The Albanian Student Association Celebrates 113 Years of Albanian Independence

The Albanian Student Association executive board pictured together celebrating 113 years of Albanian Independence. ELENI MAZIJA / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Nov. 12, the Albanian Student Association at Manhattan University held their annual Independence Day event in Smith Auditorium, celebrating 113 years of Albanian independence. This year marked the fourth time the celebration has been held on campus, gathering over 140 attendees to an … Continue reading The Albanian Student Association Celebrates 113 Years of Albanian Independence

Albanian Student Association Hosts Second Annual Independence Day Celebration

Decorations of the celebration of Albanian Inde- pendence Day at Manhattan College. ISAIAHROSARIO/THEQUADRANGLE By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor On Nov. 28, 1912, Albania gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire. 111 years later, it is being celebrated by Albanian students at Manhattan College.  The Albanian Student Association at MC celebrated the anniversary of their independence with a DJ, dances, food, raffles, and giveaways. This was … Continue reading Albanian Student Association Hosts Second Annual Independence Day Celebration

Diversity on Campus: Albanian Student Union Club Brings Diversity to Campus

By Angelina Persaud, Assistant News Editor The newly formed Albanian Student Union Club is bringing diversity and representation to Manhattan College.  The club was founded during the fall 2022 semester through the efforts of three seniors and their desire to reconnect Albanian students with their cultural roots.  Eleni Mazija, a senior marketing major, is the president of the Albanian Student Union and spoke about the … Continue reading Diversity on Campus: Albanian Student Union Club Brings Diversity to Campus