News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
HUNTER COLLEGE–“You have to be a little bit delusional,” said Kyle Gutierrez, a 21-year-old mayoral candidate. “You have to be a big dreamer and have high ambitions that seem unrealistic.” Story by Nikole Rajgor
‘Young and Unaffiliated’ – Hunter Student Kyle Gutierrez Enters the Mayoral Race Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–More Americans are believing conspiracy theories and disinformation from elected officials – a course offered at John Jay delves into why and how overall distrust is growing. Story by Julian Russo
John Jay Professor Takes on Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom Read More
CITY COLLEGE–“When we first came, the Bengali community here was so strong,” said a longtime Borough Park resident. “But rent hikes are forcing many families to move out.” Story by Rifah Hussain
Brooklyn’s Bengali Community Faces Challenges with Rising Rent Read More
CITY COLLEGE—“Out there, people see a Black kid with a hoodie and think they already know my story,” said an 18-year-old boxer and City Tech student. “But in here, in the gym? I get to write it myself.” Story by Gianella Gonzalez
Fast Hands, Big Hopes For Young Boxer Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–As President Trump restricts transgender rights, BC student organizations host a clothing swap for students to thrift donated pieces and freely express their identity. Story by Eden Lawrence
Clothing Swap Comes to BC Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Till Aug. 30, the Center for Brooklyn History will have on display the stories of enslaved people, portraits of their descendants and other archives. Story by Shannon Williams
Tracing the History of Slavery in Brooklyn Read More