ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser

Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor / Asst. Social Media Editor The Asian Student Association (ASA) at Manhattan University is making their mark by hosting a two-day matcha fundraiser on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 on Kelly Commons’ first floor. From 12 to 4 p.m., ASA’s E-board sold strawberry and cookies and cream flavored matcha with spicy crab flavored ornigiri. According to akimatcha.com, matcha … Continue reading ASA Brings Culture and Community to Campus Through Matcha Fundraiser

Manhattan Baseball Picks Up Steam as They Head Into Conference Play

Dominate pitching performance by the Jaspers led them to a win.  GOJASPERS / COURTESY  Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor As warmer weather returns and campus life picks up across Riverdale, Manhattan University’s (MU) baseball team has found its stride, bouncing back from a rocky start to build early-season momentum and growing confidence heading into conference play. The Jaspers secured a series win over Quinnipiac behind dominant … Continue reading Manhattan Baseball Picks Up Steam as They Head Into Conference Play

Center for Career Development Holds “Career Chat” for KSAS Students

The Center for Career Development highlighting upcoming events.  JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE  Joshua Reichard, Asst. A&E Editor The Center for Career Development at Manhattan University (MU) hosted an event on March 25 for students in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS). The event aimed to help students explore potential career paths and teach them more about the current job market. The event, titled “Explore … Continue reading Center for Career Development Holds “Career Chat” for KSAS Students

Albanian Student Association Hosts Soccer Watch Party

Picture from the watch party in Hayden 100.  SARAH ROLKA/ THE QUADRANGLE  Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Albanian Student Association hosted a soccer watch party for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with teams Albania vs. Poland, in Hayden Auditorium this past Thursday, March 26. This was the first time the association has hosted a watch party style event and it attained a … Continue reading Albanian Student Association Hosts Soccer Watch Party

War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fifth week, and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has involved attacks on oil infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.  The Strait of Hormuz is where a vast majority that is produced in the Persian Gulf is … Continue reading War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

All Manhattan University’s Inaugural Arch Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows  LEYLA MERCADO / THE QUADRANGLE   Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor On March 9, Manhattan University (MU) announced its inaugural class of faculty fellows for the ARCH Innovation Exchange.  This campus-wide initiative aims to advance access to learning by promoting these values, as fellows build on a range of projects that combine … Continue reading MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

Kelly Marin and Andrew McCarthy discussing his new book, Who Needs Friends? as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program speaker series.  MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Mary Haley, Senior Writer Actor, director and travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Manhattan University (MU) to discuss his new book, “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America,” offering students a candid look at male intimacy, loneliness and … Continue reading From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

Manhattan University’s Basketball Teams Close Up the ‘25 – ‘26 Season 

Jaden Winston, team leader, pictured handling the ball during one of the men’s games.  GOJASPERS.COM / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief The Manhattan University (MU) men’s and women’s basketball teams recently finished off the ‘25 – ‘26 season, which first started in November, and has now come to a close. Both teams participated in a total of 31 games, bringing in several wins, as well as … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Basketball Teams Close Up the ‘25 – ‘26 Season 

Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

Engineers Week ends with its Battle of the Brains competition. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) Engineers Week concluded on Friday, March 6 with one of its most anticipated events, “Battle of the Brains.” The event challenged students in a live engineering competition where students designed and built a mystery device in real time in front of an audience. Held … Continue reading Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown