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
Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor I started “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides twice. The first time, I read a few chapters and dropped it. A couple of months later, I gave the book another chance. Now, I can confidently say giving this book a second chance was one of the best decisions I have ever made. What hooked me was that every time I brought the … Continue reading Book Nook: “The Silent Patient,” by Alex Michaelides
Inside the WRCM radio show. TRAVIS VEGA / COURTESY Sophia Fortunato, Staff Writer Tucked away in room 509 of Thomas Hall, Manhattan University’s (MU) student-run radio station, We are College Music (WRCM), continues broadcasting this fall, carrying on a legacy that began more than five decades ago. Founded in 1970, WRCM has gone on and off the air several times over the years, most recently … Continue reading Tune into WRCM!
Misha Jabal-Abadi, Production Editor Lotus is a student magazine centered around the fashion industry, where club members work together to publish magazine issues every semester. Members have the opportunity to make and source clothing pieces for photoshoots and their annual fashion shows. With its growing and welcoming community, artists can collaborate with one another to create a form of self-expression that is true to themselves … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Members Participate in Fashion Week Internship
Movie poster from “Bring Her Back”, designed 2025.@EMPIREDESIGNSTUDIOS / INSTAGRAM Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor “Bring Her Back” is a film directed by Michael and Danny Philippou, popular Australian YouTubers and directors of the critically acclaimed horror film “Talk to Me.” The film follows two siblings: Andy, the eldest, played by Billy Barrett, and his stepsister Piper, played by Sora Wong. After the death of … Continue reading Movie Review: Bring Her Back
The Sixth Borough Film Festival returns for its second year at MU.@SIXTHBOROUGHFILMFEST / INSTAGRAM Nicholas Melendez, Staff Writer Following the debut of the Sixth Borough Film Festival (SBFF), the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences at Manhattan University (MU) will host the event for a second year. The festival, running April 2-4, 2027, will feature work from filmmakers of all ages and from around the … Continue reading The Sixth Borough Film Festival Opens Submissions for 2027
María Castaño, A&E Section Editor “A Small Place” by Jamaica Kincaid situates you in the middle of Antigua, an island in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean known for its beautiful climate and beaches. It is a tourism haven for people around the world, and the book’s main critique is towards the systems that keep it that way. Kincaid offers a poignant critique of tourism … Continue reading Book Nook: A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid
Trade Eight band members. Pictured (left to right) Mary Calden, Ivan Rocks, Alex Parra, Aidan Febus, Jose Arroyo, Kevin Beckett and Sam Wofford. @TRADDEEIGHTBAND / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor The remnants of last spring’s album class have taken shape as the new band Trade Eight, formed by Manhattan University (MU) alumni Kevin Beckett, Sam Wofford and Billy Walker, who acts as their social media manager, … Continue reading Meet the Legacy of Album Class: Trade Eight!
Alex Delo (center) chugging milk, with the support of his castmates, during a sketch. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Nicholas Melendez &Ariana Cariddo, Staff Writers Manhattan University (MU) students gathered in Hayden Hall on Sept. 11 and 12 for performances by the recently funded student-run comedy group Constant Dopamine, marking the group’s first shows of the semester. Constant Dopamine formed in the spring 2026 semester when … Continue reading Constant Dopamine Kicks off the Semester with Laughs
