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Behind the Scenes: Family Weekend   

Banner for Family Weekend.@MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Misha Jabal-Abadi, Production Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) legacy event, Family Weekend, took place Sept. 25 to Sept. 26. This year’s event centered on MU’s Lasallian heritage and values by opening its activities to staff, administration and faculty in addition to students and their families.  Family Weekend gives families a chance to see how their students are adjusting to campus, … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Family Weekend   

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Fashion Finds: More MU Students Show Off Their Fall Fashion  

Joshua Reichard & Riley Kopceuch / Asst. A&E Editor & Contributor Campus finally feels like fall, and as the first official week of the season begins, students across Manhattan University (MU) are saying goodbye to their summer wardrobes and taking out their fall clothes. The Quadrangle spoke to Dylann Grant, Matteo Santonocito, Cassia Lutete, Liseth Mata and Victor Vocal about their fall inspired outfits and … Continue reading Fashion Finds: More MU Students Show Off Their Fall Fashion  

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MU Community Participates in Annual Fall Blood Drive

The blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 16.EMMANOUEL SOFILLAS / THE QUADRANGLE Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor Students, faculty and staff gathered in Smith Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for Manhattan University’s (MU) annual fall blood drive, giving members of the campus community an opportunity to donate blood throughout the afternoon.  The drive, held from noon to 6 p.m., welcomed donors between classes and other activities. … Continue reading MU Community Participates in Annual Fall Blood Drive

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Fashion Finds: A Warm Autumn Begins! 

Syuzanna Abajyan, Ivana Caminero, Lisbeth Turbides Baez, Allison Francisco andLindsay Quintanilla posing as a group with their outfits.SARAH ROLKA / COURTESY Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor “It was official, a new season had begun… After all, seasons change…” Carrie Bradshaw says at the end of “I Heart NY,” an episode from season four of Sex and the City. The episode notably features the Empire State … Continue reading Fashion Finds: A Warm Autumn Begins! 

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Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus  

JPHP students checking in with peer leaders JAYDEN GONZALEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief  Manhattan University (MU) hosted the community engagement fair this Friday, Sept. 11, in an effort to open community service opportunities to students.  The fair, sponsored by the James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) and MU community engagement, brought 12 local organizations to campus that do service work around the neighborhood. Opportunities ranged from … Continue reading Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus  

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Movement Is Medicine: Lyala Jones Brings Pilates to MU 

A flyer advertising the event to students on campus. @MU_RECREATION INSTAGRAM Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor   On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Lyala Jones, also known as Fashion Hendricks, a Pilates instructor and longtime hairstylist, led an hour-long Pilates class for Manhattan University (MU) students through the Office of Student Engagement.  Pilates, a mind-body exercise method with a history spanning more than … Continue reading Movement Is Medicine: Lyala Jones Brings Pilates to MU 

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“JPHP Meets the President” Event Brings Students to Smith Auditorium

President Bonato speaks to JPHP members in Smith Auditorium JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor   As the fall semester begins, The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) at Manhattan University (MU) is gearing up for a busy year ahead. The program hosted its second event of the school year, “JPHP Meets the President” on Aug. 31.   The event, the first … Continue reading “JPHP Meets the President” Event Brings Students to Smith Auditorium

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MU Freshmen Adjust to College Life as the New Fall Semester Begins 

Freshmen coming together for summer program at Manhattan University. @MANHATTANUADMISSIONS INSTAGRAM Isaiah Minaz, Staff Writer  Manhattan University (MU) welcomed one of its largest freshman classes in recent years this fall, as a new group of students arrived on campus with diverse expectations, goals and experiences.  For many freshmen, the first weeks of the semester have meant adjusting to a new academic environment, meeting new people … Continue reading MU Freshmen Adjust to College Life as the New Fall Semester Begins 

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