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Manhattan Caucus: Second Republican Debate Shows One Certainty: Trump is Still Winning

Seven Republican candidates joined the second Republican debate. AP NEWS/ COURTESY By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor Seven Republican candidates joined in the second Republican debate at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California last Wednesday. The leading Republican candidate for the 2024 election, Donald Trump, was not in attendance.  Trump, who has not attended a debate yet this cycle, nor plans to, did not lose any … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Second Republican Debate Shows One Certainty: Trump is Still Winning

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Summer Research Scholars Showcase: From Irish Dancing to App Design

Students looking at summer research project posters. BROOKE DELLAROCCO/THE QUADRANGLE By Brooke DellaRocco, Staff Writer Manhattan College Summer Research Scholar Students gathered in Kelly Commons to discuss their research and celebrate their discoveries on a variety of topics. Over the summer, a selective group of students were chosen to move forward with research proposals. Following months of research, each student put together a visual and … Continue reading Summer Research Scholars Showcase: From Irish Dancing to App Design

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Heidi Furey, Ph.D. Awarded Costello Award For Excellence in Teaching

Professor Furey receiving the Costello Award, presented by Dean of SoLA, Cory Blad. @MC_LIBERAL_ARTS/COURTESY By Grace Cardinal, Asst. News Editor Heidi Furey, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Manhattan College, has been awarded this year’s Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching.  Furey has been at the college since 2017 and has been praised by both students and faculty alike for her skills not only as … Continue reading Heidi Furey, Ph.D. Awarded Costello Award For Excellence in Teaching

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Manhattan College Student Government Welcomes Two Freshman Vice Presidents

By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor Freshmen Ashley Zegler and Shu Amanuma have been elected the vice presidents for the class of 2027 and they are looking to pave the way for the future students of Manhattan College.  Both Amanuma and Zegler participated in their high school student governments and maintained leadership roles with the hopes of transferring their knowledge of student government to a collegiate … Continue reading Manhattan College Student Government Welcomes Two Freshman Vice Presidents

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Parisa Saboori Awarded 2023 Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award By ASME

Dr. Saboori is the professor behind the creation of the ASME chapter at Manhattan College. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By: Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., the chairperson of the department of mechanical engineering and a professor at Manhattan College, has been awarded the 2023 Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).  This prestigious award acknowledges Saboori’s exceptional leadership and dedicated … Continue reading Parisa Saboori Awarded 2023 Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award By ASME

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Senate Meeting Debrief: New Members and a New Agenda

By Angelina Persaud, News Editor The first senate meeting for the fall 2023 semester introduced news ideas to improve campus life and infrastructure while also focusing on the current trends and demographics of Manhattan College. The new members of the current senate included some familiar and new faces from the previous committee. Computer science professor Kashifuddin Qazi, Ph.D., is the new head speaker for the … Continue reading Senate Meeting Debrief: New Members and a New Agenda

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Riverdale Residents Voice Concerns on Overlook Manor Sold to Stagg Housing 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Overlook Manor has been sold to Stagg Group for $18 million. With the new ownership officially beginning in early September, residents in the surrounding area voiced their concerns during a virtual community forum.  According to the company’s website, Stagg Group is a housing developer that specializes in affordable and transitional housing facilities in the Bronx and New York City area.  The … Continue reading Riverdale Residents Voice Concerns on Overlook Manor Sold to Stagg Housing 

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Two Strikes and You’re Out for this Possible New Academic Policy

By Mack Olmsted, asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor The Education Academic Affairs Committee (EAC) of Manhattan College is working to expand the Kakos School of Science undergraduate course repeat policy into a campus-wide course policy. The policy originated about a year ago under dean of science, Marcy Peteroy-Kelly, Ph.D. Peteroy-Kelly explained that the policy was put into place because a student requested to enroll in … Continue reading Two Strikes and You’re Out for this Possible New Academic Policy

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Manhattan Caucus: What is Happening with NYC’s Migrant Crisis?

By Kyla Guilfoil, Managing Editor New York City Mayor Eric Adams has said the influx of migrants and lack of resources to provide for them will “destroy New York City.”   So how did we get here and what is the city doing to address the issue?  According to a statement from Adams on Sept. 9, New York City has opened more than 200 emergency shelters … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: What is Happening with NYC’s Migrant Crisis?

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