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Dean Carey to Serve as Interim Director of Residence Life Gabriella DePinho Asst. News Editor

Welcome Home Jaspers!

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Two Sentenced in 2016 Explosion that Claimed Life of FDNY Chief Joseph Liggio Asst. News Editor

Almost two years after an explosion tore through a quiet morning near south campus, two men charged in the case have been sentenced, according to the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office.

Gaviraldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, both pled guilty to second-degree manslaughter and first-degree criminal possession of marijuana charges in July, and were sentenced this past Friday in Bronx Supreme Court. Castillo faces up to six years in prison while Salcedo may serve up to four.

On September 27, 2016, firefighters responded to reports of a gas leak at 300 W. 234th St. in Kingsbridge, located on the corner of Tibbett Avenue and just a few blocks from Manhattan College’s south campus.

Upon arrival they discovered that the residence was being used to grow marijuana.

“They found numerous marijuana plants as well as heaters and fertilizer, allegedly maintained by Castillo and Salcedo. The windows on the 2nd floor were covered by foil panels, preventing the 2nd floor from being ventilated of the leaking gas,” read part of a press release from the DA’s office.

At approximately 7:30 a.m., after firefighters had evacuated the building and the NYPD ar-

IN NEWS:

MC Students Internship Highlights on p. 4

Chief Michael Fahy’s makeshift memorial at 300 W. 234th Street where the fatal explosion occurred.

JOSEPH LIGGIO / THE QUADRANGLE rived on scene, awaiting Con Edison, the building exploded.

The blast sent a section of the building’s slate roof airborne, a piece of which struck and mortally wounded FDNY Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, 44.

20 others, including NYPD and FDNY first responders, two Con Edison workers and two civilians were also injured in the explosion.

Manhattan College Public Safety sent out an email later that day confirming that no students resided at the residence and that none were involved in the incident, about four blocks south of Leo Engineering Building and the Research and Learning Center.

According to the press release, this particular case is an “extremely rare instance in which someone is held criminally responsible for condi-

IN FEATURES: Remembering our advisor Thomas Callahan on p. 6-7

tions that caused the death of a firefighter in the line of duty in New York City.”

At last Friday’s emotional day in court, both defendants expressed remorse for their crimes, but most of all for the loss of Fahy’s life.

“From the bottom of my heart, I did not want this to happen,” said Castillo through his interpreter in court.

Fahy, a 17-year veteran of the New York Fire Department, was a Yonkers resident and father of three. The NYU Law School graduate was assigned to Battalion 19 and posthumously promoted to the rank of deputy chief.

Minutes before the explosion that would claim his life, Fahy himself had actually instructed Salcedo to evacuate the residence.

“Chief Fahy is my hero,”

Residence Life is finding itself in a transitional period during fall move-in, one of the office’s most stressful times of the year, due to vacated positions and shifts within the department.

One position that will be empty after Aug. 31 is director of Residence Life as Andrew Weingarten is leaving the school to pursue a professional opportunity in Portland, OR. Weingarten is excited for the move professionally and personally, being that he has family in Oregon.

Including his time as interim director of Res Life, this fall would have made it his fifth year at Manhattan. For what is both a short and long period of time, Weingarten has accomplished a lot in his position.

“In my time as director of Residence Life, my key focus has been enhancing the student experience in the residence halls,” said Weingarten.

Some of the work that Res Life has done under Weingarten’s direction includes upgrading campus facilities, implementing new laundry ma-

chines, changing the campus entertainment system, creating the Common Interest Communities, redoing the residence hall programming model and moving the room selection process online.

Weingarten’s accomplishments impacted student experiences with Residence Life and the functionality of the depar tment as a whole.

Dean of students, Michael Carey Michael MANHATTAN COLLEGE/ C a r e y, COURTESY spoke on Weingarten’s impact across campus.

“He cares about the students and he cares about the people he works with. He’s a __________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

The current site of the explosion at 234th Street, two years after the damage occurred.

JOSEPH LIGGIO / THE QUADRANGLE wrote Salcedo in a statement A vacant lot now occupies read in-court by his attorney. 300 W. 234th Street. A small “He saved my life. I promise makeshift memorial to Fahy the court, I promise the fire- put in place not long after the fighters, I promise Chief Fahy’s fateful day is still attached to family, I will be productive as the chain link fence that sursoon as I get out.” rounds the property.

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Jasper Dancer Named All-American on p. 10

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the Quadrangle Volume XCVIII, Issue 1 AUGUST 28, 2018

The Editorial Board

Taylor Brethauer Editor-in-Chief Stephen Zubrycky Managing Editor Jack Melanson News Editor

Gabriella DePinho Joseph Liggio Asst. News Editors

Megan Dreher Features Editor

Lauren Schuster Asst. Features Editor

Rose Brennan Arts & Entertainment Editor Managing Editor

Alexa Schmidt Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor

John Jackson Sports Editor

C. Garrett Keidel Asst. Sports Editor

RikkiLynn Shields Catherine Goodyear Social Media Editors

Anja Pollozi Photography Editor

Alyssa Velazquez Production Editor

Samantha Walla Asst. Production Editor

August Kissel Michevi Dufflart Web Editors

Mohsin Ahmed Shannon Gleba Copy Editors

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LET T ER from The Editor Dear readers, I wish you all the warmest of welcomes back to campus. Leading up to my senior year, I received some very unfortunate news: our former advisor, Tom Callahan, passed away. I was heartbroken to say the very least. Tom was not only my professor, my mentor and my friend, but he was also the reason I came to Manhattan College during the fall of 2015.

I first met Tom when I sat in on his reporting and news writing class during Accepted Students Day. He was commending another student on her presentation about finding sources for a story about vaccinations. This was very true to who Tom was as a professor: he challenged students to think about social justice through the lens of journalism and always gave encouraging words. But most importantly, he meant those words.

When I formally met him, it was during my Quadrangle scholarship interview. He loved the fact that I was reading “1984” and that my favorite book was “The Great Gatsby.”

He said something along the lines of the younger generation not knowing what it was like to sit down and read a good book. This was also true to who Tom was as a mentor: he was cynical, but rightfully so. He saw the world through the eyes of someone who strived the right all of the wrongs, or at least inspire students to do the same.

Had I not been given the scholarship, I would not have been here. When I received the email I had received it, I was excited, maybe a bit too much, to continue to learn and practice my craft. Except I also knew, coming into the journalism concentration, that I would be in wonderful hands with Tom. This was the biggest truth to who Tom was as my friend: he was always there to support my work from day one.

When I think about the fact that he will not be here to see my graduate or to see where I’ll go post-graduation, it feels like there’s a piece of my heart missing. This was the man who looked me in the eyes when I won the editor-in-chief election, shook my hand, and said “you are the real deal.”

I don’t often think of myself in that way, but Tom did. He never failed to remind me that.

Tom would often say that he was alone in the world.

But he had us, his students, who will undoubtedly carry his lessons into the world like a banner. Every one of us will continue on his legacy. He was loved and I hope he knows that, wherever he is. My peers share their equally heartwarming memories in this issue’s center spread. I hope you give them a read.

There will never be another Tom Callahan. I’ll miss him terribly and I don’t think that hurt will ever go away. Rest in peace Tom and thank you for everything.

Sincerely,

Taylor Brethauer

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Provost Clyde Joins Salvation Army National Board Haley Burnside Senior Writer

Manhattan College’s own Provost William Clyde, Ph. D., was selected to become a member of the national board of the Salvation Army over the summer break.

Although Clyde has been involved with the Salvation Army for decades, he was surprised by his appointment to the board position.

“It really is an honor to have been selected,” said Clyde.

“This organization has been around for over 150 years and it currently is working in approximately 130 countries around the world, so being involved in that extensive community is quite an honor.”

