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Jasper Dancers Secure 6th Place at NDA Nationals

Manhattan University Dance team performs their hip-hop routine at NDA Nationals, placing 6th overall.   @MANHATTANDANCETEAM/ INSTAGRAM  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Jasper Dancers concluded their 2025-2026 season in early April, returning from the NDA National Finals in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a sixth place finish in hip-hop. The MU dance team presented their jazz and hip-hop routines at their annual showcase on March 28, … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Secure 6th Place at NDA Nationals

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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

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Going “Into the Woods” With Players

Stills from the Into the Woods production.  SADIE FOX / COURTESY  Mary Haley, Senior Writer After four long months of rehearsals and work, the Manhattan University Players had their spring main stage musical: “Into the Woods.”  Adapted from Stephen Sondheim’s music and the book by James Lapine, “Into the Woods” is a musical that follows the intertwined stories of many classic fairytale characters made up … Continue reading Going “Into the Woods” With Players

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MU’s Mini Baja Team to Travel to Rochester for SAE Competition 

The 2026 MU Mini Baja Team  JOSEPH MOOG / COURTESY  Maizy Swift & Joshua Reichard, Senior Writer & Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Mini Baja team will take part in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) intercollegiate Baja competition in Rochester, N.Y., this June.  During the four day competition, students compete in a series of static and dynamic events that test the vehicle as … Continue reading MU’s Mini Baja Team to Travel to Rochester for SAE Competition 

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New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, there will be a new block schedule and changes to the core curriculum for incoming students.  Manhattan University’s (MU) current block schedule went into effect 2014 to 2015; however, there have been complaints over the years from students, faculty and staff. Often reporting that open periods were limited for events and meetings and that there … Continue reading New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

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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

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MU Continues to Build its Athletic Program with New D1 Teams

Frank Jennaco comes to MU as the inaugural head coach of women’s flag football. GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Within the past few years, Manhattan University (MU) has reinvigorated their athletics program with the recent additions of new division 1 level teams at the university. From 2024 to the current day, MU has added a multitude of teams to their athletic roster, including men’s … Continue reading MU Continues to Build its Athletic Program with New D1 Teams

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MU Hosts First-Ever Sixth Borough Film Festival 

A promotional flyer for Manhattan University’s Sixth Borough Film Festival. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor  After much anticipation, Manhattan University (MU) hosted its first-ever Sixth Borough Film Festival (SBFF) from April 10 to 12, turning Kelly Commons and Hayden Hall into a three-day showcase of student and international films. The festival featured a diverse range of student-produced work across genres, including … Continue reading MU Hosts First-Ever Sixth Borough Film Festival 

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Jadakiss Takes the Stage as MU’s 2026 Springfest Artist

Jadakiss performs for the crowd, with lights and special effects helping emerge Jaspers in his set. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez & Leyla J. Mercado, Editor-in-Chief & Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor This past Saturday April 18, Manhattan University (MU) welcomed rapper Jadakiss to campus as this year’s Springfest performer.  Jadakiss, or Jason Terrance Phillips, is a Yonkers-native rapper most known … Continue reading Jadakiss Takes the Stage as MU’s 2026 Springfest Artist

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