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Sanctus Artem Club Discusses Semester Goals and End of Year Art Showcase 

Guests view the end of year showcase in a previous year.  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer  Manhattan University’s (MU) Sanctus Artem club has a productive semester ahead, filled with engaging, community building activities.   Sanctus Artem can be translated to “pure arts” in Latin, naming it as the only student art club on campus. According to their website, the club “seeks to foster student … Continue reading Sanctus Artem Club Discusses Semester Goals and End of Year Art Showcase 

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Baruch College’s ASEDOM and Manhattan University’s Fuerza Latina Host Bachata Night

The two clubs can’t wait to be able to collaborate again. LEYLA MERCADO/THE QUADRANGLE Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer Baruch College’s Asociacion Estudiantil Dominicana [ASEDOM] and Manhattan University’s Fuerza Latina partnered this month for bachata night to strengthen Latinx presence and culture across both campuses.   President of Fuerza Latina, Daniela Ramirez, a senior psychology major with a minor in general business and criminology, has been working … Continue reading Baruch College’s ASEDOM and Manhattan University’s Fuerza Latina Host Bachata Night

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MU Students Stage Reading of “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls”

Rehearsal of for “Whom The Southern Belle Tolls.” @FOR.THE.SOUTHERN.BELLE/ INSTAGRAM Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer On Friday night, Nov. 21, in Hayden Hall, 110 members of the campus community were in attendance to experience a staged reading of the play “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls” [FWTSBT], a parody written by Christopher Durang based on the 1944 play, The Glass Menagerie. The MU production starred Olivia … Continue reading MU Students Stage Reading of “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls”

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MU Players Perform Parfumerie for their Fall Mainstage

Miss Amalia Balash, played by Amaya Castillo- Mills, sits next to Mr. Sipos, played by Kevin Cullen. @PLAYERSMU / INSTAGRAM Barbara Vasquez & Leyla J. Mercado, Production / Web Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor Manhattan University Players’ fall mainstage had their opening night on Nov. 14, with shows throughout the weekend. The cast performed “Parfumerie”, written by Miklόs László. Directed by Martin Marchitto, the … Continue reading MU Players Perform Parfumerie for their Fall Mainstage

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Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning

Amy Forster, Asst. Production Editor As the leaves begin their slow descent from the trees, I often find myself strolling through Central Park, reading the stories of love etched into the bench dedications. These tiny declarations are a testament to the fact that love in the city, at some point or another, can be consuming enough that we need to carve it into physical existence. … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Bring Back Yearning

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MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together

Photo of cumbia event flyer. @MEXSA_MU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor At a recent campus cumbia lesson hosted by Manhattan University’s Mexican Student Association (MEXSA), students said the dance’s smooth and communal vibe were part of what made the event inviting from the start. The Quadrangle sat down with the organizers of the event, who said that they decided on cumbia as the dance … Continue reading MEXSA’s Cumbia Night Brings Students Together

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Manhattan University’s Pipes and Drums Picks Up Momentum Heading Into Busy Spring Season

MU Pipes and Drums makes an appearance at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Staff Writer The Manhattan University Pipes and Drums has played a role in the MU performing arts community since 1981. Over the years, the award-winning band has participated in St Patrick’s Day parades, the Roseland Ballroom in New York City and various other events. With their practices … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Pipes and Drums Picks Up Momentum Heading Into Busy Spring Season

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Players Turn Into Muppets For Annual Cabaret

Players “muppet-bounded,” using colors and different articles of clothing instead of full costume to resemble muppets. SADIE FOX PHOTOGRAPHY / COURTESY Mary Haley, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University Players kicked off another sing-songy semester with a cabaret unique to the school community: The Muppets Take Manhattan University. Owen Sweeney, director of the cabaret, brought the Muppets to campus through nostalgic numbers like “Together Again,” … Continue reading Players Turn Into Muppets For Annual Cabaret

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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

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