According to Clyde, he and his family have been donors to the organization for about thirty years. Recently, he used his expertise to become more involved in the logistics and strategies of the Salvation Army. He specifically worked with others in the organization through a program called Pathway of Hope.

“Pathway of Hope is basically a counseling service for families that express interest in changing how they do things. It focuses on helping parents get jobs, get access to career-based resources, get transportation for their children to school and activities, and various other resources or services that help with family life,” explained Clyde.

For the past four years or so, Clyde has worked with the

Pathway for Hope to analyze and assist in the effectiveness of the different services in the program. Using his extensive experience in academic administration, as well as his background in economics, Clyde aids in assessment strategies that inform donors and Salvation Army leaders about the effectiveness of the Pathway for Hope.

“I primarily am in conversations with the people at Pathway for Hope to add another analysis of the program’s services,” said the Provost.

In addition to this involvement, Clyde contributes to conversations and discussions about strategies for some of the Salvation Army’s international programs and services. His education and background in economics help him to collaborate with other members of the organization to find solutions for global problems.

“In the past couple years I have been a part of conversations about how charity can be successful,” said Clyde. “I help look at their strategies for helping people in developing countries build their livelihood.”

The Salvation Army and its various board members are working toward a more modern and effective way of providing aid or assistance internationally.

“The old model of charity is to give people food if they are starving. That helps with the immediate struggle, but in the long run that undermines the local economy and further prevents advancement of the society,” said Clyde.

“The Salvation Army tries

William Clyde (second to the right) with fellow members of the Salvation Army.

WILLIAM CLYDE / COURTESY to assist the economy in which these communities grow. That allows for a more sustainable solution to problems that developing nations face. Even in hurricanes and natural disasters, the goal is to see beyond the immediate issue and hopefully find ways to solve present and future problems together,” said Clyde.

For a member of the Manhattan College community, the similarities between the origins of the Salvation Army and the origins of Lasallian branch of the Catholic Church are obvious. Since being invited on to the board, Clyde has looked more into the history of the organization. In doing this he became aware of the parallels between the Salvation Army and the Lasallian tradition.

“It’s a rich organization with a very heartfelt history,” said Clyde. “From the beginning it was a husband and wife who saw injustices and decided to do something about it, regardless of what the greater

society thought.”

The organization, which was started by William and Catherine Booth in 1865 under the original name Christian Mission, focused on assisting the poor and disenfranchised.

The couple came from an upper class of society which generally did not condone helping sex workers, child laborers or women’s rights groups. The couple used the Salvation Army (as it became known in 1878) to assist these and many more groups in the name of social justice.

“The story of William and Catherine Booth is essentially a story of people wanting to help.

It resonates well with the story of John Baptist De La Salle,” said Clyde. “Both are about wealthy people switching from a very highbrow fulfilling path to a life of poverty working directly with the poor.”

For a service-oriented student like junior Kerry Cavanaugh, this new position appoint-

ment for the Provost is a good sign.

“I think it’s a testimony to what Manhattan College is all about,” said Cavanaugh.

“Knowing that our administrators are so dedicated to service even beyond our college community is something that proves how big of a role service plays in our college’s mission.”

She went on to add “Provost Clyde’s appointment to the national board of the Salvation Army deserves recognition and is something we should all be proud of.”

As for his future in the Salvation Army, the Provost is hopeful and excited to join the ranks and work alongside other dedicated members to continue serving the poor.

“I do know there are a lot of engaged people who care about the mission of serving others and I’m hoping my background can add an element to the conversation that could be valuable,” said Clyde.

Dean Carey to Serve as Interim Director of Res. Life __________________________ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 really good person,” said Carey, “His presence - he lived on campus - has been really really helpful. Him being present isn’t really a tangible thing, but it’s had an impact.”

AJ Goodman, associate director of Residence Life, noted that on top of everything else Weingarten did, Weingarten brought a “strong work ethic” to the department.

With all that he did see accomplished in his time here, Weingarten acknowledges there is always more that could be done.

“That work never ends.

There’s still a long list of things to be done,” said Weingarten, “We’ve really taken a hard look at our efforts towards assessment, being able to pull data from all the key processes that we’re doing. How are we doing them? What are the students getting out of them?”

He continued.

“Last year we spent the

whole year doing an extensive self-study on our department.

We even had an external reviewer come in and she spent two days with us on our campus, looking at us and giving us recommendations. We got a lot of great feedback from that. There’s always work to be done.”

For now, Dean Carey, will be serving as the interim director of Residence Life.

Carey said, “The director of Residence Life reports to me so I already have a pretty good sense of what’s going on in that office. It’ll be more work for sure, but it shouldn’t change what I’m doing too much.”

Though Carey is ready to serve as interim director, the search for a new, full-time Residence Life director has started.

The school has a committee that has been searching and has been looking at an estimated 40 resumes for the position.

“Whoever comes in has to be student centered; the students come first. We obviously have issues in our buildings so it has to be someone

who can deal with all different departments and really serve the students when it comes to maintenance and things like that,” said Carey. “If they’re not student-centered, they’re going to have a hard time surviving at Manhattan.”

While the school searches for a new director of Residence Life, the school is also searching for a new area coordinator of Horan Hall.

Ryan Bunts who served the former area coordinator of Horan Hall until this summer now works in Operations as an assistant director for Residence Life. Operations is all of the behind the scenes work, such as, making students have lottery times and making sure the housing portal works.

In the same vein of progress, Bunts has begam working to improve the student experience with Residence Life.

Bunts said, “I definitely want us to be more transparent with things, with students specifically. In myHousing, I’m trying to put more things on that so students can see more stuff

regarding their housing.”

Students can now easily request to be put on the waitlist of another dorm building and departments such as IT and physical plant can now comment and update the status of the work order. These new features are to help streamline the processes and make things more transparent to the students.

Though Bunts will miss the more hands-on aspect of being area coordinator, he is excited to see who comes in and takes over the position. Bunts plans to be involved in their training “Whoever comes in needs to be organized, needs to communicate well and needs to be flexible and open to change and things happening last minute,” said Bunts, “When I would come into work at 9am I would have an idea of what my day would look like and then 15 other things would come up and I would have to drop all of that.”

The school is in the hiring process for all of the vacant positions and hope to see the positions filled by September, or

maybe even sooner.

As for now, the department is still committed as ever to being there for students and doing their best to improve the student experience.

“Right now we’re holding it together with the staff that we have and everyone is picking up extra work that we have to but you definitely can feel that we don’t have a full staff. It’s definitely been more challenging since we don’t have the numbers right now, but it’ll be a good change,” said Bunts.

“We’ve had a consistent staff for a few years now so it’ll be good to see what new faces can bring to this department.”

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Returning Manhattan College Students Internship Highlights RikkiLynn Shields Social Media Editor

For many first-year students, this summer was about preparing to start a new chapter– otherwise known as college– and say goodbye to friends, family and even old jobs in preparation for a fresh start.

For a handful of returning Manhattan College students, it’s time to say goodbye to not only summer, but more importantly, their summer internships.

In the past, Manhattan College has been ranked as one of the top schools in the country according to national surveys that assess graduate outcomes and salaries. According to the Office of Career Pathways, 88% of Manhattan College graduates are employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation, and 86% of those students are full-time employees in their desired industry.

To freshman, thinking about internships may seem intimidating. However, while it may only be the first week of college for a handful of students, hearing about the experiences of other Manhattan College students can not only be informative, but also inspiring.

It has been a successful summer for a variety of Manhattan College students, who are starting another successful year of college with new experiences and a broadened outlook on life and the future.

Laura Bombace, a senior communications major with a concentration in advertising worked as an intern with Camuto Group this summer, a shoe company with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn. Bombace worked in the marketing department as a showroom manager Intern.

“I landed this internship through a family friend who is a shoe designer at the company.

As an intern, I was responsible for managing appointments, preparing for FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of New York) shoe shows and assisting the sales and account executive teams. I worked with two other full time managers and we tackled a lot of these responsibilities together,” Bombace said.

