Manhattan University’s Save the World Club Speaks on Their Mission and Focus on Existential Risk
McKenna Baker, president of STWC, pictured speaking to students at a club event on the quad. JAY FRIEDENBERG / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University’s Save the World Club (STWC) aims to provide individuals with existential risk education in hopes that it will create not only a more informed society, but also help in keeping humanity safe and alive regardless of what threats emerge. … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Save the World Club Speaks on Their Mission and Focus on Existential Risk
Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season
The Friendly Fridge has been active in the Bronx since 2020. GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief With the longest shutdown in government history causing a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for those around the world and locally in New York City, Manhattan University’s Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) paired with the Friendly Fridge BX to host a holiday … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season
MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together
Photo of cumbia event flyer. @MEXSA_MU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor At a recent campus cumbia lesson hosted by Manhattan University’s Mexican Student Association (MEXSA), students said the dance’s smooth and communal vibe were part of what made the event inviting from the start. The Quadrangle sat down with the organizers of the event, who said that they decided on cumbia as the dance … Continue reading MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together
Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning
Amy Forster, Asst. Production Editor As the leaves begin their slow descent from the trees, I often find myself strolling through Central Park, reading the stories of love etched into the bench dedications. These tiny declarations are a testament to the fact that love in the city, at some point or another, can be consuming enough that we need to carve it into physical existence. … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning
MU Hosts Club Appreciation Contest at Wednesday Night’s Women’s Basketball Showdown
Athletics and Student Engagement advertised for the game on sandwich boards across campus. GRACE CARDINAL/THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Manhattan University Athletics partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) to host a club appreciation event at the women’s basketball game. The clubs that had the most students in attendance were entered to win a cash prize, to be added to their … Continue reading MU Hosts Club Appreciation Contest at Wednesday Night’s Women’s Basketball Showdown
Building for Spring: MU’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Reflects on a Busy Fall Semester
MU’s ultimate frisbee team pictured at their first tournament of the 2025-2026 school year. @MANHATTAN_UNIVERSITY_ULTIMATE / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer Manhattan University’s Ultimate Frisbee team has been putting in serious work this semester, training for hours on end as they prepare for their spring season. Heading into fall, members of the Ultimate Frisbee team had expressed concerns about fundraising – the key factor that … Continue reading Building for Spring: MU’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Reflects on a Busy Fall Semester
The Young and the Invested: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Finance
Senior Evelyn McGreevey at her sales & trading internship at R.J. O’Brien. LINKEDIN / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor With a close-knit community on campus, Manhattan University’s finance program proves to continuously produce successful and entrepreneurially focused students into the finance world. Recently, a few of these students have been rising to the occasion, participating in internships with well-known companies while also maintaining full-time … Continue reading The Young and the Invested: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Finance
Jaspers Redefine Financial Survival in New York City
A closer look at the Waldo apartment building many students rent from.LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor New York City has been labeled as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in for multiple years on end, resulting in affordability issues and financial struggles for many individuals. Manhattan University students remain one of the many communities of New … Continue reading Jaspers Redefine Financial Survival in New York City
The Rise of Cashless NYC and Its Social Implications
Hali at Jasper Deli stands behind the counter, where most customers now pay using cards or digital wallets rather than cash. ZEKE JAZWINSKI / THE QUADRANGLE Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer Over the last few years, New York City has been rapidly shifting away from the use of cash. Now, from delis to Michelin-star restaurants and even the MTA, more and more businesses are only accepting … Continue reading The Rise of Cashless NYC and Its Social Implications