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JoJo Meets Jaspers

JoJo Headlines firstever “Quadchella” Students packed onto the Quad Friday afternoon to see pop singer JoJo and student performers.

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In Wake of Harvey, MC Reaches Out to Texas Tara Marin Editor

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated southeast Texas ten days ago with cataclysmic flooding, college students across the country are organizing relief efforts.

As floodwaters recede, the magnitude of Harvey’s fatal impact becomes clear, and Manhattan College students are mobilizing to help victims in any way they can.

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a clothing and shoe drive where they collected items to donate to college and high school students affected by Harvey. The turnout was abundant.

Maddie Arndt, a senior and president of SAAC, emphasizes the importance of relief efforts.

“SAAC, backed up by our

entire athletic department, decided it was just the right thing to do to donate a lot of our old Adidas gear to those in need down south affected by this disaster,” Arndt said.

“They need any help they can get, and if we can give our old clothing and gear to athletic departments and all people affected by the storm, then maybe other people will follow and do the same. It’s not a community service act for us, it’s our moral obligation to help others.”

Vincent Terrone, a 2016 graduate of MC who is currently living in Houston, said the devastation he is witnessing “is hard to describe in words.”

Terrone almost lost his vehicle in the hurricane. Residents in his building also faced similar struggles. __________________________ Continued on Page 5

IN FEATURES: Changes in student MC students study abroad in Ghana employment on p. 4 on p. 3

IN NEWS:

Mischief Marks Return to MC Joseph Liggio Asst. Editor

Manhattan College students kicked off their homecoming in typical fashion this past week, as part of a syllabus week that was laced with student write-ups on campus and increased police presence off.

Several students received some form of disciplinary action for alcohol violations in residence halls in the first few days back at MC, as to be expected with the lack of caution that often arises during syllabus week, while spirits run high and the workload for most students is still relatively low.

Mikel Gritsko, a junior and resident assistant in Chrysostom Hall, offered some insight into how some new students often overestimate their abilities when handling alcohol on campus.

“Being in the freshmanexclusive dorm definitely re-

Fenwick’s Bar, on West 238th Street, was the site of an altercation.

Rose brennan/the quadrangle quires a heightened sense of awareness, especially during syllabus week,” said Gritsko.

“They’re excited for college and their newfound freedom, and they have a lot of extra time on their hands during the add/drop period. [...] To discourage this behavior I try to make my presence known around the building so that

the residents give a second thought to violating policy.”

Details regarding specific incident reports are kept private for confidentiality purposes. Statistics are published by the school, however, and

IN A&E:

IN SPORTS:

Student model on balancing school and career p. 8

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Student interns with Oakland Athletics on p. 11

Opinion & Editorials

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The Editorial Board

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

Aaron Mayorga Photography Editor

Anja Pollozi Asst. Photography Editor

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Dear Reader,

The Editor

It’s been an exciting first week at Manhattan College.

By the time you get to where I am in my college career- junior year- most of the excitement of coming to college has gone away. Instead, I’ve just had a lot of homework.

In this week’s paper, we have a pretty good mix of stories.

We’ve got extensive coverage on the newly rebranded “Quadchella” concert. Taylor Brethauer and I were able to get an exclusive interview with the headliner, JoJo, of “Aquamarine” and “Too Little, Too Late” fame. The show also featured a couple of performances from some student artists, and all-in-all, it really showcased our campus’ artists in a very cool way, and I enjoyed the event.

We’re also covering how Jaspers are reacting to the record-setting disaster Hurricane Harvey disaster in East Texas. We also have coverage of a change in the student hiring process and a student’s exciting internship with the Oakland Athletics.

Thank you so much for your continued trust and readership. Have a good week.

Sincerely,

Stephen Zubrycky Editor in Chief

SUBMIT YOUR OWN LET T ER Letters to the Editor may be submitted to thequad@manhattan.edu by Saturday at noon to be considered for publication. Profanity, vulgarity and hate will not be published. The Quadrangle reserves the right not to publish a letter.

CORRECT IONS In last week’s issue,the sorority Alpha Upsilon Pi was misspelled as “Alpha Upsilon Pu” in a photograph caption.

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Streamlining Student Employment Opportunities

Michevi Dufflart Staff Writer

This semester, financial aid has introduced a new hiring system for student employment that is streamlining how students find employment and submit necessary forms. The new system has been an ongoing project since last year and was put into the final stages this summer.

According to the Director of Financial Aid, Denise Scalzo, the change in the new hiring system was prompted by bi-yearly surveys taken by undergraduate and graduate students that showed dissatisfaction with finding student employment and handing in forms to financial aid. Scalzo emphasized the importance of addressing the issues students were facing saying, “Our division [Financial Aid] takes those surveys really seriously.”

In previous years under the old hiring system, some students couldn’t find student employment postings online and would usually ask different departments if they had positions available.

In addition to this, students previously had to download forms such as the I-9 and W-4 and submit them along with formal identification in person to financial aid each year that they worked.

Now with the new system, Scalzo reports that financial aid has a web page specifically dedicated to student employment,

making it easier for students to find and apply for jobs online.

Submitting paperwork has also become a simpler process called onboarding, where new student workers are sent all necessary forms electronically.

These electronic forms prevent students from having to come into the financial aid office and avoids the issue of students handing in unfinished forms.

Now, students are only asked to come into the financial aid office to submit a photo for formal identification.

In addition to having a web page dedicated to student employment, students can also pick up a handout explaining the process for how to find the web page, check availability for employment, and next steps after applying.

However, Scalzo notes that if students still need help applying they are welcome to visit the financial aid office, where one of the representatives will offer hands on help at one of their computer stations.

Despite streamlining the process and making it easier for students to find employment, the new system is not unflawed.

Kaitlin Scheie, administrative assistant in the communication department, is in charge of hiring work study students.

One issue Scheie encountered is that when she has re-hired approved student employees through the old system, the student appeared to have incomplete forms in the new system.

However, returning students who worked the previous year are no longer required to hand in forms each year.

Though there may be confusion, Scalzo states that some departments may have trouble re-hiring students who have not filed FAFSA, have missing or incomplete forms when first hired, or have accepted work study but not worked the previous year.

As the process goes on, Scalzo says that it is her vision to make this an even better process by introducing new possibilities. One thing she mentioned going forward is joining up with the ID Office to save students the trouble of having to come into the financial aid office to submit formal identification.

Another thing she mentioned is adding off campus jobs as a student employment opportunity. Scalzo also said that she is likely to email students to inform them of more sessions to help them through the new system because these employment opportunities help students develop skills needed in the real world.

The office of financial aid also provides their official statement on their website.

“From help with applying for financial aid to managing student employment on campus to offering resources on how to better manage your money, the Office of Financial Aid Administration is here to answer your questions and help find solutions.”

Mischief Marks Return to MC

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according to the latest annual security report there were 297 liquor-related disciplinary actions or referrals reported during 2016, of which 295 occurred in residence halls. This number is up from 163 violations the year before.

Yet last weekend’s shenanigans did not cease in the dorm buildings.

The NYPD’s 50th precinct responded on multiple occasions to trouble outside Fenwick’s Bar and Grill at 432 W. 238th St., one of the most popular bars within walking distance of campus and situated directly across the street from Overlook Manor.

The first incident occurred last Saturday, after a verbal confrontation inside the bar resulted in a fight between two patrons outside the establishment, during which one individual was struck with a bottle. Police arrived on scene shortly after.

Cops made return appearances on at least three

other occasions throughout the week, causing the crowds of students who often hang out outside the entrance to disperse.

The bar has undergone raids and seen frequent police presence over the years; yet Joe Crotty, the bar’s owner, believes that Fen’s shouldn’t be the center of blame when police arrive on scene.

“They’re loud, they’re drinking in the street, we get the blame for it. If we don’t let someone in because they’re not over 21, they go to the deli, they buy their beer and they drink it in the street,” said Crotty, who added that staff at Fenwick’s often ask students to move away from the bar if denied entry. “50 kids out in the street, we’re asking them not to be in front of our location and they don’t listen. [...]

It looks bad for us. It looks like they’re our clientele.”

Crotty maintains that the relationship between the bar and the 50th precinct is a benevolent one, and that communication between the two is continuous.

Police presence at Fenwick’s has increased over the past few years.

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“We call them most of the time. I actually called them [Saturday]. [...] We try to do our part, we work closely with the police, we’re at community board meetings, we follow all the rules and regulations that they want us to.”

All in all, this year’s return to school seemed to have gone over like any other.

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Houston Flooding Recedes; N. Korea Tests Weapon WORLD WEEKLY Daniel Molina Editor

North Korea Tests Nuclear Bomb… And it Works North Korea carried out its sixth and most powerful nuclear test early Sunday in an extraordinary show of defiance against President Trump.

The underground blast, which caused tremors that were felt in both South Korea and China, was the first by the North to clearly surpass the destructive power of the bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. Hydrogen bombs are vastly more powerful than ordinary atomic weapons, and though some analysts were skeptical of the North’s claim, the early analysis indicated the device caused a blast that was roughly four times more powerful than anything the North has detonated before.

The blast was so powerful that the first tremor was followed by a second, weaker one minutes later, which the United States Geological Survey called a “collapse.”

The timing of the test on Sunday was almost certainly no coincidence: It came during the American Labor Day weekend, and the anniversary of the founding of the North Korean government on Saturday.

Source: The New York Times More than 1,000 people dead in South Asia Over the Summer More than 1,000 people have died in floods across South Asia this summer, and as sheets of incessant rain pummeled the vast region on Tuesday, worries grew that the death toll would rise along with the floodwaters.

According to the United Nations, at least 41 million people in Bangladesh, India and Nepal have been directly affected by flooding and landslides resulting from the monsoon rains, which usually begin in June and last until September.

And while flooding in the Houston area has grabbed more attention, aid officials say a catastrophe is unfolding in South Asia.

This weekend, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, flew over the devastation in Bihar, where more than 400 people are believed to have died in floods in recent weeks.

Source: The New York Times

Kenya Supreme Court Nullifies Presidential Election On Friday, in a historic ruling and a first in Africa, Kenya’s Supreme Court nullified the reelection of a sitting president, ordering a new vote to be held within 60 days after finding that the outcome last month had been tainted by irregularities.

It was a stunning moment for Kenya, one of Africa’s most populous nations, and for democracy in general. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in 2007 set off bloodshed that left at least 1,300 people dead and 600,000 displaced around the country.

But this time, figures across the Kenyan political landscape, including the president whose victory was wiped away, appeared to accept the decision and called on supporters to do the same.

The six-judge Supreme Court found no misconduct on the part of the president, Mr. Kenyatta, but it found that the commission “committed irregularities and illegalities in the transmission of results” and unspecified other issues.

A new vote means that candidates will have to start campaigning again and possibly raise millions of dollars: Elections in Kenya generally cost about $1 billion, including spending by the candidates during the campaign and by the government to hold the election.

Source: The New York Times Hurricane Har vey Updates Even as the rain and wind moved on, the region affected

by Hurricane Harvey continued to suffer consequences of the storm. Explosions rocked a chemical plant early Thursday, and many hazards lurk beneath the floodwaters that soaked the region.

At least 39 people have died, including a Houston police officer, a family trapped in a van beneath surging floodwater, and a mother whose shivering 3-year-old was found clinging to her unresponsive body.

While it has been called a “500-year flood,” that term may be misleading, as a similar storm may not be as far off as people might think.

Source: The New York Times

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Ghana Accepts Manhattan College Students with Open Arms Megan Dreher & C. Garrett Keidel Asst. Editor & Staff Writer

Summer is a time where students are finally able to be at home with family and friends.

But for six Manhattan College students, that welcoming “home” environment was almost 5,000 miles away.

“In a country where we have everything, and even though their standard of living is lower, they’re just so happy with what they have and with each other,” said Mattison Thrall, one of the students to attend the trip.

Under the instruction of associate religious studies professor Jawanza Clark, Ph.D., these students immersed themselves into a culture of hospitality and tolerance while studying abroad in Ghana from May 30 to June 13.

For two weeks, these students not only learned about African Christianity in a classroom-based religion course, but they also had the opportunity to experience the rich history of the country through exploration and conversation with its people.

“We were examining how colonial Christianity or missionary Christianity has impacted the culture,” Clark said. “The point was to examine the impact that European Christianity had on how the people themselves view not just Christianity but their own traditions. There’s this long legacy of Christianity holding a judgement on traditional African religions, viewing them as savagery, as inferior, as heathen religions, as pagan and all of those negative terms, and so really what the course is trying to do is to reconcile that history.”

The students ventured from Accra, the capital of Ghana, to Cape Coast and finally to Kumasi.

Jon Graham, class of 2020, said that the submersion into the culture was a key element of the trip as a whole.

“Most of the learning was visiting museums or historical sites or other experiences, and our teacher would really go into depth on the significance of where we were and how that pertained to the class. It was really about listening and taking it in,” he said.

In addition to learning about the historical elements of

Ghana and African Christianity, the students found the personal connections to be the most memorable. Some of these connections began while the students attended a service at the Etherean Mission Church in Accra.

Mattison Thrall, class of 2019, found that the hospitality of the Ghanaians posed as a learning experience.

“In regards to the actual study away I think going to the church and being involved in their service was the best thing that he could have done for us to learn,” she said. “We were just immersed in their culture and they were all so friendly and it was so different than any type of service that I’ve ever gone to and it made it that much cooler.”

Graham agreed with Thrall’s sentiments, stating that the most memorable aspects of the trip was the country’s welcoming arms and hospitable nature.

“I thought the church was my favorite part as well. It wasn’t even just about the spirituality, it was more that you could see the huge community of people that cared for each other and welcomed us too.

When we went there, they took time to have us all come up and introduce ourselves. We got hugged a lot,” he said.

As the hospitality amazed the students, the tolerance amongst the Ghanaians was a refreshing takeaway for the MC students as well.

Jalah Jarvis, class of 2020, found the religious tolerance particularly interesting.

“The most memorable part for me was learning about their religious tolerance. There’s a lot of Muslim people who live in Ghana as well as Christians,” Jarvis said. “So like in America, especially after 9/11, we have a lot of people who are not too kind to the Muslims. But there, it’s not a problem being Muslim or Christian or having other indigenous African traditions. No one is really going to bother you about it.”

Thrall compared the open nature of Ghana to the experience of living in New York City.

“They’re just very tolerant of everything it seems, skin col-

Six Manhattan College students ventured to Ghana for a unique summer study abroad oppotunity.

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or being another thing. Living in New York City, people are very tolerant but then there’s also people who aren’t tolerant at all. But in Ghana, I did not see a distinction between tolerance and intolerance. Everyone was just open arms, praising their Lord, and they don’t care if your Lord is different from theirs,” Thrall said.

While studying abroad in Africa can seem intimidating, largely due to assumptions that Westerners make about the continent, Clark argues that it is worthwhile.

“Well I think that study abroad is important for all students period. To get outside

of America and to challenge some of the assumptions we have of the rest of the world, which we tend not to know much about, we just make assumptions about. So part of it is to get abroad and to see what life is like outside of specifically the West...this is the one trip that goes to Africa, and it’s a disorienting experience for the students, but it’s a way to help challenge some of their assumptions about westernization and about what it means to be western. And it also helps to challenge some of their cultural superiority. When we get there, there are assumptions that these are poor, impover-

ished people. And they are, to some extent, but they also have a lot to offer westerners. It’s not a missionary trip, it’s not going to offer aid to them. As we share what it is to be American, they’re informing us on what it means to be African,” said Clark.

With the last two trips to Ghana being highly successful, Clark has greater plans for the future in Africa.

“The plan is to go to South Africa next, eventually to Kenya so we can visit east Africa, and then continue this on a rotational basis,” Clark said.

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In Wake of Harvey, MC Reaches out to Texas __________________________ Continued from Page 1 “At some points of the site, the water was knee deep and difficult to walk through due to the strong current southward.

Residents that have lived in Houston much longer than my one year stated that they had never experienced flooding at the complex before and the flooding caught them by surprise,” Terrone said.

Terrone currently works at ExxonMobil.

“I am extremely proud to work for an employer that has taken such swift action to aid residents of Texas and Louisiana. ExxonMobil had more than 23,000 employees affected

by Hurricane Harvey, and to assist in relief efforts the business has committed more than $9.5 million to help those in need,” he said.

Terrone is directly involved with rescue and recovery efforts that ExxonMobil is spearheading. While hope is bleak right now, Terrone believes that Houston will recover.

“Over the course of this weekend I have been managing the logistics of clean-up supplies and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) to help support employees in need.

Additionally, as an engineer supporting facility operations, I’ve been working closely over the last week with the rest of the Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) infrastructure team to restore our Houston Campus for operation. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, but I know my fellow Houstonians have the resolve and resilience to help one another and rebuild,” he said.

Brother Jack Curran, FSC, Ph.D, who serves as the vice president for mission, reflects on the horrors of the storm, but also on the beauty of the humanitarian efforts that have taken place in its wake.

“As the scope of the flooding and conditions worsened over the past week, I believe

Some areas near Houston received four feet of rain from Hurricane Harvey.

VINCENT TERRONE / COURTESY we all became more and more mindful of the fragility of our lives and the goodness of humanity in responding to the needs of others,” Curran said.

“So many times haven’t we seen media reports of generous hearts reaching out to help their neighbors.”

According to an article by CBS News, at least 45 people have been confirmed dead as of Sept. 3. As for the economical damage, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has said that his state will need federal money for relief of at least $125 billion.

Natural disasters like this, Curran notes, are too often deemed as a “regular occurrence” that happen all over the world each year - heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai have killed over 1,200 people this week alone. However, Curran focuses on those who see the importance of coming to the

aid of others.

“One of the heartening things about the Manhattan College community is that we are not alone – we have so many thoughtful people eager to be of service and to express solidarity. As we would say in our Lasallian lingo, ‘indivisa manent’ - ‘we remain united,’” Curran said.

A number of individuals, offices, student organizations, and departments at the college are currently developing ways to help Texans.

Student Government, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Office of Campus Ministry and Social Action are currently working to coordinate efforts by getting in touch with student governments at colleges and universities in the Houston area.

They are also planning to gather this week, Curran brings up, “to coordinate ef-

Vincent Terrone III, Class of 2016, almost lost his car in Hurricane Harvey.

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forts so as to be as helpful and efficient in providing meaningful assistance, both physical and emotional as well as spiritually to those who are impacted by the devastation brought on

by Harvey.”

As many on campus are doing everything they can do help those in Houston, many Jaspers call Texas home as well.

“Concerning the destructive effects of Harvey in Texas and some direct connections with Manhattan College, we have faculty and staff colleagues who are from or have Texas connections – and of course we have current students and alumni from Texas as well. I understand we have about 10 current students from Texas and 525 Jasper alumni in Texas as well, about 106 of whom are in Houston,” Curran said.

Esther Gonzalez, a junior education major, is from San Antonio, which is about 160

miles from Houston.

While Gonzalez’s family did not have to evacuate because they are a safe enough distance from the coast, she was still nervous for them as heavy rains were headed their way.

“With the evacuation, the hurricane itself didn’t reach a Category 4 until it was about to hit ground. So being from Texas, we weren’t really worried or preparing until the last minute.

I think people who were about to evacuate did and those who couldn’t, prepared to the best of their ability,” Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez felt heartbroken for those living in Texas at the heart of the storm.

“The citizens were told to write their name and social security on their arms and I think that’s when it really hit that it was going to be bad. I am not at all surprised that citizens were out looking for their fellow friends and strangers after the storm,” she said.

“Everyone in Texas is so friendly and willing to always be there for each other regardless of race, gender, religion, anything. Every Texan loves Texas so much and I think this hurricane really brought everyone together and showed that nothing is going to destroy the state we love.”

Returning home for Gonzalez is somewhat discomforting - as of right now, 30 percent of southeast Texas is underwater, according to The New York Times. However, Gonzalez is comforted by the fact that there are so many people willing to help.

“I’m always anxious to go home because I realize that life does go on, good and bad, whether I’m at home or school.

But more than anything, I’m proud to go home. I’m proud to call Texas my home. It is beautiful and amazing how much everyone came together,” she said.

Hurricane Harvey caused severe flooding in eastern Texas.

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Quadchella: “No Ap

Br. Raymond Meagher with sophomore Faith LaRock, with her sister Shiela Montouri ‘05.

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JoJo performed a set on the Quad on Friday.

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Taylor Brethauer & Timothy Hamling Editor & Staff Writer

JoJo, the first female performer Manhattan College has had since Kelly Pickler in 2014, performed at the rebranded fall concert “Quadchella” this past Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. to a packed Quad on a sunny yet windy 70-degree day.

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, a 26-year-old singer and actress, graced the Quad steps for the

first-ever Quadchella. The Pop and R&B star, whose influences span across multiple genres such as Aretha Franklin to Drake to A Tribe Called Quest and the Wu-Tang Clan, performed a slew of songs from old throwbacks, covers and her latest work.

The arrival of JoJo and the re-branding of what was once

Students performed on the steps of Smith to show of their talent and entertain the audience after JoJo performed.

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A variety of different musical styles were displayed on Friday.

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known as Quadstock was announced by Student Engagement on their Twitter on Aug. 22. Through the collaboration of Student Government and Student Engagement, an exciting new fall concert was born.

“First and foremost, we started by brainstorming about potential performers that the student body would enjoy. From there we narrowed down the choice by including elements like artist availability, budget, artist buzz, etc. The next step is contacting the agents of potential performers. After negotiating with various agents, we choose who we think is the best possible performance for the event,” said Adam Genners, Vice President of Social Life for Student Government.

Genners believes that, “going forward the Social Life Committee is going to play a big part of planning events around campus.”

While the selection of JoJo was the bigger point of the announcement, the renaming of the concert also drew a lot of attention.

“Our goal is to make this year the best it can be for the student body and we felt Quadstock is something that comes and goes. By renaming it we attempted to increase the buzz around the event and convey the message that this is not what the event has been in the past,” said Genners.

It certainly wasn’t what the event was in the past. The con-

cert is usually a way to kick off the school year, typically being held on the first weekend after classes begin. The addition of food trucks and concessions added to the overall hype of the event.

Students began laying out blankets on the Quad around 3:15 p.m., facing the steps to Smith Auditorium. Starting that morning, a makeshift stage under a canopy that had been built where JoJo would soon perform. As it got closer to 4 p.m., Student Government officers manned the free food stations around the Quad which included cotton candy, hot dogs, snow cones and popcorn.

Not only was JoJo promised

by Student Government, but so were free food trucks parked in Jasper Backyard available to students during the duration of both JoJo’s set and the student performers.

Prior to the start of JoJo’s performance, Eric Ciccotelli, a freshman, was optimistic about the afternoon’s events. “I’m excited to have a good time, hang out with friends, and hopefully meet new people.”

Ciccotelli also expressed interest in one of the more popular features of the afternoon.

“I’m also looking forwards to free food,” Ciccotelli said, and he was not alone. Students came strolling through the Quad with their free food from a donut food truck, a taco food truck and popular food truck

franchise, Wafels and Dinges.

Exactly at 4 p.m., JoJo arrived to the steps to thunderous applause and cheers. At this point, students crowded around the front of the Quad on blankets while some stood on the pavement on either sides of the steps. The performer welcomed everyone back to MC and congratulated the student body on completing their first week and started into her first song, titled “Clovers.”

Many of the upperclassmen have experienced similar concerts and performances from past Quadstock performances, but for some new students, this was an entirely new experience.

Nick Impieri, a member of the freshman class, was particularly excited for Quadchella. “This was my first concert, and it was a good experience.”

“Clovers” was followed by another newer song titled “Vibes” (typically featuring Kendrick Lamar), then a song from her first album titled “Baby It’s You”. JoJo surprised the crowd with a cover of Zayn Malik’s (of One Direction fame) “Pillowtalk”. But the real excitement from the crowd came from when the artist began a popular throwback of hers, one of her early 2000 hits “Leave (Get Out)”.

The throwback songs were met with unanimous support from the students. Marc Benevento, a junior, was particularly fond of these tunes. “My favorite song was ‘Leave (Get

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pologies” from JoJo Out),’ it was a good throwback.”

This song is one of JoJo’s earliest, being released in 2004. Upperclassmen like Benevento were in elementary school when this song was released.

JoJo then launched into talking about treating each other right especially with all of the hate in the world in order to introduce her song “Rise Up”.

Another specialty of JoJo has been rewriting songs, originally performed by male singers, to the female perspective. She did this with Drake’s “Marvin’s Room”.

For her final cover, JoJo performed the song “Location”

by Khalid. She started back up with her original music with the title track of her most recent album, “Mad Love”.

Finally, with the crowd going crazy, JoJo performed her most famous song “Too Little, Too Late” which came out in 2006. Students sang along and danced on the Quad.

JoJo wrapped up her set after 37 minutes with another newer song titled “No Apologies”, which typically features Wiz Khalifa. Since the rapper wasn’t in attendance, JoJo impressed the crowd with her rap skills as she performed his part.

With the main act finished, students were still in high-energy mode. Isabel Quinones, a sophomore, said “The concert was awesome. It was really cool to hear the songs without the backing instruments.” Quinones was also excited to share a signed photo she received from a lucky encounter with Jojo af-

ter the show.

After leaving the Quad to a pumped up crowd (and some fans eager to get a picture with her), JoJo sat down with the Quadrangle for an interview.

“It’s pretty cool [for students to say they “grew up” with her], we’re not that different in age so I feel like I grew up with my supporters as well. It’s also cool for some of the freshman who might have absolutely no idea who I am or they might know me from ‘Aquamarine’. I really don’t care where it comes from but as long as you dig it, that’s cool,” said JoJo. Although many students did grow up with the performer, many hadn’t heard her recent music yet. JoJo recently finished a 78-day tour in Europe, Canada and North America performing her new music for her fans in different countries.

After Quadchella, JoJo was actually heading back to Los Angeles to begin working on new music.

“I know that a lot of us feel nostalgia for like my first single from when I was a teenager but I think that when people are able to connect to the lyrics of the new material that’s when it becomes a part of their life and that’s when it might soak in a bit more. I never really have an expectation [on fan’s reactions to new music], I’m just grateful to have a platform,” said JoJo. Her platform has allowed her to perform in all sorts of venues around the world, but MC was able to get her on a day with great weather, spent together singing, laughing and

MC students performing mash-up songs such as “Shape of You” and “Location,” accompanied by a clarinet.

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JoJo’s set included a wide array of songs, some being throwbacks and others being recent hits.

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Caitlin Hall and David Cartolano perform songs such as “Tale as Old as Time” from Beauty and the Beast.

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“Every show is different whether it’s at an arena or a theater or a club or doing college shows. This was a different vibe for a college show, usually they’re more like a festival vibe.

This was pretty intimate. But I like being outdoors and that’s always fun. The participation was great and that’s the thing I love about college shows, is that they’re quite lively,” said JoJo.

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JoJo said, “The participation was great and that’s the thing I love about college shows, is that they’re quite lively.”

Back out on the Quad, the concert was only getting started. Students who had stuck around after JoJo’s set were treated to multiple performances from a handful of student performers who had signed up through Student Engagement to stand where JoJo stood and perform their own music and covers.

Student performers included Emily Martinez (accompanied by friends Kyle Crevan on guitar and Jared Kashkin on keyboard), Kevin Donald (accompanied by Pep Band Director Jake Robinson on drums and student Paul Neiro on bass guitar), Tara Ann Connor, Alex Constantine (accompanied by Horan Hall Resident Director, William “Billy” Atkinson, on

guitar), Soundcloud Artist Kyle “K-Andre” Watkins, David Cartolano and finally wrapping up with Chris Lake and Ersan Mamudoski.

Molly Flores served as emcee for the first portion of the student concert. She encouraged students to use the Snapchat filter and grab free food from the food trucks as Martinez began setting up to perform first.

Students were just as supportive of their fellow Jaspers as they were for JoJo, and this encouragement helped drive the students’ acts. “We were excited to perform and see our friends support us and call out our names,” said Martinez. “I believe that Quadchella was a great place to play.”

Each student performance brought a different sound. After Martinez’s acoustic set with a combination of covers and original songs, Donald took to the stage to perform a rocking setlist.

During the performance, Donald jokingly quipped that the music he was playing was composed of “all original songs, only my mom has heard them.”

After the performance, Donald commented on the music he decided to showcase. “The first song was in the ‘Old Kevin Donald style’. Two of the songs I had just written over the summer.”

When asked why he decided to perform at Quadchella, Donald said, “I first heard John Bennett asking for student performers at RA Training. I haven’t played anything in over a year, and I’ve been dying to play my music at Manhattan College again.”

It may seem counter-intuitive for a concert to open with

a big-name act and close with smaller performances, since some students were expected to leave after hearing JoJo’s concert. However, this was not the case at Quadchella. Manhattan College students, ranging from seniors to freshmen, cheered on the performances of their fellow students.

“A lot of the excitement students had to see JoJo carried over to the student acts, and that’s great,” said Donald.

Although some students joked that JoJo was the opening act for the student performances, it was definitively apparent that she helped pump up the crowd, and the crowd was more than happy to stick around for the student performances.

It was an entertaining day that brought Jaspers of every class together through music, free food and quadding. Quadchella is certainly here to stay, as students and student performers alike were inspired.

When asked for advice for the student performers and aspiring artists, JoJo said, “it’s hard with advice because I always feel like a weirdo, like I feel too young to give advice you know? I would say to always be a student of your craft, to never feel like you know it all. Pharrell [Williams] gave me some of the best advice which is just to never stop learning.

Never stop being a student [...]

I would say to keep blinders on, try not to take in too much of what other people are doing-really focus on doing what you do and what makes you unique because since the quantity of artists is bigger than ever, you really just need to hone in on your own quality.”

Stephen Zubrycky contributed reporting.

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Sophomore Brittany O’Malley: A Model Student Abby Crowell Staff Writer

Being a college student is difficult on its own— between juggling schoolwork, a social life, mental health and of course an effective sleep schedule. Daring to add a modeling career into the heavy schedule of any student is intimidating and seemingly impossible; yet, sophomore Brittany O’Malley, a communication major, is proving to make the double life appear easy.

Since its creation in 1892, Vogue Magazine has been a holy grail within the fashion world. While students were enjoying the previous spring break, O’Malley received the impressive news through Instagram that a photo of her had been published on Vogue’s website, resulting in a spring break she will never forget.

For most models in the industry, becoming signed and scouted by a modeling agency is an achievement that takes years of work; but, Brittany O’Malley landed a perfect opportunity.

When asked how and when she got into modeling, O’Malley replied, “It was an accident.”

O’Malley was the president of her high school theatre program and was focused on becoming an actress; however, her 5’9 height was quite the advantage when a commercial agency assumed she was a model and not an actress.

Eventually, O’Malley was scouted during her appearance in the Providence Fashion Week when she was just a senior in high school.

O’Malley is currently signed to Surface Model Management and frequently jumps on the subway to travel to casting calls and photoshoots around the city.

“My agency has my school schedule, so I get modeling opportunities when I have gaps in between classes. Castings can be around Times Square or Soho, so I always do homework on the subway rides.”

The young model was deciding among colleges in New York and Los Angeles, but Manhattan College proved to be her favorite.

Although the modeling industry is notorious for being demanding, O’Malley remains optimistic by focusing on her favorite parts of modeling.

“My favorite part of modeling is meeting different types of people. All the hair stylists, makeup artists, and photographers work together to create a project. All kinds of creative people put their work into creating one project.”

O’Malley is able to balance school and modeling since her agency has her class schedule handy.

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O’Malley’s next big task is New York Fashion Week.

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“My favorite part of modeling is meeting different types of people. All the hair stylists, makeup artists, and photographers work together to create a project. All kinds of creative people put their work into creating one project,” says O’Malley.

Being a full time student as well as a successful model has its challenges. Its biggest one?

Sleep. O’Malley confessed the most difficult part is finding time to sleep between all her work, off and on the runway.

When she’s not sleeping, Brittany O’Malley exceeds expectations by singing in the acapella group, the Manhattones, babysitting, writing for Lotus Magazine, and contribut-

ing her outgoing personality as a sister in the Sigma Delta Tau sorority.

Modeling and schoolwork takes up the majority of O’Malley’s time; therefore, it is important she plans her time wisely. O’Malley made it clear that school always takes priority.

“School is priority, but if I receive a big modeling job, I talk to my professor and miss a

class. I always make sure to go to class so I can take a day off if a job comes up.”

When asked if her professors are understanding regarding her hectic schedule, O’Malley revealed that most professors are supportive, especially those who are communication professors because they understand the difficult industry of media and modeling.

The future appears very bright for O’Malley due to her hard work, passion, and love for the business. It is not exactly clear what O’Malley will be doing after she graduates from MC; however, she has some ideas.

“I am a communication major with a concentration in advertisement[sic]. I don’t ex-

actly know what I’ll do yet. My minor is business management, so I would like to incorporate modeling into what I am studying.”

O’Malley hopes her experience on the catwalk and behind the scenes of a photoshoot will contribute to her success in internships or the advertising world.

While MC students prepare for midterms and due dates, Brittany O’Malley will be preparing for the most hectic week of her year: New York City Fashion Week. O’Malley serves as a perfect example of how it is in fact possible to be a hard working student while simultaneously following and achieving career goals.

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Hayden Greene Sheds Light on his Signature Style On-Campus Fashion Finds Lauren Schuster Staff Writer

Hayden Greene is the Director of Multicultural Affairs at Manhattan College. He was born in London and currently resides in Brooklyn. He sat down shared his style with us.

The Quadrangle: How would you describe your style?

Hayden Greene: I think that I am classically clean. I like clean lines and I do like a lot of color. One of the drawbacks of being a professional male is that most of the [professional] stuff [for sale] is either blue, black or gray, so I like to experiment with color. I like to throw it in as much as I possibly can, whether it is in a bow tie or in a different colored shirt. One of the things that I always tell people is that no matter what your style is, you should always just be neat and clean about it. I hate sloppiness, I don’t do sloppy.

TQ: How have you noticed your style change in your life, especially between when you were a college student and now?

HG: When I was a college student it was far more casual.

You wore what you could afford […] I wore what I could afford to wear because I worked at a particular point in time, or even because I went thrift store shopping. Nowadays [my style] is, like I mentioned before, classic and clean, but a little bit jazzy, and I still wear what I can afford. Even though my income level has risen, I haven’t gone over the deep-end wearing really expensive stuff. A lot of the stuff that I wear is really affordable, it just looks like it’s not, and I think that’s one of my main tricks.

TQ: Would you wear what you wore in college now?

HG: No, because Karl Kani is no longer in fashion! You know what’s interesting is [that] I had really eclectic style when I was in college, I did wear buttoned shirts and jackets, and things along those lines, but I also wore baggy jeans. Hip hop was just coming into its own so I wore a lot of that stuff as well, but I was never a name brand person. I never had what was “in” at that particular time, I just wore stuff that made a reasonable facsimile of the style at the time. Again, that plays into

what I do now. I’m not going to be out there wearing Calvin Klein stuff, or Ferragamo shoes and stuff like that. I wear stuff that looks really good, really clean, well made and is inexpensive.

TQ: Where are your favorite places to shop?

HG: That’s interesting, because I wear what will start to be called iconic pieces. I wear hats, I wear bow ties and I like sports coats. Where I shop will surprise a lot of people. I have a couple of hat stores that I work with, there’s a hat store in Brooklyn on Fulton Street that I really like and then there’s Goorin Brothers, they have a couple of locations in the city.

My bow ties come from a place called Pinch & Pull, which is an online bowtie store, but I get my jackets from JCPenney. I shop at Target. Every now and again I’ll pick up something from wherever I’ve traveled. [I] go to Europe, [I] pick up that one piece just to remember where [I’ve] gone, but most of my stuff is from right around the corner. I think that my skill, or the thing that I have going for me, is being brave about certain combinations, certain color combinations and making my style my own.

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“I think that my skill, or the thing that I have going for me, is being brave about certain combinations, certain color combinations and making my style my own,” states Hayden Greene.

TQ: Tell us where your outfit is from!

HG: The jacket is from Macy’s, this was my forty-fifth birthday jacket. I’ve gotten tired of going shopping [for slacks] so I signed up for a mail subscription service called Five Four Club, so the khakis are from Five Four Club. The shirt is from China somewhere. The socks are from Century 21.

More than likely, the shoes are from DSW. The hat is from a hat store in Harlem, and my bow tie is from Pinch & Pull.

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

HG: I feel like it would be Century 21. I could literally blow out a thousand dollars in Century 21 and get some really great mix and match separates, some good jackets, some nice slacks, and even shoes. Yeah, it would be Century 21. If not Century 21, then maybe JCPenney.

TQ: How do you plan your outfits?

HG: I wake up in the morning and decide how I feel that day. The next thing that happens is I decide either which hat I want to wear or which bow tie I want to wear, and then I build an outfit around that. If I decide I want to wear this particular bow tie and I know it has a lot of pattern in it, then I can’t wear a patterned shirt and I go look for a solid shirt. Depending on what color the shirt is, that will determine what pants color I wear, and then I throw a jacket on to pull it all together and then find a hat that goes with it all. Or the other way around, I’ll say “oh I want to wear that hat,” or “I just bought a hat, I need to wear it,” I’ll find a jacket that goes with the hat and then pull the outfit all together. Funny enough, it normally starts with either a bow tie or a hat and building around that.

TQ: Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

HG: Well, I love hats and [they] became what I was known for. There were entire generations of people who did not know what the top of my head looked like at one point.

So, I like hats. I’ve come to really like shoes, although I’m cheap on shoes, my wife tells me this all the time. I’ll be like “those are really nice shoes but I can’t spend that much money,” and she looks at me and goes “really? You should see how much I spend for shoes!” but, definitely hats and bow ties have become what I am known for, but I don’t regularly buy bow ties. I regularly buy new hats.

TQ: Do you have any advice for dressing in a professional and fun way since you do it so well?

Greene credits his fashion sense to picking ensemble pieces and creating outfits that look nice with those pieces together.

