MU Community Participates in Annual Fall Blood Drive

The blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 16.EMMANOUEL SOFILLAS / THE QUADRANGLE Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor Students, faculty and staff gathered in Smith Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for Manhattan University’s (MU) annual fall blood drive, giving members of the campus community an opportunity to donate blood throughout the afternoon.  The drive, held from noon to 6 p.m., welcomed donors between classes and other activities. … Continue reading MU Community Participates in Annual Fall Blood Drive

Manhattan Caucus: Trump Announces Intent to Further Restrict Media Access to Government Amid Nationally Increasing Media Censorship 

Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor On Friday, Sept. 18., amid growing concerns of media censorship, President Donald Trump announced that he would be banning various media outlets from the White House which included CNN, MSNOW and Politico.  Trump made the announcement on the social media site Truth Social stating, “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW.”   Later, … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump Announces Intent to Further Restrict Media Access to Government Amid Nationally Increasing Media Censorship 

Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

A view from inside campus.SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Introduced this semester, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) at Manhattan University (MU) will roll out a program called the Kakos Compass Program.  The initiative was developed by Dean of KSAS Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., Associate Dean of KSAS Brian Chalk, Ph.D., the KSAS Student Advisory Board, and, in collaboration, … Continue reading Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

Christina Cerone, Ph.D. is the new assistant dean of the school of EngineeringMANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Christina Cercone, Ph.D., has been named Assistant Dean of Manhattan University’s (MU) School of Engineering.   In her new role, Cercone will work to enhance the student experience through new initiatives and expanded support services. Among her priorities are developing engineering ambassador programs, expanding recruitment efforts … Continue reading Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera speaking to MUstudents. GRACE MCKEOWN / THE QUADRANGLE Grace McKeown and Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributors On Sept. 17, Manhattan University (MU) invited New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera to campus to commemorate Constitution Day.   “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,” as it’s formally known, marks the final day of the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention on Sept. 17, 1787, when the framers ratified the Constitution … Continue reading Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

Promotional poster for Jodi Kantor’s James PattersonSpeaker Series event. @JPHP_MU / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor came to Manhattan University (MU) to present her latest book as part of the James Patterson Speaker Series: “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.”   The book follows a self-help narrative, based on a question a … Continue reading The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

Games of the Week 

 Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor  Men’s Soccer  The Manhattan Jaspers men’s soccer team was back in action at Gaelic Park last Sunday afternoon as they took on Howard University. The Jaspers came into the match looking to build off their home victory over Maritime after losing their first two games of the season – and they did just that, with a commanding 4-2 victory over the Bison.  The Jaspers got on the board just four … Continue reading Games of the Week 

Mens Soccer Looks to Bounce Back from 2-0 Loss to Columbia 

The game ended with a score of 2-0. VINCENT DUSOVIC COURTESY Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor  The weather was warm and comfortable this past Saturday, Sept. 12, as the Manhattan Jaspers men’s team took on the Columbia Lions. The Jaspers were looking to keep the team’s momentum going following their two-game winning streak against Maritime and Howard. The Lions were looking for the sweep of the Bronx, as they had beaten Fordham in their last game days prior.  The first … Continue reading Mens Soccer Looks to Bounce Back from 2-0 Loss to Columbia