This is not her first internship, being that Bombace has previously interned at Carl Bloom Associates in White Plains, NY. While Bombace confessed that her lack of knowledge in regards to the fashion industry presented her with some challenges after beginning her internship, she

expressed that the team she worked with was more than helpful.

“Fortunately, after a summer here, I’ve learned how fun this industry really is. I worked with some extremely inspiring and talented people. I loved working for a large company and meeting new people everyday,” Bombace said. “I was able to meet most of the people that work at Camuto Group this summer, which was about 400 people. One of my favorite things about interning was getting a taste of the fashion world.”

She continued.

“Before this, I never saw fashion as anything more than an interest of mine, now I see it as a potential industry I want to get into. Also I got many sample shoes, bags and accessories.”

Despite what she thought was her lack of knowledge in regards to the fashion industry, Bombace was offered an opportunity to return working with Camuto Group after she graduates in May 2019.

“I am very excited to see where I am come May and if I want to continue my interest in fashion. For students looking to land internships– DON’T GIVE UP! The applying and interview process can be extremely difficult and can knock you down time and time again but it is so important to pick yourself back up and put yourself back out there. Also don’t be afraid to utilize your resources, your teachers, mentors, advisor and classmates. Make those connections, it will only help in the end.”

Not only was Bombace offered a job, but she also had the opportunity to meet Jessica Simpson during her time at Camuto Group this summer.

“The company owns her shoe brand, ‘Jessica Simpson’ and as an intern I was able to sit in on an approval meeting”with Jessica, her mom and her team as they approved of the styles for her spring 2019 line. I was able to assist with displaying the shoes.”

Camuto Group wasn’t the only company who took in a Jasper intern this past summer. Naming another, Ernst & Young, one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the “Big Four” accounting firms has over 1 million applicants globally each year. This gives applicants a 2% chance of getting an offer.

Gianna Tinto ’18, a current graduate student in Manhattan College’s Master of Business Administration program interned with Ernst & Young this summer in their Hoboken, New Jersey office.

Even though Tinto was a

member of the women’s cross country and track and field team, she planned to complete her undergraduate studies in May 2019 with a major in accounting– evidently, she as able to graduate this past May with three internships under her belt. Working with Ernst & Young was Tinto’s fourth internship opportunity, being that she previously interned with Professional Group Plans as a Data Specialist after her first year, StoneTurn group as a Forensic Accounting Intern, and Citrin Cooperman as a Winter Tax Intern.

At Ernst & Young, Tinto was a Financial Service Organizations (FSO) Tax Intern, a job which encompasses hedge

that the work was going to get done because it had to. I liked being treated like a staff. At this point of my professional career, I wasn’t taking an internship as a launching pad to the next internship. Rather, I was looking to intern somewhere where I would likely roll over into a full-time position. Being given more responsibility and more work allowed me to be certain that E&Y was the company I wanted to work upon completion of my MBA.”

Along with the challenges of the intense workload as an intern, Tinto believes that her introverted personality made it challenging at times to stand out– nevertheless, however, she persisted.

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“I learned to really appreciate my education as a Jasper...Manhattan excels in improving your soft skills as well. We are a small school with ample networking opportunities, which serves as great practice for your professional career,” stated Gianna Tinto. funds, private equity clients, and insurance companies to name a few.

“In a typical day I would get in around 8:00 a.m. I would check my email and my personal to-do list so that I could get started. I would touch base with my staff/seniors to let them know I would be jumping back into specific work books.

I would work on such analysis until usually 7:00 PM, at which point I would make note of where I left off and touch base with the team so I could jump in easily the next day,” Tinto said.

Tinto’s experience at Ernst & Young made her feel like more of a staff member than an intern.

“My responsibilities were to aid in fund-of-fund analysis for a major private equity client.

More specifically this means I was responsible for importing K-1 information and making sure state-sourced figures were correct. I needed to keep detailed logs of my time so the client would be billed properly.

Because the client was filing in more states this year, the workload increased from prior year.

This led me to be treated more like staff than an intern.”

However, being treated as a staff member, rather than an intern, kept Tinto on her toes.

Tinto recounts being treated as a staff member, rather than an intern, as her favorite part and the most challenging part of her internship.

“This was the first experience I had where I was working 60+ hours a week, similar to the staff. I had to remind myself

“Putting myself out there in terms of networking and making sure my voice was heard was a challenge. I am an introvert by nature so I was pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

However, I was in a very competitive program where everyone was capable. Being capable wasn’t enough, you needed to stand out. Your ability to network with your team and the partners was a distinguishable skill. It was probably out of fear that I was able to really thrive in this area.”

Following the completion of her MBA in Spring 2019, Tinto will be moving to New Jersey to begin her full-time job as an FSO Tax Staff 1 in Ernst & Young’s Hoboken Office.

“Additionally, the firm takes all of the interns to Disney for the last week of the program! I was able to go to the parks, listen to top tax professional speak on their beliefs for the future of tax, and network with other interns from all throughout the world. It was great experience that I was fortunate to attend.”

As her internship came to an end, and Tinto accepted a job offer from Ernst & Young, Tinto expressed her appreciation for the education she has received at Manhattan College.

“I learned to really appreciate my education as a Jasper. I was often in the room with kids and professionals from very big name schools and realized that Manhattan College had just as well prepared me for my internship. Manhattan excels in improving your soft skills as well.

We are a small school with ample networking opportunities, which serves as great practice for your professional career.”

A fellow member of the track and field team, Mikesha Kelly, a senior communications major, landed an internship at Rubenstein Public Relations in New York City, NY. Kelly was apart of the Women Inspiring Successful Enterprise (W.I.S.E) program, organized by Rachel Circelli, who matched her with Rubenstein PR.

This summer, Kelly worked closely with an account executive in the New Business Department as a public relations intern.

“No day was the same at my internship which I absolutely loved! I was responsible for creating media lists, meeting notes, transcribing interviews, creating monthly and weekly reports, monitoring as well as organizing data on excel. A larger project I had was working on creating a proposal for a client. I was able to design a PowerPoint alongside the senior writer and the new business development department for a particular client and also helped write the written aspect of the proposal,” Kelly said.

Kelly’s internship taught her to step out of her comfort zone, and educated her on the field that she plans to spend the rest of her life working in.

“I overcame the fear of asking questions. I think a lot of the time interns are afraid to say they don’t know something. I think it’s important in any internship or aspect of life to not only ask questions but ask good questions because it will not only help you get an answer but shows that you have the desire to learn more.”

The experience Kelly gained from her internship with Rubenstein PR will last a lifetime, and has provided her with confidence in her future endeavors.

“I felt so important doing even the smallest of tasks.

With a traditional company like this one I feel like this was the best possible opportunity to get a real public relations experience. This company has its hands in so many different industries that everyday I was learning something new. It was truly unreal and I loved working with this company!”

While another school year is officially underway and summer internships have come to an end, the opportunities for Manhattan College students are never over, and remain endless. For these three Jaspers, beginning senior year with such wonderful experiences and memories is not only rewarding, but inspiring.

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Meet the Class of 2022

Tara Manning Undecided Engineering Major Hometown: Rockland County, NY What are you looking forward to most at Manhattan?

Probably meeting new people. I just love making friends. I just love being in the city, it’s always hustling and bustling. It’s so alive.

Do you like your schedule so far?

Yeah I do. I can’t complain. I like that I have breaks some days and full days other days, and in the middle of the week I’ll have a full day, so I’m excited.

Why did you choose Manhattan?

I chose Manhattan because it was the first school I looked at, and then I went through the rest of my college journey and I realized Manhattan was the only school that I felt home at. I felt like this was my school.

Anna Burnett Major: Undecided From: Long Island, NY

Rosy Moody Major: International Studies From: Outside of Philadelphia, PA Are you excited for classes to start?