LAUREN SCHUSTER / THE QUADRANGLE HG: I think you have to go against what people say is the norm, especially for men. If you say “hey, listen, a professional looks this way,” then you will be in a blue suit or a gray suit or a black suit every single day with a white shirt and a red tie or a blue tie and at a certain point in time you’re just going to get bored, right? Professional simply means that you wear a pair of slacks, you wear a sports coat, you wear a collared shirt and most of the time you wear some sort of neckwear.

That opens up a whole range of things. That doesn’t mean that you have to wear a suit. I wear suits too, I have a bunch of suits, but if you want to really express how you’re feeling that day and you want people to see a little bit more of you in terms of what your personality is, take some chances. To be honest with you, it’s so much less expensive to buy separates and mix and match and really

just jazz it up. You know, people notice what I’m wearing all the time and I don’t think that that would happen if I were wearing a suit every single day. There are a ton of men on this campus who wear suits every day and I don’t think that people notice that they’re well-dressed and they’re probably spending far more on their clothes than I am. So, I think that would be [my advice], you know, just really invest in separates, you know, go get some jazzy stuff. Don’t be afraid to throw some color into it. Earlier this week, I was wearing a coral sports coat, and it’s a little bit of a risk, but when you put it together properly it doesn’t seem like “oh my god, he’s wearing pink!” It works. I remember the first time I bought that coat my wife was like, “I would not have expected you to pick that out,” and it’s like, that’s exactly why I bought it.

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Roommate Edition: Miguel Diaz and Joey DeSanctis PERFORMER PROFILE Alexa Schmidt Staff Writer

The performing arts Common Interest Community in Lee Hall is home to singers, actors and everything in between. Two of these standouts are sophomores Miguel Diaz and Joey DeSanctis.

Both natives of New York, both engineers and both performing arts scholars, Diaz and DeSanctis have roomed together since their freshman year.

Diaz grew up in the South Bronx and attended the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. There, he discovered his passion for percussion, using instruments such as the timpani, snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals, marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel bells, vibraphone and the tabla.

Out of all of these instruments, the marimba and the tabla are among Diaz’s favorites.

“The tabla is a North Indian instrument. It’s a classical percussion instrument that’s mostly done with your fingers,” he said.

DeSanctis is from Westchester County and attended Stepinac High School in White Plains. While he was there, he participated in the school’s musicals, drama club and jazz band.

“I was basically their accompanist for whenever they needed someone,” DeSanctis said. “I started a club there because they didn’t have anyone to play music for the masses.

So I made the music ministry which included my two friends, a drummer and a singer.”

DeSanctis describes himself as “mainly a pianist”, as he has been playing since the age of four. But he enjoys other forms of musical expression as well.

“I also dabble in drum set, I’ve been playing that for just as long. I play the guitar and bass guitar, I sing a little bit, and I compose music,” he said.

So how did these students end up at Manhattan College?

“I found Manhattan College because of an engineering program I did over the summer, and that’s how I decided to apply,” Diaz said. “Also, my mom convinced me that being in the city would offer me more music opportunities to continue to play music and join different groups here and there.”

For DeSanctis, however, the decision was more all in the family.

“My family members are

DeSanctis(top) and Diaz (bottom) goof around outside their Lee Hall suite. rose brennan/the quadrangle alumni; my aunts and uncles went here,” DeSanctis said. “I love the fact that it was a smaller environment and that the professors really wanted you to succeed.”

Although they’ve been involved in the arts for a majority of their lives, neither Diaz nor DeSanctis auditioned for the performing arts scholarship. Both proved their artistic merit through their continued involvement in the college’s performing arts program and received the scholarship due to it.

Diaz originally joined the college’s pep band in his fresh-

man year to continue his music career. Director of Performing Arts Andrew Bauer, Ph.D., recognized Diaz’s potential and awarded him the scholarship over the winter.

DeSanctis attended the activities fair and was overheard talking about his high school music ministry experience. He was then encouraged to attend the first meeting of the college’s music ministry, and continued to attend the weekly masses afterwards. He was offered the scholarship as well.

When they’re not practicing, Diaz and DeSanctis can be found working together on a

research project that combines engineering and music.

Diaz said, “We talked to a career counselor, and she mentioned that we can talk to a physics teacher named Professor Liby, who suggested we try to do a research project.

One thought that we had was resonators for a marimba. They would be cheaply made resonators so that regular students can pay for them.”

Ultimately, Diaz and DeSanctis hope to grow from these learning experiences, both in engineering and in music.

Diaz said, “I really want jazz club to inspire me to ex-

plore new genres, things that I haven’t really thought of.

Maybe use ideas that I already have from different percussion instruments and incorporate that into drum set, and just try to get better and better at what I do.”

DeSanctis added, “You have to remember that music is about emotion and creativity, and it’s a language and a passion I’d like to keep alive.”

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Volleyball Team’s Kenza Hall Interns with the Oakland Athletics RikkiLynn Shields Editor

For some young adults, summer is a time of rest and relaxation. For others, it is a time to make some money– and for college students, summer is a time to gain experience through an internship. Kenza Hall, a member of the Manhattan College volleyball team, chose the latter. She made it to the big leagues, as she was able to land an internship in her hometown with the Oakland Athletics.

“It was awesome. It was fantastic! I met so many great people. The atmosphere was super cool. Obviously working in Oakland, being from Oakland, was super nice,” she said.

Hall, a junior, started playing volleyball in the eighth grade.

She came from an athletic family as her father, Efton Hall Jr. played football for Stanford, and her cousin, Taiwan Jones, currently plays at the NFL level for the Buffalo Bills.

She played club volleyball, and high school volleyball. In her third year of high school, she knew she wanted to play at the collegiate level and decided to pursue it.

Before coming to Manhattan, she first attended Middle Tennessee State University during her freshman year of college. She transferred over to Manhattan for her sophomore year where she played in 10 games (six starts).

Hall is a management major who strives to go into sports management after she graduates.

“I either want to be an athletic director at the collegiate level or I want to work in player development or player operations,” said Hall.

Hall has a close friend whose mother works for a catering company that deals with the A’s organization. Being aware of Hall’s career aspirations, she was able to help her get an interview with the A’s.

From there she was hired as an intern for ticket services.

During her internship, Hall worked at the box office window on game days, worked in the ticket services office, dealt with season ticket holders, and shadowed the people who worked with special season ticket holders (i.e. player’s families).

The internship was beneficial to her future as she got to see who does what and how pro sports runs from the inside.

