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Opinions & Editorials THE QUADRANGLE LETTER from The Editor the Quadrangle Volume CI, Issue 8 MARCH 10, 2020

The Editorial Board

Gabriella DePinho Editor-in-Chief Maria Thomas News Editor

Nicole Fitzsimmons Anna Woods Asst. News Editors

Alexa Schmidt Arts & Entertainment Editor Managing Editor

Jilleen Barrett Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor

Christine Nappi Features Editor

Jessica McKenzie Asst. Features Editor

Pete Janny Sports Editor Managing Editor

Caroline McCarthy Asst. Sports Editor

C. Garrett Keidel Social Media Editor

Samantha Walla Production Manager

Brian Asare Photography Editor

Sophia Sakellariou Production Editor

Emily Hollar Asst. Photography Editor Asst. Production Editor

Kelly Kennedy Nicole Rodriguez Asst. Production Editors

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Happy Special Issue, readers!

This spring, we have decided to delve into a realm we all seem to know so well, but don’t ever think too deeply on: the very social lives we all lead. This is The Social Issue.

At our core, we are all social creatures. While we all may crave alone time, at the end of the day, we still crave connection. We desire to spend time with others and to be well-liked by others. In our digital age, this desire and this ability to be social gets amplified, easier and somehow, it makes it all the more complicated.

This issue is our attempt to shine a light on all the unique social aspects of our small campus. From married faculty members, to pick-up players, to sharing music and even to the things that make socialization complicated, such as anxiety and safety, we’ve got it all.

Coming up with pitches for this issue made us realize how many different and unique ways one can think about socialization and that’s what made this issue so exciting to put together. While we couldn’t cover everything in the 12 pages, we covered a lot and we still have a lot of ideas that we hope to bring to you eventually.

I am so incredibly proud of this staff for pulling together this 24 page issue and I am so proud of us for doing what journalism does: bringing people together, keeping each other informed and celebrating the very lives we lead.

Sincerely,

Gabriella DePinho

Editor-in-Chief

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Facing Social Anxiety in College Gabriella DePinho, Christine Nappi & Maria Thomas Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor & News Editor

College is a time where people form life-long friendships and socialization is at its peak; students are constantly surrounded by their friends.

However, for some students, socializing can be particularly difficult and even feel more overwhelming than classes.

During students’ four years here, students have to find a balance between their social life, academic life and the anxieties that accompany both.

According to the American Psychological Association, “anxiety is the top presenting concern among college students,” affecting a startling 41.6 percent of college students. Beyond just a general anxiety disorder, an estimated 12.1 percent of adults, those 18 and older, will experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

A study entitled “Social Anxiety in College Students” published by the Journal of Anxiety Disorders defines social anxiety as a “disorder that is characterized by the strong desire to make a favorable impression of oneself on others, in conjunction with a marked insecurity about one’s ability to do so.” Furthermore, “individuals with social phobia avoid situations in which there is potential for negative evaluation by others, or endure such situations with great anxiety and distress.”

College is a time of extreme socialization; the experiences an individual has at school largely rely on one’s ability to participate in group activities. For a student with social anxiety, the college experience can feel daunting and even crippling at times.

Professor of psychology Kimbery Fairchild, Ph.D., speculates on why college can be a particularly difficult time for someone who is affected by social phobia.

“The situations that college students have — being in classes where they suddenly have to give a presentation or being in an academic club where they have to take a leadership role or things like that — that could draw out more social anxiety that they might not have experienced at a younger age,” said Fairchild.

Oftentimes, individuals consider the first year of college to be the most challenging because it is a transitional period. However, Fairchild raises the point that for students with

severe social anxiety, college could become more difficult over time.

“They’re around a lot of new people who they don’t know and maybe don’t feel comfortable with,” Fairchild said. “If they start out their first year avoiding social situations and avoiding classes where they have to give presentations and avoiding that stuff, it may actually become worse as they go along, instead of confronting it and figuring out how to make it better. And so coming in as a first year may kind of ramp up the anxiety, and if they give in to that by withdrawing from things, then I think it could make it worse in the long run.”

For students on this campus, it is important to understand social anxiety in their own terms. Junior psychology major Julia Ettere described social anxiety as “[f]eeling such discomfort during social interactions or in anticipation of them to a point where it is becoming disruptive and you focus more energy on your inner thoughts than engaging in what is happening around you.”

With her own understanding of social anxiety and general anxiety around socialization, Ettere is better able to navigate college and her own social life.

“Socializing is a major and important component of college,” Ettere said. “I find socializing essential in that everyone needs people who will support them and make life a little better when it gets tough. I think it is not so much about getting past anxiety around socialization, but rather getting through it.”

Senior psychology major Evaniz Orellana describes social anxiety in a broader sense than Ettere.

“I think social anxiety refers to struggling with any social interaction,” Orellana said.

“So, this may mean that people avoid large or even small gatherings because they may fear being judged or just being around people.”

Orellana understands that social anxiety can affect students in a variety of ways from making plans on Friday nights, talking to professors or even networking for future careers.

“I think that connecting with others is a skillset that many take advantage of because some truly struggle with meeting and talking to people,” Orellana said. “It can especially be difficult at the start of one’s college career because individuals with social anxiety may worry about how to act and what to say to impress people.”

Pareveen Rampersaud is a senior political science major and serves as the Student Government Assembly vice president for commuter affairs. Rampersaud notes that “we are lucky in that we have

The Counseling Center inMiguel Hall is a great place to help face anxiety.

CHRISTINE NAPPI / THE QUADRANGLE a student body filled with kind people,” but she finds that the gap between commuters and residents is large and there are some additional factors commuters have to deal with that may increase their anxiety around socialization.

“Not having space on campus definitely contributes to the social anxiety commuters have, and further contributes to the lapse between resident and commuter friendship,” Rampersaud said. “Having a commuter space is vital to the social life of commuters. We pay to go to this great institution and yet commuters don’t have a space that would help them gain relationships, access resources, etc. There are students who just go to class and then go home and aren’t able to build relationships.”

Fairchild asserted that one way to cope with social anxiety is by facing it head on, and that avoidance can make things worse.

“When you avoid the situation that makes you anxious, you don’t ever get a chance to learn that it could be okay,” Fairchild said. “Avoiding it just exacerbates the anxiety instead of allowing you to find ways to sort of lessen the anxiety and see that in these social situations you can be capable and okay.”

In addition to confronting social anxiety directly, the counseling center is a service on campus that can help students obtain a balance in their life. They offer advice to students on a plethora of topics that can help students socialize and educate them on what healthy relationships look like.

“Having a healthy, successful social life here is going to ensure that the student’s don’t wander [around] homesick, maybe [are] not depressed, that they’re going to classes and don’t want to transfer. We try and support students until they find their friendship groups,” said Jen McArdle, director of counseling services.

As McArdle describes, the

center’s main goal with these groups is to help students “get rooted” at the college. A service the center provides to help students socialize is their adjustment to college support group.

This group is primarily held for freshmen during the fall semester, as the center finds that is the most difficult time for students to adjust and meet people in a new environment.

In the past, they have also held similar groups for transfer and international students.

The center finds that students may struggle with socialization because they are in a different environment than they’re used to. As Christin Nedumchira, staff psychologist and guidance counselor describes, an essential part of socializing is finding a “support system,” yet many don’t have that when first coming to college.

“When [students] come away to college, there’s a distance there and you’re not living at home with your family,” Nedumchira said. “Now you have to build those supports and that kind of relationship with the people that you’re living with, which is your roommates, your friends, your classmates.”

As McArdle and Nedumchira describe, it’s only natural for humans to socialize. They find that socializing in general is a crucial aspect to one’s wellbeing.

“We’re human and generally we’re built to be social beings, and so when we don’t have that it can really have an impact,” Nedumchira said.

“The positive impact of having even a half hour with friends, that can really rejuvenate you to be able to do the work that you need.”

Although it is necessary for students to be social in regards to their mental health and wellbeing, the center advises students to take a break from their social life every once in a while.

When they have too much work or they are stressed, students can benefit from being by

themselves.

Although there are some benefits to not socializing, consistently being by yourself can be dangerous, according to Nedumchira and McArdle. They find that social isolation could be a sign of something more going on.

“I don’t think you should ever be completely by yourself,” Ettere said. “You should always find time to socialize during the day, even if it’s just a 10-minute conversation.”

Ettere finds that balance is a critical part of one’s college experience. When she struggled balancing work, social life and a sports team, the center advised her to prioritize what was most important to her. She learned that part of that balance was finding people who will continue to support you.

“I think balance is key,” Ettere said. “Making sure that the people you’re socializing with are good for you, because if you’re hanging out just to hang out with people and you’re actually feeling worse, then it’s not worth it.”

Ettere believes that the counseling center is a beneficial tool that helps students find friendships and educates them on what healthy relationships look like. She commends their availability and dedication to helping students “[The] counseling center is a really good resource that students don’t use a lot,” Ettere said. “If you make an appointment today, you’ll be seen next week.”

The counseling center’s main goal is to help students in any way they can, one of which is to help them socialize and find supportive friend groups.

“A big role of ours is to help students negotiate their relationships while in college, so everyone can have the right balance so they can be successful and have a social life too,” McArdle said.

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How Safety Influences Social Life at Manhattan College Christine Nappi & Jilleen Barrett Features Editor & Asst. A&E Editor

In light of the recent events that have happened in the community surrounding Manhattan College and on campus, conversations around safety have been all the buzz. Now more than ever, students are taking safety into consideration when making plans for the weekend; however, taking action to stay safe may actually increase students’ choices to be social.

Many students socialize in popular off campus locations as a way to have fun, relieve stress or to make the most of their college experience. Now, some may sacrifice their social lives in order to feel safe.

“I still do feel safe myself but I do think that the area is taking a turn for the worse, especially with the recent incidents,” senior Matthew Rodriguez said.

“As far as socialization goes, safety may affect a handful of students who are already naturally afraid to go out with their friends.”

Students may choose to socialize out of fear that something dangerous could occur.

The college’s location in the Bronx, a borough with an unsafe reputation, already gives students something to worry about. Rodriguez describes that when first coming to college he was advised to be mindful of his surroundings.

“I’m sure there are students who don’t believe the safety down by the one train stop is sufficient, preventing them from having social experiences at Last Stop, Fontenova or any other location on broadway,” Rodriguez said.

A prime time when students feel like their safety is threatened is when travelling back to campus alone. The close proximity of popular off campus bars may put students under the impression that they can get back to their dorm without assistance, yet Rodriguez claims that going anywhere alone in this area has never been safe.

Joy Donnelly, a junior living in Overlook Manor, notes that the recent safety threats have taken a toll on student’s

social lives. She claims that the “buddy-system” should be in effect now more than ever.

“It definitely makes you go places less. I won’t walk anywhere alone,” Donnelly said.

“That’s gone on forever but recently it’s like no, you can’t walk 15 feet alone.”

Public safety advises students who are feeling unsafe to travel in big groups of people, which can combat the dangers of being alone. Rodriguez claims that finding a group of friends to socialize with can go a long way.

“Being social can influence your safety a ton,” Rodriguez said. “Traveling in groups when walking to the party and home from the party is the best way to stay safe over the years I’ve lived here.”

Donnelly is particularly concerned with safety within the dorms. After the Overlook incidents, Donnelly claims that not all locks in OV have been updated like the school said would happen, but she generally appreciates the steps the college has taken thus far. Donnelly still thinks there is more work the school can do to help her feel safer in her dorm.

“At a certain point the safest I felt was probably my freshman year, in Jasper with no security for some reason,” Donnelly said. “Even though they keep stepping [the security] up, it doesn’t feel like it.”

Although being around others can improve safety concerns in some areas, it may not solve them completely. According to Caroline Shea, who serves as the speaker of the Jasper Senate, student government and public safety have been actively working to ensure safety amongst the student body.

“I’ve been involved in meetings with various different offices and departments to see what we can do to support and help people … to find out what public safety is doing, not just for students … but also for faculty and staff who might feel uncomfortable in parking lots or going to and from classes, especially from South campus to main campus,” Shea said.

Shea also described how she hopes the presence of Blue Light systems on campus increases, as a way to increase safety.

On Tuesday, March 3, all students received an email from public safety with an update on these issues. The email addressed issues on security on campus, more specifically near Overlook Manor. The email read: “Our Public Safety staff will continue to be in regular communication with the NYPD as we upgrade security measures in Overlook Manor, with an emphasis on those related to entering and exiting the building.”

Another way students can feel safer around campus is through the Green Dot program. Green Dot is used on various campuses to teach and encourage others how to respond to safety threats. According to studies, Green Dot has lowered power based personal violence, such as sexual assult, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence and stalking, in schools by 50 percent. Tiffany French, certified Green Dot trainer, brought the program to Manhattan in 2015.

“Studies have shown that people who are trained in bystander intervention are more likely to actually intervene when they see something happening,” French said. “I think it dovetails our Lasallian mission as well since it encourages respect for all persons, and an inclusive community.”