I’m very excited, especially because college classes are going to be different than high school classes and hopefully more exciting.

Do you like being in Arches?

I love the Arches Program. I was iffy about it at first, like during Orientation because I wasn’t in it yet, but then I met the people in my group and I’m so happy I’m in it.

What are you looking forward to the most?

I am most looking forward to meeting new people, having new experiences and also getting to spend four years exploring New York City.

Jackson Petrina Major: Psychology From: Philadelphia, PA

How do you think you’ll adjust to life at college?

I’m having a good time now, I think it’ll be pretty easy. I have some cool friends, I’m getting around.Do you like your schedule so far?

Are you excited for classes to start?

I’m really excited to start getting in the groove of things and get things rolling.

What are you looking forward to the most?

I want to join every club.

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Do you like your schedule?

I do. I’m very excited for the different classes because it seems pretty interesting.

What are you looking forward to the most?

I’m looking forward to making friends, clubs and Model UN. And I kinda want to do the shows here, like join Players.

Why did you choose Manhattan College?

Actually, my parents really like it and said I have to look at it. Of course, me being myself, I was like bleh, but then they brought me and I fell in love with it because everyone was so nice, which is very interesting for a college community, and the proximity to the city. It also catered to my academic needs.

Kari Donovan Major: Computer Engineering From: Littleton, CO How have you been adjusting to college life?

I’ve been adjusting really well because I have great friends and roommates who have supported me through this transition time from summer to college.

Why did you come to Manhattan College?

I chose Manhattan because I went to a Lasallian high school and this is a Lasallian college. I happened upon it because I was looking at another school in the area and I fell in love with it. It just has the value I hold dear to my heart so it was a good fit.

Conference Assistants: Behind the Scenes of the Summer Staff Taylor Brethauer Editor-in-Chief

At the end of every spring semester, advertisements for the conference assistant position boast intriguing promises-part-time and full-time hours and free summer housing, to name a few. For these students, the summer was full of interesting experiences and the chance to witness the college during its off-season.

The day-to-day schedule for a conference assistant, or CA, was full of housekeeping, facilities and customer service for the different conferences and events on campus.

“I feel like the CA position is incredibly important, with-

out all of our hard work the programs wouldn’t have run smoothly and there wouldn’t have been anyone to help clean the dorms or set up for events,” said senior Alisse Fullerton.

There were many people on campus despite it being the summer months such as high school students from Italy learning English and exploring the city and The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies, an intensive Lasallian education and formation program.

But despite the new faces, Fullerton mentions it helped getting to know familiar faces with staff and other students.

“It was very interesting. Being a CA, we got to know the ins and outs of Manhattan College

as well as got to know most of the maintenance guys and public safety officers. There were so few of us here that we all got to know each other pretty well and became a large overextended family,” said Fullerton.

Throughout the summer, the students worked together under the leadership of Kara Eltschlager, conference coordinator, and Michele Famularo, associate director of conference services. But for some students, they were given the role of supervisor to oversee other CAs and delegate the work to be done. One supervisor, Byron Aucapina, benefitted from his supervisor position.

“As CA supervisor my team and I did everything

from preparing their rooms before check in, assisting clients check in and we set up for their events on campus [...] I got the chance to really get to know everyone who worked on my team and the rest of the CA’s.

The people really made this job everything because we all got to know each other and had it not been for this job perhaps we may have not met each other during the school year,” said Aucapina.

Working together, during good days and bad days, the group kept the college running smoothly behind the scenes.

Senior Michele Pepe understood how their jobs impacted the visitors from around the country and the world.

“For many of our clients, this is their first time traveling to Manhattan College and New York. For some this is their first time to America. That means that we represent both Manhattan College and us as a nation.

We hope that they enjoy their time here in New York so much that they want to return next year,” said Pepe.

All three students interviewed agreed that the job gave them a new perspective of the campus and it was a convenient position for a summer job.

For students interested in the job for next year, Pepe recommends it, saying, “it’s perfect for gaining leadership skills, customer service skills and teamwork skills.”

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Remembering Tom Callahan: Our A “I remember during one of our longer chats, I said to Tom that I considered him an inspiration to me as a young journalist. Tom, always the self-deprecator, scoffed at the idea. After all, he was just a non-tenured journalism professor at some small liberal arts college. He wasn’t rich or powerful. He was in poor health.

But therein, for me, lied the inspiration of it all.

Tom gave his life to the cause of journalism first as a writer and then as a mentor to young reporters. I will always admire his zeal and charisma, and will never forget his biting humor.

The Quadrangle - and the practice of journalism as a whole - has lost one of its fiercest and most passionate defenders. And I have lost a friend. Rest in peace, Tom.” -Stephen Zubr ycky, Managing Editor

“Of all of the memorable lines that Thomas Callahan spoke to me, I hold one very close to my heart. ‘This college is lucky to have you.’

He said this to me in every passing moment, at every meeting, even in an email in which I explained I would not be able to attend his class for the day. This phrase meant the world to me for two reasons. Firstly, to be thought of so highly by someone as intelligent, accomplished and genuine as Callahan was a badge of honor. The second and more poignant reason is that Thomas Callahan took every chance he had to express how highly he thought of people. The phrase ‘This college is lucky to have you’ was not uniquely uttered to me. I heard him say it to students around me, all of whom possessed talent and hardworking qualities. Such powerful encouragement delivered by a man that embodied the phrase ‘true grit’ is and was a gift. I hope that he realized how lucky we were to have him.”

-Haley Burnside, Senior Writer “As one of the few guys in my journalism classes, Tom always went out of his way to connect with me on a personal level. He knew I was an athlete, and we shared a love for the game of baseball. He saw my passion for sports, writing and helped me find the confidence in myself to pursue a career in sports media. Tom demanded excellence from his journalists, and foresaw the world’s push to quiet the voices of those who chose to speak out. Tom wasn’t just a journalist, he was a narrator, and an illuminator; and I can only hope to find some of his passion in myself.”

-Charles Lippolis ‘18, former Assistant Sports Editor

Tom at the 2016 Communication Department end-of-year party giving Anthony Capote ‘16 the journalism medal.

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“‘We tell ourselves stories in order to live.’

This iconic Joan Didion quote is something Tom Callahan spent his whole life doing, and it’s something he spent his whole teaching career reminding us to do. In life, if you are lucky, you will have teachers that teach you more about life outside the classroom than in it. This is who Tom was for me and for many of us. I really needed the encouragement he gave me when I was just starting out at The Quadrangle, but he never stopped reminding me of how much he believed in me, even when my self confidence grew. Although he will never get the chance to physically be here to see me graduate or have my first job, I know that he will still be proud every time I see success. Rest in peace, Tom, you will be deeply missed and never forgotten.”

-Lauren Schuster, Assistant Features Editor

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“In the two years I knew Tom Callahan, I never knew him to be a ‘believer.’ And when someone doesn’t believe in much, it means so much more when they do believe in something. And this man who believed in next to nothing wholeheartedly believed in me and my ability to change the world with nothing but my words. No one could give me a pep talk the way Tom Callahan could, and while they were endearingly repetitive while he was alive, they are now one of the things I will miss the most about him. Even though he is no longer with us, I very much plan on keeping his memory alive in my work.”

-Rose Brennan, Arts & Entertainment and Managing Editor “Tom was one of those people that you remember long after you graduate. Although he believed journalism has received its death sentence, he believed in his students even more to help bring it back. He was so proud of every individual and really pushed them to be the best journalist possible. His passion for writing and his hopefulness in his students will forever resonate with me as I pursue a career in journalism in hopes to make him and other writers proud. He was a beacon of light for the journalistic community, teaching us to seek out the truth and tell the stories of the people who didn’t have a voice. His spirit will forever flow through my writing just as easily as ink flows on paper.”

