News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
BROOKLYN COLLEGE— Seniors are outraged as Brooklyn College announces students won’t walk the stage during the 2026 Commencement, a reversal from its previous three graduations. Story by Key Jones-Ford
Brooklyn College Seniors Will Not Walk During 2026 Commencement Read More
CITY COLLEGE— A report found that less than half of children ages 8 to 18 enjoy reading in their free time, a low that hasn’t been seen since 2005. Educators and researchers believe technology is to blame. Story by Yahmani Price
Reading Crisis for Generation Alpha Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE— According to the recently-released Epstein files, a former CUNY employee had direct communication with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to at least 2018. Story by Julian Russo
Former CUNY Employee Had Epstein Ties Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE— “You have to choose between am I gonna pay the $3 both directions to get to campus or not? Or am I gonna be able to get food for lunch today? That’s not a choice that anyone should have to make,” said James Davis, president of the Professional Staff Congress. Story by Maryana Averyanova
CUNY Advocates Call for Free Transit and Increased Funding Read More
HUNTER COLLEGE— Former Congressman Eliot Engel, a two-time CUNY graduate, served for 16 terms and was hailed as a local champion in the Bronx. Story by Alex Augenbraun
Hunter Alumnus and Longtime Congressman Eliot Engel Dies at 79 Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE— The off-campus building has repeatedly faced acquisitions of neglect and abandonment, with its doors now slated to close after 45 years. Story by Amaya Hossein
Kissena Hall Closes Due to Lease Expiration Read More