In French’s five years of working with Green Dot, she has trained 1,500 people in bystander intervention. After each session, she administers an anonymous survey asking how confident students feel to intervene, and 90 percent of respondents say “I would get someone to help or intervene myself.”

Training for Green Dot is voluntary, yet French is willing to work with students to accommodate their needs. She believes that Green Dot training can go a long way in making students feel safe in social settings, and around campus in general.

Green Dot is one of the many ways students can feel safer through learning how to be there for others in a dangerous situation. Aside from the program, French finds that the college community as a whole can ensure safety amongst the student body. The social aspects of the tight knit commu-

nity contribute to students feeling safe when socializing.

“To me, that’s a community that I want to be a part of and many students agree when we pose the question,” French said. “That is always the beauty of Manhattan College, is that it is a small place with a lot of people who are invested in the well-being of those around them.”

However students choose to stay safe – whether it be walking in groups, participating in Green Dot training, locking doors or advocating for

more administrative help – it is important that the community bands together to increase safety.

“I feel mostly safe,” Shea said. “I feel a little bit less safe, but I do know that we live in a city and these are things that sadly happen on college campuses… I do know strides are being made and they aren’t just sweeping this under the rug, they are actually taking this into consideration, but there’s a lot more we can do.”

Manhattan College enourages students to stay safe with this graphic CHRISTINE NAPPI / THE QUADRANGLE

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Performing Newbies Take Center Stage Pete Janny Sports Editor

Everyone acclimates to college differently. Some try to get ahead in the classroom, while others make every effort to get involved in as many extracurriculars as possible. Then, there are those who find a specific activity that enriches their college career. For some, assuming a theater role has been formative in their social lives while at Manhattan College.

Sophomore Anna Jerrems joined the MC Players during the first semester of her freshman year. Jerrems came to college with no previous on-stage experience, but soon proved to have a natural talent for it.

Ever since appearing in her first show Murder Mystery as a freshman, Jerrems has loved every second of her experience with Players.

“I knew it was something I always wanted to try, and with the encouragement of my friends, I joined the club,” Jerrems said. “The first show I was a part of was the Murder Mystery, and ever since then I’ve been hooked.”

Freshman Ben Gilbert is another student who has benefitted from the performing arts scene at the college. Gilbert’s calling came in improv after watching his first Scatterbomb show this past semester. Soon thereafter, he joined Scattterbomb and as a result has found a group of friends that have helped his social transition to college.

“Joining Scatterbomb greatly impacted my social transition to college, especially because

I joined in the first month of my freshman year,” Gilbert said. “Joining Scatterbomb immediately gave me a group of friends that I could hang out with and be a part of, and from becoming a part of and friends with everyone on Scatterbomb I’ve met other people and other friends which I might not have ever met otherwise.”

Similar to Gilbert, Jerrems found a role in theater was an important step to take in building a network of friends at college. Without it, she may not have the friends she has today.

“Joining Players my freshmen year introduced me to so many people and gave me such incredible friendships that I wouldn’t have made had I not joined,” Jerrems said. “I’m endlessly grateful for the experiences I’ve had and for the best friends I’ve made through theater.”

Not everything about the theater lifestyle is easy. In order to get the most of the experience, it takes a willingness to go out of your comfort zone to give the audience a taste of your personality. This desire to entertain does bring some pressure, but nothing that Jerrems and Gilbert cannot handle.

“I get pre-show jitters for sure, although as soon as I go on stage the nerves go away and I’m focused on the scene and start having fun,” Jerrems said. “Being a part of Players has made me embrace my outgoing personality and has encouraged me to forget the fear of being judged.”

For Gilbert, those nerves have calmed with experience.

“I almost always get nervous before going out on stage

but knowing that everyone’s got each other’s back makes it less stressful,” Gilbert said.

“The more I do it the less nervous I get before a show, I was way more nervous before my first show than the last one we did.”

College is challenging enough just from the academic side of things. Fortunately for both Jerrems and Gilbert, their respective commitments have not burdened them academically.

“It’s not terribly difficult to balance school work and rehearsals because all of the student directors figure out the best possible scheduling for their cast,” Jerrems said. “Having student directors is fortunate because they understand the hectic and chaotic life of college.”

The nature of improv makes it so that there’s not a whole lot of preparations required for each Scatterbomb show. As a result, Gilbert has balanced his school work with scatterbomb just fine.

“Balancing Scatterbomb and academic responsibilities hasn’t really been too difficult, we try to make practices fit the schedule of everyone involved and even if you can’t make it to one or two practices it isn’t much of an issue,” Gilbert said.

“Scatterbomb is completely improvised, nothing that you see on the stage is planned or thought about beforehand other than which forms we are going to do.”

When reflecting on their experiences, Jerrems, nor Gilbert, have any regrets. Both are thankful for the stability these endeavors have brought

Anna Jerrems performed in her first Players production, Murder Mystery: A Family Reunion to Die For, the first semester of her freshman year.

PAUL FUCAO / THE QUADRANGLE to their social lives.

“Being a part of Players has done nothing other than added to my overall college experience,” Jerrems said. “It’s definitely worth it because I’ve grown as an actor and as a person.”

“I think my college experience would be way less enjoyable without having joined Scatterbomb,” Gilbert said. “I likely wouldn’t have made the friends that I have, met the people that I’ve met, or had most of the social experiences I’ve had.”

An Beal Bocht Provides Welcoming Atmosphere For Jaspers Lauren Schuster Senior Writer

On weekend evenings all across campus, students are making plans with friends for how they are going to relax after a long week of studies.

When they want to sit back, relax and have a drink with friends, where do they go? For many students, the answer is An Beal Bocht Cafe.

Located on West 238th Street right next to Overlook Manor residence hall, the cafe offers a fun and convenient location for students to meet with friends. In addition to a full bar with a range of drink options, An Beal Bocht also offers traditional Irish food and frequent live music.

Senior Shannon Raczynski goes to An Beal Bocht for a variety of reasons, including using it as a study spot on weeknights, grabbing lunch there with a friend on a weekend or using it as a convenient spot to pet the locals’ dogs at the outdoor tables.

“I think what’s special about it is how wholesome the staff and people are,” Raczynski said. “Some nights, there’s tons of people dancing and singing, and other nights, there’s only a few people chatting with the bartender. Regardless, there’s always good conversations taking place and cool people around.”

Senior Olivia Haveron finds herself returning to An Beal Bocht for the welcoming atmosphere it provides.

“An Beal has definitely become a place where my friends and I can all go on the weekends for a couple of hours,” Haveron said. “Now that we are all over 21, we find it a lot more fun than going to another bar most nights. We can just sit and relax after a long week.”

Another main draw for many of Manhattan College’s students is the bartenders, who embrace Jaspers with open arms.

“I honestly love all of the bartenders but I think my favorite has to be Keely,” Haveron said. “I think it’s because I have seen and have talked to her the most. I think the bartenders create an environment with all of their customers, MC students included, where they are welcome, almost like a sec-

ond home.”

Senior Patrick Journick also finds the bartenders to be one of the best parts about the An Beal Bocht experience.

“Everybody loves Keely, who couldn’t?” Journick said.

“The bartenders are all so nice, I wish I knew the names of more of them.”

In addition to being a great spot to spend weekend nights at with friends, An Beal Bocht also offers brunch specials, which many students take advantage of on the weekends.

“My go-to order is a Lagunitas Little Sumpin, but if i’m there early enough, it’s a full Irish breakfast with the free mimosa,” Journick said.

No matter what their reason for stepping inside, once they are there, MC students

know that the bartenders and other patrons of An Beal Bocht will treat them well.

“I think that it becomes a huge spot for upperclassmen at Manhattan College,” Haveron said. “We feel welcomed by the bartenders and the locals. It’s never packed like Fenwick’s or Fontanova because it’s a whole different atmosphere.”

For Journick, the difference in the atmosphere at An Beal Bocht makes it his go-to spot to hang out with friends week after week.

“An Beal is pretty much the only bar I go to so it’s a large portion of my social life,” Journick said. “Most of the time [my friends and I] go out, that’s where [we go].”

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“My Week In Music:”

Find Out What Your EIC and A&E Editor are Listening To JASPER JAMS Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt Editor-in-Chief & A&E Editor

The power of music, by nature, is social. In this edition of Jasper Jams, EIC Gabriella DePinho and I are taking you through our very busy week in music. What we listen to typically depends on what our days look like, and we’ll be taking you through our whirlwind of a schedule.

Monday - Alexa’s Pick Ah Mondays. Mondays mean the start of a new week, and the impending schoolwork and responsibilities, it can be very easy to make this day turn sour. That’s why I like listening to songs that make me happy, and look forward to the rest of the week.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston I was first introduced to this song in the gloriously funny and sweet movie, 13 Going on 30, and the sequence of Jennifer Garner getting ready to go out had me hooked. Houston’s lyrics and catchy beat are irresistible, they make me want to grab the first person I see and have a dance party. lovers’ carvings - Bibio This song is so cute, and automatically gets stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

More of an instrumental piece, it calms me down after having to work for over four hours. A one-man show, Bibio manages to combine five genres together into songs that should be listened to outside.

Joy - Bastille I got into Bastille with their hit “Pompeii” in middle school, and since then I’ve followed their music and album releases.

The namesake of this song and the lyrics put a pep in my step and reminds me that no matter what happens, there’s always someone who has my back.

Tuesday - Alexa’s Pick On Tuesdays, I look forward to finally calling my parents and telling them about my day after multitasking and trying to accomplish ten things in one day. So I picked songs that reminded me of them.

Tuesday Afternoon - The Moody Blues Every kid grows up listen-

ing to their parent’s music, and I was exposed to some of the greatest artists, such as The Moody Blues. I say this because they mastered the art of storytelling, and lyrics that inspire.

Tiny Dancer - Elton John My parents and I once sat around the kitchen table and looked up some of the most misheard lyrics in popular songs.

Tiny Dancer came up because people thought the chorus was, “hold me closer, Tony Danza,” and so whenever I hear this song, I’m reminded of laughing until I can’t breathe.

Wednesday - Alexa’s Pick This is probably my busiest day, when I’m running around to practice, to class, to work and then back to class again. I don’t return to my room until about nine at night, so I need some high energy to literally keep me awake.

Swimming in the Moonlight - Bad Suns I heard this song on the radio one day and I had to Shazam it immediately to know the full story. Since then, I’ve been kickin’ it with the Bad Suns, and their upbeat tune to keep me going.

Wednesday - Gabs’ Pick My Wednesdays always look really different but they’re always big homework days for me. I have two classes and then I go to work for about two hours. With a lot of free time, I usually have meetings to go to, but I also spend time on the 4th floor of Miguel looking for English professors to hang out with.

Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me? - Lawrence Often, I find myself really tired or unmotivated on Wednesdays because of the awkward gaps in my schedule or because I’m already tired.

This song is fun and definitely lifts my spirits up and also asks the question I always ask my friends. (They usually say no because they all have homework to do, but they’ll come to Locke’s with me) Thursdays - Gabs’ Pick Thursdays look a lot like Mondays, but I also have work from 1:30 to 6:30. Luckily for me, Fridays are light with classes so as long as I can power through the day, I get to crash at the end and make time for friends, calling my mom, or hanging out in my common

room with friends who live on my floor.

Violet Lightning - Lafrantz Since my Thursdays are long, I like to keep the music I listen to in between classes upbeat. This song has been on all my playlists since I found it last June and it’s a perfect tempo to keep me smiling and keep me going, even when the walk from Leo to Miguel feels impossible to make in ten minutes.

Baby Blue - Grayscale My suitemate and good friend talks about Grayscale a lot so I finally gave their newest album, Nella Vita, a listen the other weekend and I am so glad I did. I’ve been listening to their music a lot, but this is one of my favorites for walking around campus.

Friday - Gabs’ Pick My Fridays are pretty open after my one 9 a.m. class but my days usually fill up with meetings with professors, interviewing for and writing Quadrangle articles, doing laundry, running errands, taking a well-deserved nap or treating myself to some food at an off-campus spot.

Come Hang Out - AJR My close friends and I usually have to send each other Google calendar invites to plan hanging out during the week and on weekends. It’s absolutely ridiculous, but it works for us! To everyone else looking at my calendar, I’m busy with who knows what but to me, I’m busy with one of the most important parts of college: making and deepening meaningful connections with friends I cherish. However, I do recognize it’s comical so this AJR song is pretty relatable.

Closing Time - Semisonic I recognize this song is a polarizing choice, but it’s a good way to wrap up a week. I usually stay up late on Friday nights, but it’s always because I’m having a good time with my friends hanging out at An Beal listening to music, playing Super Smash Bros in someone’s dorm room, or just sitting around drinking tea. Whatever it is that we’re doing, we’re definitely having too good of a time to go to bed early.

The Steps - HAIM One of my favorite things about music and Fridays is the updated “New Music Fridays” playlist Spotify has. This is one of my favorites from this week’s playlist.

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The NYC Experience from the Eyes of Non-Natives Compiled by Kelly Kennedy & Lilliana Bifferato

Angela Gallegos Los Angeles, California Freshman How long have you been living in New York City now?

“I’ve been here since last semester, so August 2019 until now.”

What was the biggest shock to you when coming to New York City?

“It is a lot more crowded and when people push you they don’t say excuse me. That’s citywise. But at school, everyone tries to help each other, meanwhile at the big California schools ,everyone is just competing and trying to be better than everyone else. It’s such a small school here and everyone is just trying to improve themselves and I really like that.”

What are some of the major differences?

“Back in Los Angeles, everyone is always taking pictures and posting what they’re eating, wearing and who they’re with. With the culture back in LA you always have to look your best because everything is broadcasted. But here, I see people wearing sweatpants to class and that wouldn’t slide at my school back home. And when I go out with someone here, in NYC, they just like to live in the moment and don’t worry about any of that, which I really like.”

What are some things that are similar?

“I have to think about this because it really is just so different. But since LA and NYC are both some of the biggest cities in the world, people are always really motivated to make it there and achieve their goals. People from all over the country and the world travel to LA and NYC to achieve their goals because they’re both such big cities filled with opportunities. You guys have Broadway and Times Square, while we have Hollywood and all the beaches. Both cities have landmarks that make them very special.”

Are there big differences that you love? Are there any that you hate?

“I like how everything here is really close.

The traffic in LA is terrible, a drive that could be maybe 20 minutes could take nearly two hours.

LA is very dependant on cars, and the metro over there isn’t cool and no one rides it. But here the transit system is almost like a culture, riding the subway was one of the first things I wanted to do when I got here. But since I’m vegan, I like how LA is very heavily cultured with a healthy lifestyle. I mean here, a slice of pizza is 99 cents and it’s very easy to have a bad diet. I feel like when I go back, I’m able to have more chances to have vegan options because every single menu back there has vegan options.”

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Kayla Brown Yellow Springs, Ohio Freshman How long have you been living in New York City now?

“I’ve been here since August of 2019 when I came to school.”

What was the biggest shock to you when coming to New York City?

“I always knew that New York was really big and had a lot of people, but actually being here and being around in such a diverse part of the city, the Bronx is super diverse, just like Manhattan is. Being able to see the difference between the Bronx and Manhattan and also the diversity of people was also really shocking to me. Also, the subways are really cool. That was a big thing for me too, commuting, and getting around at first.

What are some of the major differences?

“Well, since I lived in a village in Ohio, it was really small and everyone knew everyone. It was mainly Caucasians, so coming to New York where there are so many people and there are so many different stories, it was kind of a shock in how big the world really is. I know that sounds cliché, but it was a shock of how far I could go and how many people I can actually meet because I was just kind of in a bubble for my whole high school experience.”

What are some things that are similar?

“Honestly, no not really, because I was surrounded by nature and cornfields. If I applied it to Manhattan, though, I was able to find a second family and a second form of friends that I actually trusted, so that is the same between the two.”

Are there any big differences that you dislike?

“Not really, but if I had to say something, I’d say that since the city is so big. you don’t really stop and look at things that much, you know? I used to look at my surroundings and take everything in, but you kind of get lost in the fast-paced vibe.”

Jana Clark Wiesbaden, Germany Sophomore How long have you been living in New York City now?

“I’m here for the first time, I moved here when I started college.”

What was the biggest shock to you when coming to New York City?

“Well for me I grew up living between the United States and Germany because my dad is in the military, so I guess American culture wasn’t much of a shock, it was just adjusting to the New York City lifestyle; the very fast pace and kind of more independent, relying on yourself to do things and learning how to navigate the subways. Mass transit like that isn’t really as big in Germany; we have public transportation like buses and stuff, but the subway system was probably the biggest thing that I had to learn how to navigate.”

What are some of the major differences?

“I guess the culture. The lifestyle was kind of the biggest shock for me. You always meet different kinds of people and you never know who you are going to meet. There are so many different kinds of people here and obviously the languages, I didn’t expect New York, and especially the Bronx, to be so diverse, especially the college too is very diverse. It helped adjusting because there are so many different kinds of people. Food was also definitely a big thing and trying to adjust to that and learning how to sustain myself. I love the city because there are so many different options and Germany does not have nearly as much variety.”

Are there big differences that you love? Are there any that you hate?

“I don’t really hate this, but I feel like sometimes, especially at the college, maybe connections aren’t as close. It sometimes may not feel like such a community when in Germany you go outside and you are walking through your neighborhood and everyone says hello to each other. It’s a respectful thing, but in the city its always ‘go, go, go’. I kind of miss that kind of community like you know everybody kind of feeling. Homesickness is real, especially with the time zone difference. When it’s late at night and I want to call home I can’t because it would be 3 or 4 a.m. in Germany. The time difference is probably the hardest thing and being so far away.”

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MC Study Abroad: It’s About Finding Yourself, and Others Too! Madalyn Johnson Web Editor

The study abroad office at Manhattan College annually organizes a decent number of trips so students can travel to different parts of the world while earning credits. Study abroad is often commended for making U.S. students more appreciative of other cultures, as well as broadening their perspective on different parts of the world. Many, however, fail to recognize that study abroad trips are impactful for participants because they’re given the opportunity to explore another country, as well as explore a little something about themselves.

The trips Manhattan offers are either for a semester, a month or two weeks. Nonetheless a majority of students would agree the social life these trips construct are powerful and unforgettable.

Junior Mia Serrano went to Florence over the summer to study abroad in 2019. She shared how the trip created an atmosphere that drew students so close to one another. The students did activities while studying abroad that didn’t fit the norm of going to a classroom weekly to learn. Students got to eat dinner with each other, and as they progressively became familiar with the country, had free days where they opted to explore whatever they wanted together.

“I feel it draws students closer because it’s such a small group of kids,” Serrano said.

“You experience a lot of the country altogether, eat most of your meals together and you also live together as a new set of roommates. Once you become closer, during a lot of your free time you end up going on new adventures with each other.”

Serrano suggests part of signing up for a study abroad is not knowing who you will travel with, which is why students should give it a go. She describes how lessons are taught innovatively and the surroundings in a foreign country are utilized to make studying more memorable.

“It’s worth the risk of not knowing people, and part of life is taking risks,” Serrano said.

“For the price paid, there is so much benefit and the classes are more fun being taken on location. I did a class presentation on the bell tower of the Florence Cathedral, and I presented right in front of the bell tower itself, not in a classroom.”

Recently, another small group of Jaspers went to explore a variety of legendary landmarks, like Abbey Road and Shakespeare’s home, in

London, England during this past winter break. Sophomore Maren Kain already was close friends with two students who were also attending the trip, yet found herself developing strong friendships with more students.

“I am the kind of person who falls in love with cities easily and I knew I would have to be dragged back on that plane home,” Kain said. “Even though I went with my two favorite people, I was happily surprised by the other friendships I made with new people.

We all had a blast and all had to be dragged back on that plane together. It was so special.”

A memorable experience at the beginning of Kain’s study abroad trip was when she spent the last night of 2019 getting to know more about the other students, while also gradually getting a feel for London.

“New Year’s Eve was just an incredible night, we all were able to go out together and spend time getting to know each other and London,” Kain said. “It was also one of our first nights there so it was a great ice breaker activity.”

Kain reflected on how studying abroad is a unique way to broaden a student’s social life and make more friends by witnessing new things with other students, transforming a trip to a foreign country into a home-like experience.

“I feel that the study abroad atmosphere is the perfect place to make new friends because it feels so special to share these new experiences with other students like you,” Kain said.

“I loved getting to know every single person on our trip. They were all so wonderful and welcoming and helped us create a little home away from home.”

Calista Baker was another sophomore who went to London, England over winter break. She shared how the thought of traveling abroad seemed intimidating in the beginning since it was her first time traveling without her family.

Baker spoke about how being part of a tight-knit group of students while traveling and learning in a different country, motivated participants to get to know others in the program.

“All of the activities we did, we pretty much all stuck together because it was just a small group of us,” Baker said.

“We weren’t really forced to become friends, but we spent so much time together that it was just natural that we became closer.”

On top of becoming close with a small group, Baker mentioned how the study abroad trips influence great social life because they give students the

chance to socialize and engage with real-life places that are usually taught by book.

“It’s more about involved learning experience than just sitting in a classroom and hearing about something you actually have to see,” Baker said.

“We read a Shakespeare play, and we got to see it be performed and also went to where he was born, where he lived.

We got to apply what we were learning about in class to real life.”

Students who have taken part in study abroad trips encourage others to take advantage of the opportunity regardless of whether you know who you’re traveling with or not.

“Being a little uncomfortable is so valuable,” Kain said.

“It forces you to make connections with people you would never have had the pleasure to know otherwise.”

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[TOP] Sun shines through the Tower Bridge in London.

[MIDDLE] A church stands tall in the town of Bath which lies about two hours outside the city of London.

[BOTTOM] Students on the London trip pose in front of the River Thames.

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First Comes Love, Then Comes Colleagues Rose Brennan & Shannon Gleba Senior Writer & Staff Writer

When William “Mac” Furey, Ph.D, and Heidi Furey, Ph.D. first met in 2011, it was exactly like one would expect two academics to connect - in a coffee shop while writing and reading. At the time, Mac was working as an elementary school teacher and Heidi was in her doctoral program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Heidi had taken her spot in the shop in Northampton,

Massachusetts to work on her dissertation when Mac walked in. He had a choice between sitting in a spot with access to an electrical outlet, or close to, as he described Heidi, a “cute girl.”

In response to Mac making this choice, Heidi said, “Which you know, that’s love, he gives up an outlet.”

Once Mac sat down, Heidi knew she needed to make a move so she asked him for a pen, although she did not really need it. Heidi said, “I was reading an article and I tried to flip to the most impressive-looking page. And then I borrowed the pen and made a lot of notes that

Heidi and Mac Furey have been working together at Manhattan College since 2017.

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meant nothing.”

After sitting next to another, a forced conversation about her iPad and an exchange of emails, Mac was faced with another decision- whether or not to email Heidi right away, or wait the socially accepted three days between correspondence.

“It was scary. And I think I wrote an email saying like, I know I’m supposed to technically wait, what like three days, whatever though. Yeah, it was exactly five minutes,” said Mac. After that email, the two set up a date, and as Heidi described it, they decided they wanted to hang out every day for the rest of their lives and got married four years later in May 2015.

However, for the 2016-2017 school year, Heidi and Mac were unable to get jobs as professors at the same institution.

Heidi said, “The way it works for academic couples is that you need to go on the market and apply to as many jobs as possible in the hopes that you get one in the same place.”

They described the chances of being able to work at the same college as the “two-body problem” which affects couples in academia.

As a result, they lived apart for one year while Mac taught in Toledo, Ohio and Heidi became a professor of philosophy at Manhattan College. Fortunately, the next year, Mac applied and was offered the position as assistant professor of education at MC and started during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Now, Heidi and Mac are able to schedule their classes on the same days of the week, and are able to commute 45 minutes together each day. Sur-

prisingly, they do not see each other during the day and most of their conversations occur on their drive to campus and their walk to their offices.

But the Fureys are not the only married couple among Manhattan College’s faculty. Bridget and Brian Chalk, both English professors in the School of Liberal Arts, came to the college at the same time as each other.

The Chalks met during graduate school at Brandeis University. They began dating and got engaged on their oneyear anniversary entering the job market as a married couple newly armed with Ph.Ds. Bridget was the first to come to MC in 2009. Brian, however, won a fellowship so he could finish his dissertation. And so the couple packed up and moved to the Bronx in hopes they would be able to stay.

“Just as we moved to the Bronx and I worked from home, I went on the job market and a job became open for a Shakesperian that winter, so I applied for the job. And I was very fortunate to get the job and I started the next year, in 2010,” Brian said.

Unlike the Fureys, the Chalks usually work on opposite days: Bridget on Mondays and Thursdays and Brian on Tuesdays and Fridays. They do have one day of overlap on Wednesdays.

There was a short period of time, however, when the Chalks did work on the same days. And it was during this time they learned a piece of lifechanging news.

“We got pregnant with our first child, I think, a week into my first semester here,” Brian

said. “We lived right near Horace Mann School and we were walking to school together and she had taken a test, and it was like, ‘You know, you can’t be a little bit pregnant. Either you are or you’re not.’ And it turns out she was pregnant with our son, Colin.”

After Colin was born, they began staggering the days they would come into work, so one parent could stay home with the children each day.

Unlike the Fureys, the Chalks work in the same department, resulting in a fair amount of student overlap between the two.

“A lot of times, people say very positive things about my wife’s class to me, which I appreciate. I don’t know if that happens to her as much,” Brian joked. “In any case, it’s always wonderful to hear those things, especially from a lot of women students. They tell me that and I think she’s a very positive role model for all of her students, but especially young women.”

The Chalks’ relationship is one which is supported by colleagues and MC as a whole.

However, if that were not the case, Brian Chalk can see how it would present challenges in terms of working with his spouse.

“If we didn’t see eye-to-eye on our approach toward work, then certainly obstacles could arise, as they might for any couple, especially a couple raising a family. The challenges of raising a family collapse themselves with the challenges of being at work,” he said.

