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 

Jasper Jams: Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour Review  

Joshua Reichard, Asst. A&E Editor    Like most, I didn’t get tickets to Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden (MSG) Residency during the online presale. I was discouraged, but knew that I needed to attend, so I was determined to go.   My friend and I had luck at the MSG box office in the past, so that’s what we decided to try. We arrived around 10 a.m. on the day of … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour Review  

Constant Dopamine Kicks off the Semester with Laughs  

Alex Delo (center) chugging milk, with the support of his castmates, during a sketch. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Nicholas Melendez &Ariana Cariddo, Staff Writers   Manhattan University (MU) students gathered in Hayden Hall on Sept. 11 and 12 for performances by the recently funded student-run comedy group Constant Dopamine, marking the group’s first shows of the semester.  Constant Dopamine formed in the spring 2026 semester when … Continue reading Constant Dopamine Kicks off the Semester with Laughs  

Meet the Legacy of Album Class: Trade Eight! 

Trade Eight band members. Pictured (left to right) Mary Calden, Ivan Rocks, Alex Parra, Aidan Febus, Jose Arroyo, Kevin Beckett and Sam Wofford. @TRADDEEIGHTBAND / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor  The remnants of last spring’s album class have taken shape as the new band Trade Eight, formed by Manhattan University (MU) alumni Kevin Beckett, Sam Wofford and Billy Walker, who acts as their social media manager, … Continue reading Meet the Legacy of Album Class: Trade Eight! 

Movement Is Medicine: Lyala Jones Brings Pilates to MU 

A flyer advertising the event to students on campus. @MU_RECREATION INSTAGRAM Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor   On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Lyala Jones, also known as Fashion Hendricks, a Pilates instructor and longtime hairstylist, led an hour-long Pilates class for Manhattan University (MU) students through the Office of Student Engagement.  Pilates, a mind-body exercise method with a history spanning more than … Continue reading Movement Is Medicine: Lyala Jones Brings Pilates to MU 

Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus  

JPHP students checking in with peer leaders JAYDEN GONZALEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief  Manhattan University (MU) hosted the community engagement fair this Friday, Sept. 11, in an effort to open community service opportunities to students.  The fair, sponsored by the James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) and MU community engagement, brought 12 local organizations to campus that do service work around the neighborhood. Opportunities ranged from … Continue reading Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus