News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–In the thick of academic pressures, students decompress by decorating items with pompoms, charms, and other trinkets inspired by Japanese fashion. Story by T’Neil Gooden
J-Fashion Club Brings Decoden Crafts to Students Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE–QC scores a large grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Wilpon Family Foundation for its Kessler Scholars program, which aims to aid first-generation students with limited income. Story by Aliyah Ali
Queens College Awarded $1.1 Million Grant to Kessler Scholars Program Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–“We take care of the trees, the trees take care of us,” said an Urban Sustainability student who participated in BC’s tree inventory event. “They are an investment, and we should be thinking of them as such.” Story by Emily Suhr
BC Holds First Tree Inventory in Almost 40 Years Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–The Department of Transportation makes big promises, including plans to reduce traffic with center-bus-only lanes along the Flatbush corridor, one of Brooklyn’s busiest streets. Story by Victoria Keraj
B41 Route Redesign Aims for Increased Speed and Safety Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–The 1988 “Apocalypse” exhibit – created by artist Keith Haring and writer William S. Burroughs – served as a groundbreaking display of AIDS’ destruction and stigma. Story by Eddy Prince
‘Apocalypse’ Doubles As Keith Haring’s Farewell and Reflection of ‘80s AIDS Epidemic Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE—Rhythm, lively footwork and vibrant attire decked the streets of Jackson Heights, Queens in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Story by Leslie Munoz-Reyes, Victor Garate
Hispanic Heritage Parade Kicks of Month Long Celebration Read More