Happy Birthday to The Quad! Congratulations on a century of reporting! The Quadrangle serves a special role in writing the first draft of history for the college, keeping the community informed, and when necessary shining a spotlight on stories that otherwise would remain in the dark. Working on The Quadrangle was a highlight of my time at Manhattan and it was truly a privilege to … Continue reading Birthday Cheers from Our Past EICs
Dear Readers, Welcome to our fall special issue, celebrating 100 years of The Quadrangle! (*cue birthday song*) Our birthday party would not be so special if it weren’t for all of the support you have all given us throughout the years. Whether you’re new to campus or have followed us throughout the decades, you are an important piece of our story that we will not … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
The Quadrangle Student Newspaper. @THEQUADRANGLE/FACEBOOK By Laili Shahrestani, Staff Writer Faculty and student government reflected on the role of The Quadrangle’s student journalism on campus over the past 100 years, and how they believe it impacts the policies and awareness of the student body at MU. Faculty members hold multiple views when it comes to The Quadrangle’s news coverage. While some faculty members advocate for … Continue reading The Impact of Student Journalism at MU: Faculty and Student Government Share Their Thoughts About The Quadrangle
The Quadrangle placed a Red Cross ad on the pages to convince Manhattan men to donate blood for their fellow Americans during World War II. THE QUADRANGLE / COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor For 100 years, The Quadrangle has put out volumes of campus news surrounding the issues that matter to students most. As history has prevailed itself, so has Manhattan University’s … Continue reading A Century of Student Voices in The Quadrangle
By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor and Victoria Schiller, Contributor The Quadrangle student newspaper has been giving students with various majors an opportunity to report and write in a professional setting for one hundred years. Many of The Quadrangle’s alumni end up graduating from Manhattan University and getting successful jobs in journalism. However, many other alumni end up in fields that are not directly correlated with … Continue reading One Road, Many Paths: Quad Alumni and What They’re Up To Now
Left: Broadway Joe’s Pizza Logo.DOORDASH / COURTESY Right: Goodfellas Pizza & Pasta Logo.GOODFELLASBRONX.COM / COURTESY By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor The Quadrangle continues to attempt to solve the age-old debate regarding the best New York slice around campus. In 2010, Goodfellas and Broadway Joe’s were compared by The Quadrangle staff and interviewees and again in 2019, against an additional pizza joint that has since closed. … Continue reading Riverdale Pizza Showdown: Goodfellas vs. Broadway Joe’s
Ads the Jasper Jist put out encouraging students join.ANGELINA PEREZ / THE QUADRANGLE By Angelina Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor From originating as a print-only publication to a solely online college news source, The Quadrangle’s development since 1924 has shifted both in substance of articles published as well as a key emphasis on the student audience. The publication has shifted away from the political rhetoric … Continue reading The Quadrangle’s History in Print
By Jill Tuthill and Karen Flores, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan University’s arts and entertainment groups and events have withstood a century’s worth of students. The Quadrangle has played a role in documenting the different forms of expression of art on campus throughout these 100 years. Early issues of The Quadrangle did not divide their publication into sections, with poetry and … Continue reading The Arts in The Quadrangle, est. 1924
By Angelina Persaud, Managing Editor/News Editor If there’s one thing I’ve come to learn, it’s that music has always been a constant in my life, and I’m sure plenty of others can say the same. Whether it’s a hype anthem during the middle of the day or just a slow song when I’m feeling anxious, music has a way of healing the soul. However, I … Continue reading What’s On My iPod? (Jasper Jams): Songs of the Decades that Aged like Fine Wine
