News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
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
HUNTER COLLEGE–Shakespeare & Co, a popular bookstore that’s frequented by Hunter students, is closing this April after owners gave employees little to no heads up. Story by Raven Campbell
Bookstore and Hunter Merch Staple Set to Close End of the Month Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Despite the “freedom” delivery gigs provide New Yorkers, the lack of benefits, sick pay and steady work are financially debilitating – even with government regulations in place to raise hourly wages. Story by Jana Elsayed
Financial Life Feels Shaky For App-Based Delivery Workers Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE–Asians for Sex Positivity gives members a non-judgemental space to discuss their sexualities and sex without taboos and race-based stereotypes. Story by Cris Aguasvivas
Asians for Sex Positivity Builds Community Through Education Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–Advocacy groups are demanding for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University student who was arrested for his connection to organizing pro-Palestine protests. Story by Victoria Keraj, Paulina Gajewski, Rami Mansi
New Yorkers Protest Detainment of Pro-Palestine Advocate Mahmoud Khalil Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE–CUNY’s 31 libraries and 100 cultural centers have troves of archives that detail New York’s history. Archivists are piecing it all together for students, alumni and residents to access. Story by Jalen George
CUNY Library Services Launch Three-Year Archive Project to Preserve New York History Read More