New York Botanical Gardens Through Photos

  The New York Botanical Gardens came to the Bronx in 1895. The 250-acre space houses over one million living plants and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. The annual orchid show (above and left) takes place from early March through late April.   Blown glass sculptures (below) by Dale Chihuly were featured at the New York Botanical Gardens from April to September 2017. Continue reading New York Botanical Gardens Through Photos

Happily Ever After?: “Into the Woods” Staged by MC Players

Photos compiled by Xiaoyang Wu / THE QUADRANGLE For the dates of April 12 through 15, the MC Players performed “Into the Woods”: a mashup of classic fairy tales that show us “happily ever after” might not truly exist. The story follows a baker and his wife, along with many other fairy tale favorites: Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk), Rapunzel … Continue reading Happily Ever After?: “Into the Woods” Staged by MC Players

MC Players Host Festival of One Act Plays

The Manhattan College Players put on yet another outstanding round of performances, this time at their annual One-Acts Festival on Friday, March 23 at 8:30 p.m. Six student directors put their skills to the test as they led their fellow student performers in hilarious and enlightening one-act plays. A one-act play festival is a time when student directors lead their fellow actors and actresses to … Continue reading MC Players Host Festival of One Act Plays

Muslim Student Association Hosts World Hijab Day Event

Feb. 1 marks a significant day which honors Muslim women who wear the hijab.  This year, the Muslim Student Association brought the celebration of World Hijab Day to Manhattan College. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) took to the campus quadrangle from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about the hijab, even offering the opportunity for students to wear one for … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Hosts World Hijab Day Event

Students and Faculty Participate in NYC’s Second Annual Women’s March

by HALEY BURNSIDE & GABRIELLA DePINHO, Editors  One year ago, men and women alike brought witty protest signs and wore knitted pink hats as they marched the streets of major cities all around the world. The famous occurrence was dubbed the Women’s March, making international headlines. This past Saturday, an anniversary march was held in New York City, as well as in other cities. Sydney Kukoda and … Continue reading Students and Faculty Participate in NYC’s Second Annual Women’s March