Month: January 2026

News

MU Sophomore Brooke Johnson Chosen as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow 

Brooke Johnson, 2026 Carol Coston Fellow  BROOKE JOHNSON / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief Brooke Johnson, a sophomore political science student at Manhattan University (MU) has been selected among a number of other applicants to serve as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow.  The Carol Coston Fellowship is a nationally recognized, year-long paid opportunity that operates under NETWORK – a Catholic advocacy organization that aims for change … Continue reading MU Sophomore Brooke Johnson Chosen as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow 

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Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 Makes $1 Million Donation

 Ambassador Charles Gargano ’79, makes generous donation towards Manhattan University Andrew Mannion Senior Writer This past December, Manhattan University (MU) received a $1 million donation from Ambassador Charles A. Gargano, a member of the class of 1979. In recognition of the gift, the red brick arches flanking Memorial Hall will be designated as the Charles A. Gargano, P.E. ’79 Arches. A native of Italy, Gargano … Continue reading Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 Makes $1 Million Donation

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Greenland’s Strategic Importance Draws Renewed U.S. Attention

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor In the beginning of January, President Trump intensified his push for making Greenland part of the United States, arguing that it was vital for national security. Trump and even some of his advisors argue that Greenland is essential for the protection of the United States and even parts of Europe against Russia and China. On Jan. 17, the president announced … Continue reading Greenland’s Strategic Importance Draws Renewed U.S. Attention

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Features

Ministry’s New Mascot: Santo the Lab

Santo, the ten-week-old Black Lab and CMSA mascot. MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE Mary Haley, Senior Writer Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) welcomed a black Labrador retriever puppy at the beginning of the semester. Ten-week-old Santo spends his time at Manhattan University’s (MU) CMSA cornerstone room, and also at Rev. Edward Beck and Rev. Robert Joerger’s priesthouse in Pelham, NY.  Beck and Joerger adopted … Continue reading Ministry’s New Mascot: Santo the Lab

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Rush Season is in Full Spring

Subway inspired ad for the start of the rush season for Sigma Delta Tau. @SDTMANHATTAN/INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor With the beginning of the spring semester underway, this current period marks the start of rush season. Manhattan University’s (MU) different chapters, known as Sigma Delta Tau (SDT), Alpha Pi Phi (APP) and Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE), begin their operations to welcome in a new … Continue reading Rush Season is in Full Spring

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Screens Neptune Frost   

Photos taken by Zendrah Bonnick, assistant news editor, January 22, image of title screen for film Neptune Frost, text in photos reads Neptune Frost. Image IMG_4398, courtesy of IMDB, https://m.imdb.com/title/tt11873472/, designed by Xan Black for use in film Neptune Frost by Kino Lorber, 2022 Zendrah Bonnick Assistant News Editor  On the night of Jan. 22, Manhattan University (MU) students and faculty gathered on the first floor of … Continue reading MU Screens Neptune Frost   

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Arts & Entertainment

What’s Next for MU Singers? Reflecting on Fall and Looking Ahead

MU Singers Perform at their annual Festival of Lessons and Carols MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY/FACEBOOK Joshua Reichard Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor With the beginning of the spring semester, Manhattan University’s (MU) Singers, the school’s choir, prepares for new events and initiatives. As they get back into the swing of things, The Quadrangle spoke with Singers to reflect on their success from the fall and to get … Continue reading What’s Next for MU Singers? Reflecting on Fall and Looking Ahead

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Jasper Jams: 2016 Anthems

Joshua Reichard Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve most likely seen 2016 “throwback” posts, and you may be asking yourself how the internet has already become nostalgic for a time that feels like it just ended.  Starting in December of 2025, many TikTok users began posting videos with captions along the lines of “2026 will be the … Continue reading Jasper Jams: 2016 Anthems

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Sports

Men’s Volleyball Receives its First Program Win at Harvard

Andrew Mannion Senior Writer In just their third game as a program, the Manhattan University (MU) men’s volleyball team secured its first win in program history. In the final game of the two against Harvard, the Jaspers won in straight sets: 25-18, 28-26 and 25-23. In the first set, MU found itself in the driver’s seat early. Points from outside hitters Kasen Owens and Sam … Continue reading Men’s Volleyball Receives its First Program Win at Harvard

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