Month: September 2023

News

Senate Meeting Debrief: New Members and a New Agenda

By Angelina Persaud, News Editor The first senate meeting for the fall 2023 semester introduced news ideas to improve campus life and infrastructure while also focusing on the current trends and demographics of Manhattan College. The new members of the current senate included some familiar and new faces from the previous committee. Computer science professor Kashifuddin Qazi, Ph.D., is the new head speaker for the … Continue reading Senate Meeting Debrief: New Members and a New Agenda

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Community Protest Outside Overlook Manor Draws Divided Crowd

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief A community rally-turned-protest ensued outside former Manhattan College dorm Overlook Manor on Sunday, Sept. 24., following the controversial sale of the building.  Two groups took to 238 St. on Sunday, leading to a double-sided protest surrounded by New York Police Department officers where they expressed their contrasting views of the future of the property and its implications on the surrounding community. … Continue reading Community Protest Outside Overlook Manor Draws Divided Crowd

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Features

Voices On the Quad: Performing Arts Students Discuss Budget Cuts

Singers’ President Matt Regaldo, pictured here in a photo for the clubs Instagram account, shared his perspective. @SINGERSMC/COURTESY By Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer Within the 2023-24 academic school year the majority of clubs and organizations on campus have faced budget cuts unlike any other year. Multiple clubs have had to either dismantle, create dues or create new strategies to cope through the year.  The Quadrangle … Continue reading Voices On the Quad: Performing Arts Students Discuss Budget Cuts

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Features

What’s New in Manhattan College’s Dorms?

Sample dorm room from Jasper Hall. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor New renovations to Manhattan College’s residence halls have left students in 2023 with upgraded living opportunities on campus.  The Quadrangle had the opportunity to get an inside look, while providing details of all the different residence hall options, showing the state-of-art upgrades and checking in with residents’ feelings about them. Renovated last … Continue reading What’s New in Manhattan College’s Dorms?

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The Friendly Fridge is Back

After a tumultuous spring, the Friendly Fridge has returned to serve the community. ZOE DEFAZIO/ THE QUADRANGLE By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor After a tumultuous spring, the Friendly Fridge has returned to serve the community. After a hiatus to create a new designed system, the volunteers are determined to help those in need of food and goods. The new location, situated on the side wall … Continue reading The Friendly Fridge is Back

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Letters

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers,I hope you’re enjoying the beginning of the fall weather this past week! The fall festivities have come back in full swing. I hope you find some time to relax withfriends and enjoy the cool weather, whether you’re on or off campus. As you may have noticed recently, many of our stories have included information about various clubs and organizations around campus that have … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

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Residence Life and Communication Club Collaborate to Put on The Manhattan College Talent Show

The Communication Club hosted a Student Showcase Social last semester inSmith Auditorium. @MCCOMMCLUB/INSTAGRAM By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Manager The Communication Club, along with Residence Life, are collaborating to put on a talent show for the campus community.  Flyers have been seen around campus since the beginning of the semester showing the times and locations for three separate audition days, also explaining that any … Continue reading Residence Life and Communication Club Collaborate to Put on The Manhattan College Talent Show

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Arts & Entertainment

MC Players Face Major Budget Cuts

Last semester’s musical production of 9 to 5 showcasing the costumes and setsthose involved were able to put their whole hearts into. ANGELINAPEREZ/THEQUADRANGLE By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College Players are facing extreme budget cuts that have forced the group to place limitations on their usual production plans.According to Tess Nunan, producer for Players, the club typically receives 23 thousand dollars a year to … Continue reading MC Players Face Major Budget Cuts

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