Dear Readers,
Hello, and welcome to Issue 8.
Freedom of speech, as it frequently has been for the past few months, has taken center stage in the news and specifically student media yet again this week. From nationwide “No Kings” protests over the weekend, including several here in New York City and the Riverdale area, to a federal lawsuit filed by The Stanford Daily, new issues are arising each day that beg to be at the forefront of our weekly discussions.
While The Quadrangle did not add its name to The Stanford Daily’s brief in an official capacity, I want to take this opportunity to shed light on this case and encourage you all to research further. In short, The Stanford Daily and “Student Press Amici” have filed to challenge the U.S. Government under Secretary of State Marco Rubio for using certain immigration laws to penalize international students who express political opinions. The 19-page brief argues that journalism is essential to democracy, that the government is unlawfully using immigration laws to freeze student speech, that the damage these practices have caused are already widespread and that the long-term consequences of these practices can, and will, be detrimental to free speech and student journalism moving forward. Ultimately, the brief calls on the court to stop the government from using these immigration laws to justify retaliation against students who speak out, and to protect First Amendment rights for all students, both U.S. citizens and international students in the country on a visa.
Although The Quadrangle doesn’t currently have any international students on staff, our mission remains the same: to be a voice for everyone on this campus. Manhattan University’s strength lies in its diversity, and that includes our community of international students. For those on campus, I implore you to use The Quadrangle as a resource to amplify your voice. We are always eager to receive and publish Letters to the Editor, OpEds and the stories that matter most to you.
As for this week’s issue, our news section covers the newest recipient of the John L. Paluszek Scholarship, MU’s most recent Senate meeting, the winners of the “Disrupt Everything and Win” campus contest hosted by the JPHP, and finally, a Manhattan Caucus focused on Thursday’s NYC mayoral debate. In features, you’ll find a Voices on the Quad from the mayoral debate watch party and Wellness Walks restarting on campus. In A&E, we cover a mural unveiling in performing arts as well as a Book Nook on “The Power and the Glory”. Lastly, in sports, we bring you an overview of men’s club soccer and Games of the Week. We hope you’ll check it all out.
Stay safe, stay curious and stay informed. We’ll be back next week with more.
Until next time,
