LETTER from the EDITOR
Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to The Budget Issue! Our staff has been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to prepare this issue for you (in print!) and we couldn’t be more excited to share the final product with the campus community. Before jumping in, a little bit of history: back in November of 2016, The Quadrangle published an issue similar to this one … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR
Exploring the City One Free Trip at a Time
Lotus Magazine and Sanctus Artem pictured together, collaborating on their trip to the Museum at FIT.IVY JAEP / COURTESY Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer In a city where every experience seems to come with a price tag, Manhattan University students are discovering that some of the best adventures are free. From wandering the grand halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Sanctus Artem to exploring … Continue reading Exploring the City One Free Trip at a Time
MU Students’ Tips and Tricks for Enjoying Free Time Without Breaking The Bank
Van Cortlandt Park, November 2025. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Production / Web Editor College students typically carry around the stereotype of being “broke” and living as cheaply as possible to save money. Though students might take offense at being called broke, most would agree that having budget-friendly options for various food and activities is appreciated. While it may seem hard to imagine … Continue reading MU Students’ Tips and Tricks for Enjoying Free Time Without Breaking The Bank
Manhattan University’s Student-Run Clubs and Their Funding
Sanctus Artem hosts weekly events, including Painting on the Quad. @SANCTUSARTEM / INSTAGRAM Gabriella Dickson, Staff Writer At Manhattan University, most clubs are officially recognized and receive funding from the Student Government Association (SGA), while there are a handful of other clubs that are not officially recognized and receive no funding at all. Whether clubs are SGA funded or not, most host their own fundraisers … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Student-Run Clubs and Their Funding
The College Debt Cycle and the Future of Funding Higher Education
Students face an increase in financial pressure as the cost of education continues to rise. ISTOCK.COM / COURTESY Misha Jabal-Abadi, Staff Writer Whether someone is an undergraduate or a graduate student, a common issue both share is the reality of student debt. Most who choose to get a college education will leave with debt that can potentially take years to pay off. Student debt can … Continue reading The College Debt Cycle and the Future of Funding Higher Education
How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts
Kevin Cullen, production manager for Players, performing in the Muppets cabaret. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. Social Media Editor Similar to many other programs at Manhattan University, the performing arts program has faced many budget cuts since 2023. Despite this, the department has continued to maintain their steady events and performances each semester, supported by faculty, students and others who have donated to … Continue reading How MU’s Performing Arts Groups Have Managed to Stay Afloat Amid Budget Cuts
MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts
Mural in Thomas Hall 5.17. MARIA CASTANO / THE QUADRANGLE Maria Castano, Staff Writer Following unprecedented budget cuts in recent years, Manhattan University has slowly been building itself back up, and looks to attract new students by marketing its resources, with an emphasis on scholarships, grants and cutting-edge technology. Director of Performing Arts Andrew Bauer shared information regarding the performing arts scholarship with The Quadrangle, … Continue reading MU Works to Promote Performing Arts Scholarship and Expand Interest in Digital Media Arts
The Expansion of Club Sports at Manhattan University
Flag Football at Gaelic Park. @MANHATTAN_FOOTBALL/ INSTAGRAM Mary Haley and Brooke Della Rocco, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor and News Editor With the addition of new teams and an increase in student participation across campus, club sports at Manhattan University have expanded rapidly in recent years. For many students, club sports offer a balance that Division I athletics sometimes cannot offer. Brian Astacio, a player on … Continue reading The Expansion of Club Sports at Manhattan University
The Price MU Gear Holds for Jasper Pride
Student section at Manhattan Madness on Oct. 23. BRIAN HATTON/ COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer Manhattan University merchandise is worn proudly on campus year-round by athletes and students alike. Whether an athlete is representing their team through apparel or students are sporting the latest shirt giveaway from basketball, apparel plays a large part in the campus community. Eleanor Sak, a junior political science major at … Continue reading The Price MU Gear Holds for Jasper Pride