Manhattan Caucus: Shutdown Standoff – Congress Deadlocked Over Health Care and Federal Funding
A picture of Capitol Hill. USCP.GOV / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The United States Government has been shut down for over a week due to Congress failing to come to an agreement on a federal funding budget. Therefore, some, but not all, U.S. government services are temporarily suspended and about 750,000 people are on unpaid leave. This number correlates to approximately 40% … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Shutdown Standoff – Congress Deadlocked Over Health Care and Federal Funding
Fashion Finds: What MU Students are Wearing this Fall
Joshua Reichard, Staff Writer Days are getting shorter, leaves are falling and campus is abuzz with all things fall. Manhattan University students are taking note and changing up their wardrobes for the season. Some may like to embrace a cozy, fall look, while others tend to stand out and try new styles for the season. While personal style differs between students, everyone can agree on … Continue reading Fashion Finds: What MU Students are Wearing this Fall
MU Welcomes Winner of Global Sneaker of the Year Jae Tips
Entrepreneur Jae Tips visited Manhattan University as part of the school’s Founder Speaker Series. ZENDRA BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer On Oct. 8, Manhattan University welcomed guest speaker Jae Tips as a part of the Founder Speaker Series, after being invited to speak by Winston Peters ‘02, an adjunct professor of business and the program director of MU’s Entrepreneurship Center. Tips came … Continue reading MU Welcomes Winner of Global Sneaker of the Year Jae Tips
MU Admissions Revamps Online Presence
Anissa Latif and Evelyn Orellana proudly showcase their newly designed recruitment brochures.MADDIE ROSADO / THE QUADRANGLE Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer Manhattan University’s Office of Admissions recently took a bold step toward reshaping its campus outreach by making a strategic push into social media. With the launch of a new Department of Admissions Events and Communications, staff has been busy developing creative, engaging content aimed at … Continue reading MU Admissions Revamps Online Presence
Jasper Jams: Intro to House Music
Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer When people talk about house music, I think it’s a common misconception that they assume it’s just heavy bass music and you can barely hear yourself think. That is actually a different genre, a more techno edm style which is great, but not everyone’s cup of tea. House music originated in Chicago in the early 1980s, being an important part of … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Intro to House Music
Men’s Soccer Takes the Win From Merrimack
Midfielder William Fagerberg scores in a second consecutive game. VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY Sarah Rolka, Staff Writer Manhattan University’s men’s soccer team took the win from Merrimack College last Saturday on Oct. 4. After multiple ties and losses so far this season, the Jaspers came out of this game on top with 1 – 0. Within the 12th minute, MU was able to score the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Takes the Win From Merrimack
Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational
MU men and women’s swimming teams started off the season at the Fairfield Invitational meet. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Oct. 4, the Manhattan University women’s and men’s swimming teams kicked-off their first meet of the season at the Fairfield Invitational, located at Fairfield University in Connecticut. There, they were competing against five other universities including Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, Southern … Continue reading Manhattan University Swimming Kicks Off Season at Fairfield Invitational
Disrupt Everything – a Discussion of Business Strategy, Creativity and How To Win
James Patterson and Patrick Leddin speaking on their new book, along with Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., who moderated the event. MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE Mary Haley, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor Bestselling author James Patterson returned to Manhattan University for his second event as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) on Monday, Sept. 29. This time, he was accompanied by Patrick Leddin, Ph.D., … Continue reading Disrupt Everything – a Discussion of Business Strategy, Creativity and How To Win
LETTER from the EDITOR
Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to Issue 6! Since we last checked in, campus has been abuzz. This past week alone, we’ve welcomed James Patterson back for a second visit, this time with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Patrick Leddin to discuss their new book, “Disrupt Everything – and Win”. Campus also hosted its annual fall career fair, which returned to Draddy Gymnasium for the … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR