Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to issue 6! I’m so glad you’ve joined us for yet another week of journalism. On campus, we are kicking off exam season. Many students are gearing up for midterms in the coming weeks before spring break, and working overtime to get their preparations done. With the stress on campus, MU has once again brought back our annual Wellness Day, … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
Angelina Persaud, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Senate convened for their first meeting of the 2025 spring semester and highlighted the multifaith prayer space in Kelly Commons, concerns with fitness center maintenance and a new campus safety program with local businesses, among other updates. The senate began by welcoming two new senators to the committee including provost Kenneth Sumner, Ph.D., and associate professor of chemistry James … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Meeting Highlights New Prayer Space, Jasper Safe Path and More
Margaret Groarke, Ph.D., and students traveled to Albany to advocate for student aid.LUCAS HAAS / LINKEDIN.COM Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Manhattan University students traveled to Albany, NY to advocate against student aid cuts in the state budget. They engaged with state legislators in an effort to increase educational aid funding. Some of the funds they went to advocate for included the … Continue reading Students Travel to Albany to Advocate for Student Aid
Mary Haley, Marketing Chair & Asst. Features Editor As I walked back home from my afternoon class last Monday, I was greeted by a man on a bicycle, with a handful of newspapers as a “special delivery to the residents who live here” — my apartment building. Before I could even read the headline, my eyes were immediately drawn to a photo of the same … Continue reading Manhattan University Resi-Commuters “Make Noise” About Riverdale Press Article
Manhattan University’s Quant Society gathers for their first weekly meeting. BROOKE DELLA ROCCO / THE QUADRANGLE Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor Manhattan University’s new Quant Society held their introductory meeting this past Wednesday, with a major focus on skill development within quantitative finance. Quantitative finance explores the intersection of both finance and mathematics by using mathematical models, statistics and programming to analyze financial markets. Because … Continue reading MU’s New Quant Society Talks Quantitative Finance
Thornton Tomasetti brought in two speakers to share their thoughts on AI. FLYNN MYERS / THE QUADRANGLE Flynn Myers, Staff Writer As a part of National Engineers Week, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at Manhattan University held a lecture on Feb. 21 in Leo Hall to discuss the future relationships between structural engineering and artificial intelligence. Thornton Tomasetti, a well-respected structural engineering company, … Continue reading The American Society of Civil Engineers Takes on AI in Structural Engineering
Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Writer Gernot Wagner, Ph.D, a climate economist at Columbia’s School of Business, visited Manhattan University to educate students and faculty on the topic of climate co-opetition. In addition to teaching, Wagner has written four books within his expertise, including, “Climate Shock: The Economic Consequences of a Hotter Planet”. He focuses on both climate risks and climate policy. Wagner shared a unique perspective … Continue reading Guest Professor Gernot Wagner Presents Lecture on Climate Co-opetition
All creative work submissions can be sent to Manhattan Magazine’s email. @MANHATTAN.MAGAZINE / INSTAGRAM Mack Olmsted, Senior Writer Manhattan Magazine, the creative journal on the Manhattan University campus, is currently looking for submissions to showcase in their upcoming edition, which will be published at the end of spring semester. The magazine has been an active club on campus since the 1970s, when Rocco Marinaccio, Ph.D., … Continue reading Manhattan Magazine Puts Out Call For Submissions
The Players poster taking intent applications for One Acts. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM Victoria Schiller, Senior Writer Preparation for the spring musical, The Addams Family, has not stopped the MU Players from putting on multiple shows and performances throughout the semester. In early February, Players announced they were accepting overseer and director intents for their annual One Acts performances. This year’s One Acts consist of six, … Continue reading MU Players Taking Intent Applications for One Acts
