds of their status in society, issues they face and subset of the community down will start to backgrounds can come together and recogfizz out and dissipate.

That only happens challenges they’ve overcome. nize black achievement, but I also wish that when our allies and people who are part of “These events are important because every month, every day, everyone would the dominate culture and identities are the they allow students from different backrecognize each other’s cultural differences ones who speak up for the people who have grounds to learn and experience new culand celebrate them, rather than use cultural been oppressed and have been disenfrantures and traditions. It helps break barriers difference as a way to divide themselves chised throughout history in this country,” and remind us that at the end of the day from one another,” said Jarvis. we’re all similar. It also allows students Greene said. from that background to find a community of students on campus,” said Gabriella Montes, multicultural center employee.

“I think Black History Month is important because of the dynamic of the slave trade and the oppression of black Continued from Page 1 people in this country but also all of these “I think it’s good that people are trying history months whether we are talking on your color of skin, your background, to show that they’re including Muslims, about LGBTQ, Irish, women, Asian and [...] everybody should be treated the same. although our president has other views on Pacific Islander, they all contributed to No race is better or worse than another.” it; but at the same time I feel like it’s someThe poster was originally designed by the fabric of this country and they don’t thing that shouldn’t have [needed] to be get addressed enough and that’s why they Oakland, California-based artist Micah Basaid in the first place,” said Reda. zant. According to Bazant’s website, they are important,” said Greene.

Reda, who was raised Muslim, pointed The Multicultural Center seeks to were first printed and distributed in the San out that the flyer’s could also serve a role educate and provide information that will Francisco Bay Area before quickly spreadin heartening those feeling targeted during allow students to engage in important ing across the country, as more establisha trying time for the nation. conversations. The center has been host- ments followed suit in hanging them up, “It shows young kids that are Muslim ing events to foster conversations, includ- letting passersby know that their business like ‘Oh I’m not the bad person’,” said ing a workshop that discussed the travel would welcome any customer regardless Reda. of religion. ban executive order. “[The posters] wouldn’t influence me The posters have been well received “I think so much can be accomplished to go in, it would just reassure me that not if a simple conversation precedes all of by Manhattan students. Senior and Chryseverybody’s an idiot, and I wouldn’t mind these actions because the question is al- ostom Hall Resident Assistant Rima Reda giving these people business if they had ways going to be, ‘Why?’, ‘What is this is just one of many who appreciated the this on their door.” gesture.

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Muslim Student Association Hosts Town Hall In Response to Executive Order

February 14, 2017

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A large crowd gathered for the townhall in Kelly Commons.

Haris Ali, Vice President of the MSA, moderates Town Hall discussion. Aaron Mayorga/The Quadrangle

Olivia Paladino Contributor

On Wednesday Feb. 8. the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a town hall meeting in Kelly Commons regarding President Donald J. Trump’s temporary travel ban, also known as the “Muslim Ban.” Trump signed the executive order into effect on Jan. 27. which temporarily suspended entry into the U.S from seven Muslim-majority countries and altered refugee program policies.

Before a packed conference room in Kelly Commons, MSA vice president Haris Ali, who emceed the event, said the objective of the town hall was to spread love and create understanding.

“It all began because I emailed some the professors and some of my colleagues because I was afraid of what was going on and the kinds of attitudes we were developing toward each other,” Ali said. “So, this event was set up to bridge the gap to create more understanding, love, and empathy toward each other.”

The town hall, titled “Is the Muslim Ban Important?”, was a two-part event, comprising of speakers and group discussions.

Part one featured two speakers, Ali and Sheikh Samer Al Raey, MSA’s Muslim Chaplain.

Ali discussed the importance of civil disobedience and peaceful protest in creating change, and urged the Manhattan College community to ignore political labels and stop fighting one another.

“Whether you’re a liberal or conservative, we’re all Americans,” said Ali. “We live on this campus and we need to respect each other.”

The next speech, by Samer Al Raey, emphasized the value of tolerance and acceptance, and the need for education in our current state of affairs.

“Any civilization, any individual will

survive with a healthy attitude. They fall when they lose ethical standards, when justice is gone, when discrimination is a part of life,” said Samer Al Raey. “Don’t let confusion or misinformation about religion make you do anything wrong.”

In the second half of the event, Mehnaz Afridi, Ph. D., religious studies professor and director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center, divided attendees into small groups to discuss the effects of the ban, both personally and nationally. Afridi instructed that groups should consist of people who did not know one another.

Afridi then asked the audience three questions, including their initial reaction to the ban, whether any pros or cons of the executive order exist, and how it involves them as Americans. Group members discussed with one another until the entire meeting came together to share their responses and debate their ideas in an open forum setting.

Sophomore Casey Monroe felt that being exposed to a variety of opinions within her group of peers around campus was worthwhile.

“The most valuable takeaway for me was the amount of knowledge that I gained within just a few minutes of conversing with people who are both similar to me and different from me,” said Monroe.

Naouras Mousa Almatar, a freshman who attended the town hall, is a Syrian refugee. He was offered the chance to study in the United States through a program called the Syrian Student Project. His journey here, however, was not an easy one.

Even before Trump’s immigration executive order, he experienced many issues obtaining a visa and he was also detained by Homeland Security for questioning for two hours upon arrival in New York.

Mousa Almatar believed that the town hall was very beneficial, and would like to see similar events occur on campus.

“The event was incredibly helping, to have people set together and join hearts to

discuss one of the worst things that [has] ever happened to the country was great.

