Month: April 2025

Sports, Women's Lacrosse

Manhattan Women’s Lacrosse Falls Short to Canisius on the Road

It was a rainy game at Demske Field. MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE Mary Haley, Assistant Features Editor & Marketing Chair The Manhattan Jaspers women’s lacrosse team had one of their strongest offensive first quarters of the season, but couldn’t hold back a relentless second-half push by the Canisius University Golden Griffins, ultimately falling 17–14 in Buffalo on Saturday, April 19. Manhattan’s offense was electric … Continue reading Manhattan Women’s Lacrosse Falls Short to Canisius on the Road

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Softball, Sports

Grand Slams and MAAC Rookie of the Week: Jaspers Crush Saint Peter’s in Three-Game Sweep

The Jaspers earn a three game winning streak for the first time in five years against St. Peter’s. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Angelina Persaud, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s softball team racked up their first three-game winning streak in five years against St. Peter’s along with one of their newest members being named MAAC Rookie of the Week.  Game one against St. Peter’s tested the limits of … Continue reading Grand Slams and MAAC Rookie of the Week: Jaspers Crush Saint Peter’s in Three-Game Sweep

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cheerleading, Dance Team, Sports

NDA and NCA Recaps: The Jasper Dancers and Cheerleading Team Take on Daytona

The Jasper Dancers take on Daytona for this year’s National Dance Alliance (NDA) Championship. MOLLY CALLAHAN/ COURTESY Elizabeth Kalaj & Mary Haley, Senior Writer and Asst. Features Editor & Marketing Chair Jasper Dancers The Jasper Dancers arrived in Daytona on April 9 for the National Dance Alliance [NDA] national competition. The team competed in the preliminary round in the jazz and hip-hop categories, with unique … Continue reading NDA and NCA Recaps: The Jasper Dancers and Cheerleading Team Take on Daytona

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Arts & Entertainment

MU’s Veteran Center Hits the Broadway Stage in a Night of Laughter with “The Book of Mormon”

The Veterans Center had the opportunity to take it’s members to see the hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon.DAVID BOLLERT P.H.D / COURTESY Angelina Perez, Senior Writer Accompanied by Brian Chalk, Ph.D., and David Bolert, Ph.D., director of the Veterans Center, student veterans had the opportunity earlier this month to attend the popular satirical Broadway musical, “The Book of Mormon”. The Book of Mormon … Continue reading MU’s Veteran Center Hits the Broadway Stage in a Night of Laughter with “The Book of Mormon”

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Arts & Entertainment, News

Manhattan Performing Arts Groups Announces New Presidents, and Discusses Plans for 2025-26 Academic Year

Manhattan University Singers at the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols.  @SINGERSSMU / INSTAGRAM Isaiah Rosario, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s performing arts groups ended the year with their annual announcements regarding new leadership for the fall.  New presidents of four performing arts groups on campus have been announced. Jason Matute will lead Scatterbomb, while Singers will have co-presidents for the first time: Vanessa Goncalves and Isabella … Continue reading Manhattan Performing Arts Groups Announces New Presidents, and Discusses Plans for 2025-26 Academic Year

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Features

Congressman Mike Lawler’s Visit to Manhattan University Draws Protestors To Campus

Messages left by protestors outside of Kelly Commons. ANGELINA PERSAUD / THE QUADRANGLE Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Congressman Michael Lawler returned to Manhattan University on April 22, stepping into familiar territory to address students about his legislative priorities, foreign policy concerns and economic outlook. The Rockland County native and Jasper alumnus who was valedictorian in 2009, wasted no time diving into policy specifics—particularly on tax … Continue reading Congressman Mike Lawler’s Visit to Manhattan University Draws Protestors To Campus

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It’s On Us Hosts First Annual “Walk in Her Shoes” Event at Manhattan University

The men of Manhattan University men partake in a relay, wearing heels to raise awareness on gendered issues. ELIZABETH KALAJ / THE QUADRANGLE Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s It’s On Us chapter hosted their inaugural “Walk in Her Shoes” event on April 15 at 7 p.m. in Draddy Gymnasium. The initiative began in 2001 to highlight sexual and gender-based violence. Since then, it has … Continue reading It’s On Us Hosts First Annual “Walk in Her Shoes” Event at Manhattan University

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News

MU Receives Recognition from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Flynn Myers, Staff Writer Chair of the political science, history, and international studies department, Margaret Groarke Ph.D., along with senior Samantha Pavlick, were recognized and awarded by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for their voting registration efforts at Manhattan University for 2024.  The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge surveys multiple schools, hoping to empower higher education to elevate student engagement within voting. Jaspers Vote, … Continue reading MU Receives Recognition from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

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MU Engineers Inducted into the Order of the Engineer

Left to Right: Natalia Velez Serrano, Pashka Durgaj and Victoria Coglianese at the Order of Engineers induction ceremony. NATALIA VELEZ SERRANO / COURTESY Karen Flores, Senior Writer The School of Engineering inducted 132 graduating students into the Order of the Engineer ceremony in early April. The Order of the Engineer is a ceremony in which graduating engineering students take an oath of ethics and accept … Continue reading MU Engineers Inducted into the Order of the Engineer

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