News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND–“Being the first is never easy,” said a CSI student about her experience being the first in her family to attend college, “but it makes the achievement feel even bigger.” Story by Justina Muniz
Voices of Resilience: First-Generation Students at CSI Share Their Stories Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Students with diverse cultural backgrounds detail how they attempt to embrace their roots and American identity while navigating life on campus as first-generation. Story by Marrianna Perreira
First-Gen College Students Often Feel Torn Between Two Worlds Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–In a book titled “Until We’re Seen,” students from BC and California State University detail the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting effects on their communities. Story by T’Neil Gooden
‘Until We’re Seen’: BC Students Write About the Inequalities of COVID-19 Read More