News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–Students demand administrators to reopen the Women’s Center on campus and expand resources to support its mission, collecting over 600 signatures through a petition. Story by Hridita Islam
John Jay Students Launch Campaign to Restore the Women’s Center Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE–Two productions – a series called “CENTRO Presents: Puerto Rican Voices” and an episode from “CUNY Laureates” – take home three Emmys, bringing CUNY TV’s award count to 44. Story by Varisha Hassan
CUNY TV Wins Three New York Emmy Awards Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE–Locals and state elected officials are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that requires big oil companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for projects that will address climate change. Story by Regina Martinez
Who Pays For Climate Initiatives? NY Governor Faces Choice: Taxpayers or Big Oil Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE–The university’s total enrollment sees a 2% increase with community colleges, graduate student admissions, and programs like CUNY Reconnect, which re-enrolls former students who did not graduate, attributing to the boost. Story by Megan Russo
CUNY Enrollment Uptick Continues for Second Year in a Row Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE– With President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to carry out mass deportations, the Undergraduate Student Government calls for BC and CUNY to reaffirm the rights and resources of undocumented students. Story by Daniel Afanasyev
USG Presents Joint Proposition in Support of Undocumented Students Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE—“It’s about more than just teaching students how to write beautiful letters,” the calligraphy course’s instructor said. “It’s a tool for thinking critically and creating meaning through design.” Story by Tania Ahmed
Calligraphy Returns to Queens College Read More