Having people share their hearts and minds as Muslims, Americans, and even NonMuslims and get together to share their fears … was beautiful and meaningful,” he said.

The overall energy of the open forum discussion was very accepting. All attendees were encouraged to speak and share their opinion, regardless of their view on the ban.

“To me, it was very valuable to see how many people understand and feel about this, that they were able to share ideas from both sides, and it was taken with open hearts and minds. Understanding each other forces us to move forward,” said Almatar.

Junior Sao Mir, however, wishes there was more debate over the ideas that were presented.

“I would have liked a bit more debate and discourse. It encourages people to go out and get informed. A circle of people agreeing with one another is unproductive,” he said, “Someone challenged me on this a week or so back, and I feel through the process of responding to him, I am more knowledgeable on this topic.”

From this event, Ali hopes that students will begin to embrace basic Lasallian values such as respect for human dignity and commitment to social change and that they stand up to fight for human and civil rights.

“We are an institution of learning, and we will not tolerate woeful ignorance and hateful rhetoric. We hope that people will be inspired to reach out to the other side and make a friend, or start a conversation,” he said, “Our hope is people will understand that it is their duty to hold their leaders accountable, whether they voted them in or not. All in all, [this is] an effort to create a safer and more inclusive campus and extended community.”

Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as the nation’s education secretary on Tuesday after a historic tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence. This was the first time a United States Vice President had been called to the Capitol to break a tie on a Cabinet nomination.

Source: The New York Times Sen. Jeff Sessions, Republican of Alabama, Confirmed as Attorney General Sen. Jeff Sessions was confrimed on Wednesday as President Trump’s attorney general. The vote followed a contentious debate on the floor over statements from Coretta Scott King that were read by liberal firebrand Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts.

Source: The New York Times Rep. Tom Price, Republican of Georgia, confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Rep. Tom Price was confirmed in a vote that took place early Friday morning. The nominee was confirmed by a 52-47 vote.

Source: NBC News Trump’s Travel Ban Appealed President Trump’s travel ban to citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries will remain blocked after a unanimous ruling made by an appeals court, formed by a three-judge panel. After the decision, President Trump immediately tweeted: “SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!” Source: CNN Politics Trump Agrees to Honour ‘One China’ Policy After President Trump broke the diplomatic norms of the bilateral relation the U.S. had with China by accepting a call from the president of Taiwan, he backed the long-standing agreement during a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The One China policy states that there is only one Chinese government.

Source: BBC News North Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test The missile was launched on Saturday towards the Sea of Japan while President Trump was hosting Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In a brief joint appearance, Mr. Abe said the launch is “absolutely intolerable” and called upon North Korea to “fully comply with the relevant [United Nations] security resolutions.” President Trump assured that “The United States of America stands behind Japan, its great ally, 100 percent.”

Source: The Wall Street Journal, BBC News

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Diving Into Spirituality:

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Michele Saracino Studies The Link Between Water and Religion RikkiLynn Shields Editor

Michele Saracino, professor and chair of the religious studies department was inspired by her minor knee surgery to conduct a study on the connection between swimming and spirituality. Saracino’s research will be published this summer.

Along with that, this fall she is also teaching a religious studies majors seminar on “Water and Spirituality.”

The Quadrangle: Where are you from and where did you go to school?

Michele Saracino: I was born and raised on Long Island. After attending 12 years of public school, I did my undergraduate work at Duke University in English, and earned a Master of Religion from Yale Divinity School, and my doctorate in religious studies from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

TQ: What made you decide to study religion?

MS: I took a class in religious studies my senior year in college and was fascinated by the diversity of perspectives in the field and the many critical approaches to religion, culture, and gender. Professors at Duke encouraged me to apply to graduate school in religious studies. I did and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

TQ: What inspired you to conduct your research on swimming and spirituality?

MS: I began swimming regularly at my local health club several years ago after undergoing minor knee surgery. I was striving to change up my fitness routine and reinvent myself so to speak. The first

few times in the lap pool were strange and awkward. I had entered a new community with rules about swim caps, swim times, and lane etiquette. Now, each time I plunge into the water, thankfully, all those distractions fade away. Something spiritual happens. It is not always pleasurable. In fact, most of the time it is unsettling, and that is the frame used in my research for approaching relationships with God and others. These relationships are unsettling because we dwell with others in the middle of things. Like entering a party that is already underway, in which guests already are mingling, the wine is running out, and the inside jokes are established, we are thrust into relationships. We need a strategy to deal with the fluidity and unpredictability of them. The practice of swimming can offer such strategies.

TQ: Can you explain what exactly it was you studied?

MS: I studied by reading a ton on swimming, both in terms of technique and in terms of philosophy. I spoke with friends at health club about what happens to our body with each stroke. And, I paid attention to how it feels to be in the water—submerged in something radically other that can neither be controlled nor avoided. The water summons us to attention and engagement. Weaving these intellectual threads allowed me to develop an essay which will be published this summer, entitled “Into the Blue: Swimming as a Metaphor of Revelation.”

In some ways, even more exciting, my research has overflowed into my teaching.

This fall I am teaching the Religious Studies Majors Seminar on Water and Spirituality. I am hoping the students find the topic as exciting as I do!

TQ: How has studying religion shaped you as a person?

Michele Saracino conducts a study on the connection between swimming and spirituality.

Manhattan College/Courtesy MS: Studying religion has allowed me to connect with others, meaning students and colleagues, in deep and challenging ways. Everyone goes through life with burdens. We are all broken in some way or another. Religious studies has given me the grammar and vocabulary to communicate the reality of that brokenness, the pervasiveness of it, and together with my students, we are encouraged to find ways to overcome that brokenness and forge life-giving relationships.

As my colleagues and I say, religion matters. All one has to do is pop on any newsfeed to see that reality. Studying religion from an academic perspective with students, asking the big questions, getting to teach that religion matters has been a tremendous gift for me for almost 14 years now here at MC, for which I am beyond grateful.

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February 14, 2017

Murder of a Lasallian Educator: Remembering Brother James “Santiago” Miller Aaron Mayorga Editor

35 years ago this week, on the afternoon of February 13, 1982, Brother James A. Miller, F.S.C. – known affectionately by the locals as Hermano Santiago – was repairing a wall just outside “La Casa Indígena De La Salle” or “The Indian Center.” Standing atop a stepladder, Miller echoed his everyman roots as he worked to patch the damaged wall.

Having been born to a family of farmers near Stevens Point, Wis., it was emblematic of Miller’s character to find the 6-foot2-inch, 220-pound missionary working with his hands.

Amidst the violence and terror of the Guatemalan Civil War, the Indian Center was thought to be a sanctuary from all the bloodshed, which was tucked away in the picturesque highlands of western Guatemala. Located over 150 miles from Guatemala City, an 18-hour trip by bus, it seemed unfathomable that tragedy would strike Huehuetenango – the city in which the Indian Center was situated.

That is, until it did.

As Miller worked, an automobile carrying three hooded gunmen sped past.

Unloading their entire magazines at the Christian Brother from point-blank range, Miller was struck and killed instantly. According to Sister Madeleva Manzanares Suazo, who worked in a nearby hospice and rushed to his side after hearing the gunshots, the 37-year old Wisconsin native was dead before he hit the ground.

As the news of Miller’s death reached America, the community was shocked.

Brother Jack Curran ’80, vice president of mission, recalled that he first heard the news when he was still teaching at St. Raymond High School, an all-boys school in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx.

“It was just shocking because it’s something that doesn’t happen every day, fortunately,” Curran said.

At the time, however, violence against Christian missionaries – particularly in the Central American region – had reached a tipping point. In a statement released shortly after Miller’s assassination, the Christian Brothers said: “The murder of Brother James Miller brings to 15 the number of priests and religious workers who have been kidnapped or murdered in Guatemala in the last 18 months.”

Miller’s murder was also preceded by the killings of Father Stanley Rother of Oklahoma City, who was shot in his

church rectory, and American Mennonite missionary John David Troyer, who was killed in his home in 1981.

Although no one was ever arrested for either of these three murders, many contend that the Guatemalan government may have been the culprit behind the attacks with the intent of sending a message to other missionaries in the area – including Brother Paul Joslin, F.S.C., who worked alongside Miller at the Indian Center at the time of the latter’s death.

In a 2002 speech commemorating the 20th anniversary of Miller’s death, Joslin recounted that Señor Gomez – a pseudonym for a mutual friend of Joslin and Miller – had overheard “two members of the infamous G-2 death squad in the local park plotting to ‘get rid of the sub-director’ of [the Indian Center].”

The Guatemalan Army’s desire to strike against the peaceful workers of the Indian Center stemmed from the government’s policy of forced conscription.

Required to meet certain conscription quotas, the government often rounded up the poor Indian boys of Huehuetenango – many of whom were also students of Miller’s and were enrolled at the Indian Center.

Under the law mandating the conscription quotas, however, boys who were enrolled in school were to be exempt from military service, meaning that the government was compelled to release the boys and that their initial conscription was akin to kidnapping.

Having their students abducted by the government was unfortunately commonplace for Joslin and Miller, and it usually resulted in the reluctant release of the boys by the military upon showing proof of enrollment. However, on January 31, 1982 – two weeks before Miller’s death, a new student by the name of Epifanio Camposeco was kidnapped by four men and illegally recruited into the Guatemalan Army as he strolled through the marketplace of Huehuetenango.

With his parents living too far away, Joslin made the trip in their stead to the nearby army base to get Camposeco released. This time, the Army refused to comply. Between January 31 and February 10, Joslin made multiple trips and petitioned the department’s governor as well as the coordinator of the Guatemalan Christian Children’s Fund to aid in Camposeco’s release, but to no avail.

Three days later, Miller was shot dead in cold blood.

“The murder of Brother James was probably meant as a warning to the Brothers to cease interfering in government af-

A mural made in honor of the brother in Huehuetenango. Manhattan College/Courtesy

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Under Armour & Manhattan College: A Fruitful Marriage Gabriel Gamarra Contributor

A portrait of Br. James “Santiago” Miller. Manhattan College/Courtesy fairs,” said Paul E. Kotz, Ph.D., an associ- to be there. He was aware of the danger ate professor at Saint Mary’s University of with the government and the citizen unrest, Minnesota – one of Manhattan’s five La- but knew he was destined to go back and serve.” sallian sister colleges and universities.

The sense of service was echoed by Prior to his service in Guatemala, MillMiller in his 1981 Christmas letter that he er taught at Cretin High School in St. Paul, penned to his friends and family when he Minn. From 1979 to 1981, Miller taught wrote: “Aware of the many difficulties and English, Spanish and Religion to its sturisks we face in the future, we continue to dents. It was during this time that Kotz, work with faith and hope and trust in God’s then a student, first encountered Miller. providence…

I am personally wary of vio“He was working on a light fixture lence, but I continue to feel a strong comnear my locker,” Kotz said. “He asked me mitment to the suffering poor of Central to hand him some tools. He started to call America.” me Pablo. He told me it meant ‘friend.’”

