Month: September 2025

Arts & Entertainment

MU Introduces First-Ever Film Festival

Maya Angelina Grate and Grace Cardinal, Contributor and Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University’s recently-announced Sixth Borough Film Festival is set to take place this April 10-12, and is currently accepting submissions. This new event is intended to bring people together to appreciate film and establish a fun and creative community.  The film festival will take place over three days and is accepting submissions across eight categories, including … Continue reading MU Introduces First-Ever Film Festival

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Arts & Entertainment

“Salam Shalom” Presents Private Screening at Manhattan University

Hazel Selzer Kahan and her family in Lahore, Pakistan (1952). SALAMSHALOMDOC.COM / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor With a packed audience, the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education center (HGI) hosted the first private screening of “Salam Shalom” through a partnership with Manhattan University. Director and producer Hina Ali, focused on the untold story of the Jews in Pakistan, following Hazel Selzer Kahan and her … Continue reading “Salam Shalom” Presents Private Screening at Manhattan University

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Sports, Volleyball

Women’s Volleyball Stomps Rhode Island, Wins in Straight Sets

Emma Francesconi takes a swing for the Lady Jaspers. ANDREW MANNION/ THE QUADRANGLE Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Manhattan University’s women’s volleyball team faced off against the University of Rhode Island (URI) Rams on Saturday afternoon. The first set was all Jaspers to start, taking a 4-1 lead off of the kill from Fiona VanDyke. This three point lead was the closest the set would be … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball Stomps Rhode Island, Wins in Straight Sets

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Games of the Week, Sports

Games of the Week

Columbia plays Manhattan on Monday, Sept.15. GOJASPERS.COM/COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Men’s Soccer Manhattan University men’s soccer dropped a 2-0 match to Columbia on Monday night at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium. Columbia struck first in the 11th minute to take control early. Manhattan’s first chance came in the 25th when captain Henry Hamilton put a shot on goal. Head Coach Tom Giovatto made three … Continue reading Games of the Week

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News

An Exclusive Q&A From An Evening With James Patterson

The Quadrangle sat down with Patterson for an exclusive press room interview.BRIAN HATTON / COURTESY Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief James Patterson ‘69 returned to his alma mater on Tuesday for an event with students entitled “Why I’m Investing Big in Manhattan: An Evening with James Patterson.” The Quadrangle sat down with Patterson for an exclusive interview to discuss his return to campus, the new James Patterson … Continue reading An Exclusive Q&A From An Evening With James Patterson

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 James Patterson ‘69 Returns to Campus For Highly-Attended Evening in Draddy Gymnasium

Patterson takes the stage in Draddy Gymnasium. RYAN MONTEMARANO / COURTESY Grace Cardinal and Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor “Hi, I’m Stephen King.”  That was how James Patterson, ‘69, greeted students in last Tuesday’s two-hour event that consisted of a moderated discussion, an open Q&A and a book signing of Patterson’s newest novel, “The First Gentleman,” written alongside former President Bill Clinton.  Patterson boasts … Continue reading  James Patterson ‘69 Returns to Campus For Highly-Attended Evening in Draddy Gymnasium

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to Issue 3! This week has certainly been a busy one, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. On Tuesday, the Manhattan University campus welcomed esteemed alumnus James Patterson ‘69 to campus, to kick off the Speaker Series facet of the new James Patterson Honors Program. I had the privilege of sitting down and speaking with Mr. Patterson, … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

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Grishma Shah, Ph.D. Appointed as New Associate Dean for the O’Malley School of Business

Grishma Shah, Ph.D., on campus in fall 2024 promoting her book, Anagram Destiny. GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Leyla J. Mercado, Arts and Entertainment Editor Grishma Shah, Ph.D., has been appointed new associate dean for Manhattan University’s O’Malley School of Business (OMSB). Shah, a professor and the director of global business studies, has been a part of MU since 2008. She enters her position with … Continue reading Grishma Shah, Ph.D. Appointed as New Associate Dean for the O’Malley School of Business

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Manhattan University Launches New Flex Start Program

Manhattan University’s campus. @MANHATTAN.EDU / INSTAGRAM Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University recently announced the launch of Flex Start, a program in which students who missed the traditional start of the semester will have the opportunity to begin in late September, instead of waiting until the following term. The enrollment period for Flex Start closes on Sept. 17, and the first official day of the … Continue reading Manhattan University Launches New Flex Start Program

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