Being a married couple in academia definitely has its benefits and drawbacks, but it’s always worth asking the guy next to you in the cafe for a pen.

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Draddy Ballers Find Friendship On The Courts Gabriella DePinho Editor-in-Chief

When Jasper Nation is not packing Draddy to support the men’s or women’s basketball team, it does not mean the courts are empty. There might be intramural teams playing, an athletic team practicing, or possibly Jaspers just taking advantage of the space for a workout. However, most nights, when the courts are free from the Division I teams, the Draddy pickup players come and take over the space.

While the college sponsors several intramural leagues, including multiple divisions of basketball teams, these pickup players are not part of any formal campus organization.

These players play for the love of the sport, to improve their game and as a way to make new friends on campus.

Junior communication major Matthew Cahill is one of those players who plays for the love of the sport. Cahill played basketball from middle school through high school so he knew he would have to find a place to keep playing when he came to MC. “I played basketball in high school, but me and my friends grew up playing pickup at a bunch of different places across town,” Cahill said. “So, even though I wasn’t going to be on a team when I came to college, I knew I would still

find myself playing just like I would back home because there will always be a pickup game somewhere.”

Much like Cahill, sophomore English major JC PozoOlano also stumbled upon the community of pickup players.

Pozo-Olano played soccer in high school but has always had a love for basketball.

“No one ever actually told me [that people regularly play] I just remember wanting to play basketball so I walked into Draddy and asked the person at the desk if I could shoot around,” Pozo-Olano said.

Draddy is most available for the pickup players before and after the basketball season. When Draddy is freely available, the players are there from around 7:00 p.m. to closing time, which is around 10:00 p.m., about five or six days a week.

“Finding a place to play basketball was one of the first things I looked to do, so I was sure to check Draddy as soon as I got here to find out when I could play,” Cahill said. “And originally, I just went by myself and made friends with the other kids there since I saw them pretty much every day.”

Pozo-Olano originally showed up to the courts alone as well, but now is a regular who has found friends in the crew.

“I definitely notice how pick up has affected my social life, as I’ve met tons of people around campus and I feel it has really

Matthew Cahill (second to left) formed an intramural championship team with some other members of the Draddy Ballers. @MCRECSPORTS ON INSTAGRAM/ COURTEY

Draddy serves as a major space for the Draddy Ballers, to play and hang with friends.

EMILY HOLLAR/ THE QUADRANGLE helped me broaden my social circle in general,” Pozo-Olano said. “Even if I don’t hang with all the people who play pick up, it’s still dope seeing them around campus and saying hi.”

He continued.

“I would say that my regular group of friends and my Draddy friends are honestly the same general group of people,” Pozo-Olano said. “The people I play basketball with are also the people whose apartments I hang at, go out with, and even play board games with.”

Senior electrical engineering major Raul Pet III, grew up participating in a variety of sports, including lacrosse, baseball, and track and field, but considered basketball to be his main sport, even though he was not the best player his team saw.

“My team was very good at the time, with some players playing in Kentucky, UConn, Indiana, and other big name basketball colleges now,” Pet said. “Basically what I’m saying is I rode the bench and saw college level talent in high school already. Knowing this, I accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be on a college team unless I devoted most of my time to basketball, which I ended up not doing.”

For Pet, playing in Draddy is about the love of the game, as well as trying out some new and exciting things on the court.

“My favorite part of playing

pickup is trying new moves you see online or in the NBA,” Pet said. “You try to practice that move and see if you can implement it in a pickup game. Also, I’m that guy who hates losing in anything. So when I play pickup I try to win every game and stay on the court as long as possible.”

Pet was originally a member of the class of 2018, but needed to take a year off from school, so he is now a member of the class of 2020. He has seen the community change over the years, but still loves to be part of it.

“The basketball community has dwindled these past few years if I have to be honest,” Pet said. “We probably have only a third of the people who play regularly now compared to the peak years of when I used to play in Draddy consistently.”

Despite the community being smaller than it was in the past, according to Pet, the schedule is more consistent now, so he and the other players have a better sense of when the gym will be open for their use. Through all his years at MC, Pet is grateful for how large a part in his social life playing pickup in Draddy has been.

“My original graduating class – shout out to the class of 2018 – was filled with people and friends who loved to play basketball, so finding people to

go to Draddy with wasn’t an issue,” Pet said. “The people who I met in Draddy are my closest friends at Manhattan College that I still keep in contact with today. Different majors, ages, gender, and skill – it all didn’t matter, everyone played competitively in every pickup game.”

Though they do not scout new players to join in, the regular crew is always excited for their community to keep growing.

“Nobody ever really turns anyone away at Draddy,” Cahill said. “If someone wants to play, all they have to do is ask. We have a pretty big group of kids who play consistently so we don’t actively look to get more kids to play but anybody that wants to play is welcome. All it takes to become a regular there is to just keep showing up.”

Whatever reason someone shows up to Draddy and no matter how long they stay, the court is there for everyone to share.

“Playing pick up in Draddy has actually led to me making all kinds of friends and getting to know many more people who I probably wouldn’t interact with otherwise,” Pozo-Olano said. “In Draddy it doesn’t matter what school you belong to, STEM and Liberal Arts majors get to interact in a way that erases those kinds of barriers.”

Editor’s Note: Michevi Dufflart contributed to reporting.

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Former High School Athletes At MC Tell Their Stories Jessica McKenzie & Caroline McCarthy Asst. Features Editor & Asst. Sports Editor

Manhattan College places a particular emphasis on the presence of athletic teams, but how do former high school athletes attending the college adjust to life without sports?

Being part of a team in high school dictates a student’s social life and schedule, but this all changes dramatically when a student comes to college and quits the sport.

Griffin Reische, freshman physical education and coaching major, did tennis, basketball and boxing in high school.

Reische had dreams of playing tennis in college, but ultimately settled on furthering his academic career at Manhattan due to personal reasons. “[Growing up], I was always an athlete,” Reische said. “My parents were athletes so we played lots of sports.”

Reische was convinced by friends at Manhattan to join an intramural basketball team.

Reische reflected on his high school days on the basketball team, admitting he could never replace the bonds of friendship he had with his teammates.

“It was like a brotherhood,”

Reische said. “We were all very close. I feel like there’s nothing better than being a part of a team … You always make each other happy and laugh.”

Student athletes spend the entire school day together before continuing their time together at practices and at games. The camaraderie between teammates is a bond no different than brothers or sisters.

Sal Schillace, a freshman electrical engineering major, attended a private all-boys high school where he wrestled from freshman to senior year and played tennis from sophomore to senior year. He had also played on a church league basketball team for ten years leading up to college.

“Especially with the wrestling team, we were very close,” Schillace said. “It’s a lot of fun working together.”

Now that Schillace is in college, he joined his roommate in participating in intramural football and basketball.

“I was never allowed to play football [growing up],” Schillace said. “So I started to play intramural football, which is fun. And I joined … with a bunch of kids I didn’t know and I just became friends with all of them.”

Though a lot of his social life in high school depended on

his avid participation in sports, he believes a lot of the change in his social life between high school and college is due to the fact that he is now attending a co-ed school.

Joseph DeMauro, a freshman double major in business analytics and marketing, played lacrosse in high school following in the footsteps of his older brother. He ultimately stopped playing in college despite the enjoyment he had in high school.

“School was more important, [but my high school teammates] were all my best friends,” DeMauro said.

DeMauro got involved in intramural football, basketball and dodgeball at Manhattan.

College intramurals are open to all students. Intramurals supply a unique team dynamic to former athletes no longer able to participate in organized sports.

Intramural sports typically offered at Manhattan College include basketball, dodgeball, softball, volleyball, flag football and soccer. Matches are usually held in Draddy Gym or Gaelic Park. For more information on joining intramural sports, students should visit IMLeagues.com.

Reische played basketball [picture], in addition to boxing and and tennis before coming to Manhattan College.

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The Row’d to Greatness Pete Janny & Anna Woods

Sports Editor & Asst. News Editor The Manhattan College men’s crew team is one of three club teams on campus. Naturally, they don’t have the same privileges and prestige as the varsity athletic teams. Instead, the continuity of the team is fueled by a genuine love for crew and the strong bonds between teammates. Unbeknownst to many, the team’s schedule is arguably just as demanding as the typical calendar of a varsity team.

Few sports are like crew in terms of how long their competitive season is. There are essentially no breaks given that their competitive schedule is year round. The team competes outdoors during the fall, spring, and summer and then trains in Draddy during the winter months.

“A normal week includes 6 morning practices during the week, and night workouts,”

Brian Weir said. “The morning practices on Monday through Friday begin at 5:30 a.m., and practice on Saturday begins at 8 a.m.”

Their busy schedule is not easy to balance with academic responsibilities. For many, staying organized is the best way for them to maintain their studies.

“It is definitely challenging to balance a heavy workload with a full practice schedule, but the key is to make sure you got your work done on time so it doesn’t interfere with practice,” junior Aidan Gormley said.

Despite their challenging schedule, the men have found a family on the team that they say makes it all worth it. Many of the team members feel that their commitment to the team has allowed their social lives to flourish.

“I feel like being on the team impacts my social life in a positive way. I’ve met a lot of people doing it, and we’ve become good friends,” Brian Weir said. “We also hang out aside from rowing. It really has no

negative impacts on social life.”

In his first year on the team, Freshman captain Phillip Granitto has used crew to help him acclimate to life at Manhattan.

Granitto feels there was no better way to get his college career started than doing crew.

“Joining this team was the best thing I could have ever done when I came here,” Granitto said. “From the social aspect to the success and gold medals that we’ve achieved, it’s truly been a great experience that I’m so grateful to be a part of.”

Gormley’s decision to join the team came under different circumstances than most. With the team defunct his freshman year, Gormley pounced on the opportunity to get involved when the team was revived in time for his sophomore year after a two-year hiatus. Part of the joy of being on the team for Gormley are the additional friendships he has been able to make.

“Some of the strongest relationships I have made are on the rowing team,” Gormley said. “The rowing team defi-

Rowers see many sunsets during morning practices.

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Since they are only a club team, teammates join purely out of the fun of competing in a sport they enjoy. The beauty of a club team is that all skill levels are welcomed and there are no financial obligations to start out.

“The program is entirely free, the sport is incredibly rewarding, you can walk on with no experience, and it’s a great group of guys,” Gormley said.

In the past they have discussed transforming the club team into a varsity team. However, achieving varsity sta-

tus is not something that the team is interested in doing at the moment. For them, being classified as a club team provides them more flexibility than varsity status would. It allows them more freedom when scheduling regattas.

“Being a club team means that we’re allowed to compete in any regattas at any time,” Gormley said. “This also permits us with the flexibility to practice on our own terms. We have spoken about being a varsity team before, but we enjoy the freedoms that being a club team allows us.”

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The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center Responds to OV Incidents Dear Reader, In the wake of the recent events that have taken place on the College’s campus over the past few weeks, the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center (LWGRC) has been speaking with members of senior administration at Manhattan College to address said incidents, like the one in Overlook, and has hosted several meetings over the past few weeks. The LWGRC is committed to being a student-centered healing space for all. We would like to publicly announce our involvement in these conversations in order to ensure student voices are heard in this situation and beyond.

These meetings include open dialogue hosted strictly by students. Our partner, JustPeace conducted an administration-free meeting in the Center this past Tuesday to open

the floor to student concerns and foster a pressure-free space for students to voice their stresses amongst each other.

We, along with student leaders across campus, also met with members of administration including the Dean of Students, and the Chief Title IX coordinators, regarding the recent incidents in OV. We as a center have also started dialogue with the Counseling Center regarding trauma-informed counseling techniques that anyone can practice and publicizing their resources more broadly.

Since these meetings, the College has made an effort to further ensure student safety.

This includes the replacement of the locks in OV; it also includes the increased Public Safety foot patrols on South Campus and Residence Halls during the day and evening shifts. The College has con-

ducted a thorough security review of OV including, but not limited to, lighting inside and outside the building, security cameras and card access system. As a Center, we will push to find out the results of each of these new systems of security and when further security devices are to be implemented.

Our goal is to be in the room where the decisions are being made.

In the meantime, Women’s Week has begun on campus.

We will be hosting events like the Clothesline Project, which is a visual display dedicated to raising awareness about the reality of violence in our society. It is composed of t-shirts created by survivors of violence or in honor of someone who has experienced violence.

The shirts will be hung on the Quad next Wednesday, March 11. This will be followed by

Take Back the Night, an annual collegiate event in support of those who have experienced sexual violence of any kind and a call to prevent and end sexual violence. We will continue to host #MeToo Mondays, where we will be providing a supportive peer-led outlet through journaling and discussion for those who have faced sexual harasasment, sexual assault, or intimate partner violence.

We are aware that many of you feel upset, anger and distrust towards the institution.

