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A Night Under the Stars, A Freshman Event

“A Night Under the Stars,” was held this past Saturday, March 28th.  JOHLANA TATUM / COURTESY  Gabriella Dickson, Staff Writer On Saturday March 28th, student government hosted a first year formal or a “mock prom,” so that first year students, and even upperclassmen, could relive their high school prom experience. At the event pizza and drinks were served, and although attendance was lower than expected, … Continue reading A Night Under the Stars, A Freshman Event

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Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

MU’s recent Open House event for prospective students. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributor On Nov. 18, Manhattan University’s Senate held its second meeting of the semester, in which the primary topic discussed was students both on and off campus, including study abroad and foreign exchange students. Discussions were raised about past events, voting and future reforms within the senate. The meeting encouraged discussion amongst the members … Continue reading Senate Meeting Reveals Need for Student Representation, Reforms and Development on Campus

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Sports

MU Hosts Club Appreciation Contest at Wednesday Night’s Women’s Basketball Showdown

Athletics and Student Engagement advertised for the game on sandwich boards across campus. GRACE CARDINAL/THE QUADRANGLE Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Manhattan University Athletics partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) to host a club appreciation event at the women’s basketball game. The clubs that had the most students in attendance were entered to win a cash prize, to be added to their … Continue reading MU Hosts Club Appreciation Contest at Wednesday Night’s Women’s Basketball Showdown

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Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Residence Life, Public Safety and Possible  Joint Senate-Student Government Committee

Maria Castano, Staff Writer On Oct. 14, Manhattan University’s Senate met to discuss residence life, public safety, athletic events and a possible new committee between the senate and the student government.  Staff and faculty members attended, including Vice President of Student Life Kristell Lowe, Interim Provost Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., and the student vice president of the O’Malley School of Business, Andrew Berg.   Lowe opened her … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Residence Life, Public Safety and Possible  Joint Senate-Student Government Committee

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Features

Student Government Holds Textbook and Book Swap Event to Kick Off the Academic Year

Delaney Briggs, ‘26, pictured working at the textbook and book swap event she organized. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On Sept. 3, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a textbook swap tabling event on the quad, with a goal to bring the campus community together and make knowledge more accessible. Students were encouraged to donate any new or used books they … Continue reading Student Government Holds Textbook and Book Swap Event to Kick Off the Academic Year

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Student Government Welcomes New Board, President and Executive VP 

Jasper First Coalition came out victorious in the recent Student Government Association elections. @JASPERFIRSTCOALITION / INSTAGRAM Grace Cardinal & Laili Shahrestani, Editor-in-Chief & Features Editor The Student Government Association held their annual end-of-year elections last week, resulting in a new board, including a new president and executive vice president of the student body. The newly elected board will begin their positions in the fall 2025 … Continue reading Student Government Welcomes New Board, President and Executive VP 

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Manhattan University Student Government Announces Midyear Appointees

Manhattan University Student Government board members for the 2023-2024 year. @MCSTUDENTENGAGE / INSTAGRAM Leyla J Mercado, A&E Editor Manhattan University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has announced three new members to fill their vacant positions. The newly elected students will serve through the end of the spring semester. Andrew Berg was sworn in as one of two O’Malley School of Business vice presidents, Delaney Briggs as … Continue reading Manhattan University Student Government Announces Midyear Appointees

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Student Government Discusses Ideas for Spring Semester

By Brianna Coppola, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan College’s Student Government has devised some new ideas and changes for the semester, such as Wellness Day, and are endorsing both new and old campus life policies. Student Government’s role on campus is to plan events for the campus community and  advocate for the student body on issues of importance.  John Bennett, assistant vice president for student life, … Continue reading Student Government Discusses Ideas for Spring Semester

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Student Government takes a trip to New Orleans for American Student Government Association Conference

By Kelly Kennedy, Senior Writer On the weekend of Feb. 11, some of the members of student government took a trip down to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend the American Student Government Association (ASGA) Conference.  ASGA is the only organization in the nation that focuses only on student government training, hosting conferences throughout the year in many cities across the country, according to the ASGA … Continue reading Student Government takes a trip to New Orleans for American Student Government Association Conference

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