Dear Readers,

Hello, and welcome back from break! I hope everyone was able to rest, regenerate, and spend time doing the things they love. I know I’m new around here, so let me introduce myself. My name is Grace Cardinal, and I’m so excited to be serving as your Editor-in-Chief for 2024. This position has been a long-time goal of mine, and I’m ready to put everything I have into making this publication the best it can be. 

This issue in particular holds a special place in my heart. Not only is it my first as Editor-in-Chief, it’s coming out on my 20th birthday! As I reflect on these new chapters in my life, I recognize the many people who have supported me in getting this far. Recognizing your support system is such an important thing to do, and has given me a sense of strength coming into this new time. I encourage you all to thank the people in your life who have helped you get to where you are today. 

We have a wonderful team here, and we’re so excited to once again update you all on what’s going on around campus. I want to give a shout-out to my wonderful mentors, past Editor-in-Chiefs Kyla Guilfoil and Jocelyn Visnov, who have set the bar unbelievably high for me and who have been there every step of the way through this transition. I also want to thank our new Managing Editor, Angelina Persaud, who is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met and who taught me so much in my previous role under her as assistant news editor. 

We’re going to have a great year with you. Hopefully, you’ll recognize our presence on campus more this semester, even if we aren’t able to print each week. Remember to follow us on social media to stay up to date, @mcquad on Instagram and X. We love connecting with all of you and hearing your feedback – after all, student journalism is nothing without the students. If you ever want to contact us, our email is thequad@manhattan.edu, we check it regularly. And as always, we promise to do the very best journalism we can for you all. 

That’s all from me for now – until next week!