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

Voices on the Quad: Mayoral Debate Edition

Students observe what New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani has to say. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On the evening of Oct. 16, a mayoral election debate watch party was held on the first floor of Kelly Commons. Students and faculty members gathered to observe the New York City mayoral candidates – Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa – … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Mayoral Debate Edition

Voices on the Quad: Back to School Edition

Gabriella Dickson, Staff Writer On Aug. 25, students were officially welcomed to the Manhattan University campus to either start their journey as a Jasper or continue on with their lives here. Kicking off the new academic year, The Quadrangle spoke to members of the campus community on their feelings about starting a fresh semester. Josephine Jean-Baptiste, senior, chemical engineering major The Quadrangle: How did your … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Back to School Edition

Voices on The Quad: The Hidden Gems of New York City

NYPL in Bryant Park, a favorite for junior Cara Loganadhan. GOOP.COM / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor While taking pleasant strolls around Riverdale, one may not realize the wide variety of places around campus that have an environment for Jaspers to study or just wind down. There are tons of small businesses, coffee shops and parks surrounding Manhattan University and the greater New York … Continue reading Voices on The Quad: The Hidden Gems of New York City

Voices on the Quad: Spring Break Edition

Senior Quinn Nagle and friends in Nashville. QUINN NAGLE / COURTESY Kayla Werth, Contributor Spring break has come to an end and Manhattan University students have returned to campus to complete the final stretch of the spring semester. Many students took the week-long break to get a much needed breather and put aside their academics. The Quadrangle spoke with students around campus to find out … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Spring Break Edition

Voices on the Quad: Winter Study Abroad Edition 

Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Writer Over the winter intersession, students from all majors utilized Manhattan University’s study abroad opportunities. Study abroad trips during the winter intersession last two weeks and are offered in various locations, including Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Ireland. Each program allowed students to earn credits for required courses outside of New York City. Students also had the opportunity to celebrate the new year … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Winter Study Abroad Edition 

Voices on The Quad: Who Are the Class of 2028?

The class of 2028 reflected on their first week on campus.MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE By Mary Haley, Asst. Features Editor/ Marketing Chair As the new freshman class settled into campus for the first week of the semester, The Quadrangle spoke with some students in the class of 2028 about their emotions after their first week of college.  Gabriella Plasencia, mechanical engineering major The Quadrangle: … Continue reading Voices on The Quad: Who Are the Class of 2028?

Voices on The Quad: Class of 2024 Students Reflect on Their Time at Manhattan College

By Catherine Diakou, Staff Writer With the graduation of the Manhattan College class of 2024 around the corner, the senior class reminisces on their time on campus, and looks to the future to see what’s next in their individual paths. William Connors, Accounting B.A. The Quadrangle: How do you feel about graduation being so close? William Connors: It’s definitely a little scary. It really went … Continue reading Voices on The Quad: Class of 2024 Students Reflect on Their Time at Manhattan College

Voices on the Quad: Gather on Campus Quad to View Partial Solar Eclipse

By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer A rare solar eclipse could be seen in the sky on April 8, 2024. According to the Bronx Times, New York City had nearly 90% sun coverage during the eclipse, with the path of totality covering parts of western New York, just hours from campus.  Students, faculty and administrators gathered on the quad with eclipse glasses in hand to view … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Gather on Campus Quad to View Partial Solar Eclipse