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MU Freshmen Adjust to College Life as the New Fall Semester Begins 

Freshmen coming together for summer program at Manhattan University. @MANHATTANUADMISSIONS INSTAGRAM Isaiah Minaz, Staff Writer  Manhattan University (MU) welcomed one of its largest freshman classes in recent years this fall, as a new group of students arrived on campus with diverse expectations, goals and experiences.  For many freshmen, the first weeks of the semester have meant adjusting to a new academic environment, meeting new people … Continue reading MU Freshmen Adjust to College Life as the New Fall Semester Begins 

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“Movie on the Quad” Returns for MU’s Fall Semester 

Manhattan University students watching “Michael” Friday Aug. 28 SOPHIA FORTUNATO / THE QUADRANGLE Sophia Fortunato, Contributor   As Manhattan University (MU) moves further into the semester, “movie on the quad” has returned for the past two Fridays.  “Movie on the quad” is open to all MU students and features a pre-selected movie each week. Two weeks ago, students watched “Michael,” followed by “Mean Girls” this past … Continue reading “Movie on the Quad” Returns for MU’s Fall Semester 

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Jaspers Kick Off the Semester with Food, Friends and Fun! 

Students gather around to eat and socialize during the new student barbecue in Smith Auditorium. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Isaiah Minaz & Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer & Editor-in Chief  Manhattan University (MU) welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students at a new-student barbecue event this past Thursday, Aug. 27.   Jasper Launch, the university’s first-year experience program, put on the event as a way to bring together … Continue reading Jaspers Kick Off the Semester with Food, Friends and Fun! 

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The Jaspers Return to Campus for Fall 2026  

The quad during welcome week. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor   Manhattan University (MU) Jaspers returned to campus last Monday on Aug. 24. The quad was busy with old and new faces, ready or not, for the start of classes.  With the sun out for the first day, students didn’t take the weather for granted; many people were out on the quad enjoying … Continue reading The Jaspers Return to Campus for Fall 2026  

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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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