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Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

The Friendly Fridge has been active in the Bronx since 2020.  GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief With the longest shutdown in government history causing a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for those around the world and locally in New York City, Manhattan University’s Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) paired with the Friendly Fridge BX to host a holiday … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Sees Increased Need Following SNAP Benefit Cuts, Holiday Season

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International Student Association Hosts Immersive Coffee Chats to Create Community of Support 

The ISA holds bi-weekly coffee chats in the CMSA suite. GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief The International Student Association (ISA) has made bi-weekly coffee chats a practice this semester, holding one this past week focused on winter activities in NYC. These chats take place in the Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) suite on campus, providing a space of comfort and conversation … Continue reading International Student Association Hosts Immersive Coffee Chats to Create Community of Support 

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Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

Angelina Persaud, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Gourmet Dining along with Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) have partnered with Friendly Fridge BX to address food insecurity in Riverdale and spread the Lasallian mission of serving the community.  Friendly Fridge was originally founded on May 21, 2020 with the mission to “normalize reducing environmental waste and harm while also reducing the stress of many. We accomplish … Continue reading Friendly Fridge Partners With MU CMSA For Campus Volunteers And New Pick Up/Drop Off Location

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MU Clubs Celebrate the Colors of the World

Colors of the World Celebration brings MU students of all cultures and religions together.KAREN FLORES / THE QUADRANGLE By Karen Flores, Staff Writer Flags, cultural music, festive attire and artifacts filled Kelly Commons as students and clubs came together to celebrate each other’s heritage and cultures during Colors of the World: International Night.  Jubilee Aguilar, campus minister, believes that celebrating the different cultures and ethnicities … Continue reading MU Clubs Celebrate the Colors of the World

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CMSA Hosts Annual Mission Week

Memory Wall Created During the Founder’s Day Celebration on the Quad.@MC_CMSA / INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) hosted its annual Mission Week as a way to honor and celebrate Manhattan College’s founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.  The campus organization hosted a variety of events from April 7 to April 14 hoping to engage the Manhattan College … Continue reading CMSA Hosts Annual Mission Week

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Annual Women’s Retreat: An Opportunity for Women at MC to Come Together and Connect

Students bond at women’s retreat@MC_CMSA INSTAGRAM/ COURTESY By Maizy Swift, Production Editor/Asst. A&E Editor On the weekend of March 2, Manhattan College’s female students, as well as campus minister Jubilee Aguilar, attended the annual Women’s Retreat in Goshen, New York. This retreat welcomes all students who identify as female to come together for a bonding experience embracing womanhood as well as reflecting and relaxing.  “The … Continue reading Annual Women’s Retreat: An Opportunity for Women at MC to Come Together and Connect

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CMSA’s Off-Campus Trips Make a Return After Being Suspended During COVID

Manhattan College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action has been thriving witha myriad of events throughout the year, including faith-centered excursions thatgo as far as the Dominican Republic. CONOR REIDY/COURTESY By Jill Tuthill, Staff Writer Manhattan College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action has been thriving with a myriad of events throughout the year, including faith-centered excursions that go as far as the Dominican Republic.  While these … Continue reading CMSA’s Off-Campus Trips Make a Return After Being Suspended During COVID

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CMSA Spends Day at United Nations to Honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor A group of students spent the day at the United Nations in order to honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor, led by Campus Ministry and Social Action and campus minister, Conor Reidy.  According to Vatican News, Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor is observed on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar, emphasizing solidarity … Continue reading CMSA Spends Day at United Nations to Honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor

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CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

By, Angelina Persaud, Assistant News Editor Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) is preparing to bring food and aid to the local homeless community through an initiative called the Midnight Run.  Although the Midnight Run is a nationwide initiative that many colleges participate in, the program at Manhattan College began as an idea from students involved in campus ministry who wanted a way to give back … Continue reading CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

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