We want you to know we are here for you, fighting for you at the front lines and we stand by you, Jaspers. If you need support, information, resources, or a friend over the next few weeks while information continues to unfold, visit the LWGRC (Kelly 3C)

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Raising Your Voice Against the Masses... Body Masses Megan Dreher Senior Writer

Our bodies are one of the most uncomfortable, vulnerable topics to discuss, and yet it’s one of the most widely talked about topics in our largest circles. From the television, to magazines, to our social media feeds, the human body is out there for all to see. And yet, when it’s just you and a mirror standing alone in a room, that’s when we feel the most seen. It’s where all imperfections seem to come out from under the filters and photoshop, or once we step away from the diet tricks and the exercise classes. We glorify what our bodies should look like for 51 weeks out of the year. What’s the one week we don’t? National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week, where all are invited to come as you are.

This is my 5th year celebrating NEDA Week, and if you know me, you know my story behind why this week and this illness is so pertinent in my life.

But, I want to talk about how eating disorders are portrayed

outside of the eating disorder community. When you think of someone with an eating disorder, the immediate image that comes to mind is a meek, emaciated, emotionally vulnerable girl who feeds off of attention rather than food. It’s the way the media has chosen to portray the illness, with protruding bones and dinner plates of vegetables. While this isn’t entirely a lie, and is unfortunately the reality for many who suffer from eating disorders, it’s also not the whole truth. This depiction is just a sliver of a harsh reality that far too many live with on a daily basis.

Here’s a hard truth: no two eating disorders are the same.

They affect people of all races, genders, ages, and body sizes.

Those who suffer don’t all starve themselves, or binge, or purge, or exercise extreme amounts. They aren’t caused by the media, or family or friends, and they are the furthest thing from a choice. Eating disorders are not a “fad” or a “trend” or something you just “catch” as you’re trying to slim down for spring break. There is a toxic reality that is not revealed to those who have no connection

to the eating disorder community. And you may be contributing to the toxicity that those who are aware are forced to live with, and not even know it.

Here’s another hard truth: celebrating weight loss is a reinforcement of the same system of beliefs that eating disorders are born out of. By publicly sharing that you’re hopping on the newest diet craze, or constantly shaming yourself during the holidays for that extra slice of pie you ate, you are contributing to a deadly narrative that skinny is good, beautiful, correct. Eating disorders are bio-psycho-social in nature, and by continually sharing how our bodies can be better if they were just 10 pounds lighter or 1 pant size smaller, we are contributing to the social triggers for those who suffer in silence.

I am calling on this generation of men, women, people, to do better. All bodies are beautiful, and if we are going to contribute to any narrative about body image, let it be one that promotes health, love and acceptance of all. That is why we Megan Dreher is a philosophy and communication double major. should all come as we are.

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And Then There Were Three Super Tuesday Wipes Out Half of Remaining Dem. Field Rose Brennan & Megan Dreher Senior Writers

Even before the biggest night of the 2020 presidential primary season took place, some major shake-ups occurred on the moderate wing of the Democratic party.

On March 1, former mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he was suspending his campaign after a lackluster performance in the South Carolina primaries. Though he won a narrow victory in Iowa and placed a close second in New Hampshire, he was not able to continue that trend in Nevada and South Carolina, and ended his race with 26 pledged delegates.

“The truth is that the path has narrowed to a close, for our candidacy if not for our cause,” Buttigieg said.

Buttigieg made history several times over in the primaries. Had he clinched the Democratic nomination and won the election, he would have been the first millennial and the first gay man to become president.

He was also the first openly gay presidential candidate to win delegates in a primary or caucus.

But it didn’t stop there.

On March 2, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar officially suspended her campaign. Both she and Buttigieg announced their endorsements for former vice president Joe Biden, who is polling second place nationally and is considered the most viable moderate candidate of the Democratic party.

“What I want all of you to do is vote for Joe,” Klobuchar said. “Vote for decency. Vote for dignity. Vote for a heart for our country. That is what he will bring to the White House.”

Former Rep. and former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke also dropped by the Dallas rally and gave his support to Biden.

“The man in the White House today poses an existential threat to this country, to our democracy, to free and fair elections, and we need somebody who can beat him,” O’Rourke said. “We have someone who is the antithesis of Donald Trump. Joe Biden is decent, he’s kind, he’s caring, he’s empathetic.”

This left five candidates going head-to-head in the Super Tuesday primaries on March 3: Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former mayor Michael Bloomberg and Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Super

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Tuesday marked the first primaries where Bloomberg appeared as a potential candidate.

Before Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropped out of the race, Sanders was heavily favored to nearly sweep the Super Tuesday states. FiveThirtyEight projected he would win 12 of the 14 states up for grabs (Alabama was expected to go to Biden, and Tennessee was too close to call between the two).

That was thrown into flux by both Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropping out. FiveThirtyEight projected a much closer race between Biden and Sanders on Tuesday morning, with each projected to win seven states (Biden with Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, and Sanders with California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Utah and Vermont).

Biden won all seven of the states he was projected to win, and also picked up Maine, Massachusetts and Minnesota on the way. As of press time, he garnered a total of 580 delegates and picked up the second-largest prize of the night: Texas.

Sanders, however, scooped up California, the biggest prize of the night. He also won the states of Colorado, Utah and his home state of Vermont.

It was a big night for Sanders and an even bigger night for Biden. The other three candidates, however, had a much different experience that evening.

Sadly, Warren had a case of the Terrible Tues-days. She did not pick up a single Super Tuesday state and placed third out of fifth in her home state of Massachusetts. She also placed fourth in eight states, and she garnered a whopping 64 delegates out of the 1,338 up for grabs that night, amounting to about 5 percent of the delegates.

After two days, Warren ended her campaign on March 5.

In a statement to her supporters, Warren wrote, “I may not be in the race for president in 2020, but this fight — our fight — is not over. And our place in this fight has not end-

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ed.”

Warren did not immediately endorse any of the three remaining candidates, saying she “need[s] some space around this and a little time to think a little more.”

The night went about the same for former mayor Michael Bloomberg, who won the territory of American Samoa but didn’t do much else. He garnered a grand total of 60 delegates the entire night, and dropped out of the race the following morning, March 4.

Bloomberg then endorsed

Biden for president.

“Joe has fought for working people his whole life,” Bloomberg said. “Today I am glad to endorse him, and I will work to make him the next President of the United States.”

The four drop-outs over the past week narrowed the presidential candidate field to three: Biden, Sanders and Gabbard. After his South Carolina and Super Tuesday wins, Biden is once again the top polling candidate nationwide.

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Coronavirus: The Hard Pete Janny Sports Editor

As coronavirus spreads across the globe, campuses around the world are making plans in case the virus strikes close to home. For the Manhattan College community, one L.O.V.E. trip has been canceled, professors are preparing for the possibility of online classes and students abroad are anxiously waiting to hear what comes next.

How Widespread is Coronavirus?

As of the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, the number of coronavirus cases in New York State has risen to 76, according to reporting by the New York Times. 57 of the cases are concentrated in Westchester County, which is the state’s biggest county north of New York City in terms of population. Home to over 900,000 people, Westchester County is a significant feeder of students for Manhattan College.

According to The Riverdale Press, a 50-year-old man from New Rochelle became the second person in the state diagnosed with the illness last Monday night and has been staying at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in Manhattan.

This news caused panic across Westchester County and New York City.

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy and Salanter Akiba Riverdale, High School in Riverdale closed their doors starting last Tuesday after word spread that the infected

man is the father of a student who attends one of the schools.

Business Insider has reported that by Friday, at least 28 people with direct or indirect connection to the man were also infected, including his wife, son and daughter. According to the Jerusalem Post, both schools will remain closed until at least March 12, and have already implemented Zoom online classrooms as a temporary way to keep students engaged. Both schools are located a little over a mile from the college.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was first detected in humans this past December. Coronavirus originated in the Wuhan region of central China and has developed into a global crisis.

Johns Hopkins University says that more than 101,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed and that more than 3,450 people have died from the illness as of March 6.

With colleges and universities around the world on high alert, the college publicly addressed the coronavirus for the first time in an email to students on Jan. 27. Sent from the Office of Health Services, the message opened with, “Given the news about the recent Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan City, China, we want to assure you that Manhattan College is taking steps to help keep our students and community healthy.”

The email continued.

“The New York Department of Health has provided updates from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention and has given reporting pro-

tocols to healthcare providers across the state, including Manhattan Colleges Health Services office.”

The announcement concluded with a list of tips for prevention, urging students to wash their hands with soap and warm water, avoid touching their face with unwashed hands, and to receive an an-

Brennan O’Donnell issued a public statement on March 3 in an email sent to students, employees and parents to assuage fears of the coronavirus among the college community.

“We continue to closely follow the potential public threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, especially in light of today’s confirmed

program, received an update they had been hoping to avoid.

Those who signed up to travel to Bethlehem this spring break were informed via email that the trip was cancelled due to the threat of coronavirus. As recompense, the students were given the option to use their initial down payments to instead join the group heading to Tuc-

-----------------------Johns Hopkins University says that more than 101,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed and that more than 3,450 people have died from the illness as of March 6.

-----------------------nual flu vaccine if they haven’t already.

In light of a Feb. 25 CDC report that revealed the coronavirus had been contracted by a person with no known association to a person or place infected with the sickness, the Office of Health Services sent another email to the MC community on Feb. 28.

The email stated: “This is a rapidly evolving situation.

The immediate risk at Manhattan College is low but here in the Office of Health Services, we are actively monitoring developments. We have been on weekly calls with the New York City Department of Health and are closely following the messages sent by the CDC.” Shortly after the father from New Rochelle made headlines early last week, President

case of the virus found in a Westchester County resident,” O’Donnell wrote in the email.

“That individual’s child attends a nearby secondary school that closed today out of an abundance of caution. There are still no confirmed or suspected cases of this virus at Manhattan College. We have no plans to interrupt classes and other normal business, but do want to prepare for the possibility that the coronavirus may cause a public health threat to our community.”

How Has Coronavirus Impacted the MC community?

On the same day of O’Donnell’s email, a group of students involved with the L.O.V.E. program, the college’s social justice immersion

The team that was once heading to Bethlehem spent two semesters fundraising. One night, they received an extra generous donation from Nick Valinotti, the head of Gourmet Dining at MC. ROSE BRENNAN / THE QUADRANGLE

son, Arizona for spring break.

Sophomore Sydney Waitt was a member of the team preparing for Bethlehem. To Waitt, the decision to cancel was frustrating, but not surprising.

“We invested so much time into it and we became so close as a group and as friends so it was very upsetting,” Waitt said.

“The other team members felt the same way because we were hoping to see this beautiful place together.”

With no end in sight to the problems caused by the coronavirus, Waitt felt the program made the right call. Waitt pointed to the current panic in Bethlehem to buttress her point.

“As much as I hate to admit it, I do think it was the right decision to cancel,” Waitt said.

“The city of Bethlehem is shut down and closed their schools and churches and businesses.

Everyone is being quarantined.”

Although disappointed, Waitt has no regrets about the time and energy she sacrificed to prepare for the trip. For her, the new friends she made and the knowledge she gained about the current state of Bethlehem outweighs the sadness of not being able to see the trip through.

“It was rewarding getting to meet new people and that made it more special,” Waitt said. “I learned a lot about Israel and Palestine and I also learned a lot about educating myself on border issues and race issues.”

With Bethlehem no longer an option, Waitt’s attention turns to Tucson, a trip whose aims parallel those of her original trip.

“I do plan on going to Arizona now,” Waitt said. “There’s actually a campaign with Mexico and Palestine that advocates for the issues of each other’s border. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make a comparison.”

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dest Test of the Semester What Happens to the Study Abroad Programs?

On March 6, O’Donnell offered more updates in a second email. At this point, it was clear that the college did not want to take any unnecessary risks that may lead to exposure to the coronavirus.

“Manhattan College is canceling and prohibiting Collegeaffiliated or sponsored international travel until further notice for all employees and students,” O’Donnell wrote.

“Employees and students currently traveling or studying abroad internationally, who are in a country with a level 3 CDC warning, can continue to do so, but must follow the protocols designated upon their return.”

The countries with a level three health warning are China, Iran, Italy and South Korea.

For the Spring 2020 semester, Manhattan College is affiliated with study abroad programs in Spain, France, and Hungary.

The Office of Study Abroad prepared a statement on the matter per The Quadrangle’s request.

“The Office of Study Abroad has been continually monitoring the public health threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The health and safety of our students is always the top priority in all study abroad programming. We form part of a larger, campus-wide Emergency Management Team and are guided by the

recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), US State Department, World Health Organization (WHO), and other national/global agencies and organizations,” wrote Dr. Ricardo Dello Buono, director of study abroad.

Dello Buono’s statement continued.

“Earlier this week, the CDC recommended that sponsors of study abroad programs carefully “consider” how to minimize risk to students studying abroad in international locations. In addition to providing our students overseas with information about basic prevention measures, we have urged students to curtail their travels in Europe until further notice. Students that prefer to return home at this time are now being offered logistical assistance. We now encourage each student and their family to make their own evaluation of the situation. Just as in our own campus, we are exploring the possible ways that students can avoid losing any course credits in the event of a disruption to the day-to-day functions of our partners abroad. Until and unless facilities are closed, students are expected to continue to attend classes unless they are sick. The overall situation is dynamic and we will continue to respond to the situation as conditions warrant. We encourage all students to learn and adopt all CDC recommended

-----------------------“In addition to providing our students overseas with information about basic prevention measures, we have urged students to curtail their travels in Europe until further notice,” said Dello Buono.

