LETTER from the EDITOR
Hello readers! Long time no see! Welcome to issue 11 of The Quadrangle – I hope everyone had a great Easter break last week, and is mentally prepared to get back to a full official week of classes. Before we begin, I’d like to share some exciting news: in just two weeks, we will be publishing our second print issue of the semester, our special … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
Jadakiss to Headline Springfest
Jadakiss will be performing on April 18. SPOTIFY / COURTESY Mary Haley, Senior Writer The time is here! Jadakiss will be the performer of the highly anticipated annual Springfest. The Yonkers native will be performing at 8 p.m in Draddy Gymnasium, after the daytime carnival on the quad from 4-7 p.m. Jadakiss first came to fame in the 90s with his involvement in the group … Continue reading Jadakiss to Headline Springfest
The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU
The Zoner Team places first at the 13th Annual Innovation Challenge @OMALLEYBUSINESS_MU / INSTAGRAM Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief On March 25, the O’Malley School of Business (OMSB) at Manhattan University (MU) hosted the 13th annual Innovation Challenge, an event where various student entrepreneurs develop a well-generated product or service, which is then pitched in front of a panel of judges. This year, a total of five … Continue reading The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU
MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026
Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University (MU) has recently introduced its new public history minor to the history, political science and international studies department at the university. It is now the second minor offered in the history sector of the program. The minor “introduces students to museum studies, archival practices, digital presentations, and other forms of applied history,” according to the course description on manhattanedu. “It … Continue reading MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026
Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe Named Director of Integrative Programs for ARCH Initiative
Photo of Dr. Udeigwe MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan University (MU) has appointed Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe as Director of Integrative Programs under the ARCH Innovation Exchange, a campus-wide initiative aimed at reshaping how students learn, collaborate and prepare for careers in an increasingly complex world. ARCH, which stands for Analytics, Research, Creativity and Humanity, is a campus-wide approach to learning that combines … Continue reading Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe Named Director of Integrative Programs for ARCH Initiative
MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026
MU hosts its first accepted students day of 2026 MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor On March 28, Manhattan University’s (MU) Admissions office held its first Accepted Students Day (ASD) event of the year. The day consisted of a collection of different campus experiences in order to engage accepted students to make their enrollments if they hadn’t yet.The general schedule started … Continue reading MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026
Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, April 7, and agreed to a ceasefire 90 minutes before the deadline where he threatened “a whole civilization will die tonight”. Trump took to Truth Social and stated, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement
ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser
Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor The Asian Student Association (ASA) at Manhattan University is making their mark by hosting a two-day matcha fundraiser on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 on Kelly Commons’ first floor. From 12 to 4 p.m., ASA’s E-board sold strawberry and cookies and cream flavored matcha with spicy crab flavored ornigiri. According to akimatcha.com, matcha … Continue reading ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser
A Q&A With The Quad Staff!
Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief The Quadrangle consists of 14 hardworking members of masthead, all who share a common passion for storytelling and journalism. Each and every member has their own background, story and personalized feelings when it comes to how they got in their position today, and what this publication has done for them. For myself, The Quadrangle has shaped me in ways that I could … Continue reading A Q&A With The Quad Staff!