MU Players Present This Year’s Victorious Cabaret

Manhattan University’s Players performing Victorious Cabaret, Oct. 23.ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Players took the stage on Oct. 23 for their “Victorious Cabaret,” bringing the Nickelodeon sitcom to life through student performances. Each semester, one student is given the opportunity to direct a production inspired by an existing piece of media. This … Continue reading MU Players Present This Year’s Victorious Cabaret

Jasper Jams: Vampire Fall

Riley Kopceuch, Contributor As the leaves begin to fall on campus and the city starts to get colder, my music taste is making a shift, too. Moving away from the psychedelic, experimental hip hop sounds of my summer playlist into a more moody, mysterious energy for the change into fall, there are two perfect words to describe the vibe of music I am listening to … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Vampire Fall

Jasper Lens: LOTUSxWRCM Annual HalloweenBash!

Jayden Gonzalez, Photographer Lotus Magazine and We aRe College Music (WRCM) hosted their annual Halloween Bash collaboration this past Friday, Oct. 23. Students filled the quad with Halloween spirit and enjoyed the event filled with live music performances, costume contests, comedy skits, tarot card readings, raffles and arts and crafts activities. Continue reading Jasper Lens: LOTUSxWRCM Annual HalloweenBash!

Behind the Scenes: Manhattan Madness T-Shirt Competition

Clara De Leon’s original Knicks-inspired t-shirt designCLARA DE LEON / COURTSEY Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor Clara De Leon, a sophomore psychology major at Manhattan University (MU), won this year’s Manhattan Madness T-shirt competition ahead of the event on Oct. 15 with a Knicks-inspired design. The competition, which invites students to submit shirt designs for Manhattan Madness, is run by the Student Government and … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Manhattan Madness T-Shirt Competition

Behind the Scenes: The Arts & Entertainment in Manhattan Madness

Sanctus Artem’s banner that welcomed attendees to the eventJOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard , Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan University (MU) hosted its annual fall pep rally, Manhattan Madness, this past Thursday. While the event focuses on MU’s Division I basketball teams, many student arts and entertainment organizations play an important role in building school spirit and … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: The Arts & Entertainment in Manhattan Madness

Movie Review: “The Social Reckoning”

“The Social Reckoning” movie posterEBAY LISTING / COURTESY Sarah Rolka , Asst. Features Editor “The Social Reckoning,” director Aaron Sorkin’s companion piece to his other widely successful movie, “The Social Network,” was released in theatres on Oct. 8. Met with mixed reviews from critics and regular viewers, my two cents are: it was amazing. The story follows three professionals throughout the three parts of the … Continue reading Movie Review: “The Social Reckoning”

“The Company We Keep” by Jason Silva ‘26, Featured at the Below The Line Film Festival   

“The Company We Keep” by Jason Silva ‘26 movie posterCHILLBP.COM / COURTESY Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor On Oct. 2 and 3, Jason Silva, ‘26, was featured in the Below The Line Film Festival for his original short film “The Company We Keep.” The screening was held at the historic Church of the Transfiguration in the Episcopal Actors Guild Hall.   Silva’s short film is a … Continue reading “The Company We Keep” by Jason Silva ‘26, Featured at the Below The Line Film Festival   

Movie Review: “Lars and The Real Girl” 

Movie poster for “Lars and The Real Girl”@JIMHARRISDESIGNS / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor  How do you handle grief? Do you hide? Do you take it on and decide to make the best of it, or do you cry and beg for someone to come tell you what to do? Grief to me is really confusing.   There is a very specific socially accepted … Continue reading Movie Review: “Lars and The Real Girl” 

Book Nook: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Lois Boateng, Social Media Editor I had always heard about this book called “Homegoing,” by the Ghanaian-American author Yaa Gyasi, but I never actually got the chance to read it.   I was eventually gifted the book by my aunt, who is a book fanatic and is always recommending different ones to me. I recently gained a strong interest in reading African literature. So, I was … Continue reading Book Nook: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi