Month: January 2026

Sports

MU Mourns Track and Field Legend Fred Dwyer

Two of Fred Dwyer’s best athletes and Olympians running in Van Cortlandt Park. Tony Colon (Puerto Rico) and Mike Keogh (Ireland). JOE RYAN / COURTESY  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor  Manhattan University (MU) is mourning the loss of Fred Dwyer, former head coach of track and field and the longest-tenured coach in the program’s history. His decades-long leadership shaped generations of student-athletes and helped … Continue reading MU Mourns Track and Field Legend Fred Dwyer

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News

Fenwicks Pub Officially Closes

Mary Haley Senior Writer Just before the spring semester started on Jan. 7, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and the Bronx Community Board Eight released a statement regarding the supposed closing of Fenwicks Pub on W 238th St.   According to the statement, residents near Fenwicks Pub had been complaining for weeks about quality-of-life issues. Among these complaints were experiences of late-night noise, rowdy behavior and after-hours operations. Assemblyman Dinowitz, Council Member Dinowitz and the Bronx Community Board Eight sought … Continue reading Fenwicks Pub Officially Closes

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News

MU Officially Transitions to Microsoft 

Switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft.   PSMPARTNERS.COM/ COURTESY  Misha Jabal-Abadi Asst. Production Editor  With the arrival of the new year, Manhattan University (MU) has officially made the switch from using Google to Microsoft as its main platform. The transition to Microsoft, which has been long anticipated, was officially announced to occur following the fall 2025 semester. While the transition was initially postponed, many students and faculty began asking … Continue reading MU Officially Transitions to Microsoft 

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Letters

Letter from the Editors

Dear readers,  Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and were able to rest, relax and spend time with your loved ones. While the break felt nice, The Quadrangle and its staff are eager to start off the spring semester strong with issue 1, providing you all with the latest information about what is going on around campus and the broader community.  We … Continue reading Letter from the Editors

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Manhattan Caucus, News

The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Jan. 3, President Donald Trump gave the order to launch “Operation Absolute Resolve,” capturing the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro.   The operation included U.S. joint forces and special operations forces from multiple service branches. According to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military also networked with multiple U.S. intelligence agencies. Maduro … Continue reading The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

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News, Top Stories

MU Launches Four New STEM-Designated Master’s Programs 

Andrew Mannion Senior Writer On Jan. 8, Manhattan University (MU) announced the addition of three new graduate programs. These added programs are mainly focused on analytics, but are also targeted towards undergraduate students looking to enter professions driven by data and its comprehension.   The new degrees offered include business analytics, financial analytics and healthcare informatics. Healthcare informatics extends MU’s STEM portfolio in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. This degree, targeted towards … Continue reading MU Launches Four New STEM-Designated Master’s Programs 

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Features

Student Government Welcomes Back Students With An On Campus Ice Skating Event

Flyer for Ice Skating Event.  @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM  Andrew Mannion Senior Writer This past Thursday, Jan. 15, Manhattan University’s (MU) student government hosted an on-campus ice skating event located directly on Walsh Plaza. While students finished up their fourth day of classes, they were also able to let loose and enjoy the setup rink without much travel from the residence halls.    Student government has hosted a variety of events over … Continue reading Student Government Welcomes Back Students With An On Campus Ice Skating Event

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Fashion Finds, Features

Fashion Finds: Spring Semester Edition and the Yearn for More Color  

Maria Castaño Arts and Entertainment Editor  With winter still having a tight grip on the Bronx, Manhattan University students seek ways to bring warmth to their everyday lives, as well as at the beginning of the semester through fashion. The Quadrangle decided to ask Jaspers what inspires their style and what fashion trends they hope to see more of this semester.  Shu Amanuma, Linnea Wong and Amanda Taub-Runo … Continue reading Fashion Finds: Spring Semester Edition and the Yearn for More Color  

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Arts & Entertainment

Sanctus Artem Club Discusses Semester Goals and End of Year Art Showcase 

Guests view the end of year showcase in a previous year.  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer  Manhattan University’s (MU) Sanctus Artem club has a productive semester ahead, filled with engaging, community building activities.   Sanctus Artem can be translated to “pure arts” in Latin, naming it as the only student art club on campus. According to their website, the club “seeks to foster student … Continue reading Sanctus Artem Club Discusses Semester Goals and End of Year Art Showcase 

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