Month: December 2025

News

Molly Brett Appointed New Director of Alumni Relations

Leyla J. Mercado & Barbara Vasquez, Arts & Entertainment Editor & Production/Web Editor Molly Brett ‘23 has been appointed as the new director of Alumni Relations at Manhattan University. Brett attained the role after working as assistant director of the department and will follow in the footsteps of previous director Louis Calvelli. Calvelli, who defined his biggest struggle in the position as fostering engagement with … Continue reading Molly Brett Appointed New Director of Alumni Relations

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Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

MU’s recent Open House event for prospective students. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor On Nov. 18, Manhattan University’s Senate held its second meeting of the semester, in which the primary topic discussed was students both on and off campus, including study abroad and foreign exchange students. Discussions were raised about past events, voting and future reforms within the senate. The meeting encouraged discussion amongst the members … Continue reading Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

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Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Paul Harrison, a junior Manhattan University student in the School of Engineering, has been selected as a 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient, a prestigious honor accompanied by a $10,000 stipend. The IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization, supports more than 486,000 engineering and STEM professionals globally with a … Continue reading Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

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Manhattan Caucus, News

Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 18, the U.S. Congress passed a bill ordering the U.S. Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill requires the DOJ to publish the files in a searchable and downloadable format, as Congress approved the release of the files by a final vote of 427–1.  The Epstein files generally refers to the collection … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

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Features

The Albanian Student Association Celebrates 113 Years of Albanian Independence

The Albanian Student Association executive board pictured together celebrating 113 years of Albanian Independence. ELENI MAZIJA / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Nov. 12, the Albanian Student Association at Manhattan University held their annual Independence Day event in Smith Auditorium, celebrating 113 years of Albanian independence. This year marked the fourth time the celebration has been held on campus, gathering over 140 attendees to an … Continue reading The Albanian Student Association Celebrates 113 Years of Albanian Independence

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Vice Presidents of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences Hold Performative Jasper Contest

Lineup of the ‘Performative Jaspers’ for the contest. SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Staff Writer  On Nov. 19, vice presidents of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) Arianna Perez and Grace Nariani hosted Manhattan University’s first-ever Performative Jasper Contest. These contests became a trend particularly in the New York City area during the summer of 2025, and has led to many … Continue reading Vice Presidents of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences Hold Performative Jasper Contest

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Players Perform Parfumerie for their Fall Mainstage

Miss Amalia Balash, played by Amaya Castillo- Mills, sits next to Mr. Sipos, played by Kevin Cullen. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM Barbara Vasquez & Leyla J. Mercado, Production / Web Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor Manhattan University Players’ fall mainstage had their opening night on Nov. 14, with shows throughout the weekend. The cast performed “Parfumerie”, written by Miklόs László. Directed by Martin Marchitto, the … Continue reading MU Players Perform Parfumerie for their Fall Mainstage

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Students Stage Reading of “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls”

Rehearsal of for “Whom The Southern Belle Tolls.” @FOR.THE.SOUTHERN.BELLE/ INSTAGRAM Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer On Friday night, Nov. 21, in Hayden Hall, 110 members of the campus community were in attendance to experience a staged reading of the play “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls” [FWTSBT], a parody written by Christopher Durang based on the 1944 play, The Glass Menagerie. The MU production starred Olivia … Continue reading MU Students Stage Reading of “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls”

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