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Students Voice Concerns on the Future of the Liberal Arts at MC

VOICES ON THE QUAD By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief & Grace Cardinal, Asst. News Editor Manhattan College recently announced the merger of the School of Health Professions, the Kakos School of Science and the School of Liberal Arts, which will be combined into one school known as the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. This announcement raised a number of questions and concerns about the transition … Continue reading Students Voice Concerns on the Future of the Liberal Arts at MC

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 Broadway’s Taste of Hispanic Cuisines

The mariachi band plays at Santa Fe every Friday from 5 to 8 pm. ANGELINA PEREZ / THE QUADRANGLE By: Angelina Perez, Asst. Features Editor & Web Editor In recent years, Hispanic enrollment at Manhattan College has reached about fifty percent, making up most of the population and community. The demographics in the Bronx are categorized as a heavily Hispanic populated area, opening cuisine to … Continue reading  Broadway’s Taste of Hispanic Cuisines

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 A Hidden Oasis: The Magic of the MET Cloisters

The view from the entrance of the Met Cloisters. REBECCA KRANICH/THE QUADRANGLE By  Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor Just seven subway stops from campus lies a castle-like structure, hidden by the greenery as the steeple towers over the surrounding city buildings; the Met Cloisters is a secret portal to the past.  Marisa Lerer, Ph.D., interim chair of the art history and digital media art department, … Continue reading  A Hidden Oasis: The Magic of the MET Cloisters

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Concourse House Provides Artistic Sanctuary for Bronx Mothers

Concourse House is a transitional housing organization in the Bronx dedicated to helping women and their children who are facing homelessness FLICKR/COURTESY By Grace Cardinal, Asst. News Editor Concourse House is a transitional housing organization in the Bronx dedicated to helping women and their children who are facing homelessness. Concourse House goes above and beyond in their efforts to help mothers and their children by … Continue reading Concourse House Provides Artistic Sanctuary for Bronx Mothers

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Head of Bloomberg’s User Experience Join as Panelists Regarding AI’s Use in Workspace

By Angelina Perez, Asst. Features Editor & Web Editor Head of Bloomberg’s User Experience Join as Panelists Regarding AI’s Use in Workspace  Enrico Forti is an associate professor of strategy here at Manhattan College who, in communications with the O’Malley School of Business, brought two panelists from the software company Bloomberg to speak to students and faculty about artificial intelligence (AI) and the workplace space.  … Continue reading Head of Bloomberg’s User Experience Join as Panelists Regarding AI’s Use in Workspace

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Student Marine Corps Veteran Enlightened at Summer Bosnian Genocide Program 

By Natalie Schmitt, Contributor   This past summer Manhattan College sophomore Juan Ortiz, spent a week in Bosnia where he got to be a part of a Bosnian genocide seminar and conference. As a Latino student from the Dominican Republic and a Marine Veteran, Juan has already meticulously worked hard involving himself in the world around him. During his time at Marine Corps, Juan was positioned … Continue reading Student Marine Corps Veteran Enlightened at Summer Bosnian Genocide Program 

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An Beal Bocht: The Poor Mouth Bar Rich in Arts and Spirits

An Beal Bocht, which translates to “The Poor Mouth” in Irish Gaelic, was founded in 1991. ADRIANNE HUTTO/THEQUADRANGLE By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor & Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor This slice of Ireland tucked among community spaces and delis is a gem of the Bronx. A popular bar among locals, undergraduates and graduates, this Riverdale icon supplies the neighbors with beer, poetry and live art. Clad … Continue reading An Beal Bocht: The Poor Mouth Bar Rich in Arts and Spirits

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Nature in The Bronx: A Walk Through Van Cortlandt Park

A mallard couple in a pond reflecting the colors of the autumn leaves. PAM CHASEK/COURTESY By Angelica Niedermeyer, Features Editor Across from bustling Broadway are the vast green fields, brimming trees and canopied trails full of wild creatures living unbeknownst to the city around them. Barbecue pits, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, golf courses, tracks, playgrounds, pools and skate parks are just a few amenities … Continue reading Nature in The Bronx: A Walk Through Van Cortlandt Park

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Halloween Fashion Finds: MC Students Get Creative

Isabella Vidales made handmade crochet items for her Halloween costumes. ISABELLA VIDALES/COURTESY By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor Halloween allows students to dress up and wear whatever character or personality they want. MC Students embraced the Halloween weekend by sporting creative and unique outfits around campus and the city. Read on to get the scoop from The Quadrangle about five students’ spooky looks.  Cynthia Cruz ’25 … Continue reading Halloween Fashion Finds: MC Students Get Creative

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