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Sanctus Artem Hosts Mixed Media Portraits Event

Gabriella Dickson Staff Writer On March 3, Manhattan University’s (MU) art club Sanctus Artem hosted a “Mixed Media Art” event, where students could showcase their artistic talents and get creative by drawing, painting, coloring, or cutting various materials to create a collage.  Lucas Haas, a senior environmental studies major and the president of Sanctus Artem, spoke to The Quadrangle about why he chose mixed portrait … Continue reading Sanctus Artem Hosts Mixed Media Portraits Event

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Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

Members of Manhattones. From left to right: Dean, Layla, Vanessa, Jack, Sophia, Keira, Nick, Joseph, Landen, John and Brooke MAIZY SWIFT /COURTESY   Maizy Swift, Senior Writer  In early April, the Performing Arts Department at Manhattan University (MU) will hold its annual “Performal,” an event created through the collaboration of performing arts groups and clubs on campus, inviting everyone from MU to take a look at polished performances that have … Continue reading Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal” 

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One Acts Presented By MU Players Once Again

Still from the performance “The Weirdest Honeymoon Ever.” @SADIEFOXPHOTOGRAPHY / COURTESY   Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor One Acts, a production presented by Manhattan University (MU) Players, developed solely by students each spring semester, made its return to the stage in Smith Auditorium last weekend. Each show, lasting only five to ten minutes, showcased Players’ talents and individual abilities as students in creating and running a … Continue reading One Acts Presented By MU Players Once Again

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Clubs All Across MU Celebrate the Spirit of Love This Valentine’s Week

Crochet Club members Grace Nariani (left) pictured with Charlotte Barnard (right) at the rose sale.   ANISSA LATIF / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief During Valentine’s week, several clubs all across the Manhattan University (MU) campus celebrated the spirit of love and community by hosting their own Valentine’s Day-themed events. Groups such as the Crochet Club, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the MU chapter of the American Institute … Continue reading Clubs All Across MU Celebrate the Spirit of Love This Valentine’s Week

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Hispanic Classics for a Peaceful February Evening

Maria Castano, Arts & Entertainment Editor I have been really into Hispanic rock for the last couple of years, and with it, fortunately, came a lot of new additions to my day-to-day playlist. I wanted to make a playlist with all the Spanish songs I’ve been listening to lately, rock or otherwise, that share a common thread: they’re extremely calming. They have been helping me … Continue reading Hispanic Classics for a Peaceful February Evening

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Book Nook: “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini

Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief Back in 2022 — my senior year of high school — I remember sitting in my AP literature class, listening to my teacher explain how we were reading a 400-page novel about war, invasion, monarchy and so on. I imagined it to be something similar to what you would read in history class: extremely heavy and extremely informational. While that remained true, … Continue reading Book Nook: “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini

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Lotus Magazine Unveils Spring 2026 Theme: “Metamorphosis”

An introduction to Lotus’ new theme, presented in a photo collage.  @LOTUSMAGAZINEMU / INSTAGRAM  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor   On Feb. 7, Manhattan University’s (MU) Lotus Magazine officially announced its spring 2026 theme “metamorphosis,” unveiling the concept on Instagram with a visual definition of the word, and a collage of creative teasers previewing what readers can expect from the team this semester. A snapshot … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Unveils Spring 2026 Theme: “Metamorphosis”

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Pipes and Drums Gear Up for 2026 Campaign

Richard Nikolic (right) marches down 5th Avenue in St. Patrick’s Day parade BEN ASEN/COURTESY  Andrew Mannion Senior Writer Manhattan University’s (MU) Pipes and Drums has a productive schedule ahead, as they gear up for another semester of Irish festivities. After participating in nine parades last March, the group has already begun practicing for this upcoming season of St. Patrick’s Day events.  The group annually participates … Continue reading Pipes and Drums Gear Up for 2026 Campaign

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O’Malley Library Displays Brother Ralph’s “Emanations, Iterations”; Discusses Future Plans for Exhibition Space

“Emanations, Iterations,” will be on exhibit until March 1.  BR. RALPH BUCCI / COURTESY Barbara Vasquez Editor-in-Chief O’Malley Library has recently brought the “Emanations, Iterations,” display to their gallery space, created by Ralph Bucci, F.S.C., in an effort to revitalize the space as more frequently used exhibition space. The exhibit features a number of sculptures produced by Br. Ralph throughout the years – one of … Continue reading O’Malley Library Displays Brother Ralph’s “Emanations, Iterations”; Discusses Future Plans for Exhibition Space

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