María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor While searching for horror films that were not too frightening in an attempt to build my courage, I stumbled upon Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” (2015) and have been unable to stop thinking about it. The film explores religious paranoia and misogyny through Thomasin and her Puritan family, who are banished from their community after her father clashes with its leadership. From … Continue reading Movie Review: The Witch
Southside Smoothies celebrates its opening day in Kelly Commons JOSHUA REICHARD/THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard & Riley Kopceuch , Asst. A&E Editor & Contributor Last week, Manhattan University (MU) welcomed a new dining option to campus. Southside Smoothies, a grab-and-go smoothie bar opened for business in Kelly Commons. “Southside Smoothies welcomed the MU community with free samples, giveaways and plenty of excitement during its grand opening,” … Continue reading Southside Smoothies Opens in Kelly Commons
Photos of computer lab in Miguel Hall ZENDRAH BONNICK/THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor Over the summer, the New York State Education Department granted official approval for the 128-credit cybersecurity bachelor’s program to come to Manhattan University (MU). The new programs being added to MU’s Kakos School of Arts and Sciences include majors in computational neuroscience, cybersecurity, data science and integrated marketing communications. Due … Continue reading MU Welcomes New STEM Programs in Computer Science
Members from The Summer on the Quad Summer Enrichment Program. AMY FORSTER/ COURTESY Nicholas Melendez, Staff Writer The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) has spent the summer expanding its footprint at Manhattan University (MU), funding a renovated student lounge and launching a new summer program aimed at helping local high schoolers prepare for higher education. The lounge area inside the Zaro’s Family Bakery has a … Continue reading James Patterson Honors Program Expands Reach with New Lounge, Summer Initiative
Students gather around to eat and socialize during the new student barbecue in Smith Auditorium. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Isaiah Minaz & Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer & Editor-in Chief Manhattan University (MU) welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students at a new-student barbecue event this past Thursday, Aug. 27. Jasper Launch, the university’s first-year experience program, put on the event as a way to bring together … Continue reading Jaspers Kick Off the Semester with Food, Friends and Fun!
The quad during welcome week. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University (MU) Jaspers returned to campus last Monday on Aug. 24. The quad was busy with old and new faces, ready or not, for the start of classes. With the sun out for the first day, students didn’t take the weather for granted; many people were out on the quad enjoying … Continue reading The Jaspers Return to Campus for Fall 2026
Hi everyone, I cannot believe I am saying welcome back already! The fact that summer is over and we are right back in the swing of things is insane. Whether you’re a returning or incoming student, I hope you enjoy these first few weeks of school and settle in alright! I am personally beginning my senior year and have never felt older than returning to … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
María Castaño, A&E Editor With the beginning of a new semester always comes new challenges, and as a commuter, a recurring theme I have to grapple with is the almost inevitable dead spaces in between classes that I have to do something with. It is scientifically proven that being productive during those times is harder than walking barefoot on glass, so the temptation to just … Continue reading Songs to Listen to During the Hour-and-a-Half Gap in Your Schedule
MU’s flag football team inaugural coach, Frank Jennaco. CSIDOLPHINS.COM / COURTESY Maria Castaño, A&E Section Editor Manhattan University (MU) has introduced the women’s flag football and acrobatic and tumbling teams as brand-new athletic programs that are set to begin play during the fall of 2026. Hallie Fowler was announced on July 14, 2025, as the inaugural Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach, and has been working … Continue reading Meet the Acrobatic & Tumbling and Flag Football Coaches