Just hours before his death – on the While at Cretin, Kotz confirmed that morning of February 13, 1982, Miller enit was common to see Miller fixing things tered Brother Paul Joslin’s office for the around the school, recalling that Crelast time.

Regarding their last meeting, tin students had bestowed upon Miller Joslin said, in a 2012 interview, “Brother the moniker of “Brother Fix It” since he Santiago came into the office where I was would often be seen carrying a wrench in working and said to me: ‘I’ll be going on a his hand and would assist kids who forgot picnic with my class’ [to commemorate El their locker combinations.

Día del Cariño, which was the next day].”

“He struck me as a man who underEven on the day of his death, Millstood the gravity of major issues in the er’s commitment to his students had held world, but at the same time preferred to strong. live a humble life of service,” Kotz said.

On the 25th anniversary of his death, Miller’s service in Guatemala wasn’t in 2007, the Indian Center was renamed to his first time serving the poorest of the the “Centro Indígena Santiago Miller” as poor in Central America. Shortly after proa way to honor Miller’s legacy, and inside fessing his perpetual vows in 1969, he was the city limits of Huehuetenango, two muassigned to Bluefields, Nicaragua where rals exist that are dedicated to his life and he taught elementary and high school to his work for the impoverished of Central students. In 1974, he was sent to Puerto America.

Cabezas, about 140 miles north of BlueIn 2009, the Diocese of Huehuetenango fields, where he oversaw the construction undertook Brother James’ cause of martyrof ten rural schools and saw enrollment dom; in July 2010, he received the Decree more than double from 300 students to 800 of Validity in Rome and was designated a students.

Servant of God and a martyr of the faith.

In July 1979, however, his time in Both of these developments have introNicaragua came to an abrupt end as it beduced the possibility of beatification – the came clear to his religious superiors that start of a process which may result in canthe Sandinista National Liberation Front onization and sainthood. was on the cusp of overthrowing the dicOn how he sees Brother James Miller’s tatorial Nicaraguan government. Out of an legacy exemplified at Manhattan College, abundance of caution, Miller was ordered Curran said, tearfully, that he would like to return stateside. “to try to encourage the entire faculty to Despite enjoying his time at Cretin see James Miller as their Saint – as an affirHigh, Miller relayed to Kotz in a 1980 inmation of who they are and what they do.” terview for the Cretin school newspaper “that the situation in Guatemala called him

Every big game that has been held in the walls of Draddy this season has brought the students and fans of Manhattan basketball a feeling of being a part of the team. At these games, students have been given free Under Armour shirts that show what the team is all about.

The minds over at Under Armour work in hand with Manhattan’s own Tony Vecchione, the Deputy Athletic Director, to create the ideas and designs for the four shirt series. These designs are then passed through the marketing and communication department where they are approved for production.

The series started Nov. 15 as Manhattan took on Winthrop for a 7 a.m. and those that attended the game were given shirts stating “One Manhattan”, followed by the hashtag, Java with the Jaspers.

“For the ‘One Manhattan’, it [stands for] the union of the school, you know.

Everyone is together, everyone is on the same page,” said Kevin Ross, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Media Communications and Marketing.

The second shirt in the series was the “Battle of the Bronx” design which represents the rivalry game that is held every season against Fordham University. This shirt quickly became the most loved design as students all around campus can be seen walking around with the graffiti styled design across their chest.

“The ‘Battle of the Bronx’ one I do like. I just wish they did more like graffiti style… but I really do like it.” said Samantha Roth, a junior majoring in Government and Peace Science.

The “Hard Hat Manhattan” design was given out during a home game against the Iona Gaels. The manhole cover and the hashtag “Hard Hat Manhattan” represent the work ethic and dedication that every single person involved with the team, puts in. Students jokingly wore plastic yellow

“hard hats” while cheering on the team in the Sixth Borough.

This past Friday’s game against Monmouth was the final game where shirts were given out for the regular season.

The design on the shirts, “212 Degrees”, represents the temperature at which water boils. It was created with the idea in mind of how the men’s basketball plays on the defensive side of the ball.

“It represents the defense that Coach Masiello employs. It shows how we are always frenetic, we always try to pressure and trap. The boiling point of water is 212 degrees so it is a loose representation of the squad,” said Ross.

Thomas Amos, a facilities and events manager, is one of the people in charge of handing out the shirts to those entering the gym.

“The process [of handing out shirts] is good, we always set up a table in the front and on another table in the back for the students. They were organized and

Ready-made sushi available in Kelly Commons. Anja Pollozi/The Quadrangle

Two of the four shirt designs for the 2016-2017 season. GoJaspers/Courtesy handed out according to size and enough people wore the shirts to make the whole process worth it,” said Amos.

While the “212 Degrees” was the final design made for the 2016-2017 regular season, the hope is that this will continue on for more seasons to come. Under Armour has set a standard of designs and

quality that everyone that is a part of the Manhattan family loves. The expectations for the shirts next year are definitely high, Under Armour and Manhattan College are planning to deliver as always. It does not matter if we are on the sidelines or on court with men’s basketball, all we want to do is represent and support our team.

Lamps, Genie, Action Aladdin on Broadway

Taylor Brethauer Editor

Coming out of the subway station on 42nd Street and 7th Avenue, you’re welcomed by the magnificent purple and gold marquee of “Aladdin” with its bright lights calling you into the New Amsterdam theater. In comparison to the melting, dripping snow, the historic Broadway theater’s magic invited ticket holders in for the matinee of Disney’s current hit musical.

