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Voices on The Quad: Senior Edition

Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor As Manhattan University (MU) approaches commencement and the close of another academic year, a new class of seniors prepares to graduate, marking the culmination of years of achievement and growth. The 2026 class has made their presence known on campus, whether for the students’ deep involvement in athletics, academics or campus life. The Quadrangle spoke to a few of these seniors … Continue reading Voices on The Quad: Senior Edition

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HGI Center Encourages Interfaith Dialogue with Lecture on Virgin Mary

Rita George Tvrtkovic, Ph.D., presents on the shared figure of Mary in Islam and Christianity. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez Editor-in-Chief This past Thursday, April 24, Rita George Tvrtkovic, Ph.D., came to the Manhattan University (MU) campus to deliver a lecture titled “The Virgin Mary: Bridge or Barrier in Christian-Muslim Relations?”  This lecture delved into the Virgin Mary, and particularly whether her position as … Continue reading HGI Center Encourages Interfaith Dialogue with Lecture on Virgin Mary

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Once a Jasper, Always a Jasper: The Evolving Student Experience from MC to MU

Left to Right — Nikita Shany, Juliana Bambina, Julia Meyer and Leyla J. Mercado. GRACE NARIANI / COURTESY Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor  In recent years, Manhattan College’s (MC) transition to Manhattan University (MU) has coincided with a broader shift in the student experience. The change brought an evolving institutional identity, reshaping what it means to be a Jasper within a newly … Continue reading Once a Jasper, Always a Jasper: The Evolving Student Experience from MC to MU

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Changes That Go Beyond the MU Campus: Growth, Global Reach, and Reputation

School seal that was created back when the school was called Manhattan College.   MISHA JABAL-ABADI / THE QUADRANGLE  Misha Jabal-Abadi  Asst. Production Editor   In recent years, a series of changes have reshaped Manhattan University’s (MU) community and extended its reputation beyond Riverdale. The expansion of professional programs, ongoing campus renovations and an increasingly diverse and evolving student body have collectively influenced the university’s academic and professional … Continue reading Changes That Go Beyond the MU Campus: Growth, Global Reach, and Reputation

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The Quadrangle Then and Now: Former EIC’s Reflect on the Evolution of the Newsroom Across Decades

Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief Since its emergence in 1924, The Quadrangle student newspaper has been central to the legacy of Manhattan University (MU), with generations of editors-in-chief being a part of the publication’s evolution across multiple decades.  For over 102 years, The Quadrangle has evolved in many ways — from news coverage to its layout, as well as in its trust and impact on the community. … Continue reading The Quadrangle Then and Now: Former EIC’s Reflect on the Evolution of the Newsroom Across Decades

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Voices on the Quad: Spring has Sprung on Campus 

The trees in bloom on campus. SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor  Last week, the sun finally came out in New York City. Many people on campus and in the city have enjoyed the sunny weather by starting to wear their summer closet and spending time outside. Spring has also officially sprung with all the flowers and trees blooming and pollen … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Spring has Sprung on Campus 

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BSU Brings Campus to the Quad with “Pop the Balloon” Event

Students fill the chapel steps watching BSU’s Pop the Balloon event. @CAPTURED_BYJT / INSTAGRAM Laili Shahrestani & Barbara Vasquez, Editors-in-Chief The Black Student Union (BSU) at Manhattan University (MU) held a “pop the balloon” event this past Wednesday, April 15, drawing a large crowd to the campus quad. This event takes after the “Pop the Balloon or Find Love” gameshow, originally posted on Youtube, which … Continue reading BSU Brings Campus to the Quad with “Pop the Balloon” Event

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A Q&A With The Quad Staff! 

Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief The Quadrangle consists of 14 hardworking members of masthead, all who share a common passion for storytelling and journalism. Each and every member has their own background, story and personalized feelings when it comes to how they got in their position today, and what this publication has done for them.  For myself, The Quadrangle has shaped me in ways that I could … Continue reading A Q&A With The Quad Staff! 

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ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser

Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor The Asian Student Association (ASA) at Manhattan University is making their mark by hosting a two-day matcha fundraiser on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 on Kelly Commons’ first floor. From 12 to 4 p.m., ASA’s E-board sold strawberry and cookies and cream flavored matcha with spicy crab flavored ornigiri. According to akimatcha.com, matcha … Continue reading ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser

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