“Students that prefer to return home at this time are now being offered logistical assistance. We now encourage each student and their family to make their own evaluation of the situation.”

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This emergency alert is featured on every page of Manhattan College’s website.

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Among the group of students in Madrid this semester are sophomore Rosy Moody and junior Andrea Gorrin. According to reporting by The Guardian, there are 430 cases of coronavirus in Spain with a death toll of 10. Given that most of these are in the northern part of the country, Gorrin said Madrid has felt normal.

“The attitude towards the virus is surprisingly calmed and organized,” Gorrin wrote to The Quadrangle via email.

“Of course, there [are] people who are kind of anxious and worried, especially if they’re older or have children...but the general spanish community in Madrid is very organized and has managed to keep people informed and aware of the evolution and state of the virus.”

This sense of organization among the Spanish people is manifested by the meticulous cleaning job that has been done where students are staying at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

“Even in our resort, the staff is doing everything in their power to keep everything clean and sanitary for our safety and health,” Gorrin said.

Italy has been hit the hardest in Europe. On Saturday, March 7, the Times reported that Italian authorities and the World Health Organization have measured 5,800 cases and 233 deaths.

“I have not been to Italy and I do not plan on traveling to Italy,” Moody wrote to The Quadrangle via email.

Moody said she has not wit-

nessed anything out of the ordinary that suggests she should be worried. From now until the end of the semester, Moody is placing her full trust in the study abroad coordinators and government officials in Spain that they will make the right decisions.

“I have not considered leaving the program because according to the study abroad coordinators, Spanish government and all my professors, the coronavirus is not an emergency,” Moody said. “Leaving at the moment is based on personal preference. My preference is to remain for the entire semester and finish out the program.”

Gorrin expressed ambivalence when reflecting on her future in Madrid. While some doubt has crept in, Gorrin does not want to let go of this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.

“Of course I’ve thought about going back home to be close to my family and friends, I think it’s normal to do so,” Gorrin said. “But this has honestly been a dream come true. It’s been such an amazing and enriching experience, that staying here and finishing the semester does not bother me at all.”

Moody thinks the school should take a situational approach when assessing the feasibility of traveling to certain destinations abroad. After all, Moody is comfortable being in Madrid amidst this global crisis.

“I do think cancellation should be on a case by case basis as there is only a crisis in certain areas such as the level three countries,” Moody said,

referring to China, Italy, South Korea, and Iran. “I have no regrets about choosing to study abroad. I have enjoyed this experience and I will continue to enjoy Madrid. Coronavirus has not ruined my trip but the hysteria around the virus has certainly been an element to deal with during my time abroad.”

In the United States, the two most impacted states are Washington and California. On Friday, the University of Washington and Stanford University informed students that classes will move online, according to the Times. In the case of the former, the school has committed to online teaching through March 20 out of precaution.

Online education has already become a common practice across Europe and Asia. It remains to be seen if Manhattan College joins other schools in the growing movement of remote learning. A decision of that magnitude figures to take on greater meaning once spring break commences and school officials reconvene for further planning.

In Riverdale, Waitt and other students on campus are finishing off final academic responsibilities with spring break less than a week away. In Madrid, Moody and Gorrin, both in good spirits, ended their interviews before getting ready for sleep after an enjoyable Saturday exploring the city. In both places, students await the next developments in one of the largest viral pandemics in recent years.

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Working Definitions and Other Points of View: Women’s Week Brings MC Students to the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art Jilleen Barrett Asst. A&E Editor

On March 7, one day before International Women’s Day, the Lasallian Women and Gender Center partnered with Campus Ministry and Social Action to organize a trip to the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art. August Kissel, an international studies major who works as a senior intern for the LWGRC and work study employee for the CMSA, led the trip.

Located on Canal Street in SoHo, the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art is a collective consisting of visual art created

by LGBTQ artists. Currently on display are thought provoking galleries titled Working Definitions and Other Points of View, which are composed of avante-garde paintings, prints, and photographs. Many of the pieces were created in the latter half of the 20th century, a time when queer pride was not yet accepted by society.

The wall label at the front of the museum introduced visitors to the first gallery, reading: “Working Definitions explores the multiple definitions of fluid identities. Educators

from the Learning Center for Arts and Intersectionality at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art selected works from the permanent collection that address the complexity through an intersectional lens.”

Savannah Knoop, the tour guide who led the group throughout the museum, provided information about the museum’s history. She detailed the many people featured in the museum, such as activists, poets, photographers, and representative figures in the LGBTQ community.

However, she also encouraged students to participate by answering questions and thinking out loud about the details of the art. Part of the tour included acting out interpretations of the characters and formulating words to describe the pieces.

Some of the words that were suggested by students included demonstrative, emotional, and extravagant.

One of the many historical aspects of the next gallery, “Other Points of View,” was their display of covers from older issues of “View,” a magazine that “queered the modern art world” according to a wall label curated by Tirza True Latimer.

Nicole Diaz and Camryn Holly, juniors and close friends of Kissel’s, were enthused by the opportunity to venture into an uncharted corner of the city for them. Holly was particularly invested in learning about LGBTQ history through the point of view of those with personal experience.

“Truthfully, [I came] because my best friend was leading it, but I also really love going to the city,” Holly said.

“I feel like you learn so much more, especially since it’s from the perspective of LGBTQ, I feel like that’s such a different perspective on history and art itself.”

Diaz expanded on that comment, adding that an education on the history of LGBTQ is important for everyone.

“I just love learning about things that I don’t necessarily have the most knowledge on,” Diaz said. “It’s just great to get another perspective, even if you’re not somebody that’s part of that community but to still be able to learn about it, I think it’s super important.”

Editor’s Note: August Kissel is a Senior Writer for The Quadrangle.

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“I just love learning about things that I don’t necessarily have the most knowledge on … it’s just great to get another perspective, even if you’re not somebody that’s part of that community but to still be able to learn about it, I think it’s super important,” said Nicole Diaz.

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[LEFT & ABOVE] The LWGRC lead a group of students on a trip to the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art on March 7, 2020.

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Student Writers, Directors and Actors Team Up for Annual One Act Festival PHOTO STORY Manhattan College Players held their third annual One Acts Festival on March 6 and 7. Eight acts written and directed by students were performed each night. The plays explored comedies about robberies gone wrong, telling zombie stories and learning how to shake hands, romance stories about a blind date and another about coworkers in an airport, and more serious shows about losing a loved one, contemplating death and learning about how to fit in. The theater group has been working on organizing this festival since January and their hard work culminated in two nights of sold out performances.

Photos by Isabelle Gutierrez

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The Intersectional History of Women’s Voting Rights Brought to Manhattan

Gerry Russo presents to a group of students on Wednesday, March 5, 2020.

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Nicole Fitzsimmons Asst. News Editor

Women’s Week 2020 at Manhattan College kicked off with a presentation and brief discussion about the long history and fight towards women’s suffrage and the intersectionality of this continuing social struggle of inequality.

Gerry Russo from the League of Women Voters visited Manhattan on Wed., March 5 to speak with a group of students and faculty members about the history of women’s voting rights in America. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that was established in 1920 to aid women in taking on larger roles in public affairs as they finally gained the right to vote in America. Today, the league focuses on educating, getting people out to vote, teaching people how to register to vote and participating in a number of events to connect with the public.

After continuing to watch the extremely poor voter turnout in New York state, Gerry Russo joined the League of Women Voters in 2014. She began the presentation by speaking about how the right to vote is partly up to the states and how this fact has affected many demographics throughout history– and still does. To this day, states can put rules into place that challenge the concept of the national right to vote.

Russo provided the group with an example that hits close

to home because it pertains to the voting system right here in New York.

“Today in New York State, if you’re in prison for a felony offense, you cannot vote,” Russo said. “If you are on probation for a felony offense, the law just changed, you might be able to vote, you have to talk to your probation officer. So this prison thing, when you look at how our prisons have exploded it really can affect people being allowed to vote and can make a big difference in how things turn out.”

The oppression that exists in the voting system has existed since our nation’s beginnings. Russo discussed the connection between African Americans and women, both of whom lacked the right to vote in America for a long part of history. In 1866, the American Equal Rights Association was founded by Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone. While it was quickly disbanded, one of the major issues presented by this association was the racist ideology of many suffragists.

“Their focus was suffrage for white women, not men of color, not women of color,” Russo said. “And, so we elevate these women because they did do an amazing amount of work. But we have to look at the reality of our history. And we weren’t always aware of the whole picture.”

It was not until 1870 that the 15th amendment was

passed, stating that the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race. The 14th amendment included the first mention of gender in the Constitution, yet worked in a way to eliminate women by declaring that only male citizens over 21 years old had the right to vote. Russo emphasizes that the right to vote was an intersectional struggle that connected with many other social justice struggles.

“It was interesting to hear that a lot of the women who were fighting for women’s suffrage, were also racist and didn’t see those rights as equally important. And so that really puts, you know, a setback on both of those fights for those rights,” said audience member, Darby Shea.

It was not until 1920 that women finally could not be denied the right to vote. After 41 years of rebellion, marching and invisibility, the 19th amendment was passed by the United States government. At the same time, women were still not equal in the eyes of the law.

Russo discussed the inequality women were facing in the mid twentieth century.

Women who were married could not have a credit card in their own name. Women who were married, could not own property or couldn’t get a mortgage without husband’s permission or working with them.

She raised the question: are women considered citizens?

Are they considered persons?

“The #metoo movement

has taken so long to happen,” Russo said. “Having lived through those years, you had no rights. If somebody was harassing you, it was your responsibility to stay out of their way and protect yourself because there was no one to go to to complain to. And, you were told up front, ‘so and so’s a predator.

Be careful, don’t get caught in a room, you know, alone with him.’ So, it was a really different world and the fact that from 1921 until now we’re still fighting for this.”

A common misconception amongst many Americans is that the Equal Rights Amendment has already been passed.

Yet, Russo discussed with the group that it was not until 1970 that Michigan Democrat Matha Griffiths successfully brought it to the house floor. Still, the effort to pass it in at least 38 states was unsuccessful.

In the last two years, Illinois and Nevada joined the growing number of states in support of ratification. Earlier this year, Virginia’s ratification of the ERA [Equal Rights Amendment] brought America to the necessary 38 states. Yet with the deadline for ratification long overdue, Congress needed to act. This February, after having passed the ERA through the House Judiciary Committee earlier this year, the House passed HJ Resolution 79, eliminating the deadline for ratification and bringing us one step closer to making this historic amendment to the Constitution.

In an email to Russo, the US Representative for New York’s 10th Congressional District, Jerry Nadler, wrote “The ERA is not just a statement of equality, but a forceful weapon in the fight against the gender wage gap, pregnancy based workplace discrimination, absurd restrictions on abortion and reproductive healthcare, pervasive sexual violence and so many other consequences of a constitution, where equal rights are not explicitly guaranteed regardless of sex. I’m proud to say that the fight for the ERA through the House Judiciary Committee as chairman and cannot be more pleased that we are closer than ever before to enshrine women’s equality in the Constitution.”

Nadler played an important role and managed time on the floor when the significant HJ Resolution 79 was passed to eliminate the deadline for ratification of the amendment.

To end her presentation, Russo emphasized the power that is held in the hands of the public. By emailing, sending letters and communicating to representatives in any way, you are getting your voice heard.

She emphasizes that they do listen to their constituents.

They want to know- and they want to get re-elected.

“You guys have to carry the ball and and continue fighting this fight. I’m so sorry that this much later you guys are still stuck with it. But there it is,” Russo said.

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Meet Public Safety Officer Linda Laboy Lauren Schuster Senior Writer

You’re coming back from class and swipe into your residence hall. It’s a part of your routine that you might not give any extra thought, but if you look up and see a smiling woman with colorful hair, that’s Public Safety Officer Linda Laboy letting you know she’s there to keep you safe. A proud New Yorker from Queens, Laboy began her career as a public safety officer at Manhattan College 13 years ago.

Over the years, Laboy has naturally seen and handled many different types of situations on MC’s campus. Her favorite story, however, involves not a student or faculty member, but a lost dog.

“One of the RDs found [the dog],” Laboy said. “It did not have a collar or any other identification. Public Safety kept it outside of Lee Hall.”

But this wasn’t just any dog, as Laboy soon found out.

“The dog was very anxious and not approachable,” Laboy said. “It was a rescue dog. It turned out the owners just got him that same day. I spent half of the day with him until the owners were found.”

It is little moments of

compassion like this one that demonstrate exactly how willing Laboy is to go above and beyond for her job. Caring for lost rescue dogs is certainly not in her job description, but she always rises to the occasion whenever she is needed. When discussing why she wanted to become a public safety officer, her reasoning was simple.

“I enjoy helping people and giving back,” Laboy said.

