LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers,  Hello, and welcome to issue 4! I hope you’ve all stayed safe and healthy since the last time you checked in.  This week came the news of the appointment of a new interim president, Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. He will begin his position on Oct. 15, taking over for President Riverso. While I am sure most of you have read the statement sent to … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

Men and Women’s Cross Country Take Home Win at Fordham Fiasco

Freshman runner Mikaela Martin wins the Women’s 5k race at the FordhamFiasco meet.VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Manhattan University cross country team ran in the Fordham Fiasco on Sept. 6 in Van Cortlandt Park, where the women and men secured first place with a team score of 32 for the women and 29 for the men. They were … Continue reading Men and Women’s Cross Country Take Home Win at Fordham Fiasco

New Faces, New Laughs: The Improv Club Scatterbomb Expands at Manhattan University!

Scatterbomb has gone from having a handful of cast members to now having over 20 members.  ANGELINAPEREZ/THEQUADRANGLE By Maria Castano & Angelina Persaud, Contributor and Managing Editor/News Editor Manhattan University’s improv club, Scatterbomb, welcomed an unexpected number of new faces this fall during their auditions, from having only four people on stage four years ago to needing to reject auditions as to not surplus the … Continue reading New Faces, New Laughs: The Improv Club Scatterbomb Expands at Manhattan University!

Manhattan Players Gives A Warm Welcome Back To Martin Marchitto

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University Players has welcomed back Martin Marchitto as its newest director. Marchitto previously held the position with the group but left in 2018 to pursue other opportunities.  “He worked here before and that was one of the best things,” Olivia Bailey, producer of Players said. “The last time he worked here was 2018, so much has changed since then…But he … Continue reading Manhattan Players Gives A Warm Welcome Back To Martin Marchitto

The MU Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Emphasizes the Importance of Interreligious Dialogue

(From Left to Right) Rita George-Tvrtkovic, Ph.D., Malka Z. Simkovich, Ph.D., and Moderator, Jovita Geraci, Ph.D., prepare to carry out their conference on interreligious dialogue.MEHNAZ AFRIDI / COURTESY By Laili Shahrestani, Contributor Manhattan University’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center (HGI) held a conference in Alumni Hall on Sept. 18, with the objective to encourage students to partake in interreligious dialogue.  The HGI promotes building … Continue reading The MU Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Emphasizes the Importance of Interreligious Dialogue

Voter Power Festival Encourages Student to Have Their Voices Heard

WGRC members Justin Atwater (left) and Genevieve Keelen (right) at their table for the Voter Power festival, sharing bracelet making supplies. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor The Quadrangle was alive with music, food and voting information this past Tuesday for the Voter Power Festival, headed by the Jaspers Vote campaign. An array of organizations both on and off campus … Continue reading Voter Power Festival Encourages Student to Have Their Voices Heard

MU Welcomes Jasper Central

By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer After the opening of Jasper Central in the spring, the office finally concluded their search for a new executive director after finding Michael Mulrooney. Mulrooney’s past involves working in enrollment management, financial aid operations and education. He most recently served as the director of enrollment management analytics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.  At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, Mulrooney played a vital … Continue reading MU Welcomes Jasper Central

Manhattan Caucus: Assassination Attempt Two Made On Former President Donald Trump

By Elaina Batista, Contributor On Sept. 15, as Trump was playing golf at his West Palm Beach, Florida club, there was a second attempt made on his life. The FBI identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, who camped outside the golf course for 12 hours with food and a rifle, according to NBC News. Secret Service agents spotted Routh’s firearm poking through a bush … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Assassination Attempt Two Made On Former President Donald Trump