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The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

Promotional poster for Jodi Kantor’s James PattersonSpeaker Series event. @JPHP_MU / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor came to Manhattan University (MU) to present her latest book as part of the James Patterson Speaker Series: “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.”   The book follows a self-help narrative, based on a question a … Continue reading The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

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Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera speaking to MUstudents. GRACE MCKEOWN / THE QUADRANGLE Grace McKeown and Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributors On Sept. 17, Manhattan University (MU) invited New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera to campus to commemorate Constitution Day.   “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,” as it’s formally known, marks the final day of the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention on Sept. 17, 1787, when the framers ratified the Constitution … Continue reading Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

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Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

Christina Cerone, Ph.D. is the new assistant dean of the school of EngineeringMANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Christina Cercone, Ph.D., has been named Assistant Dean of Manhattan University’s (MU) School of Engineering.   In her new role, Cercone will work to enhance the student experience through new initiatives and expanded support services. Among her priorities are developing engineering ambassador programs, expanding recruitment efforts … Continue reading Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

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Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

A view from inside campus.SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Introduced this semester, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) at Manhattan University (MU) will roll out a program called the Kakos Compass Program.  The initiative was developed by Dean of KSAS Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., Associate Dean of KSAS Brian Chalk, Ph.D., the KSAS Student Advisory Board, and, in collaboration, … Continue reading Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

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Is MU a Sports School? Jaspers Thoughts on MU Athletics 

“Battle of the Bronx” refers to the annual basketball game against FordhamUniversity, MU’s neighborhood rival.BRENDEN WILLSCH / COURTESY Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) sports coverage usually comes from the athletes’ or coaches’ perspectives – in this article; however, The Quadrangle sought out the students’ perspectives on what they think of the sports teams.  Though the academic year has just begun, MU athletics have … Continue reading Is MU a Sports School? Jaspers Thoughts on MU Athletics 

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MU Commemorates 25 Years Since Sept. 11 

Music Ministry performing during the service. JAYDEN GONZALEZ / THE QUADRANGLE  Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor   Manhattan University (MU) commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks this past Friday with a prayer service outside the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, followed by a conversation and reflection panel in Smith Auditorium.  Panelist and alumna Susan Fiorentino ’12 spearheaded the event, working with Alumni … Continue reading MU Commemorates 25 Years Since Sept. 11 

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Addition of Artificial Intelligence Minor Raises Discussion on the Impacts of AI  

Manhattan University announces on its website that AI is now available as a minor for all schools across the university. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor   Beginning this fall semester, Manhattan University (MU) will offer a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), open to students across all schools at the university. The program is designed to provide interdisciplinary instruction in the fundamentals of AI.  The … Continue reading Addition of Artificial Intelligence Minor Raises Discussion on the Impacts of AI  

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Manhattan Caucus: Days Before the 25-year 9/11 Anniversary, Mamdani Administration Releases Information About Air Quality at Ground Zero 

Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  On Friday, Sept. 11, the nation came together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.   Many reflected on the lives lost, the events that occurred in the wake of the attacks, the “War on Terror”, the passing of the Patriot Act and the islamophobia that only increased in prevalence following the attacks. In addition, many remembering the communities that worked to assist each other following the … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Days Before the 25-year 9/11 Anniversary, Mamdani Administration Releases Information About Air Quality at Ground Zero 

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O’Malley Library Undergoes Changes for New Semester 

The O’Malley Library Archives ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  Over the summer, Manhattan University’s (MU) O’Malley Library has undergone some changes in spacing, staffing, furniture and more.  These updates are based on an end-of-the-year poll that students voted on last semester, posted by the library on Instagram. The Quadrangle interviewed library staff to better understand recent changes. Sarah Sheehan, interim … Continue reading O’Malley Library Undergoes Changes for New Semester 

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