-Bennett Hall, communication major and Staff Writer “I’m blessed to be a part of The Quadrangle. Every person that I work with has the work ethic of a true journalist, and that is because they are in fact true journalists. The person I have to thank for all of this is Tom for not only inspiring me to become part of this community but for being the backbone of it. Tom was a man who was devoted to the things that he was passionate about. He was not just another professor at Manhattan College, he was a man of compassion and fearlessness. A man who ignited the spark within us to seek out the truth and bring it to the light for others to see. I will always remember his words of praise and encouragement, instilling the courage that every member of The Quadrangle has that keeps us doing what we love: journalism. Thank you Tom for your words of wisdom and for showing me the importance of journalism, you will not be forgotten.”

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Advisor, Our Professor, Our Friend “Outspoken, insightful, authentic, unmatched. This is how I will remember Thomas Callahan, and because of him, I am a better writer and a better person. His course lectures, and many conversations I’ve had with him, often left me overwhelmed by the ugly, barbaric world we live in. Yet at the same time, Tom encouraged students not to retreat from this ugliness, but to run headlong into it, to resist it and to shed light wherever we could, with our words and our actions. Two of his very best phrases were ‘writers, write’ and ‘don’t f*ck this up.’ May we all continue doing just that.”

-Tara Marin ‘18, former Social Media Editor “Tom Callahan is one of those professors you remember for the rest of your life, because he was so much more than just a professor. Looking back on his lectures, I realize that Tom didn’t really teach me how to write—he believed that a writer’s voice was something that couldn’t be taught. Instead, he taught me that journalism is dying. But most importantly, in teaching me everything that was wrong with journalism today, he taught me exactly why I should become a journalist anyway. Professor Callahan, you raised a generation of writers that will turn the whole system on its head. Who will go where the silence is and always tell the truth.

And for that, you belong right beside all of your heroes—because you were the kind of writer who changed the world.”

-Olivia Paladino, communication major and Editor-in-Chief of Lotus Magazine

Tom at the 2018 Communication Department end-of-year party with editorin-chief Taylor Brethauer and Tara Marin ‘18.

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“Although I shared a lot in common with Tom Callahan, where we truly bonded was through our mutual love and passion for the game of baseball.

Like a true journalist, TC was able to discuss baseball with complete objectivity out of sheer admiration. This was something I’m rarely able to do, given my extreme-fandom for the Red Sox. Tom worked at Shea Stadium as a kid, and went to the old Yankee Stadium a bunch, too. His fondness towards the game was unmatched, and learning baseball history through his lens was special for me. I couldn’t ever have a conversation with Tom without him asking me about the Sox...I would have loved to watch a Yankee/Sox game with him. Rest in peace, Tom, and though I’ll remember much more than your love for baseball, I truly can never forget our chats about a game we loved together.” -Jack Melanson, News Editor

“Professor Callahan was undoubtedly a realist, and that is what I admired most about him. It may have looked strange from the outside looking in: a journalism professor continually warning students about the waning days of the free press. But I don’t believe the message was ever intended to be cruel or harsh, but to force us to really appreciate the opportunity to learn and write and work - and to protect those things at all costs. He helped make me forever grateful to be able to tell stories for a living. I hope I do the same for someone else one day. And I often think about one of his singular pieces of advice: Don’t f*ck it up. I hope we never do.” -Ally Hutzler ‘18, former Editor-in-Chief

Tom with Lindsey Burns ‘17 and Kyleigh Panetta ‘16 after a communication class.

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“My freshman year at MC, I took Ethics in Mass Communication with Professor Callahan. He utilized the course to teach us the importance of social justice, specifically in media, but also just in general in our everyday lives. At age 19, having just entered college a few months before, I was nowhere near mature enough to understand the importance of his lectures. But soon enough, with the eve of the 2016 presidential election upon us, his words and lectures and lengthy emails suddenly clicked with me. And just like that, it was like everything that was wrong with the world was suddenly magnified, and the class I took my freshman year of college became all the more important. Thank you, Professor Callahan, for being unafraid to speak the truth, persistent in your teachings to a bunch of college freshmen, and fearless in the fight for social justice.”

-Lindsey Burns ‘17, former Arts & Entertainment editor

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A Dessert Tour of Riverdale

Sophia Sakellariou Staff Writer

It is no secret that Manhattan College is in a prime location for accessing Manhattan’s glorious streets full of shops, cool people and good eats.

However, there is no need to hop on the 1 train to satisfy a sweet tooth or relieve school stresses with a sugar rush because Riverdale has a plethora of decadent desserts to offer.

From world famous carrot cake to wacky frozen yogurt flavors, the good old Bronx can satisfy all sugar dreams.

Lloyd’s Carrot Cake: 6087 Broadway, Bronx, N.Y.

The minute one walks through the doors of Lloyd’s Carrot Cake on Broadway, it is easy to feel right at home. This family-owned business always welcomes customers with a warm smile and a warm slice of cake.

Ever since it was opened by founder Lloyd Adams in 1987,

Lloyd’s has been a staple in Riverdale and churns out hundreds of cakes a week, using over 400 pounds of carrots in the process. The classic carrot cake is made from Adams’ family recipe, but several other cake flavors, such as red velvet and pineapple-coconut are offered, so everyone is guaranteed to find a sweet treat to enjoy.

Conveniently located across from Van Cortlandt Park, a heaping slice of carrot cake is the perfect way to end a jog through the park.

S&S Cheesecake: 222 W. 238 Street, Bronx, N.Y. Some find carrot cake to have one too many vegetables, so for a more decadent choice, S&S Cheesecake is there to save the day.

Founder Fred Schuster is a Holocaust survivor who fled his homeland of Germany to Switzerland where he found love for bakeries while working in Swiss restaurants. S&S offered a wide range of baked goods when it first opened in

1962, but soon switched its focus to Schuster’s number one selling item.

Located just around the corner on 238th Street by the Riverdale Diner, this old school spot’s reputation far exceeds its quaint appearance.

Formerly a warehouse style designed for pick-up only where customers would have to ring a bell and be buzzed in, the shop has begun renovations to add seating this summer, as Schuster, 93, has passed the baton to his son-in-law.

Looks aside, this hole in the wall produces cakes with rich, creamy textures that, although dense, leave one floating on cloud nine. The sweetness is cut by a subtle tartness that one would hope for in a cheesecake and the barely there crust makes it excellent to the very last bite.

Menchie’s: 3555 Johnson Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Frozen yogurt shops are a modern take on the conventional ice cream parlor.

as assuming an integral role in our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers.

The Pep Band, and director Jake Robinson, are pumped for cheering on the Jaspers for our home men and women’s basketball games in Draddy. They are looking forward to kicking off the season by putting on a great show at Manhattan Madness on Thursday, Nov. 1,” Bauer said.

In addition to these groups, there are multiple choral groups on campus, including Singers, Manhattones, and Music Ministry.

Senior Erin Plitt, a performing arts scholar at MC, is the president of Singers.

“My typical week is pretty packed musically. Singers rehearse Wednesday night and Music Ministry is every Sunday night. I also try to put on Coffee House once a month and that takes about a month’s worth of planning. I also work for Andrew Bauer, so even if I am not in a music group I am helping them prepare, hanging out, and working to make the department great,” Plitt said.

She continued.

“Because its my last year I really want to make sure that the department, particularly Singers, is left in a place where they can continue to improve and grow,” she said.

Bauer said, “In Singers, we are discussing the possibility of a major performing trip. A number of potential destinations are under consideration, but all will include a concert featuring a major work from the choral repertoire.”

In addition to Singers, MC has Music Ministry, which per-

forms every Sunday during mass.

“Music Ministry says farewell to David Cartolano, who magnificently presided as president over an explosion in our roster over the past two years. Naomi Uy is our new president. She looks forward to growing music ministry further, continuing to expand our repertoire with contemporary engaging music at Sunday evening masses,” Bauer said.