Student Engagement offered discount tickets to the matinee on Saturday, February 11, at a low price of $30. Seated up in the balcony, fellow MC students sat together, laughing and marveling at the excitement onstage.

Disney knows how to create a good musical, proven by the classic stage adaptations of their famous musical movies such as “Beauty and the Beast”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Newsies” and “Mary Poppins”. Their most successful show is “The Lion King” which has been on Broadway at the Minskoff Theater since 2006. It was originally at the New Amsterdam theater,

beginning on Broadway back in 1997.

“Aladdin” is Disney’s most recent Broadway musical, after opening in 2014.

It is based on the film of the same name.

Favorite songs from the film are present throughout the stage production as they come to life with the help of a large ensemble and an all-star cast.

James Monroe Iglehart without a doubt stole the show portraying the role of Genie (voiced by the late actor Robin Williams in the animated film). Iglehart won the Tony Award in 2014 for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his role. His show-stopping number “Friend Like Me” is a nonstop dancing and special effects extravaganza that received a thirty-second ovation. Iglehart takes a break to stretch and take a breather after the song, but it’s clear that the actor is an old pro at being the playful, sarcastic magical figure.

While many songs fans will find familiar from the film are present, there are many new songs and characters as well.

“Proud of Your Boy” is sung by Aladdin to his deceased mother and is used as a motif throughout the rest of the musical. Aladdin, played by Adam Jacobs who originated the

role at the beginning of the Broadway run, sings and dances with his three best friends Babkak, Omar and Kassim, who replace the beloved monkey sidekick from film, Abu (who makes a clever cameo if you keep your eyes peeled).

The production is full of colorful, bejeweled costumes to keep up with the constant onstage surprises and laughs, such as Aladdin becoming Prince Ali and parading into the palace then Genie disappearing to his “dressing room” when he gets ignored.

Princess Jasmine, played by Courtney Reed who also originated her role of Jasmine in 2014, also dons her famous teal crop top and flowy pants combo as she begins to fall for the mysterious Prince Ali, who reminds her of someone she once knew. This is all confirmed when Aladdin lets his guard down on the magic carpet ride during “A Whole New World” and the carpet flies around the stage in the starry night.

With memorable characters (including villains Jafar and Iago), hilarious breaking the fourth wall (like a Genie who knows all of the current memes and hot dance

The Aladdin Marquee.

Taylor Breathauer/The Quadrangle moves) and dazzling musical numbers (“One Jump Ahead” played out on five separate moving set pieces, complete with Agrabah merchants and angry guards), “Aladdin” was a show that all MC students enjoyed on their Saturday afternoon.

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Gourmet Market and Bagel Draws in Student Crowd Taylor Brethauer Editor

While Manhattan College students have their favorite delis and restaurants around Riverdale to enjoy, a new option, Gourmet Market and Bagel, opened up on Broadway at the end of last semester, replacing Sandwich King 2.

As reported last semester in the article “Arsonist Sets Fire to Unopened Deli”, there was fear that the new deli would not be opened in time. But it ended up having its grand opening as scheduled at the end of the fall semester.

Gourmet Market and Bagel now offers students different discounts such as ten percent off with a student identification card or the ability to get money off with the food app Seamless. Most importantly, the store is now accepting Jasper Dollars from Manhattan College students.

The menu has a wide variety of sandwiches, paninis and even smoothies. While some of the employees previously worked at Sandwich King 2, the brand new menu allows for new favorites to be made. Students have been going for midnight snack runs, a break between classes or whenever they’re craving a good sandwich.

“A9 off of the avocado menu [is my favorite]. It’s chicken, avocado, chipotle mayo, cheddar and I get it panini-style, it’s so good,” said sophomore Samantha Wagner, who frequents the store for the avocado menu.

Other than the avocado menu, which offers multiple sandwiches that feature the popular fruit, students have enjoyed getting recommendations from others to stretch their Jasper Dollars far. The prices are very affordable for any college student, with a free soda or water bottle attached to some menu items.

“My favorite thing to get there is chopped cheese. It’s basically a cheeseburger thrown into an 8-inch sub […] and they do a very good version of that. It’s been recommended to me by many locals,” said sophomore Conlan McDonald.

The cooks at Gourmet Market and Bagel are also kind and friendly with MC

Gourmet Market and Bagel now takes Jasper dollars. Taylor Brethauer/The Quadrangle students, typically stopping to chat with them. The environment is a bright and welcoming one, with the store’s bright, blue ceilings and shelving of snacks wrapped around the facility. It’s a much different feel than that of Sandwich King 2, which went out of business over the summer of 2016.

Although the store on Broadway brings in the subway crowd, its biggest customer source is the proximity to Horan and Lee Hall. By gaining the popularity early on in its opening, the bagel

shop will hopefully stand the test of time, thanks to the students consistently stopping by from the nearby dorm buildings.

This proves convenient to both McDonald and Wagner.

“I’d much rather go there than the other places near OV, it’s just really convenient. If it’s late at night or I’m busy I can go down to Broadway and get my favorite avocado sandwich,” said Wagner.

Many students have begun comparing Gourmet Market and Bagel to other popular eateries that accept Jasper Dollars,

like Best Deli and Jasper’s Deli. The convenience is a great way to increase business, especially around the student crowd.

Students like McDonald don’t feel like they are going out of their way to get their food.

“I like that it’s easily accessible, it’s similar to [Jasper’s] Deli and Best [Deli] but they have their own special twist. It’s convenient [being on Broadway] because I get my sandwich there and then go to Dunkin and get my coffee, it’s great,” said McDonald.