While many MC students might not pay much attention to public safety unless they are in an emergency situation, the students are the public safety officers’ top priority every moment that they are on the job.

“We’re completely approachable,” Laboy said. “Don’t mind some of our officers’ faces, they just might be sleepy.

We are definitely approachable and are here to help.”

For Laboy, the best thing about working at Manhattan is the people that make up the Jasper community. The sense of community the campus provides is one of the many qualities that led to Laboy’s desire to begin working at the college 13 years ago. “[I liked] the location, size of the school, [that it] has a nice community feel to it, and of course the Manhattan College reputation,” Laboy said.

Laboy has a range of many different duties as a public safety officer, which start when she arrives on campus early in the morning.

“When I first get here I punch in and receive my gear,” Laboy said. “Then the first hour is opening the campus.”

This includes making sure all walkways, elevators and doorways are ready for everyone to come onto campus for classes and activities.

“After that, my day consists of patrols and meal breaks for other guards, responding to any calls that come in, walking around campus, helping out with any families coming to campus for admissions events and directing traffic for any events happening on campus,” Laboy said.

While Laboy’s days are often busy, she still finds ways to enjoy the little moments thanks to her positive attitude, which can even be found in her favorite snack. “[I like to eat] Goldfish [on duty], because they smile as they’re about to be eaten,” Laboy said.

Above all, Laboy hopes that MC’s students know they always have someone looking out for their safety who’s ready to lend a hand in any way they can.

Linda Laboy enjoys helping others as a public safety officer at Manhattan College. She has been working at MC for 13 years.

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Real Estate Club Offers Opportunities and Experiences___________ for Business Students Gillian Puma Senior Writer

The O’Malley School of Business Offers a variety of clubs for business students.

Clubs such as the entrepreneurship club and the investment club give students the opportunities to learn more about how the business world works, while not being limited to just business students. This semester, the O’Malley School of Business has introduced a new club to educate students on real estate.

“We’re excited to be starting a new initiative in real estate in the O’Malley School of Business,” Donald E. Gibson, dean of the O’Malley School of Business said. “This club is a sign of strong student interest along with fully enrolled classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels this semester.”

The real estate club is advised by Richard Ross, director of graduate recruitment programs in the school of business as well as the visiting assistant instructor of real estate. Ross teaches two courses on real estate as well, leading the ini-

tiative in real estate education at the college. The club came into existence through recommendation by the alumni association.

“There’s a group of alumni who specialize in real estate development,” Ross said. “This group of individuals pressed the school and the dean to start a real estate program at the school.”

The club is responsible for the establishment of real estate courses offered this semester.

However, there is not a formal real estate program offered at the school yet. There is currently one class for undergraduates and one for students pursuing a master’s degree.

“The club is designed to promote the real estate classes and the real estate curriculum at the school.” Ross said.

The club also offers an introduction to the real estate industry. They hold presentations from real estate professionals, the first of these presentations was Ackerman Development, which was presented by real estate developer Ariel Ackerman.

“In a few weeks the students are going to do a tour of the Higgins Building, which is the new engineering building

“This club is a sign of strong student interest along with fully enrolled classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels this semester,” said Donald E. Gibson, Dean of O’Malley School of Business ___________

(on Manhattan College campus) that’s being developed,” Ross said. “They’re going to get an insider’s tour of the building. Those types of trips and forums are an out shoot of the club’s activities.”

Ross also shared how the club members are given the opportunity to connect with the real estate alumni.

“Those individuals are providing internships and jobs to Manhattan College students, whether they specialize in real estate or not,” he said. “They bridge that interaction through working with me to connect to the alumni that are working in real estate right now.”

The school of business has three departments. These departments include accounting, business analytics, computer information systems and law, economics and finance, and management and marketing. In the long term, the club’s goal is to add real estate into these departments.

“For now, our initial goal is to create a real estate minor within the undergraduate curriculum. So you can be a major in accounting and a minor in real estate,” Ross said.

The executive board of the

computer informations system club consists of co-presidents Artur Polyak and Aidan Gormley, Communications and Information Officer Mike Forrester, and Technology Officer John A. Marziaz.

“The mission of the Real Estate Club is to provide interested students with opportunities for professional experience, engage in cross disciplinary learning, and to network with alumni and industry professionals,” Gormley said.

Gormley also shared some of the notable alumni that will be presenting through the Real Estate Club.

“John Vazquez who heads all of Verizon’s real estate and Jason Kroeger who is a broker at Cushman and Wakefield are both strong supporters,” he said. “Jason Kroeger will be in on March tenth to speak about his career path from Manhattan College to Cushman & Wakefield.”

For those who want to attend other upcoming events through the Real Estate Club, they can go to http://mcrealestate.club/ for more information.

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MC Alumni Celebrate Foreign Languages in the Professional World Jessica McKenzie Asst. Features Editor

Five Manhattan College alumni visited campus to present a panel on the importance of studying foreign language.

The event was held on Wednesday, March 4 in Miguel 311 in celebration of International Mother’s Language Day in February.

The presenting alumni, Shayla Ortiz, Albert Palladino, Andrew Amadei, Jacob Sarasin and Maryann Stallone studied foreign language at the college during different generational periods and have found immense use for their skills in various fields of work over the years.

Shayla Oritz, class of 2015, was an international relations and Spanish major during her time at Manhattan. She discovered her passion for teaching quickly. Approaching graduation, she entered a job at Teach for America, a nonprofit organization aiming to offer unprivileged children a high quality education.

She now uses her foreign language skills as a Spanish teacher at the organization.

“It’s a very ‘hands-on’ job … [the children] are not learning straight from textbooks, but through games, conversations and projects,” Ortiz said. “They are learning to ask questions and solve problems at the same time.”

Ortiz continuously challenges herself with the Spanish language, history and culture, so she also facilitates conversations about race at Teach for America. She also supervises a Latinx affinity group at the school.

“They’re young kids that

have incredible questions ... [we as teachers] connect them with different cultures in the world,” Ortiz said.

Albert Paladino, class of 1993, grew up hearing his parents, both from Italy, speak in Southern Italian dialects. In his childhood and early adulthood, Paladino had a strong desire to become bilingual.

“My father grew up during a time period in which there was a stigma in speaking [more than one] language. He didn’t want me to learn [Italian],” Paladino said.

By the time Paladino reached seventh grade, he was two years ahead of his classmates’ reading level. He was invited to enter into a program in which he would learn Spanish while his peers continued in regular English class. He ultimately entered the program despite his father’s resentment.

Paladino fell in love with the Spanish language and became fluent by the time he reached high school. He then learned Italian.

Paladino graduated from MC with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a minor in Italian. He landed a job in the field of transaction process systems, and acts as a translator between his company branch in New York City and its headquarters in Italy.

Andrew Amadei works at the study abroad office at The New School in Manhattan. His role is to communicate with the employees at The New School’s Paris campus.

Amadei graduated from MC as a French major in 2009, having also studied Italian and Russian outside of school. Since he was job hunting at the peak of the Great Recession, it was

very difficult for recent graduates like Amadei to find work.

“I found that my language skills constantly separated me from everyone else who were applying for jobs,” Amadei said.

Amadei later went to grad school to pursue a master’s in philosophy and international relations. He discovered a profound interest in the field of human rights. His experience in foreign language landed him a position in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, creating language proficiency tests.

“If you can train your mind to learn another language, you can train your mind to learn a human rights framework on law, on culture and society,” Amadei said. “You’re teaching your brain to react to someone else’s perspective.”

Jacob Sarasin graduated in 2019 from the School of Liberal Arts and is currently serving as the assistant director of UNESCO for Model United Nations.

He was in the first class of the Chinese minor at Manhattan.

Unlike the languages previously discussed, he finds that Chinese is unique because it incorporates symbols with words and expressions as opposed to letters.

“I wanted a unique challenge,” Sarasin said. “Learning Chinese ... was something that pushed me outside of my box.

It was a completely different way of thinking.”

Sarasin was one of the first students to attend MC’s summer study abroad program in China. Studying abroad helped him to tailor his skills in the language. He encountered the developing society in China in person, which is an experience that most people on this side of

the globe may never have.

“A lot of the questions that we are taught to ponder in American society are the same type of questions that are asked in Eastern society,” Sarasin said. “When you ask these questions in China, however, you get completely new answers.”

Studying abroad, Sarasin insists, is a great experience to put on a resume and talk about during job interviews. Unusual or unique hobbies are also a great conversational piece.

During his most recent interview for a job as a paralegal, he talked with the employers about a Chinese game that he enjoys playing. Unexpectedly, he and the interviewers had this in common and he ultimately got the job at the law firm.

His employer is panelist Maryann Stallone, who graduated in 2000.

Stallone has a different tra-

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jectory from the other alumni in that she grew up speaking fluent Italian from a very young age. When she entered Manhattan as a freshman aiming to study the Italian language, she had no experience writing or reading in Italian.

She has since used her skills in Italian in her profession as a paralegal, as well as during her study abroad experiences in Florence and Costa Rica.

“Using your language skills is showing [natives] that you care,” Stallone said. “It’s showing that you want to learn, and it is something that gives you a level of respect that you may not have if you insist upon just speaking English.”

Students interested in learning more about studying foreign languages should contact linguistics professor Samira Hassa at samira.hassa@ manhattan.edu.

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A Locke’s Survival Guide

Passing the midterm mark of the spring semester, students are still adjusting to their daily ritual of coming into Lockes, whether it’s to grab a quick bite before class or to join friends for a familystyle dinner. But sometimes, Locke’s meal options for the day aren’t always up to par.

Utilizing the ingredients and utensils Lockes provides in the back kitchen, here are some recipes you can whip up for those times when you’re in a hurry to catch your 9 a.m. or for whenever you’re craving it, just the way mom makes it.

Recipes by Katie Heneghan & Madalyn Johnson, Web Editors.

Scrambled Eggs with Onion and Tomatoes First, grease the pan, and add some onions and tomatoes.

Cook the vegetables and then pour two to three eggs while also adding Adobo. Cook the eggs until scrambled and enjoy!

Scrambled eggs with onion and tomatoes is a breakfast to go for students that’s both nutritious and delicious.

For those meat-lovers who don’t have enough time to hit up a fast food joint, these recipes are perfect and very simple to make.

For student’s food intolerances and allergies, it can be tough to navigate Locke’s Loft. For students with gluten intolerances, the main line and vegan section can be tough so resorting to cooking for yourself may be the safest. Home kitchen offers students the opportunity to cook for themselves and ensure that they are safe from any allergies or intolerances free from cross contamination.

Here are some go to meals and snacks for students with allergies or intolerances.

Yogurt parfait: Breakfast at Locke’s tends to offer a greater fruit variety, so try whatever berries or fruit they have out, coconut, yogurt (Nondairy yogurt available in vegan fridge!), chia seeds (home kitchen cabinet) and Cheerios for a crunch.

Craving something a little less healthy? If you have a gluten intolerance, try taking one (or two) packets of the Annie’s Microwavable Rice Pasta in home kitchen and cook in a bowl. Add the buffalo chicken from the salad station. Mix it all in with the cheese packet and you’ve got buffalo chicken mac and cheese.

Heart Attack Wrap: McDonalds’ Spicy Chicken Wrap

Get a wrap or whatever type of bread you choose. Then go to the buffet to grab some Lockes’ chicken tenders and fries, as well as the salad bar to add bacon bits, cheese and buffalo chicken bits. Top it off, perhaps drench, your wrap with some ranch and panini press it for three minutes and voila, the heart attack wrap!

The heart attack wrap is an appetizing and savory meal suited for a die hard carnivore.

McDonald’s Spicy Chicken snack wrap: Get a wrap, add chicken tenders, cheese, ranch and hot sauce. After, just head to the kitchen panini press the wrap for three minutes and you got yourself a replicate of the household mini wrap that’s a McDonald’s favorite.

Not Your Average Salad Sick of eating salad? An easy, flavorful and allergenfriendly way to get tons of protein and vegetables is to throw a mix of the cooked vegetables available in the main line, cooked vegetables from home kitchen and a protein over rice or quinoa. To add flavor, add salad dressing, guacamole or hummus. If you can eat dairy, add feta or parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Allergen Friendly Options

Vegetable Stir Fry While the expo station added stir fry nightly, for students with gluten intolerances, there is wheat in soy sauce, as well as noodles. To avoid this, try making your own in home kitchen using the gluten-free teriyaki sauce and soy sauce.

Brown rice (found in home kitchen) Sauteed veggies: spinach, mushroom, carrots, edamame, onion and pepper.

Protein: chickpeas and/or chicken or tofu Add gludten-free teriyaki Sauce while sauteing vegetables and add in protein, and enjoy over brown rice. Season with Adobo and add sriracha for an extra spice.

Allergen Friendly Tips & Tricks: If you find that the Udi’s Gluten-Free Bread is always breaking or ripping or that tin foil sticks to it in the panini press, try grilling your sandwich in a buttered pan!

If you can’t use any of the salad dressing due to allergies or sensitivities, try mixing lemon juice found near the tea, olive oil and salt and pepper.

There is usually acai in the ice cream cart. Try making a homemade acai bowl with fruit, coconut, glutern-free granola or cereal, add peanut or sunbutter!

Tex Mex bowls are a great gluten free option when you don’t feel like making something for yourself! Since you get options for topping, you can avoid and add what you can and can’t eat.

For breakfast, ask the grill for a breakfast sandwich with no roll and put it on your own gluten-free bread (or no bread).

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Previewing the Manhattan Jaspers Ahead of the MAAC Tournament Pete Janny & Caroline McCarthy Sports Editor & Asst. Sports Editor

The Manhattan women’s and men’s basketball teams will travel to Atlantic City this week to compete in the 2020 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Basketball tournament. The tournament runs from Mar. 1014 and all games will be played at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

“I love the fact that it’s in Atlantic City,” said senior forward Pauly Paulicap. “I feel like it’s a neutral spot for teams in the MAAC so it should be exciting.”

Men’s Basketball: On the men’s side, Siena won the MAAC regular season with a 15-5 conference record.

After placing ninth a season ago, Saint Peter’s was able to lock down the two seed with a 14-6 showing in the MAAC. When considering the MAAC competition since his arrival in Riverdale, Sophomore Tykei Greene believes there’s more parity this season than last.

“This year is more wide open because a lot of teams are capable of getting beaten.

It just depends on who wants it more that day,” Greene said.

Manhattan College enters the tournament as an underdog. They started the week as the eighth seed with an 8-11 record, but are now the ninth seed after losing to Fairfield and relinquishing the eight spot to them.

“Since day one we have had a chip on our shoulders and we are just going to go out and put our best foot forward,” Paulicap said when asked if he believes his team is an underdog heading into the tournament.

The Jaspers will take on Fairfield for the third time this season during the first round of the tournament on Tuesday at 5 p.m.. To advance, Manhattan must return to their identity, which is grounded in defense.

According to Paulicap, the team will need to focus on doing the little things.

“One thing we do emphasize is being the tougher team,” Paulicap said. “We have to do little things like dive for loose balls, secure rebounds, and hit open shots.”

The Jaspers, void of a con-

The Jaspers women’s and men’s basketball teams will be in Atlantic City from March 10-14 for the MAAC Tournament.

GOJASPERS / COURTESY sistent scoring threat, must find ways to use their balance scoring attack to their advantage.

Greene and Paulicap were the Jaspers’ best scoring contributors during the regular season at only 10.2 and 10.0 points-pergame, respectively.

“I think it’s a blessing that we could have each guy put up the amount of points that they do,” Greene said. “It takes the weight off of other players’ shoulders.”

Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello strives to cultivate a family feel to his team.

Approaching the tournament, he stresses the importance of sticking together as a team.

“It’s so easy to be complacent in the moment but it’s about using the moment to

give your best,” Paulicap said.

“Coach’s message has been to just put your best foot forward in the moment.”

Women’s Basketball: The Manhattan College Women’s basketball team (1514, 12-8 MAAC) is the third seed in the tournament, the program’s highest seed since earning the third seed for the 2011-2012 tournament. This season was head coach Heather Vulin’s best campaign since arriving in Riverdale ahead of the 2016-2017 season. Vulin has turned an 8-win program in her first year into a 15-win program in her fourth year at the school. Seeded above the Jaspers in this year’s tournament are Marist and Rider, who each

-----------------------“Since day one we have had a chip on our shoulders and we are just going to go out and put our best foot forward,” Paulicap said when asked if he believes his team is an underdog heading into the tournament.

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beat Manhattan twice during the regular season. Manhattan will likely need to get through both those vaunted opponents if they want to win the MAAC tournament.

“The games we lost to Marist and Rider were hard fought games and we were right there,” freshman point guard Emily Lapointe said. “I think executing our game plan [will help us beat them].

With [Marist and Rider] we can’t have a lot of mistakes with them. So being aggressive both offensively and defensively will be important.”

Marist and Rider finished the MAAC regular season each with a 18-2 record. Manhattan, Fairfield and Quinnipiac all finished with records of 12-8, with the Jaspers taking the fourth seed due to tie-breaker rules.

The similar records between these teams show how competitive the tournament will be. Although Marist and Rider are the clear favorites, all of the teams in the conference are very close in terms of skill and ability.

“I think especially this season it’s a lot more competitive,” junior center Courtney Warley said. “Even our last couple of

games- we’ve had a lot of close games in conference this year.

So I think anyone has a shot at the tournament this year.

Every team is going to have to play their best to win.”

For the Jaspers, playing their best will include having to capitalize on their game plan of getting the ball in the paint and making sure to make use of their key scorers. Ever since the team’s Western New York road trip in late February, Vulin has been experimenting with taller lineups. Warley, in particular, has excelled of late, tallying double figures in points in her last seven games. Her best sample of the season came in Western New York when she scored 23 and 21 points in wins over Canisius and Niagara, respectively.

“Courtney, Julie, Pam, Tulie they do a great job catching it and finishing,” said Lapointe.

“We just gotta stay locked in and stick to our game plan and make sure we keep that a priority.”

Manhattan’s run in Atlantic City will start on Thursday, March 12 when they will play the fifth-seeded Quinnipiac Bobcats (15-14, 12-8 MAAC) at 2:30 p.m.

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Women’s Swimming & Diving Breaks 400 Freestyle Record at MAAC Championship Kelly Kennedy & Nicole Fitzsimmons Asst. Production Editor & Asst. News Editor

The Manhattan College Women’s Swimming and Diving team has a lot to be proud of after their performance at the 2020 MAAC Championship.

The women came home from Buffalo, New York with a new record in 400 freestyle relay.

According to GoJaspers. com, the 400 freestyle relay team of freshman Mackenzie Tuttle, freshman Teddy Segmuller, sophomore Jamie Quinn and senior captain Kali Nembach broke the Manhattan College school record with a time of 3:41.10. The relay placed 10th overall, earning the team 14 points.

“We all were really dedicated this year and our hard work paid off in the pool while we were at MAAC. You have to work all season for that end meet. It’s not like you have a game every week. You have dual meets, but the last one is really the most important one. So you work for all these months to hope to do well at the end of the year and we ended up doing well,” said Kali Nembach, a senior exercise science major and captain of the team.

This relay team consists of mostly younger swimmers.

The two freshmen, Mackenzie Tuttle and Teddy Segmuller, will be on the team for three more years, and sophomore Jamie Quinn has another two years on the team. Tuttle, Segmueller and Quinn intend to

The MC Women’s Swimming and Diving team had a successful weekend at the MAAC’s and have high hopes for the rest of their season.

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“I’m really excited because the relay was so young, so I hope to break the record again, keep getting better, keep getting stronger every time,” Quinn said. “I’m hoping for the freshmen and recruits we have coming in to keep getting stronger and stronger.”

Quinn also participates in 100 back and 50 freestyle. Only a sophomore, Quinn will challenge herself to become stronger and faster in the coming years.

But for Nembach, this MAAC Tournament was her

last. She ended on one of the best notes she could have: she broke a record she set for herself early in her career during the 200 freestyle. Nembach participates in sprint freestyle, and this year she participated in breaststroke as well.

“I just always think it’s exciting to see the team get faster and our records get faster and being able to be on it with my passing teammates and with my new, current teammates was exciting,” said Nembach.

“I just hope it keeps getting faster.”

Next year, Nembach hopes to see more of the girls com-

pete during the night phase of the tournament. If you place top 16 in the morning, you have to swim again at night, which she claims is just as exciting as a relay.

“I’m hoping that more girls will get to do that,” she said.

“And we’ll just bring more energy and excitement to the team for the coming years.”

Nembach has some advice for her fellow teammates that are still advancing in their college careers, especially since the team has been continuing to progress and break records.

“I think that really one of the most important things is to

just kind of put your head down and do your work because if you can work hard the entire year, your effort will really show because of all the time and energy you’ve put into it,” Nembach said. “And if you do have a few tough meets, just know that in the end, it’s all gonna work out.”

The MC Women’s Swimming and Diving Team has proven itself as a force to be reckoned with. Moving forward, the women will look to reach greater heights.

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Manhattan Fails to Deliver Against Fairfield on Senior Night MBB: FAIRFIELD: 66, MANHATTAN: 50

The Manhattan College Men’s Basketball team honored their graduationg players on senior night..

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Whit Anderson Staff Writer

Friday night was a special moment for seniors Jesse Boyce and Tyler Reynolds.

They were honored for all their years of dedication and service to the Manhattan (12-17, 8-12 MAAC) basketball team.

Along with their families, they received wholehearted cheers and farewells from the Jasper crowd in what was their final game at Draddy Gymnasium.

However, this would be the highlight of the evening for Manhattan. Once the game began, there was very little to cheer about in the Jaspers’ 6650 defeat against the Fairfield Stags (12-19, 8-12 MAAC).

From tipoff, the Stags had the advantage execution wise on offense. Fairfield saw an opening in the Manhattan defense from right below the free throw line and dumped the ball there for three consecutive mid-range jumpers before the 17:00 mark of the half. This looked like a fixable issue for the Jaspers, but the Stags continued to get looks in this same spot which gave them a 16-7 lead with 11:27 to go.

While Fairfield was rolling

offensively, Manhattan could not buy a basket. The Stags did a solid job of clogging the paint, forcing the Jaspers into contested layups and low quality jumpers. On top of this, Manhattan was unable to take care of the ball. The Jaspers made only 3-of-9 field goal attempts to go along with three turnovers in the first ten minutes of the game.

The only thing preventing Manhattan from getting completely blown out early was the energy from Pauly Paulicap.

As he’s done all season, Paulicap grabbed every available rebound and dove on the floor at every opportunity to give the Jaspers more chances to stay in the game. This somewhat sparked the Jasper offense, and a Tykei Greene three cut the lead to 19-12 with 8:39 left in the first half.

However, the Jaspers failed to get back on defense the very next possession. Fairfield’s sharpshooter Landon Taliaferro made them pay with his own corner three, causing Steve Masiello to call a timeout with 7:33 left. At this point, the Stags were shooting 64 percent to the Jaspers’ 28 percent while also having a 14-4 edge in points in the paint. Fairfield was also winning the rebound and assist

battle.

On top of getting outplayed, all the bounces and miracle shots seemed to go Fairfield’s way. This was apparent on one Stags’ possession where the Jaspers played about as perfect defense as possible, forcing Jesus Cruz to fall and almost lose the ball. With the shot clock about to expire, Cruz threw up a prayer from his knees that somehow went in for three of his 21 points on the night. That shot extended the Fairfield lead to 29-15 with 4:24 left in the first half.

While Fairfield was making both the easy and difficult baskets, the Jaspers could not buy one. In fact, their last made field goal in the half came at the 6:44 mark. This meant that other than a few free throws, they didn’t see the ball go into the basket for nearly seven minutes. Overall, Manhattan shot just 20.8 percent (5-of-24) in the first half while racking up 10 turnovers to just four assists.

The Stags headed into the locker room with a 34-17 cushion.

The Jaspers looked to come out with a newfound energy to start the second half. Their defense started forcing more Stags turnovers which limited Fairfield’s shot attempts.

In fact, the Jaspers had 33 at-

tempts to 28 for Fairfield with 12:15 left in the game. This also led to more looks inside for Manhattan, but their inability to finish down low prevented them from significantly cutting into Fairfield’s lead.

Since the Jaspers could not make the close shots, their only chance to get back in the game was with the three ball and this is exactly what they did for a stretch to spark a mini comeback. It started with a Tyler Reynolds three pointer assisted

by Samir Stewart. Manhattan then made three more threes within the span of four minutes to get the deficit to 48-41 with 8:45 remaining.

Stewart was the main catalyst for the run, and was the only Jasper who had an overall solid night. He finished with 12 points and two threes made, and may have had a bigger impact if he didn’t have to sit out most of the first half with foul trouble.

The closest Manhattan got was six back following a layup from Reynolds with 7:13 left.

Once the three point magic went away, Fairfield gained control once again and exposed the Jaspers’ defense. The Jasper killers, Cruz and Taliaferro, were able to get to open spots on the court and knocked down

a strong percentage of their looks to get the Fairfield lead back to double digits for good.

There were very few positives in this game for Manhattan. They let Fairfield shoot 62 percent from the floor, gave up a whopping 38 points in the paint, and shot a hair under 30 percent (14-of-47) of their shot attempts.

“Bad execution, bad shots,” Masiello said after the game.

“They had many situations at the end of the shot clock where they either got fouled or hit crazy shots. It wasn’t meant to be.”

When asked if he believes the effort his team showed in the second half will help them make a run in the tournament, he boldly declared, “We’re gonna make a run no matter what.”

Manhattan will have a chance to redeem themselves when they play Fairfield again in the first round of the MAAC tournament on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Friday’s night loss to Fairfield marked Manhattan’s second loss of the season to the Stags, who took the first game 68-60 on Jan. 10 at Alumni Hall.

After losing seven of eight to close out the regular season, Manhattan will look to shock the college basketball world in Atlantic City.