Alexis Salerno, a sophomore scholar talked about her experience with performing arts.

“A typical week for me is pretty straight forward, I go to class during the day and only have singers once a week on Wednesday nights which is great because since most of my online deadlines fall either on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The weekends are where it gets a little tricky because I visit home, so I have to make sure I take an early enough train out of the Ronkonkoma station to make music ministry rehearsal at 6 p.m.,and with construction always being done on the LIRR it can get a bit stressful, but I love music ministry so much so I always try my best to get there on time,” Salerno said.

Performing arts also includes the MC Players, who perform shows in Smith Auditorium each semester.

“Players and director Marty Marchitto is pleased to offer a wonderful show for the fall, Present Laughter, a delightful comedy written by Noël Coward, along with a late semester cabaret” Bauer said.

In addition, Bauer said, “Other performing arts groups include Pipes and Drums, Pit

Menchie’s, located on Johnson Avenue, offers a variety of flavors and toppings for patrons.

JOSEPH LIGGIO / THE QUADRANGLE Menchie’s on Johnson Avenue is no exception.

The playful ambiance is apparent when kids run throughout this chill spot, no pun intended, with sticky hands and huge smiles. The back wall is lined with frozen yogurt flavors ranging from the basics, such as classic chocolate, to the more abstract, such as toasted marshmallow, raspberry sour patch kids and cinnamon frosted flakes. However, the fun does not stop there.

As customers make their way down the line past the various flavors, an adjacent counter is piled high with toppings ranging from candy pieces for the chocolate lovers to fresh berries for the more health conscious. Freshly made waffle cone chips are also provided.

Even lovers of Locke’s cookies are sure to find a sweet treat to enjoy in the Riverdale neighborhood and can even enjoy learning a bit of the local history in the process.

Coming Soon: A Performing Arts Preview Alexa Schmidt Asst. A&E Editor

It’s the start of a new semester for the performing arts department at Manhattan College. The department is composed of students who can sing, dance, act or play an instrument.

Andrew Bauer, director of music and coordinator of performing arts, said that the groups expect to hit the ground running and continue with energy and enthusiasm throughout the year.

Bauer said, “We are very excited about our growing jazz program at Manhattan College.

In our big band, we are only losing a couple of people due to graduation. This is significant because it will allow us to explore advanced repertoire, building upon an already solid ensemble. We fully anticipate the big band to be the best it’s ever been.”

He continued.

“Our jazz small groups will continue to represent the college proudly in professional engagements off and on campus. One of the major events for the small group this semester is to provide music for the DFI Educational Trust Gala, an organization that provides scholarships to engineering majors. Our small groups are held to very high standards by our extraordinarily talented director, Geoff Mattoon. We are fortunate to have a musician of his stature leading our jazz program,” Bauer said.

MC also has other music groups like the Orchestra and Pep Band.

“Orchestra will be also be hosting a fall concert as well

The Players in last spring’s production of Into The Woods.

LEON WU / THE QUADRANGLE Orchestra, spring only, and Brass Quintet. Also, students can take certain ensembles for academic credit. When a student registers for an ensemble for credit, they receive 10 private lessons per semester on their instrument or voice, it’s an amazing program.”

Performing arts is very present on MC’s campus, and has an even bigger impact on both Salerno and Plitt.

Salerno said, “I hope to become even more involved in performing arts here at Manhattan. If there’s anything that being apart of musical groups at my high school and in my hometown taught me it’s that the people who you can make music with are an incredible group of people, I look forward to getting to know other performing arts students better, both new freshmen and upperclassmen, all while being more active in the groups.”

She continued.

“I think when people start college it’s hard to find where you fit in right at first. Being apart of performing arts right from the start of my experience here at Manhattan has helped me make some of the

most amazing friends I could ever ask for. Not to mention the community itself is very laid back and full of people who simply appreciate and love music. Being welcomed into such amazing performing groups right away completely changed my perspective for sure, and I am so grateful for the experiences it has given me.”

Plitt said, “I can say without a second thought that I would not be the person I am today without the performing arts department and the people I have met here. When I think of home on campus I think of hanging out in Andy’s office talking about our next big project. I have learned to be a leader here, how to relax a bit, and most importantly I have discovered more about myself; who and what I want to be.

She continued.

“There is no way to put into words what the performing arts community has done for me and I will forever be thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of it. As I graduate I hope that I leave the performing arts the way I found it; a place full of opportunity, friends, and love.”

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An Beal Bocht Fosters Local Community of Arts

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Megan Uy & Samantha Walla

Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor Even a first time visitor at An Beal Bocht Cafe will feel like they have been there before.

Between the art-filled walls, friendly staff and mistletoe hanging above the door, the pub has cultivated a homey atmosphere for the Riverdale community. Conversation never ceases, as the lack of televisions brings human connection to the forefront of the bargoing experience.

The cafe’s dedication to the arts is inextricable from its spirits and food: doorways are framed by stage curtains, a prop loft hangs over the bar and musicians and a table is even added to the tiny stage to accommodate patrons during busier hours.

A Riverdale staple since 1991, An Beal Bocht has served as a haven for the arts, featuring a theatre company, poetry nights and most notably, local musicians.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, seasoned regulars took the floor of An Beal Bocht to play for a crowd of Riverdale locals and Manhattan College students.

The band Yas King, a reggae-rooted aspiring pop band, is no stranger to An Beal Bocht’s stage and were the featured performers of the night.

Two out of the five-man band are locals to the Riverdale area.

Lead singer and guitarist Eric Sullivan and bassist Rocky Russo grew up in Fieldston, where they went to high school together, became close friends and eventually co-musicians.

Originally, they started a band together and brought in other musicians, including Seth Nicholson, who is one Yas King’s current drummers and Dylan Chandler, who plays the piano and trumpet for the band.

From there, they played at many venues not only within New York City, but also around the Northeast.

But now with a new member, second drummer Chase McShea, and without some of the originals, they began their new journey and formed a new iteration of their band.

Their six-piece ensemble

showcased some of their original songs that consisted of pop, alternative, rock and of course, those light-hearted reggae tones. No instrument was left behind and the audience was able to hear and take in each of their unique sounds.

“We’re a bit more on the experimental pop side right now.

A little bit more direct. A little bit more formulated, to say the least. That’s what we’re trying to bring eventually,” said Nicholson.

An Beal has always been a home for their art and they’ve never stopped coming back to it.

“We’ve known this bar for a long time. We’ve been playing here for a long time at various iterations of different bands.” said Sullivan.

It was obvious that they were and have been loved by neighborhood locals by the immense amount of support they were receiving. Friends of the band were constantly on the side cheering, people were up and dancing, and at the end of their sets, and dedicated hometown fans were there to express their love for their music.

“We’ve been dipping in and out of some songs we know,” said Sullivan before taking a break. A collection for the band was passed around at the set break as the crowd moved outside to the picnic tables. Bare feet rested on the benches and small dogs enjoyed the excitement. The comfortable, relaxed

Yas King performing at An Beal Bocht cafe for a crowd of Riverdale locals and Manhattan College students on Thursday, Aug. 23.

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With just him and his guitar, he filled the bar with his soulful and gentle yet captivating voice that kept everyone’s attention focused on him.

After performing on many different stages, he still finds himself coming back to his stomping grounds and doing many of his gigs at An Beal.

“I love it.

Everybody’s great. This is always a reliable and great time. Right now, my

__________________________

“There’s no better place to be,” said McDermott, taking a brief break from the bar. “I love the live music, that’s what brought me here in the first place. Now I book the music, so I get to kind of foster it, help it grow. It’s something I love to do.” ________________________ atmosphere served as a perfect home to the music of the night.

Javi Diaz, another native to the neighborhood, brought his singer-songwriting talents to An Beal’s Open Mic night. Attorney by day and musician by night, he continues to pursue his love for music, even just as a hobby, because it’s what

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pre-K teacher is here and I’ve known her since I was four years old,” said Diaz after his set.

The hometown feel, support and passion is obviously what fuels these local musicians on coming back to An Beal and giving their people what they have to offer. Clearly, this bar

is doing something right and inspiring in the music industry, even if it may be on a smaller platform.

The pub’s connection to the music scene does not end with the performers.

Keith McDermott, bartender at An Beal Bocht, played guitar in the band during one of its earlier iterations, Rocky and the Pressers, before becoming a teacher. McDermott has worked at An Beal Bocht on and off for 11 years.

“There’s no better place to be,” said McDermott, taking a brief break from the bar. “I love the live music, that’s what brought me here in the first place. Now I book the music, so I get to kind of foster it, help it grow. It’s something I love to do.”

An Beal Bocht features live music five to seven nights a week of all different types, featuring not only local musicians but traveling musicians from Ireland and other countries.

The scene has grown throughout McDermott’s time at the bar, as bigger names have made it a destination in New York City. The bar’s Irish roots have also contributed to its rising popularity with an international crowd.

Manhattan College students have their own presence in the music scene, as many open mic performers will be in-

vited back to perform at other times of the week.

An MC alumni himself, McDermott first became involved with the bar during his time at the college, although the music scene was not as much a part of college life as it is today.

McDermott cites the MC community as a valuable part of the community despite its role as more than just a college bar.

Music may be An Beal Bocht’s most prevalent connection to the arts, but it also serves as a haven for art and poetry. The back room features different artists of varying mediums once a month, many of whom also play music at the bar. Suzanne Hochstein, local musician and artist, puts on an art show every year in addition to her involvement in the theatre company and live music nights.

“We’re lucky in this neighborhood to have people with a diverse array of talents and they can come here and showcase them,” said McDermott.

The best part of An Beal Bocht? If you ask McDermott, it’s the diverse mix of regulars and travelers that frequent the bar.

“We become like a family…

We try to have a homey, welcoming feel, so if people are feeling comfortable then we’re doing what we want to do,” he said.

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Jasper Dancer Receives All-American Title Rose Brennan A&E Editor

Excitement kicked off the Manhattan College Jasper Dancers’ season before it even officially started, with Jasper Dancer Sedraya “Draya” Fletcher winning the title of AllAmerican Athlete.

Fletcher, a junior communication major, was the only member of the team to receive this distinction this year, though several other Jasper Dancers have won the title before her.

Team coach Kaitlyn Marquette was ecstatic for Fletcher.

“Draya is a huge asset to the Jasper Dancers. Not only because of her technical skill level, but because of her genuine love for her teammates and the program,” Marquette said.

Fletcher’s tenure with the team got off to a rough start when she did not make the team during her first tryout.

But she tried again in the September of her freshman year, and this time, she was successful.

Once she made the team, she was expected to put all of her heart, soul and time into her team.

“Our season runs from early September to early April.

This includes basketball season and nationals season. During the week, we’ll typically have two-to-three three hour practices, and on weekends, practices can go anywhere from five hours to ten hours during nationals seasons,” Fletcher said.

The rigorous training for the dance team begins before the school year even starts.

Practices begin in August so the team is in top shape for NDA Camp, where they compete for a bid to nationals in April.

This was the first year Fletcher participated in NDA

Camp. At the time, she had not given the idea of becoming an All-American much thought, especially since she was recovering from a torn meniscus.

“Being a Jasper Dancer is a time commitment, but it’s also a physical and mental commitment. So no matter how much I went to the gym, nothing could’ve prepared my body for the pressure of NDA camp,” Fletcher said.

She continued.

“The night before we did our final performance, we were practicing and I [...] burst into tears because my knee hurt so bad, and it was so swollen I couldn’t bend it all the way or straighten it all the way,” she said. “But I sucked it up because we had already worked so hard for so long.”

The next day, the Jasper Dancers presented their routine to the judges, who then selected standout dancers from each team to perform the routine again. After the second routine, the judges deliberated and selected the lucky few dancers who would become AllAmericans.

According to Marquette, a number of factors are considered during the judges’ deliberation.

“They choose dancers based on attributes they notice throughout camp, some of which could include dance performance, leadership, teamwork and school spirit,” she said.

When Fletcher was selected to perform the routine again to vie for the title of “All-American,” her knee was still swollen and she had doubts that she could even perform the routine again because of the pain.

“I was so freaking nervous, but what I love about dancing is that both times I danced, during our final performance and during the audition for AllAmerican, I forgot everything,” she said. “I forgot how nervous

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Fletcher, a junior member of the Manhattan College Jasper Dancers, received the title of AllAmerican at NDA Camp in early August.

SEDRAYA FLETCHER/COURTESY I was, I forgot how tired and sore my body was all over, I forgot about my fat knee and I just danced.”

Apparently, all of Fletcher’s hard work and perseverance paid off, because after the audition, her name was announced and she was selected as an AllAmerican.

“I was shocked to hear them call my name to even dance again for the chance to be All-American, so you can only imagine how shocked I was when I heard them call my name,” she said.

“When she won the award, I was so excited, but not surprised,” said fellow Jasper Dancer Madelin Mule. “She brought confidence to the floor and killed the performance. It was a proud moment to see a Jasper standing up with the rest of the All-American team.”

Along with Fletcher’s AllAmerican title, two Jasper

Dancers received “Pin it Forward” Awards. The team also received a Superior Ribbon for their team dance performance and a bronze win to NDA Nationals.

Aside from the NDA Camp at the beginning of the Dancers’ season, the team also participates in a national competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. They placed fifth in the competition during Fletcher’s freshman year, but failed to advance to the final round last season.

In terms of looking forward to nationals, Fletcher has great expectations both for herself and for her team.

“My goal for the team and for myself this season is to just put in the work so that when we board the plane to come back to New York after nationals in April, there’s no regret,” Fletcher said. “There’s no ‘what if we practiced harder?’ There’s no ‘what if we pushed harder?’

There’s no ‘what if I just put in a little bit of extra work outside of practice?’ I want us to leave knowing we left everything we had on that stage.”

Marquette also has high hopes for the team’s upcoming season.

“My hope is that this opens Draya’s eyes to how much potential she has and that she can accomplish anything she pushes herself to do. As for the team, I hope the same,” Marquette said. “I hope they learn from this and their experience at camp, that they are capable of anything they set their minds to, and have confidence in themselves and each other that they can be greater than ever expected.”

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Fabian Pena & Joe Jacques Selected in 2018 MLB Draft:

The Giant Swing and Hooking Fastball That Made Two Jaspers “Go Pro” Jack Melanson News Editor

Fabian Pena and Joe Jacques punched their tickets to the pros this summer in what is seemingly becoming a tradition for the Jasper baseball program.

Pena was selected as a catcher by the San Francisco Giants in the 25th round (736th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft. Later, in the 33rd round (984th overall), Jacques would walk the plank and become a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

“I was in disbelief when I heard my name called,” Jacques said. “This is the type of thing I dreamed and thought about everyday. Once it happened I couldn’t hold back the tears.”

Pena was a dreamer, too. “[I’m] beyond blessed for the opportunity [the San Francisco Giants] have given me to continue to live my dream of playing the sport I love,” said Pena on Instagram.

The right-handed catcher has since posted Giant numbers in Rookie League play.

In 26 games, Pena has mounted an astounding .326 batting-average with a slugging-percentage of .567.

Pena’s OPS, a baseball statistic created by a hitters’ on-base percentage plus slugging percentage, reaches .943, a number, which if sustained over the course of an entire season, would rank him in the top10 among MLB stat leaders.

Pena has also tallied nine doubles, four homers, 22 RBIs and 20 runs-scored.

As Pena’s road to The Show continues, he has a lot to be thankful for.

