LOTUS Magazine Hosts Fashion Show for Their 18th Issue

A stand to purchase a copy of Issue 18.  MISHA JABAL-ABADI / THE QUADRANGLE  Misha Jabal-Abadi, Asst. Production Editor   On Friday, April 25, LOTUS Magazine held its annual fashion show at the 5th floor of Kelly Commons, where a number of designers showed off their collections to a crowd of over a hundred people. This year, six designers created pieces that fit the theme of “metamorphosis,” which is … Continue reading LOTUS Magazine Hosts Fashion Show for Their 18th Issue

Innovation in Print: Student Publications Navigate Independence and Funding at MU

Head editors of Lotus Magazine pictured together.   MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Section Editor Student-run publications at Manhattan University (MU) continue to navigate independence, faculty collaboration and ongoing financial constraints as they evolve on campus. Despite these pressures, students and faculty advisors say each publication remains focused on supporting student writing, research and creative expression. Within the network of campus … Continue reading Innovation in Print: Student Publications Navigate Independence and Funding at MU

MU Students Visit the Gay Harlem Renaissance Exhibition at the New York Historical Society

Various clubs collaborated for this trip. GABRIELLA DICKSON / THE QUADRANGLE Gabriella Dickson, Staff Writer On March 7, Manhattan University’s (MU) Pride Center, alongside the Black Student Union (BSU), Sanctus Artem  and the World Languages and Literatures Department, hosted a trip to the New York Historical Society to see the “Gay Harlem Renaissance” exhibition.  The event provided an educational introduction to the Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts … Continue reading MU Students Visit the Gay Harlem Renaissance Exhibition at the New York Historical Society

Lotus Magazine Unveils Spring 2026 Theme: “Metamorphosis”

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”

Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center Collaborate to Showcase Queer Voices 

Photo collage in Prof. Theodore Kerr’s Queer Features column. LOTUSMAGAZINE.ORG/ COURTESY  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center have collaborated to create a section called “Queer Feature” as a part of the “Featured Voices” column on their official website. This new column allows queer voices to be highlighted in relation to fashion and other related topics.  So far, five voices have … Continue reading Lotus Magazine and the Pride Center Collaborate to Showcase Queer Voices 

Exploring the City One Free Trip at a Time

Lotus Magazine and Sanctus Artem pictured together, collaborating on their trip to the Museum at FIT.IVY JAEP / COURTESY Maddie Rosado, Staff Writer In a city where every experience seems to come with a price tag, Manhattan University students are discovering that some of the best adventures are free. From wandering the grand halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Sanctus Artem to exploring … Continue reading Exploring the City One Free Trip at a Time

Voices on the Quad: Lotus’s Halloween Bash

Lotus had multiple student bands slated to play live music for the duration of the event.GRACE CARDINAL / THE QUADRANGLE By Jill Tuthill, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Lotus, Manhattan University’s student run lifestyle and fashion magazine, held their 2024 Halloween Bash on the quad on Oct. 26, featuring a photobooth, bake sale, costume contest and live music. The event featured student bands such as … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Lotus’s Halloween Bash

Lotus Magazine’s Model Casting Brings Fashion and Stories to Life

Stylist Ashton Erb’s shoot from Spring 2024 called Southern Grunge. LIZ DONG/COURTESY By Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor Lotus Magazine at Manhattan University recently held an open casting call for models for its upcoming 15th issue. This semester, the magazine wants to combine stories with creative photo shoots, aiming for a smooth presentation highlighting its subjects’ unique stories.  The casting process for models is essential, … Continue reading Lotus Magazine’s Model Casting Brings Fashion and Stories to Life

Lotus Magazine Finalizes 2017 Editorial Board

Production is underway for Manhattan College’s first women’s lifestyle magazine.  Masthead positions have been assigned for the Lotus Magazine 2017 editorial board. The board is a series of leadership positions that oversee the production of the magazine, and consists of a managing editor, two executive editors, four section editors, a photography director, an art director and a technology director. All positions will be presided over … Continue reading Lotus Magazine Finalizes 2017 Editorial Board