Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to Issue 9! These two weeks are some of my favorite of the entire academic year. Over these short 10 days, the campus community celebrates Manhattan Madness, the university’s annual pep rally kicking off the beginning of the D1 basketball season, and Halloween Weekend, when students celebrate and excitedly show off their creativity in costumes both on and off campus. … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
Horan Hall, a suite and apartment-style residential hall at MU. CUPPEK PHOTOGRAPHY / COURTESY Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University has announced a new commuter residential program for students looking to live on campus during the winter months. The announcement was made on Oct. 15, with applications opening the same day. According to an email sent to MU commuters, the goal of the program is to … Continue reading MU Residence Life Introduces Winter Welcome Program for Commuters
Winston Peters, Dean Hany Guirguis, and Anna Burnett, winner of the Spring 2025 Manhattan University Innovation Challenge, pictured together. @ENTREPRENEURS_AT_MU / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer Winston Peters, program director of Manhattan University’s entrepreneurship center and an adjunct professor of marketing, has been named interim president of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) as of October 2025. Selected by the BXEDC board to guide the … Continue reading Professor Winston Peters Named Interim President of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation
Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Journalists who cover topics related to the Pentagon’s defense department can no longer report on information unless it has been authorized by the government. As of late September, reporters who do not sign a statement agreeing to these new rules will have their press credentials revoked. According to Politico, the initial memo sent to reporters read that all, “information … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Pentagon Imposes New Media Restrictions, Press Groups Condemn Move
The quad during the Boo at MU event. SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Staff Writer Boo at MU, previously called “Safe Halloween”, is an annual event at Manhattan University hosted by the education department’s honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP). Each year, children and their families from the Riverdale area are invited to trick-or-treat and partake in other games and activities in a … Continue reading KDP hosts BOO! at MU for the Halloween Season
Andrew Berg and Amelie Barrios presenting at the OMSB forum. MISHA JABAL-ABADI/ THE QUADRANGLE Misha Jabal-Abadi, Contributor On Thursday, Oct. 24, two elected students from the O’Malley School of Business (OMSB) held their semesterly meeting to give students the opportunity to learn about what the Student Government Association (SGA) does, how they connect with the other clubs on campus and how students can voice current … Continue reading Insight into Student Government at OMSB Forum
Maria Castano, Staff Writer We Are College Music (WRCM), Manhattan University’s student-run radio show, held a general meeting on Oct. 22, where they discussed plans on how to maintain their current influence on campus. The Quadrangle had the opportunity to attend the WRCM meeting, and learn more about how they have been steadily growing in influence over the past year. Ronan York, a senior communication … Continue reading WRCM Revives Magazine and Prepares for Their New House Night
Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor As someone who grew up in a Middle Eastern household, born to two Persian immigrant parents, I can wholeheartedly tell you that no genre of music will ever compare to Persian music. Yes, maybe I am biased, but that does not mean I am wrong – listen for yourself! My Persian identity means everything to me. I am so honored to … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Beats from the Middle East