“Special thanks to my family…For the unconditional love and support they’ve given

me ever since I was born,” Pena said via Instagram. “All my coaches, teammates and friends I’ve met throughout the years that have helped make this process a lot more enjoyable and unforgettable. Love you all and know is time to shine.”

So far, the former Jasper is shining bright.

Jacques, on the other hand, has had his ups-and-downs.

In 21 1/3 innings pitched, the 23-year-old New Jersey native has an earned-run average (ERA) of 6.33 and a has yet to record his first victory on the mound (0-2, 1 save).

However, with 19 strikeouts so far, the southpaw averages nearly one punch-out per inning.

Also on the upside, hitters are struggling against Jacques in Rookie League play, posting only a combined average of .232 when facing the lefty.

This uphill battle is familiar, according to Jacques.

“There’s been multiple times where I never knew if I would get a shot to play baseball again. I took a shot in the dark coming to Manhattan and trying to make the team as a walk-on…The stars must have aligned because it worked out pretty well,” said Jacques.

Through adversity and a refined drive to win games, Jacques has prevailed to this point, but he’s not finished yet.

“I see myself in the big leagues within ten years,” Jacques said. “I don’t ever doubt my ability no matter how things are going, which is key through the grind of the minor leagues. Hopefully, we can win a few championships at each level along the way. Playing on a winning team not only makes you look good, but it’s what it is all about.”

Jacques feels the Pirates are molding more than just win-

Joe Jacques about to throw a pitch in a game for Manhattan. He will join the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Fabian Pena in the batter’s box waiting for a pitch. He will join the San Francisco Giants.

GOJASPERS/COURTESY ners, though. “[The Pirates] invested into good people, not just good players. They treat us right and will not only help me grow as a professional baseball player but also a man,” Jacques said.

“I feel like they’ll give me as much of a shot as anyone else.

They don’t play favorites.”

While on the doorstep of his professional baseball career,

the pitcher has not forgotten where he came from.

“I met some of my best friends [playing for the Jaspers] and was able to learn from some great coaches,” Jacques said. “These are people that will stick with me for life. Now I look forward to the things I’m going to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the world. The challenge of prov-

ing myself to the Pirates is also a task that I am ready for.”

Although Pena will no longer be catching for Jacques, the two plan to one day see each other on the big stage.

“Shoutout to my brother and catcher [Pena] getting a chance to live the dream,” Jacques said via Instagram.

“See you out there, kid.”

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Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More John Jackson Sports Editor

A lot has happened around Manhattan College athletics since the Jaspers finished their finals to conclude the spring 2018 semester. Over the past few months, there have been teams that finished their 2018 seasons, teams that welcomed incoming student-athletes and coaches, former Jaspers continuing on their playing careers, preseason honors and polls released and a few sports with seasons that are already underway.

Baseball The Manhattan College baseball team stayed in the race for a MAAC Tournament berth until May 19 when Niagara ended their season on the final day of the regular season.

The team would get some positive news a few days later as Fabian Pena, Richie Barrella and T.J. Stuart were all named to the All-MAAC Second Team.

The biggest news from the team over the summer break however, was at the beginning of June when both Pena and Joe Jacques were selected in the 2018 MLB Draft. Pena was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 25th round (736th overall) while Jacques was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 33rd round (984th overall).

Softball As Jaspers were focused on the end of semester and finals, the college’s softball team was in the midst of an amazing stretch of softball. The team won 10 of its last 12 games to qualify for the MAAC Tournament.

While in the double-elimination tournament, the Jaspers beat Iona 6-2 in the first round.

On the second day of competition, they fell to top-seeded Monmouth by a score of 3-1, but advanced as they beat Siena 8-7 in the elimination bracket.

However, the Jaspers’ season

came to an end on May 19 as they fell to Marist 2-1.

Manhattan softball had its ups and downs in 2018, but they finished strong and had a few student-athletes earn honors. Briana Matazinsky was named First Team All-MACC, Lauren Pitney and Shannon Puthe were named to the AllMAAC Second Team and Daniela Chiorazzi was named to the MAAC’s All-Rookie Team.

Matazinsky and Adriana Gambino were also named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team for their performances in the MAAC Tournament.

Basketball On the men’s side, Zane Waterman announced that he will begin his professional basketball career in Finland.

On the women’s side, Kayla Grimme signed a contract with Boa Viagem, a club in Liga Feminina. The league is part of the FIBA Eurocup and is Portugal’s top women’s basketball league.

Volleyball The team placed ninth of 10 in the MAAC coaches’ preseason poll.

The team has a slightly different look as it lost one player to graduation in Zoe Lindsey, while it gained five new incoming freshmen in Shruti Mangipudi, Erin Prevo, Abby Wilde, Julia Menocal and Vivian Donovan. The team also welcomed Matt Cochenour who was named as the team’s new assistant coach.

In regards to the studentathletes who played last year, Olyvia Chaltas stayed active all summer long as she played for the Albanian women’s national team over the summer.

The team is already back in action as they played in their first three games over the weekend at the Jack Kaiser Volleyball Classic.

Golf At the end of July, Phil Wildermuth was named head coach of the Manhattan Col-

Marianne Reilly, former Olympian Matt Centrowitz and President Brennan O’Donnell at the Armory on Aug.22.

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Kayla Grimme signed a contract with Boa Viagem which is a club in Liga Feminina.

The league is part of the FIBA Eurocup.

GOJASPERS /COURTESY lege golf team. He was most recently an Assistant Golf Professional at Pelham Country Club.

Soccer

Similarly to volleyball, both soccer teams have begun their seasons and have already played two games.

However, over the summer before the season began, the Lady Jaspers saw Emma Saul and Arianna Montefusco earn Preseason All-MAAC Honors and their team finish fourth of 11 in the coaches’ preseason poll.

The men’s soccer team saw its goalkeeper Marcellin Gohier be named to the Preseason All-MAAC team. Also, the 11 head coaches in the MAAC voted Manhattan to finish fifth in the preseason poll.

Rowing The women’s rowing team finished in ninth place at the MAAC Championship on May 13. Shannon Forty ended up being the first rower in the program’s three years to earn All-MAAC Honors as she was named to the All-MAAC Second Team.

Track and Field/Cross Countr y

There was a lot of news buzzing around track and field/ cross country since classes concluded in the spring. Ire Bozovicar and Brenton Foster led the Jaspers at the ECAC/IC4A Championships as Bozovicar won the discus championship with a mark of 52.88 meters and Foster won the high jump with a 2.18-meter jump. The men’s team tied for ninth overall while the women’s team placed 35th at the championships on May 13 Later in the month, Bozovicar, Foster, Ryan Addlesberger, Love Litzell and Eduard Winner all competed at the 2018 NCAA East Region preliminaries which was held from May 24-26 in Tampa, FL. Bozovicar was the only one of the five to advance to the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He was one of only 24 discus throwers in the country to participate and he finished 22nd overall.

Recent Manhattan graduate, Madison Arndt, was one of a record 581 nominees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

Head Track and Field

Coach Dan Mecca spent some of his summer in Tampere, Finland as he was the assistant coach of the USA Track and Field (USATF) National Team for the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships, which was held from July 10-15.

During Mecca’s time in Finland, the Jasper community experienced a loss as Lindy Remigino, a 1953 Manhattan graduate and two-time Olympic gold medalist at the 1952 Olympic Games, passed away at the age of 87 on July 12.

Another Olympian, Matt Centrowitz, returned to Manhattan and began serving as director of Manhattan’s cross country and track and field teams on Aug. 1. He was officially welcomed by Manhattan College President Brennan O’Donnell and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Marianne Reilly at The Armory on Aug. 22.

Keep up with The Quadrangle this semester for in-depth stories on these recent pieces of news in addition to future ones.

Manhattan College Volleyball played their first three games of the season at the Jack Kaiser Volleyball Classic this past weekend.

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