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Volume CIV, Issue 9
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NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Madness Makes Its Return to MC Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco Staff Writers
Madness Is Back!
The women’s basketball team was celebrated at the event last week.
Campus Dining Limits Hours at Locke’s Loft
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Locke’s Loft, the main dining hall on campus, will remain at reduced hours for the foreseeable future of the 2021-2022 school year despite the conflicts this causes for some students. The dining hall is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ken Waldorf, director of business and client services at the college, told the Quadrangle via email that while these hours are the same as last year, it is a result of the last effects of the pandemic on the food service industry. “Several dining services establishments across the country have been affected by fewer resources and personnel. We are not an exception to that,” Waldorf wrote. Dining services understands the impact this may have on students and athletes
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who rely on Locke’s Loft allyou-can-eat dining for meals after night classes, practices or games. “To address those gaps, we have partnered with several off-campus eateries that take Dining and Jasper Dollars, and have meal plan eligible items in the C-Store in Thomas Hall that are available until 10pm,” Waldorf wrote. With most night classes ending after 8:00 p.m., this has proved to be a challenge for students. Sophomore member of the Manhattan College dance team Kathleen Connelly finds the hours inconvenient to her busy schedule with classes and practices. “Locke’s closing at 8 does affect my schedule. To be honest, all of Locke’s hours affect my schedule. I do not like to eat right before practice and by the time I get out of practice sometimes Locke’s is already closed,” she said. Yet, the night hours are
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not the only issue for various students who have busy schedules. “Even the early morning practices that I have on the weekends are messed up with Locke’s hours. There are many athletes on campus with varying practice times and Locke’s hours are not very accommodating,” said Connelly. While Jasper Dollars are accepted in restaurants and businesses surrounding campus, some students like Connelly believe this isn’t the solution. “After Locke’s closes, there are some delis or pizzerias that accept our Jasper Dollars, but they are not always so convenient as many people would prefer to not wander around the Bronx alone after it is dark,” she said. The typical resident meal plan on campus includes unlimited meal swipes at Locke’s Loft, $50 Dining Dollars to __________________________ CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Manhattan Madness finally made it’s long-awaited return back to Draddy Gymnasium on Oct. 28. The exciting pep rally included cheering students with school spirit shirts and performances from the cheerleading team, dance team and the Pep Band. The event did not take place last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in Manhattan College guidelines in accordance with official CDC and New York City guidelines, the event was finally able to be held in person this semester. To attend the event and comply with these guidelines, students needed a Manhattan College ID (physical one or Glance app), proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and lastly a Green pass. Since the COVID-19 is still ongoing, masks were still required to attend the event per the college’s guidelines. With the number of people who were attending the event in a crowded space, questions arose on whether or not COVID-19 was going to be a large issue at the event. Freshman Brian Dunn explained to the Quadrangle how the precautions of the college helped him feel more safe as students entered the event. “The fact that we had to show our green passes, and how we had to swipe our ID cards [to get in]. I think that it was very cautious, shout out to OneManhattan,” Dunn said. Despite the guidelines that were in place upon entering the event, students were still lively and excited to be able to attend Manhattan Madness for the first time in a year and a half. Freshman Brady Flood explained his excitement with how the event went. “I loved it. It was so much fun. I was dancing, and my roommates were dancing. I had eye black on, it was great,” Flood said. But, since many restrictions from the previous semesters were lifted during the event, students were excited to state that there was a 2019 feel in
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Draddy Gymnasium. “I mean, we had everyone pop out there, I saw my own RA there. We had everyone there. So I really think that we’re getting back to a point where we can be great,” Dunn said. However, there were still some mixed feelings about the event. “I feel like once COVID is over with no masks, I think it’d be better, but I think just if you include more sports, more people will be involved because there’ll be more people who relate to what’s going on,” Flood said. Brian Dunn also spoke his mind on what he believes could be changed to this event, especially after the absence it had on campus during the pandemic. “I think that maybe making it more friendly for people that want to go if they don’t like sports, maybe making something for the non-sports people, and also getting the crowd more involved,” he said. Student Engagement as well as student government helped set up Manhattan Madness, and students were able to receive free shirts designed by Student Government. While Student Government designed the shirts, Student Engagement was responsible for the distribution and placement of the shirts. Kevin Heredia, a sophomore who works for Student Engagement helped with organizing the tables and shirts for distribution, and states that Student Engagement worked to deliver a meaningful event for students amidst the chaos of the previous semesters. “Everything went well, working with Student Engagement to make events like these possible is definitely something that impacts the school community in a positive way,” Heredia said. At the conclusion of Madness, students were surprised by a guest appearance by Jadakiss, a famous rapper with over 2.8 million followers on Instagram. Jadakiss helped cheer with the Manhattan College Jaspers and wished the best of luck to both basketball teams. __________________________ PICTURES ON PAGE 3
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