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Freshman Finds Fashionable Bargains at Wholesalers ON-CAMPUS FASHION FINDS Lauren Schuster Staff Writer

Meet Katharine Scheid, a freshman engineering major originally from Long Island. By using her creative eye, she’s interested in fun headbands to allow her to stand out and be unique. She discussed her fashion sense with us.

The Quadrangle: How would you describe your style?

Katharine Scheid: It’s all over the place sometimes. I like a lot of bright colors because I am a little bit on the girly and dressy side. Even if I go with something like jeans and a t-shirt, I always make sure to dress it up a little bit.

TQ: How have you noticed your style change as you grew older?

KS: When I was little I found I would go way more extreme because I wore a uniform to school all the time. So, if it was a dress down day, I found I would go really extreme and wear a dressy dress because that was me, but I’ve toned it down over the years. A dress down day at my school [when I got older] would then be jeans and a t-shirt, just something relaxed.

TQ: Would you wear what you wore in high school now?

KS: [My style] really hasn’t changed that much, the only difference is I’m experimenting a little more because, like I said, I wore a uniform. I just wore what they told me to wear, so now I have a little more freedom in the way that I dress for classes.

TQ: What are your favorite places to shop?

KS: I really like H&M, JCPenney, or

even Kohl’s, because I find a lot of stuff there.

TQ: Where is your outfit from?

KS: This [shirt] is from Costco, honestly! Then, the leggings are just from wherever you can get generic black leggings, because these were a Christmas gift, so I have no clue. My necklace is from Swarovski, and my headband is from Neesie Designs on etsy.com.

TQ: If you were given $1,000 to spend in one store, where would you

spend it and why?

KS: Can I just spend it on etsy[.com]?

I could blow a $1,000 easily on etsy[.com] for headbands. Then I would have $1,000 worth of headbands and bows and I would be happy for the rest of my life!

TQ: How do you plan your outfits?

KS: It depends on the day. Let’s say that tomorrow I know I’m going to have a bunch of stuff to do and I’m going to be running around, then I know I’m going to have to wear something casual. If it’s just

going to be one class, I know I can dress it up a little bit. Most of the time it goes by what the weather is and what I’m feeling like [that morning], because sometimes I pick out an outfit [the night before] and I look at it the next day and go “what was I thinking?” and I change the whole thing.

TQ: What is your favorite fashion item?

KS: Headbands and bows are definitely my favorite.

Katharine Scheid showing off her unique fashion. Lauren Schuster/The Quadrangle

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Trevor Noah’s Memoir: “Born A Crime” THE BOOK NOOK Haley Burnside Assistant Editor

Trevor Noah, a man best known in America for his current hosting gig at “The Daily Show,” recounts his life growing up in South Africa in the wake of Apartheid in this honest memoir. The tone effortlessly shifts from poignant to amusing, from bleak to blissful, as Trevor shares his struggles and triumphs with race, poverty, and childhood naughtiness.

The book begins in an action sequence in which Noah describes how his mother’s piety leads to a near death experience. As he humorously explains his mother’s meticulous Sunday worship ritual, he subtly weaves in anecdotes about his experiences.

He ends the opening chapter with a lighthearted moment shared with his mom.

The rest of the book divides its focus between stories about Noah’s mother and Noah’s struggle with racial identity in South Africa’s shifting political sphere.

Noah explains the burden of literally being born a crime.

As the son of a white father and a black mother in a country that had outlawed sexual relations between the different races, Noah lived a precarious life in his early years. His mixed skin tone pushed him into the “colored” category in South Africa’s legal system, which had advantages and disadvantages that Noah humorously outlines throughout the book.

After Nelson Mandela ended apartheid, Noah continued to deal with the social issues with being a colored child in a black household.

In a world so thoroughly divided by skin color, Noah explains how his mixed race made him constantly an outsider. His analysis and reflection of the issues in his society are told with honesty that made the book feel like an educational read. In line with his format as host of “The Daily Show,” Noah blends serious topics with

Cover of Trevor Noah’s memoir Born a Crime. Haley Burnside/The Quadrangle jokes and humor to create an ultimately entertaining but informative result.

Noah comedically recounts his school years, where he repeatedly tested authority and attempted to escape the consequences. The relatable rambunctious childhood stories display how universal certain experiences are regardless of the country in which they occur.

As he tells the events of his teenage

and early adult years, he maintains the same witty outlook even as he tackles life’s more hefty issues and dilemmas. Noah illuminates the truths of poverty and his quest to earn money as a cleverly resourceful teen. He discloses his darker moments, such as his run-ins with the law and his exploration of a society riddled with economic disparity.

The common thread throughout the

termind behind this extravagant event is junior Ryan Quattromani. Quattromani is a mechanical engineering major at MC who also has a special talent with retail.

Outside of MC, Quattromani is the recent founder of Chapman, which is a “nauticalinspired lifestyle brand retailing across New England”. Quattromani will be serving as the chairman.

“I originally came up with the idea of a Fashion Show after attending a few shows at Rhode Island Fashion Week.

With the development of my new brand, I thought it would be fun to showcase the talent of many members of our community in a Fashion Show on the Quad. I reached out to a few of my contacts at the school and was granted $1,000 in support of the idea,” said Quattromani.

This modern fashion show aims to be inclusive to everyone in order to portray the talent and diversity that Manhattan

College students offer. Quattromani’s past experiences with fashion shows has inspired many ideas that will be developed into “A Celebration of Art”.