While interning she got to network with a variety of people from different departments.

“It was a great experience overall, especially a great learning experience. I’m hoping to go back this summer and maybe either move up or move around and just keep trying things out.”

Top-tier internships like the one Hall did do not come easily.

According to the people around her, her work ethic and leader-

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Hall interns with Oakland Atheltics and worked in the box office on game days.

KENZA HALL/Courtesy ship abilities made her more than qualified for the position.

Olyvia Chaltas, a junior at Manhattan and teammate of Hall, praised her leadership qualities.

“I think Kenza is kind of a natural-born leader and someone I respect in a management position,” said Chaltas.

She felt that Hall is not only passionate about her team, but also her education. Although they’ve only been on the team together for one year, she noticed that her confidence has grown over that period of time.

For Chaltas, it is hard to think

of someone with a better work ethic than Hall.

“She has one of the best work ethics I’ve seen on our team and even my years being at this school,” said Chaltas.

Manhattan volleyball coach Lora Sarich has only been the head coach since February 2017, but has also observed Hall’s strong work ethic and considered it contagious.

“Her work ethic is contagious on our team which is awesome,” said Coach Sarich.

“It’s something that you can’t teach. You either have it or you

don’t.”

Coach Sarich looks forward to what Hall will bring to the team throughout the rest of the season and what she can accomplish through the sport.

“It’s cool to see her truly be empowered by the sport,” said Coach Sarich. “Through the sport she can empower her teammates and even people that are coming to our matches to watch.”

Michael Alvarado and RaShawn Stores Promoted in Men’s Basketball Charles Lippolis Asst. Editor

Early last week, Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Masiello announced that Michael Alvarado had received a promotion within the coaching staff.

After serving as special assistant to Masiello for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Alvarado will hold the position of assistant coach for the 2017 campaign.

Alvarado, native of the Bronx, enjoyed a four-year career playing point guard for the Jaspers; three of which were spent under Steve Masiello.

During his time in Riverdale, Alvarado was able to earn third team All-MAAC honors, All-MAAC Rookie Honors, be named Co-Captain his junior and senior year, and win a MAAC Championship as a senior.

“We look forward to Mike’s

leadership in recruiting, game preparation, player development and helping our studentathletes mature into successful young men.” Masiello said, per GoJaspers.com.

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Masiello looks forward to having Alvarado’s “leadership in recruiting, game preparation, player development and helping our student-athletes mature into successful young men.”

Building a coaching staff internally is an endeavor that Masiello is very mindful in doing. He himself was an assistant to Rick Pitino, his former college coach at the University of Kentucky, from 2005 to 2011

at Louisville University before joining the Jaspers.

Masiello has shown a willingness to bring back his former players while being the lead man at Manhattan as well.

Roberto Collonette, Michael Alvarado, and RaShawn Stores are a few Masiello’s former players that have returned to Manhattan to start their coaching careers.

Just last spring Masiello announced that he had also offered graduating point guard Tyler Wilson a job on his staff for the 2017 season.

Wilson would be following a path that multiple of Masiello’s point guards have followed.

Most recently was RaShawn Stores, who joined the staff ahead of the 2016 season.

With Alvarado advancing to his new position as assistant coach, Stores will now serve as a special assistant to the head coach.

After playing all four seasons under Steve Masiello from

Alvarado [LEFT] and Stores [RIGHT], alumni of the Men’s Basketball team, were promoted to help better assist the team this season.

GOJASPERS/Courtesy 2012 to 2016, Stores was able to call himself a two-time MAAC Champion, a MAAC All-Rookie, and a Lefty Driesell Defensive All-American.

“RaShawn is someone who guys can identify with. He has walked in their shoes, been through the ups and downs of a student-athlete and understands what it takes to be successful,” Masiello said to GoJas-

pers.com, “We are very excited about having him around our guys as a role model and someone as a mentor to look up to.”

Leadership and brotherhood are two aspects of Masiello’s team that he is proud to display, and keeping alumni of the team around is just one way the Jaspers try to continue to build this community of Manhattan basketball.

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The Freshman Experience: Freshman’s Thoughts on MC

Jordan Greene Freshman, Communication Hometown: Boston, Mass.

Have you been adjusting to college life quickly?

“Yeah, I’m starting to adjust now. My books are really expensive so I’m making payments for that. The classes are good and I’m meeting lots of friends, so that’s been a really great experience.”

Why did you choose to come to Manhattan College?

“I chose to come to Manhattan College for one reason: because of track. I Which building has been the also wanted to be a part of the city, and hardest to find? the community here at Manhattan Col“Um, I think it’s called the Research lege is wonderful. I had heard so many Learning Center? Yeah, that one is the great things and all my research made hardest to find.” me want to go to this school.”

Aaron Kim Freshman, Accounting Hometown: Queens, N.Y.

Have you been adjusting to college life quickly?

“I think I’ve been adjusting pretty well. The campus is pretty big though.”

Why did you choose to come to Manhattan College?

“I chose to come to Manhattan ColDo you plan to join any clubs? lege because they have a five year MBA “I plan to join Campus Ministry and program for accounting and they have Social Action and do some service while good internships close to the city, and I I’m here because I do thoroughly enjoy feel like it’s a really good combination of that.” campus life and being close to the city too.”

Katie Doyle Freshman, Childhood/Special Education Hometown: Leominster, Mass.

Why did you choose to come to Manhattan College?

“I chose to come to Manhattan College because they had one of the best education programs in the Northeast, and also it’s right outside the city, and that was a must have. Also, they have a really nice campus, which not many other city schools have.”

Alex Garcia Freshman, Communication Hometown: Hazlet, N.J.

Have you been adjusting to college life quickly?

“Pretty well, yeah. I think I was prepared from when my sister went to college, because I kind of saw how she adjusted and everything, so I kind of took tips from her too.”

What are you most excited for this year?

“I’m most excited for being able to go into the city pretty much whenever I want to, and trying new things around campus.”

Have you been adjusting to college life quickly?

“Yeah, it’s really easy to adjust beWhy did you choose to come to cause there are so many different resources that help you around campus.

Manhattan College?

“I chose to come to Manhattan be- I’ve never felt alone, I’ve found classes cause it’s definitely in the Communica- easily, and they make everything really tion center of America–New York is The easy for freshmen. It’s comfortable. I Big Apple: everything’s there. And not like it a lot!” to mention, the campus is beautiful, the academics are awesome here, and I just Interviews conducted by felt very at home when I came.”

Christopher Nuzzo