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MU ranked 103 out of 500 institutions MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Nicholas Melendez & Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer & Sports Editor In a publication released by TIME on Aug. 25, the magazine shared an article titled “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027,” ranking Manhattan University (MU) 103 out of 500 institutions.

Manhattan University students watching “Michael” Friday Aug. 28 SOPHIA FORTUNATO / THE QUADRANGLE Sophia Fortunato, Contributor As Manhattan University (MU) moves further into the semester, “movie on the quad” has returned for the past two Fridays. “Movie on the quad” is open to all MU students and features a pre-selected movie each week. Two weeks ago, students watched “Michael,” followed by “Mean Girls” this past Friday. The event has been a university tradition since 2019.

The O’Malley Library Archives ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor Over the summer, Manhattan University’s (MU) O’Malley Library has undergone some changes in spacing, staffing, furniture and more. These updates are based on an end-of-the-year poll that students voted on last semester, posted by the library on Instagram. The Quadrangle interviewed library staff to better understand recent changes.

A pictured rock-climbing session on the previous MU climbing club Instagram account from 2021. MC_CLIMBING / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) climbing club is returning to campus this fall after a three-year absence, with senior mechanical engineering major Mario Ballard leading efforts to revive the initiative. The club first started in 2019, with the last records of activity dating to 2023 before it seemingly disbanded.

María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor While searching for horror films that were not too frightening in an attempt to build my courage, I stumbled upon Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” (2015) and have been unable to stop thinking about it. The film explores religious paranoia and misogyny through Thomasin and her Puritan family, who are banished from their community after her father clashes with its leadership.

Scatterbomb Club and President Giada Dougherty (second from the right). ISAIAH MINAZ / THE QUADRANGLE Isaiah Minaz, Staff Writer Manhattan University (MU) students gathered for the fall semester club fair on Sept. 1, where student-run clubs and organizations showcased their groups and opportunities to get involved on campus. The event was originally scheduled for the quad but was moved to Smith Auditorium due to the weather forecast.

Flag of the Ultimate Frisbee Team. @MU_ULTIMATE_FRISBEE / INSTAGRAM Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor As the fall semester picks up speed as the weeks pass, Manhattan University’s (MU) club sports pick up as well. The Ultimate Frisbee Team kicks off its marketing for the club with posters and other “fun” gimmicks at the club fair to get students interested and hopefully join. After the first year when core members of the team graduated, involvement in the Ultimate Frisbee Team was down.

President Bonato speaks to JPHP members in Smith Auditorium JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor As the fall semester begins, The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) at Manhattan University (MU) is gearing up for a busy year ahead. The program hosted its second event of the school year, “JPHP Meets the President” on Aug. 31.

Freshmen coming together for summer program at Manhattan University. @MANHATTANUADMISSIONS INSTAGRAM Isaiah Minaz, Staff Writer Manhattan University (MU) welcomed one of its largest freshman classes in recent years this fall, as a new group of students arrived on campus with diverse expectations, goals and experiences. For many freshmen, the first weeks of the semester have meant adjusting to a new academic environment, meeting new people and navigating the independence of college life.

Poster of The Witch (2015) featuring black Phillip in the middle. IMDB.COM COURTESY María Castaño, A&E Section Editor While searching for horror films that were not too frightening in an attempt to build my courage, I stumbled upon Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” (2015) and have been unable to stop thinking about it. The film explores religious paranoia and misogyny through Thomasin and her Puritan family, who are banished from their community after her father clashes with its leadership.