MU Biology Students Win Contest at ​​MACUB Annual Conference

MU Students take part in the 58th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists conference. @MANHATTANUNIVERSITY/LINKEDIN Joshua Reichard, Staff Writer Eleven Manhattan University students traveled to Molloy University to attend the 58th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB) conference on Oct. 25. A handful of biology students were recognized and awarded at the event, including two MU students who placed highly … Continue reading MU Biology Students Win Contest at ​​MACUB Annual Conference

Student Maria Budelman Presents Research at ACSM Conference, Awaits International Journal of Exercise Science Publication

Maria Budelman presents her research project at ACSM Greater New York Conference. MARIA BUDELMAN / COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer On Nov. 8, Maria Budelman, a Manhattan University senior and kinesiology major, presented her research project, “Mind Over Injury: Exploring Mental Imagery as a Game Changer in Athletic Rehabilitation”, at the American College of Sports Medicine’s [ACSM] Greater New York Regional Chapters Fall Conference.  The … Continue reading Student Maria Budelman Presents Research at ACSM Conference, Awaits International Journal of Exercise Science Publication

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to Issue 12! First and foremost, I want to thank you all for the love and support you showed us on The Budget Issue. Hearing how much our students enjoyed seeing their own names and interviews in print, as well as the organizations they run and care about covered, was truly special. The messages I’ve received personally regarding this last … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

Photo of U.S. Capitol Building. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The government shutdown is officially over. The shutdown that began on Oct. 1 concluded on Nov. 13, clocking in as the longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history. Capital Hill was shut down for 43 total days, negatively affecting millions of Americans nationwide.  During a government shutdown, federal employees generally fall into three … Continue reading Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

MU Knights of Columbus Host Pro-Life Webinar Screening, Sparking Further Conversation

MU’s chapter of the Knights of Columbus pictured while viewing Trent Horn’s webinar on pro-life arguments. MADDIE ROSADO / THE QUADRANGLE Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer On Nov. 5, Manhattan University’s chapter of the Knights of Columbus hosted a webinar viewing of American Catholic apologist Trent Horn, who presented pro-life arguments and addressed what he described as flaws in pro-choice reasoning. The event aimed to engage … Continue reading MU Knights of Columbus Host Pro-Life Webinar Screening, Sparking Further Conversation

Manhattan University’s Save the World Club Speaks on Their Mission and Focus on Existential Risk

McKenna Baker, president of STWC, pictured speaking to students at a club event on the quad. JAY FRIEDENBERG / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University’s Save the World Club (STWC) aims to provide individuals with existential risk education in hopes that it will create not only a more informed society, but also help in keeping humanity safe and alive regardless of what threats emerge. … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Save the World Club Speaks on Their Mission and Focus on Existential Risk

Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

The Friendly Fridge has been active in the Bronx since 2020.  GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief With the longest shutdown in government history causing a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for those around the world and locally in New York City, Manhattan University’s Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) paired with the Friendly Fridge BX to host a holiday … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together

Photo of cumbia event flyer. @MEXSA_MU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor At a recent campus cumbia lesson hosted by Manhattan University’s Mexican Student Association (MEXSA), students said the dance’s smooth and communal vibe were part of what made the event inviting from the start. The Quadrangle sat down with the organizers of the event, who said that they decided on cumbia as the dance … Continue reading MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together

Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning

Amy Forster, Asst. Production Editor As the leaves begin their slow descent from the trees, I often find myself strolling through Central Park, reading the stories of love etched into the bench dedications. These tiny declarations are a testament to the fact that love in the city, at some point or another, can be consuming enough that we need to carve it into physical existence. … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning