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Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

 Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, April 7, and agreed to a ceasefire 90 minutes before the deadline where he threatened “a whole civilization will die tonight”.  Trump took to Truth Social and stated, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

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MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026

MU hosts its first accepted students day of 2026   MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY  Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor On March 28, Manhattan University’s (MU) Admissions office held its first Accepted Students Day (ASD) event of the year. The day consisted of a collection of different campus experiences in order to engage accepted students to make their enrollments if they hadn’t yet.The general schedule started … Continue reading MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026

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Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe Named Director of Integrative Programs for ARCH Initiative

Photo of Dr. Udeigwe  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Emmanouel Sofillas Asst. Sports Editor  Manhattan University (MU) has appointed Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe as Director of Integrative Programs under the ARCH Innovation Exchange, a campus-wide initiative aimed at reshaping how students learn, collaborate and prepare for careers in an increasingly complex world. ARCH, which stands for Analytics, Research, Creativity and Humanity, is a campus-wide approach to learning that combines … Continue reading Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe Named Director of Integrative Programs for ARCH Initiative

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MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026

Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University (MU) has recently introduced its new public history minor to the history, political science and international studies department at the university. It is now the second minor offered in the history sector of the program. The minor “introduces students to museum studies, archival practices, digital presentations, and other forms of applied history,” according to the course description on manhattanedu. “It … Continue reading MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026

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The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU 

The Zoner Team places first at the 13th Annual Innovation Challenge   @OMALLEYBUSINESS_MU / INSTAGRAM  Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief On March 25, the O’Malley School of Business (OMSB) at Manhattan University (MU) hosted the 13th annual Innovation Challenge, an event where various student entrepreneurs develop a well-generated product or service, which is then pitched in front of a panel of judges. This year, a total of five … Continue reading The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU 

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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