“The name of the Fashion Show is ‘A Celebration of Art’ which basically means I would like to showcase art in many forms.

At one of the fashion shows I attended in the past, between designers, saxophonists, singers, and dancers performed. This is what I would like to see at our fashion show. I would like to bring students from across campus, from a variety of backgrounds and interests, and put on a show for the college community,” Quattromani said.

Art, culture, and fashion are essential in the lives of college students, therefore, this event is a colossal opportunity for people to demonstrate their passion and capability in front of an audience.

“At this point, we are looking for a

course of the book is Noah’s mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah. He makes it clear that she had a profound influence on his life and his character. Each chapter either starts or ends with her, which shows the genuine strength of the relationship between the mother and son.

The final chapter will grip the reader and even tempt tears from the stoic. As the story comes to an end, Noah brings the narrative full circle in a poignant and bittersweet conclusion.

The book provides a unique perspective on racism and xenophobia. The stories Noah shares take place in South Africa in the last few decades of the 20th century, but the many of issues are prevalent in America today.

This is a timely read during Black History Month as it addressed racial issues in society.

In sharing problems his mother faced as a black woman and a single mother, Noah ties in the topic of feminism in a subtly powerful way. Without lecturing on the topics, he advocates for both racial and gender equality. He uses his personal experiences to implicitly comment on these relevant subjects.

“Born a Crime” is much more than a celebrity memoir. While the stories are Noah’s, told in a coming-of-age format, many of the themes are universal. Additionally, the book sheds light on a number of issues related to family, race, money, crime, friendship, abuse and religion. Noah is able to cover several topics in a cohesive and easy-to-follow manner, making “Born a Crime” a digestible quick read.

This book is ideal whether you seek a genuinely humorous read or an in depth account of societal issues. Fans of “The Daily Show” will enjoy the background “Born a Crime” provides on its famously adorable host, and strangers to Noah will be introduced to the comedian’s signature style through this captivating book.

Student to Spearhead New Fashion Show on the Quad

Abby Crowell Contributor

The spring season is ideal for new beginnings as well as fashion trends. As the crisp winter weather progresses into warmer days, it becomes time to ditch those warm sweaters and break out the spring dresses and strappy sandals.

This fashion transition has been long awaited by students who have been ambushed by the cold winter months that New York has to offer. A unique way to celebrate this metamorphosis of seasons as well as the anticipated season of fashion is to attend or participate in Manhattan College’s “A Celebration of Art”.

“A Celebration of Art” is a new fashion show that is striving to go beyond the traditional, catwalk entertainment that usually characterize fashion shows. The mas-

wide range of students interested in a variety of fields, including photography, videography, modeling, hair and makeup, production, setup, music, performance, vocals, general volunteers, designers, advertisement, social media, etc. The committee is growing rapidly and currently involves close to twenty-five students,” Quattromani said.

There is a wide range of artistic freedom that this fashion show offers. Quattromani is hoping to include student designers and off-campus designers within the show.

Furthermore, the committee is attempting to arrange for various products to be sold at the event.

The Fashion Show will be held on April 29th in the afternoon/evening on the Quad, but more details, including tickets, will be released closer to the date. Quattromani encourages students to participate in the upcoming show because the more people involved, the better the outcome will be.

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QUAD SPORTS RECAP

Men’s Lacrosse Team won against Wagner last weekend. Aaron Mayorga/The Quadrangle

RikkiLynn Shields Editor

Scoring a game-high of 27 points, junior Zavier Turner’s work wasn’t enough for the Jasper Men’s Basketball team to beat Monmouth. Monmouth defeated Manhattan 62-58. The men’s basketball team will play again on Thursday against Siena in Albany, and again on Sunday

against Quinnipiac at Draddy Gymnasium at 6 p.m.

The men’s and women’s track and field team participated in the 110th Millrose Games Race at the Armory in New York, NY this past weekend. Our women’s 4x400m relay with Mikesha Kelly, Kathy Cadet, Niasia Boone and Jasmine Davis placed fourth overall with a time of 3:53.56.

The men’s 4x400m relay took fifth with a

time of 3:25.44, thanks to Anthony Hall, J.P. Merkler, Stefan Hoeller, and Akash Patel. For the distance medley relay, the sprinters and distance runners teamed up to run a time of 10:10.72. Liam O’Brien, Wilmer Novel, Adam Alshoubeki and John Dove posted this time, which gave them a spot in fifth place. The men’s and women’s team will participate in the MAAC Championships this weekend at the Armory in

Washington Heights at 5:00 PM. The Men’s Lacrosse Team defeated Wagner College this past weekend scoring a game winning goal, 23 seconds into triple overtime. Sophomore Parker Giarratana notched the game winning point, ending the match with a score of 14-13.

The Jaspers play again this weekend, here in Riverdale at 11:00 AM against Robert Morris University.

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Jaspers Drop Tough One

Zavier Turner scored a game-high of 27 points during the game against Mommouth on Friday. Harriet Carino/The Quadrangle

Charles Lippolis and John Jackson

Assistant Editor & Staff Writer The Manhattan Jaspers (9-16; 4-10 MAAC) took on the first place Monmouth Hawks (20-5; 12-2 MAAC) at 9:00 pm on Friday night in Draddy Gymnasium.

The Jaspers came into the game leading the all-time series 8-4 and 5-0 at home, but the Hawks were able to edge them out, as they took a 60-57 lead with 1:27 to go in the second half and finished the game with a 62-58 victory.

“A very ugly basketball game in the best way possible I guess,” said Head Coach Steve Masiello.

The Jaspers went toe-to-toe with the Hawks in the first half. Je’lon Hornbeak opened up the scoring with a jumper for the Hawks. Zavier Turner answered back with a layup to tie the game; something that occurred eight more times in the first

half for a total of six minutes.

There was a lot of back and forth for the first twelve minutes of the game, as both teams turned over the ball a combined 16 times. The Hawks starting gaining control after a three-pointer by Micah Seaborn with 7:48 to go. While Turner responded with his tenth point of the game, Hornbeak gave the Hawks their third three-pointer of the game to make the score 18-13 in favor of Monmouth.

Sam Ibiezugbe dunked to make the game 20-15 Hawks with 6:03 to go. That tied Monmouth’s largest lead of the half at five. The Jaspers then went on a 14-7 run to finish out the half, getting points from six different players.

Both teams were replicating each other as they ended the half with four assists, 12 turnovers, and three blocks. The Jaspers got a lot of production from Turner as his 12 points were the most by either team.

Manhattan’s defense remained suffocating through the first half, and were able

to hold the reigning MAAC Player of the Year Justin Robinson to zero points, zero assists, and two rebounds.

“Right from the beginning it’s a ‘bang, bang’ game,” said Hawks Head Coach King Rice. “”We’re fighting, they’re fighting...it was just two teams battling each other.”

In the second half, the gritty play from both sides continued, and while Turner was able to turn his 12 point first half into a 27 point final mark and score his 1000th point, Monmouth was able to prevail in the final minutes.

The Jaspers were not able to score a field goal in the last 3:34 of the game as Monmouth came back from behind to seal Rice’s 100th win. After the game, Rice was thankful for the opportunity his players have given him at Monmouth.

“I have a job because of these kids,” said Rice, “If [the senior class] did not come to Monmouth when they did, I probably don’t make it.”

Monmouth took the lead on a corner three from sophomore Micah Seaborn, a player that Rice described as being older than his age might hint.

For Manhattan, a back and forth battle with the top team in the conference came down to their weakest ability all night, the three-point shot. In the first half, Manhattan took ten three-pointers and made none of them.

There was a slight improvement in the second half, as Turner got off to a hot start, making three of his first five attempts. However, the team as a whole finished at 12 percent (3-25) from behind the arc, with the last behind a heartbreaking attempt from Turner which rattled out from the inside of the rim.

“In a positive way, Monmouth won with their C game,” said Coach Masiello.

The Jaspers now fall to 4-11 in conference, and currently sit ahead of only Marist.

and a graduate degree in Marketing. It was there were Aloia was given his first opportunity at the collegiate level as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball team.

“It truly is a lifestyle, and you don’t really know what goes into it until you’ve been a part or extension of the coaching staff,” said Aloia.

Even though his first chance in athletics did not suit him, Aloia looked around and found the brighter side of things. He took interest with the “in-house” portion of the job, and while he was at the University of New Haven, he was given a new chance to make an impact on the lives of the student athletes.

“Coincidentally, the Graduate Assistance for compliance and student welfare opened up,” said Aloia, “That was the best decision I ever made” Aloia has not looked back. Since then, he has joyfully served the student athletes, coaches, and administration of every institution he has been a part of. Compliance is an invaluable asset to a collegiate athletic program, no matter how big or

small. What makes it special for Aloia is how he can have a major impact on a school without bringing to much attention to his office.

“A lot of athletic directors, as well as people inside an athletic department really have a lot of gratitude for the work that we do as compliance officers,” Said Aloia If something from the compliance office were to be front page news, it is probably because something had gone wrong, and because of this, Aloia prides himself on flying under the radar with his job.

The job of a compliance director might be more integral to a school than the average student, or even student athlete might assume. In his last position as the compliance director for the College of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y., Aloia was responsible for the overseeing the school’s 19 Division II athletic teams and their relationship with the NCAA. For Aloia, that just scratched the surface of the job, as he also supervised many sports, managed budgets, facilities, and worked with the SAAC to help better the lives of student athletes.

In his transition to Manhattan, Aloia just feels that he is joining a group of administrators who liked what he had done in the past and support his visions for the college.

“It was really the people I fell in love with,” said Aloia, “It seemed like a very similar situation, the people are in it for the right reasons.”

Now a Jasper, Aloia will continue to maintain a great relationship with the NCAA and the student-athletes of Manhattan College. He will be responsible for overseeing the 19 Division I programs Manhattan offers as well as working the Manhattan’s SAAC. The SAAC is something that Aloia thoroughly enjoys being a part of. He hopes to build great relationships with those on the SAAC as soon as possible so he can enhance the experience for a student athlete at Manhattan.

Will Aloia expressed a desire to turn his ambition into results. He is excited about the position in front of him, and is ready to be a Jasper.

Aloia Named New Asst. Athletic Director for Compliance and Life Skills Charles Lippolis Assistant Editor

At the end of January, the Manhattan College Athletic Department named Will Aloia Jr. the new assistant athletic director for compliance and life skills.

Aloia’s roots in sports stem from his passion to play. However, as an undersized high school offensive lineman, Aloia realized that it was in his best interest to pursue the education he desired rather than a deadend football career.

“I realized it wouldn’t take me that far,” said Aloia, “So I decided to go to UConn and get my degree there.”

It was that crucial decision to attend the University of Connecticut which set Aloia on his way. While an undergraduate student, he served as a manager for the top ranked women’s basketball team while earning his degree in Coaching and Sports Administration.

From there Aloia finished his education at the University of New Haven, where he earned his MBA in Sports Management