Month: November 2025

Features

The College Debt Cycle and the Future of Funding Higher Education 

Students face an increase in financial pressure as the cost of education continues to rise. ISTOCK.COM / COURTESY Misha Jabal-Abadi, Staff Writer Whether someone is an undergraduate or a graduate student, a common issue both share is the reality of student debt. Most who choose to get a college education will leave with debt that can potentially take years to pay off. Student debt can … Continue reading The College Debt Cycle and the Future of Funding Higher Education 

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Arts & Entertainment

How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts

Kevin Cullen, production manager for Players, performing in the Muppets cabaret. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM  Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. Social Media Editor Similar to many other programs at Manhattan University, the performing arts program has faced many budget cuts since 2023. Despite this, the department has continued to maintain their steady events and performances each semester, supported by faculty, students and others who have donated to … Continue reading How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts

Mural in Thomas Hall 5.17. MARIA CASTANO / THE QUADRANGLE Maria Castano, Staff Writer Following unprecedented budget cuts in recent years, Manhattan University has slowly been building itself back up, and looks to attract new students by marketing its resources, with an emphasis on scholarships, grants and cutting-edge technology. Director of Performing Arts Andrew Bauer shared information regarding the performing arts scholarship with The Quadrangle, … Continue reading MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts

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Sports

The Expansion of Club Sports at Manhattan University

Flag Football at Gaelic Park. @MANHATTAN_FOOTBALL/ INSTAGRAM Mary Haley and Brooke Della Rocco, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor and News Editor With the addition of new teams and an increase in student participation across campus, club sports at Manhattan University have expanded rapidly in recent years.  For many students, club sports offer a balance that Division I athletics sometimes cannot offer. Brian Astacio, a player on … Continue reading The Expansion of Club Sports at Manhattan University

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Sports

The Price MU Gear Holds for Jasper Pride

Student section at Manhattan Madness on Oct. 23. BRIAN HATTON/ COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer Manhattan University merchandise is worn proudly on campus year-round by athletes and students alike. Whether an athlete is representing their team through apparel or students are sporting the latest shirt giveaway from basketball, apparel plays a large part in the campus community.  Eleanor Sak, a junior political science major at … Continue reading The Price MU Gear Holds for Jasper Pride

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News

MU Takes the Spotlight on Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour”

MU’s President, Frederick Bonato, pictured speaking with The College Tour’s executive producer, creator and host, Alex Boylan, during filming.ANISSA LATIF / COURTESY Maddie Rosado & Laili Shahrestani, Staff Writer & Features Editor  Amazon Prime’s original series “The College Tour” filmed an episode at Manhattan University last week, working to highlight not only what the university has to offer, but also allowing for a number of … Continue reading MU Takes the Spotlight on Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour”

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News

MU Debuts New Classic Readings Series

Mark Pottinger, Ph.D., narrated “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe in the first edition of the Classic Readings Series. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Barbara Vasquez, Production / Web Editor Manhattan University [MU] has recently unveiled a new “Classic Readings Series,” a “monthly celebration of literature and storytelling,” according to manhattan.edu. The series promises readings of various pieces of classic literature performed by MU faculty.  The idea … Continue reading MU Debuts New Classic Readings Series

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Manhattan Caucus, News

Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

Photo of the NYC Mayor’s office. NYC.GOV / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 4, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City Mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim and person of South Asian descent to be elected mayor.  Mamdani won after running a campaign off a progressive platform focused on city affordability, frozen rent and universal health care … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

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