News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
LEHMAN COLLEGE— “Students today are not just students,” said psychologist Marta Gil. “Many are providers, caregivers, and full-time workers. When basic needs are unstable, anxiety becomes almost inevitable.” Story by Jennifer Estrella
Rising Financial Stress Affects Bronx College Students’ Mental Health Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE— As the cost of living continues to rise across the board, Lehman students are increasingly turning to the on-campus food bank in order to fill their stomachs. Story by Jada Duffus
Lehman’s Food Bank Improves Students’ Quality of Life Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE— “When support systems are cut back while the need continues to rise, it creates an even greater challenge for individuals and families trying to regain stability,” said Claudia Mendez, a social worker in The Bronx. Story by Arlin Rodriguez
Solutions Unclear as New York City Continues to See Increase in Homelessness Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE— The Urban Male Leadership Program hosted their first fundraising brunch since the COVID-19 pandemic, looking to raise money to support student programs. Story by Daniel Douglas
Fundraising Brunch Returns to Lehman College Amidst Federal Funding Cuts Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Lehman launches an event that showcases the resources and lived experiences of students with disabilities. Story by Gilbert Areizaga
Inaugural Accessibility Fair Empowers Students Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Students Uplifting Ancestral Spaces piece together and revive the history of enslaved people who were buried in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx. Story by Soleil Hendy
Students Dig In: Unearthing the Hidden History of the Enslaved African Burial Ground Read More