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Albanian Student Association Hosts Soccer Watch Party

Picture from the watch party in Hayden 100.  SARAH ROLKA/ THE QUADRANGLE  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Albanian Student Association hosted a soccer watch party for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with teams Albania vs. Poland, in Hayden Auditorium this past Thursday, March 26. This was the first time the association has hosted a watch party style event and it attained a … Continue reading Albanian Student Association Hosts Soccer Watch Party

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New York Water Environment Association Hosts University Night On Campus

NYWEA hosts three presenters to talk about fermentation, DNA analysis and disinfection.  BROOKE DELLA ROCCO / THE QUADRANGLE  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer On Thursday, March 11, the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) Metropolitan Chapter attended Manhattan University (MU) for University Night, held down in Leo Hall. At this event, three studies were presented by different students that further investigated different aspects of fermentation, DNA analysis … Continue reading New York Water Environment Association Hosts University Night On Campus

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Women’s Club Soccer Fundraises with Bake Sale

Maizy Swift, Senior Writer On Wednesday, March 11, the Manhattan University (MU) women’s club soccer team held a bake sale in order to fundraise for the season. According to socceramerica.com, club soccer serves as the solution for students who simply enjoy the sport and play at the college level. Following this importance, Ashley Zegler, a junior mechanical engineering major who is the founder and captain … Continue reading Women’s Club Soccer Fundraises with Bake Sale

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Asian Student Association Hosts Homemade Chai Fundraiser Amid Midterms

Emmanouel Sofillas Asst. Sports Editor  The Asian Student Association (ASA) brought the warmth of homemade chai to campus this week as part of a two-day fundraiser aimed at supporting the club’s programming and events. Junior computer engineering major Farhan Bishal prepared the homemade chai, sharing a recipe rooted in his upbringing. Bishal said the drink represents both tradition and authenticity. “This Chai itself is my … Continue reading Asian Student Association Hosts Homemade Chai Fundraiser Amid Midterms

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MU’s Greek Club Hosts Mati and Marti Bracelet Making 

The turnout of the event.  @MUGREEKCLUB / INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) Hellenic Student Association (HSA) held an event March 3 to make mati and marti bracelets. This was their first major event this spring semester, and was met with a decent turnout.  According to hellenicaesthetic.com, “The tradition of Martis/Mαρτης [derived from the Greek word for March], is said to date … Continue reading MU’s Greek Club Hosts Mati and Marti Bracelet Making 

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Voices on the Quad: The Blizzard of 2026

The mountain of snow on campus during the blizzard. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  The Blizzard of 2026 happened in two parts and disrupted weekly classes and campus events. However, this period of snow and ice has given students of Manhattan University (MU) time to either play in the snow with friends and family or a time for rest and relaxation. The … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: The Blizzard of 2026

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Manhattan University Marks Its Third Annual Jasper Day of Wellness

Members of Manhattan Media Network with free scarves from the Jasper Day of Wellness check-in. OLIVIA BAILEY / COURTESY   Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor  On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Manhattan University (MU) marked its third annual Jasper Day of Wellness. A day where no classes are scheduled, it’s instead filled with exciting activities centered around your mental, emotional and physical health.  … Continue reading Manhattan University Marks Its Third Annual Jasper Day of Wellness

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Jasper Dancers Hold Annual Garage Sale

Jasper Dancers at their annual garage sale fundraiser. JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard, Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Division I dance team, the Jasper Dancers, is getting creative with their fundraising efforts. The cold weather couldn’t stop them, as they held their annual garage sale indoors in Kelly Commons on Feb. 17. The Jasper Dancers are MU’s DI club dance team that competes … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Hold Annual Garage Sale

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BSU Hosts a Conversational Panel on Black Excellence

Featured panelists at the BSU Black Excellence panel.  JAYLIN AMEZQUITA / COURTESY  Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor The Black Student Union (BSU) at Manhattan University (MU) held a structured and interactive conversation panel where a group of Black Student Union (BSU) students spoke about black excellence on Feb. 18 in Smith Auditorium.  According to manhattan.edu, the BSU is an organization … Continue reading BSU Hosts a Conversational Panel on Black Excellence

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