News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
Posts from “The Sentinel” a publication of John Jay College.
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–“This is a new resource for students to use,” said the lab’s program assistant, “it gives them that ability to come up with projects and ideas that they might not have necessarily been able to accomplish before.” Story by Rowen Holder
John Jay Opens Digital Creation Lab Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE—The McNair program, which gives underserved undergrads a leg up in their future degrees, has secured its funding despite the Trump administration’s threats of cuts. Story by Laila Mansour
McNair Program Funding Secured for the 2026 Fiscal Year Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–After losing $1.3 million to maintain its former food vendor, John Jay Cafe temporarily switches to Campus Eats, a food company servicing other CUNYs. Story by Laila Mansour
New Food Service Provider Replaces Aladdin Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE—CUNY’s longtime contract with Canteen Vending, the supplier of vending machines across campuses, has led to a markup on snacks for students. Story by Ian Madden
CUNY Profits From High Vending Machine Prices Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–More Americans are believing conspiracy theories and disinformation from elected officials – a course offered at John Jay delves into why and how overall distrust is growing. Story by Julian Russo
John Jay Professor Takes on Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE–Ric Curtis, an anthropology professor who was accused of violating CUNY’s Sexual Misconduct and Drug and Alcohol policy, is returning to teach in the fall after students push back. Story by Alexandra Cortese
Anthropology Professor Makes Return to Teaching at After Disciplinary Review Read More