Caroline McCarthy ‘23 Returns as Adjunct Instructor
McCarthy graduated from Columbia Journalism School in May 2025 with a master in journalism. CAROLINE MCCARTHY/COURTESY Mary Haley Senior Write After only three years of post-graduate life from Manhattan University (MU), Caroline McCarthy ‘23 is back at MU as an adjunct instructor. The alumna is teaching news production for social media, a four-hundred-level class in the communication department, which is a course structured to simulate a … Continue reading Caroline McCarthy ‘23 Returns as Adjunct Instructor
Friendly Fridge BX Advocates for Partnership with Gourmet Dining and Locke’s Loft Despite Pushback
A close-up of The Friendly Fridge BX located on Manhattan College Pkwy. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief While food insecurity remains a pressing issue around the Riverdale community, efforts for Gourmet Dining to donate leftover food from Manhattan University’s dining hall, Locke’s Loft, to the Friendly Fridge BX — a take what you need, leave what you can community refrigerator just outside of campus gates … Continue reading Friendly Fridge BX Advocates for Partnership with Gourmet Dining and Locke’s Loft Despite Pushback
David Pozo Receives Prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Student David Pozo. DAVID POZO / COURTESY Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor / Assistant Social Media Editor Manhattan University (MU) student David Pozo, a senior criminology major with a minor in computer science, has received the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. This is a program that is federally funded to provide financial support to U.S. undergraduate students who face limited financial … Continue reading David Pozo Receives Prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Manhattan Caucus – Senate Democrats Strike a Deal to Keep Government Open
Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor In an effort to avert a government shutdown, politicians on Capitol Hill have been demanding changes to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. On Jan. 29, senate Democrats claimed to have secured a short-term deal with Republicans to keep the government open, with President Trump supporting the agreement. Senate Democrats refused to keep the government open until the administration agreed … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus – Senate Democrats Strike a Deal to Keep Government Open
MU Residence Life’s New Policies Spark Concerns Over Fairness and Room Checks
A bulletin board outside MU’s Residential Life office encouraging students to apply to become a RA. MADDIE ROSADO / THE QUADRANGLE Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor As Manhattan University’s (MU) Residence Life enforces new safety regulations for the 2025–2026 academic year, students and Resident Assistants (RAs) say the changes have resulted in inconsistent enforcement, unpredictable room checks and growing concerns about fairness. MU’s Residence Life … Continue reading MU Residence Life’s New Policies Spark Concerns Over Fairness and Room Checks
Despite the Chill, MU Clubs Bring the Heat at Spring Club Fair
Keller Peterson and Mario Ballard pictured at the spring club fair representing the Ultimate Frisbee team. ANISSA LATIF / COURTESY Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor As the new semester welcomes students back to campus, Manhattan University (MU) comes alive with a fiery spirit during the annual spring club fair, despite the freezing temperatures. Hosted in Smith Auditorium, the event allows student clubs to recruit new members … Continue reading Despite the Chill, MU Clubs Bring the Heat at Spring Club Fair
Sanctus Artem hosts Bookmark Making Event
Students creating bookmarks at the event. @SANCTUSARTEM / INSTAGRAM Gabriella Dickson, Staff writer On Jan. 27, Manhattan University’s art club Sanctus Artem, which is Latin for “Sacred Art”, hosted a bookmark making event in De La Salle Hall. At this event, students were able to showcase their talents and express their creative sides through the crafting activity. Lucas Haas, president of Sanctus Artem and a senior environmental … Continue reading Sanctus Artem hosts Bookmark Making Event
Scatterbomb Performs Drag at MU
SCATTERBOMB DRAG SHOW ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick Assistant News Editor On the night of Jan. 30, Scatterbomb, the Manhattan University (MU) improv comedy troupe, held its first-ever drag show in the Hayden Hall auditorium. The event brought in a large crowd, anticipating the night’s event. The event consisted of performances of improv comedy and lip-syncing, all while performers dressed in drag and … Continue reading Scatterbomb Performs Drag at MU
Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center Collaborate to Showcase Queer Voices
Photo collage in Prof. Theodore Kerr’s Queer Features column. LOTUSMAGAZINE.ORG/ COURTESY Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center have collaborated to create a section called “Queer Feature” as a part of the “Featured Voices” column on their official website. This new column allows queer voices to be highlighted in relation to fashion and other related topics. So far, five voices have … Continue reading Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center Collaborate to Showcase Queer Voices