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The Quadrangle, founded in 1924, is the student-run newspaper of Manhattan College.
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Special Guest Martin J. Gruenberg Speaks at MC

Martin J. Gruenberg, Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, receives O”Malley School of Business hat after his inspiring Conversation. THEQUADRANGLE/COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor/ Asst. A&E Editor Martin J. Gruenberg, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), visited Manhattan College to speak to O’Malley School of Business students about both his life experiences and how to make a difference through civic engagement.  … Continue reading Special Guest Martin J. Gruenberg Speaks at MC

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Admissions Addresses National Enrollment Decline, Prepares for St. LaSalle Honors Ceremony

Photo from the De LaSalle Honors Ceremony from 2022, this years event took place on Sunday, March 3rd. @MANHATTANEDU/INSTAGRAM By Lauren Raziano, Senior Writer Manhattan College’s Office of Admissions is in full swing for “yield season”, focusing on the accepted student cohort and converting them to committed students through the Saint LaSalle Honors Ceremony and accepted students days.  Spring semester is the yield season for … Continue reading Admissions Addresses National Enrollment Decline, Prepares for St. LaSalle Honors Ceremony

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American Historical Association Responds to MC Tenured Faculty Layoffs

American Historical Association addressed the tenured faculty layoffs at the college.AHA.ORG/COURTESY By Angelina Persaud, Managing Editor & Asst. News Editor The American Historical Association (AHA) addressed President Milo Riverso, Ph.D., and Manhattan College administrators in a letter regarding the termination of tenured history faculty members.  The letter was released in January in concurrence with the largest round of faculty layoffs at the college. Particularly, it … Continue reading American Historical Association Responds to MC Tenured Faculty Layoffs

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Manhattan College Merges Departments Across its Three Schools

By Angelina Persaud, Managing Editor/Asst. News Editor and Brooke Dellarocco, News Editor Manhattan College’s administration recently approved the merging of several departments in an effort to reduce costs and allow more faculty to teach a wider variety of classes.  Possibilities regarding how to approach the ever-growing financial problems facing the college were discussed in December of 2023 between faculty and administration. A follow-up email was … Continue reading Manhattan College Merges Departments Across its Three Schools

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Letters

LETTER to the EDITOR

To The Editor, Professor Frederick Schweitzer’s eloquent letter (February 19, 2024) is a cry from the heart of one who has contributed greatly to the academic excellence of Manhattan College and most particularly to the history department. I share his dismay. I, too, am shocked by the unjustified attack on the loyal, hardworking faculty of the College and the deliberate weakening of the liberal arts, … Continue reading LETTER to the EDITOR

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Sports

18 Point Double-Double From Seydou Traore Not Enough as Jaspers Fall to Red Foxes

Wesley Robinson driving into the paint against the Marist Red Foxes in a 57-50 loss.ISAIAH ROSARIO / THE QUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor After arguably the Jaspers’ (5-20, 2-14 MAAC) worst loss of the season against Rider on Feb. 18, Manhattan men’s basketball looked to bounce back and record their first win in February.  Before the matchup, the Marist Red Foxes (15-9, 10-5 MAAC) … Continue reading 18 Point Double-Double From Seydou Traore Not Enough as Jaspers Fall to Red Foxes

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Lady Jaspers Win An Absolute Thriller in Draddy Against Canisius

Manhattan Lady Jaspers defending the Canisius Golden Griffins in a 54-51 victory.ISAIAH ROSARIO / THE QUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor After a must-needed win for the Lady Jaspers (17-8, 10-6 MAAC) against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 72-66 in an overtime thriller, they returned home to face the Canisius Golden Griffins (14-11, 9-7 MAAC) who are right on their tail in the MAAC standings. Ahead of … Continue reading Lady Jaspers Win An Absolute Thriller in Draddy Against Canisius

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Former Manhattan Coach Makes Her Mark on the Global Stage

The 2024 Nigerian Women’s Basketball National Team that qualified for theParis Olympics.@FIBA / COURTESY By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Former Manhattan College women’s basketball assistant coach and current Stony Brook assistant coach Rena Wakama made history this month and led the Nigerian women’s basketball team to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.   The former Nigerian national team player has the opportunity to add more to … Continue reading Former Manhattan Coach Makes Her Mark on the Global Stage

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