ARCH to AI: MU Welcomes New Program Working With AI  

Professor of Mathematics Lawrence Udeigwe, Director of Arches at MU.   LAWRENCE UDEIGWE / COURTESY  Maizy Swift Senior Writer  The Manhattan University (MU) campus has been adjusting to the usage of artificial intelligence, integrating it into curriculum and welcoming in new ways for students to work with emerging technologies with the help of the ARCH program.  Ashlee Okunonke, a senior computer science major, spoke to The Quadrangle about … Continue reading ARCH to AI: MU Welcomes New Program Working With AI  

The Quadrangle Then and Now: Former EIC’s Reflect on the Evolution of the Newsroom Across Decades

Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief Since its emergence in 1924, The Quadrangle student newspaper has been central to the legacy of Manhattan University (MU), with generations of editors-in-chief being a part of the publication’s evolution across multiple decades.  For over 102 years, The Quadrangle has evolved in many ways — from news coverage to its layout, as well as in its trust and impact on the community. … Continue reading The Quadrangle Then and Now: Former EIC’s Reflect on the Evolution of the Newsroom Across Decades

QUAD 10

Each year, The Quadrangle compiles a list of the most influential seniors on campus, creating our own version of the Time 100. Those selected represent the very best and brightest Manhattan University has to offer and highlight the significant impact of these seniors’ contributions over their years on campus. This year’s list was voted on by students in the wider campus community and ultimately decided … Continue reading QUAD 10

The Jasper Legacy: A Look Into Some Manhattan Hall of Famers

Left: Jake Freeman (center) after finishing third at the 2008 summer Olympic Trials.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Right: Tiffany Schettig-Gonzalez, a 2022 inductee of the Manhattan Athletic Hall of Fame.GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY By Barbara Vasquez, Asst. Production Editor Manhattan University has served as a home to great student-athletes since Brother Jasper was first appointed athletic director in 1861.  Almost 160 years later, MU has racked up quite … Continue reading The Jasper Legacy: A Look Into Some Manhattan Hall of Famers

Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

Left: The Jasper Dancers in 2019 after placing first in NDA’s Hip-Hop division.MADELINE DONOHUE / COURTESY Right: The current Manhattan University dance team at Manhattan Madness.@MANHATTANDANCETEAM / INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor The Manhattan University dance team has become an integral part of campus over past decades, starting as a dance club and eventually transitioning to a D1 competition team.  The Jasper Dancers have … Continue reading Dancing through History: The Perseverance of the Jasper Dancers

What’s On My iPod? (Jasper Jams): Songs of the Decades that Aged like Fine Wine

By Angelina Persaud,  Managing Editor/News Editor If there’s one thing I’ve come to learn, it’s that music has always been a constant in my life, and I’m sure plenty of others can say the same. Whether it’s a hype anthem during the middle of the day or just a slow song when I’m feeling anxious, music has a way of healing the soul. However, I … Continue reading What’s On My iPod? (Jasper Jams): Songs of the Decades that Aged like Fine Wine

The Arts in The Quadrangle, est. 1924

By Jill Tuthill and Karen Flores, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor and Staff Writer Manhattan University’s arts and entertainment groups and events have withstood a century’s worth of students. The Quadrangle has played a role in documenting the different forms of expression of art on campus throughout these 100 years. Early issues of The Quadrangle did not divide their publication into sections, with poetry and … Continue reading The Arts in The Quadrangle, est. 1924

The Quadrangle’s History in Print

Ads the Jasper Jist put out encouraging students join.ANGELINA PEREZ / THE QUADRANGLE By Angelina Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor From originating as a print-only publication to a solely online college news source, The Quadrangle’s development since 1924 has shifted both in substance of articles published as well as a key emphasis on the student audience. The publication has shifted away from the political rhetoric … Continue reading The Quadrangle’s History in Print

Riverdale Pizza Showdown: Goodfellas vs. Broadway Joe’s

Left: Broadway Joe’s Pizza Logo.DOORDASH / COURTESY Right: Goodfellas Pizza & Pasta Logo.GOODFELLASBRONX.COM / COURTESY By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor The Quadrangle continues to attempt to solve the age-old debate regarding the best New York slice around campus.  In 2010, Goodfellas and Broadway Joe’s were compared by The Quadrangle staff and interviewees and again in 2019, against an additional pizza joint that has since closed.   … Continue reading Riverdale Pizza Showdown: Goodfellas vs. Broadway Joe’s