Zeke Jazwinski Sports Editor Manhattan University, which is now known for its engineering program, was once known for having a highly respected liberal arts program. In what some could call the media capital of the world, it’s no wonder that it would make sense for Manhattan to have a great program with such great opportunities in New York City. However, with budgets cut coming from … Continue reading MU’s Changing Liberal Arts Landscape
Guzman’s “Got Your Nose” pair paintings pictured on the bottom row. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University’s Sanctus Artem club recently held an art exhibition on April 9, located in Smith Auditorium, where students and alumni were able to showcase their artwork in a gallery that emulated the same “high-end” environment as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “The MET MU” provided Jaspers with an opportunity … Continue reading Sanctus Artem Hosts “The MET MU” Art Exhibition
Scatterbomb entered the room and broke into a dance performance to break the ice. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University’s (MU) improv group, Scatterbomb, brought students back in time this past Friday with their latest performance, themed around “traveling back” from a trip to ancient Greece. Scatterbomb members entered Hayden Hall, room 100, dressed in outfits ranging from togas made of … Continue reading Scatterbomb Returns from Ancient Greece for Latest Performance
Members of Manhattones. From left to right: Dean, Layla, Vanessa, Jack, Sophia, Keira, Nick, Joseph, Landen, John and Brooke MAIZY SWIFT /COURTESY Maizy Swift, Senior Writer In early April, the Performing Arts Department at Manhattan University (MU) will hold its annual “Performal,” an event created through the collaboration of performing arts groups and clubs on campus, inviting everyone from MU to take a look at polished performances that have … Continue reading Performing Arts Department Makes a GoFundMe to Raise Money for their Annual “Performal”
An introduction to Lotus’ new theme, presented in a photo collage. @LOTUSMAGAZINEMU / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado Managing / News Editor On Feb. 7, Manhattan University’s (MU) Lotus Magazine officially announced its spring 2026 theme “metamorphosis,” unveiling the concept on Instagram with a visual definition of the word, and a collage of creative teasers previewing what readers can expect from the team this semester. A snapshot … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Unveils Spring 2026 Theme: “Metamorphosis”
The members of Scatterbomb were divided into two groups for this year’s performance, allowing them to practice more effectively and gain a closer bond with each other. JASON MATUTE / COURTESY Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor Scatterbomb, Manhattan University’s improv club, hosted its first performance of the fall semester last Friday. The theme was “workforce,” and the members, all of whom came dressed up as different professions … Continue reading Scatterbomb’s First Performance Of The Year Shows Club’s Progression
By Emmanouel Sofillas, Staff Writer As I read into the pages of Marcus Aurelius’s “Meditations,” I found myself on an unexpected journey—one that traversed the depths of the human mind and offered an exploration into philosophy. While this book was written millennia ago, it still has valuable knowledge that is impactful today. Aurelius wrote this not as a book for public consumption, but rather as … Continue reading The Book Nook: Meditations
Manhattan College Pipes and Drums at at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. FLIKR/COURTESY By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor After marching in the 2023 New York City St. Patrick’s day parade, the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums took first place for best high school and college band in the parade. This was the first awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic, and … Continue reading Manhattan College Pipes and Drums take 1st Place at NYC Parade
By, Megan LaCreta & Zoe DeFazio, A&E Editor and Asst. A&E Editor Music is calling! Manhattan College has awarded a new class of performing arts scholars. Each year up to twelve incoming students who are interested in the performing arts are awarded a scholarship. This year, nine freshmen were selected, said Andy Bauer, director of performing arts. “We have some really great, talented freshmen coming … Continue reading Performing Arts Scholarship Recipients Are Ready To Make Music
