Jadakiss to Headline Springfest

Jadakiss will be performing on April 18. SPOTIFY / COURTESY   Mary Haley, Senior Writer The time is here! Jadakiss will be the performer of the highly anticipated annual Springfest. The Yonkers native will be performing at 8 p.m in Draddy Gymnasium, after the daytime carnival on the quad from 4-7 p.m. Jadakiss first came to fame in the 90s with his involvement in the group … Continue reading Jadakiss to Headline Springfest

From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

Kelly Marin and Andrew McCarthy discussing his new book, Who Needs Friends? as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program speaker series.  MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Mary Haley, Senior Writer Actor, director and travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Manhattan University (MU) to discuss his new book, “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America,” offering students a candid look at male intimacy, loneliness and … Continue reading From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fifth week, and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has involved attacks on oil infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.  The Strait of Hormuz is where a vast majority that is produced in the Persian Gulf is … Continue reading War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

All Manhattan University’s Inaugural Arch Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows  LEYLA MERCADO / THE QUADRANGLE   Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor On March 9, Manhattan University (MU) announced its inaugural class of faculty fellows for the ARCH Innovation Exchange.  This campus-wide initiative aims to advance access to learning by promoting these values, as fellows build on a range of projects that combine … Continue reading MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

Engineers Week ends with its Battle of the Brains competition. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) Engineers Week concluded on Friday, March 6 with one of its most anticipated events, “Battle of the Brains.” The event challenged students in a live engineering competition where students designed and built a mystery device in real time in front of an audience. Held … Continue reading Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

MU’s Mock Trial Team Represents University at Regionals 

Part of Manhattan University’s Mock Trial Association at regionals.   @MANHATTAN_UNIVERSITY_MOCKTRIAL / INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Mock Trial Association competed regionals on March 1 at Seton Hall University, delivering a strong performance that secured the team a spot at the Midlands tournament next year. MU’s mock trial team has been active for the past four years and operates largely as a student-run … Continue reading MU’s Mock Trial Team Represents University at Regionals 

The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, marking the beginning of a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.  President Trump accused Iran of building nuclear weapons that could potentially threaten the U.S. and its allies. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated that same day during a predawn attack by … Continue reading The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

Logo for the Six Borough Film Festival  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Maizy Swift Senior Writer  Manhattan University (MU) will host the Sixth Borough Film Festival, a student-organized event showcasing films from 27 countries, beginning April 10 and running through April 12 across multiple campus locations. The festival will open on Friday, April 10, with a horror film screening in Hayden Hall, Room 100. Additional films will be … Continue reading Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session

Maddie Rosado and Joshua Reichard Managing / News Editor and Asst. A&E Editor On March 2, Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 returned to Manhattan University (MU) for a Q&A session in Kelly Commons, offering students insight into her journalism career and her transition from undergraduate student to professional reporter.  The event, hosted by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and presented in collaboration with the … Continue reading NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session