Month: November 2024

News

Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., Releases Second Book 

The cover of Chalk’s book: Education, Formation, and Reading in Fiction.MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY /COURTESY By Leyla J Mercado, Asst. News Editor Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., associate provost and professor of English at Manhattan University, recently published her second book “Novel Schooling: Education, Formation, and Reading in Fiction”.  The book examines the central theme of the, “consistent link between negative depictions of education in novels and claims for … Continue reading Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., Releases Second Book 

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EAC Discusses New Policies On Block Schedules, Academic Integrity And More

Memorial Hall, where the EAC meeting on Tuesday was held, and where many committee members’ offices are.MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE By Mary Haley, Marketing Chair / Asst. Features Editor The second Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) meeting of the semester was held on Nov. 5 to discuss updates to the university’s academic policies, including transfer credits, a new block schedule proposal, summer session start dates, … Continue reading EAC Discusses New Policies On Block Schedules, Academic Integrity And More

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Blackbox Challenge: Engineering Creativity in Action

Students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test.MU ASME / COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Assistant Sports Editor The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at Manhattan University hosted an innovative event called the Blackbox Challenge, a Rube Goldberg machine competition where students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test.  The event, which drew participants from various engineering disciplines, encouraged students to … Continue reading Blackbox Challenge: Engineering Creativity in Action

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Meet An Beal Bocht’s Sister Pubs

Le Cheile hosts similar events to An Beal, including trivia and live performances from featured musicians.LE CHEILE/COURTESY By Jill Tuthill, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Riverdale’s beloved An Beal Bocht has been a staple for Manhattan University students since its establishment in 1991. What many students don’t know, however, is that the cherished Irish pub has several sister restaurants and pubs stretching into the heart … Continue reading Meet An Beal Bocht’s Sister Pubs

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Alumnus Joseph Begley ‘91, Returns to Share Expertise With Business Students

Sean Li (left)and Joe Begley (right).ANDREW MANNION / THE QUADRANGLE By Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Joseph Begley ‘91, visited Manhattan University and spoke to members of the economics and finance society (EFS) in a speech tailored about his experience in the industry. Begley shared plenty of stories that he has acquired over the years, having had much experience in over 20 years within the industry. … Continue reading Alumnus Joseph Begley ‘91, Returns to Share Expertise With Business Students

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Players Upcoming Student Slot Production Has Been Announced, And It Will Keep You Up All Night

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University Players announced their spring Student Slot production this past week with an original work, “How to Pull An All-Nighter (And Live to Tell the Tale),” written by senior Robert Nolan, who will direct the production.  A tradition within Players, each fall students in the program have the chance to submit their pick for the Student Slot production. “The Student … Continue reading MU Players Upcoming Student Slot Production Has Been Announced, And It Will Keep You Up All Night

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James Behr, MU’s Piano Professor, Serenades Campus on Election Day

Students and faculty went to hear Behr perform on Election Day.MARK POTTINGER / COURTESY By Karen Flores & Kayla Werth, Staff Writer & Contributor The keys of a piano rang through the Alumni room in the O’Malley Library as Manhattan University piano professor James Behr presented a section of 19th-century romantic piano pieces and selected original pieces on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The event took place … Continue reading James Behr, MU’s Piano Professor, Serenades Campus on Election Day

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Reflecting on a Season of Success: Manhattan University Cross Country Shares Insights About Their Triumphant Year 

The Manhattan University mens’s cross country team celebrates their firstplace victory at the Metropolitan Championships.@JASPERSXCTF / INSTAGRAM By Laili Shahrestani, Staff Writer The Manhattan University cross country team concluded its season with a race at the MAAC Championships on Nov. 2, with the men finishing in ninth place and the women placing eleventh.  Prior to this race, MU cross country (XC) achieved multiple accomplishments throughout … Continue reading Reflecting on a Season of Success: Manhattan University Cross Country Shares Insights About Their Triumphant Year 

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Jasper Games of the Week

By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor Women’s Soccer The Manhattan University women’s soccer team faced off against Siena College and Fairfield University this past week. The week started on a high note, with a win for the Jaspers on Sunday against Siena. This was the first win the women’s team had in a MAAC playoff game since 2017.  “They [the players] gave everything they had … Continue reading Jasper Games of the Week

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