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Adams’ new immigration directive reignites NYC’s sanctuary law debate
Joonwoo Kim, Opinions Editor • February 17, 2025

The Adams administration recently released a new directive on how New York City workers should deal with ICE agents. The directive was sent...

Federal Judge overturns President Trumps’ federal aid freeze
Federal Judge overturns President Trumps’ federal aid freeze
Telloyd Richards, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025

Federal U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, who was appointed by the former Biden administration, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s...

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Molinaro considered to head federal agency in charge of mass transit
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025

Former congressman Marc Molinaro, a Republican who represented the 19th Congressional District, is being considered to head the federal agency...

New CUNY transfer reforms in 2025 aim to improve credit transfer issues
New CUNY transfer reforms in 2025 aim to improve credit transfer issues
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

CUNY’s new Transfer Initiative is set to launch in fall 2025 and aims to reorganize the transfer process across CUNY’s 25 campuses. This...

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Trump’s move to cut USAID funding is too aggressive to be justified
Annemarie Ianos February 17, 2025

The Trump administration is dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, raising concerns about leaving thousands of Americans...

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States must prioritize protecting abortion care
The Editorial Board February 17, 2025

The indictment of a New York doctor in Louisiana has prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to propose a new bill that would protect doctors who send...

CUNY must provide resources and protection to immigrant students
The Editorial Board February 17, 2025

In light of the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s raids on New York City public schools, CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez...

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Schools must invest in metal detectors and mental health services
Megan Russo February 17, 2025

Far from rare in both middle and high schools throughout the United States, school shootings and other violent incidents have become so commonplace...

Market Update 02/07/25
Market Update 02/07/25
Hossam Elsakka February 17, 2025

Investors weighed the U.S.’ decision to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday, Feb. 3. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8%, trimming its year-to-date...

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China strikes back, imposes counter-tarriffs on U.S. and launches antitrust investigation on Google
Yoonei San February 17, 2025

The tensions of a trade war between the United States and China escalates as China imposes counter tariffs on U.S. goods and starts an investigation...

By students, for students: clothing brand Homme D’affaire runs on student interns
By students, for students: clothing brand Homme D’affaire runs on student interns
Carol Chen, Production Assistant • February 17, 2025

Renukah Rampaul and Djamina Drabo met as freshmen in the SEEK program, brought together by the same drive: Drabo’s passion for entrepreneurship...

Wholefoods in Pennsylvania first to unionize in the Amazon grocery chain
Wholefoods in Pennsylvania first to unionize in the Amazon grocery chain
Tuna Nergizoglu February 10, 2025

Workers at a Whole Foods store in downtown Philadelphia made history by becoming the first store in the Amazon-owned grocery chain to successfully...

ZAYN climbs higher than ever before with ‘Stairway to the Sky’
ZAYN climbs higher than ever before with ‘Stairway to the Sky’
Karizma Jernigan, News Editor • February 17, 2025

To celebrate the release of their 2013 studio album “Midnight Memories,” One Direction announced the “Where We Are” world tour, which...

Lamar sends subversive message through halftime performance
Lamar sends subversive message through halftime performance
Sarah Gabriel, Arts & Culture Editor • February 17, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, who headlined the Super Bowl 59 halftime show on Feb. 9, sparked conversation online during his performance for its subtle imagery...

USG hosts first Cultural Carnival to showcase Baruch’s diversity
USG hosts first Cultural Carnival to showcase Baruch’s diversity
Sarah Gabriel and Zoe Del Percio-Evans February 17, 2025

USG hosted the first Cultural Carnival in the NVC cafeteria on Feb. 13. The event brought together cultural clubs at Baruch to showcase their...

Roan calls out music industry for lack of health care for vulnerable artists
Roan calls out music industry for lack of health care for vulnerable artists
Zoe Del Percio-Evans February 17, 2025

After receiving the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Chappell Roan used the opportunity to call out the lack of healthcare for vulnerable artists....

Rare ‘corpse flower’ briefly takes NYC by the nose
Rare ‘corpse flower’ briefly takes NYC by the nose
Julia Aiello, Science and Technology Editor • February 10, 2025

When a line of people are waiting around in Brooklyn, most people would assume they’re waiting for a concert. Instead, crowds flocked to the...

Teeth fossils reveal early human ancestors were mostly vegetarian
Teeth fossils reveal early human ancestors were mostly vegetarian
Julia Aiello, Science editor • January 27, 2025

New evidence suggests that certain early human ancestors rarely consumed meat, adding new information to the timeline of human evolution. Tooth...

Revolutionizing optics: paper thin lenses to transform technology
Revolutionizing optics: paper thin lenses to transform technology
Mahir Rahman, Contributing writer • January 27, 2025

Imagine a world where augmented reality glasses are as lightweight and comfortable as everyday sunglasses, or where smartphone screens are thinner,...

Reemergence of salmon ‘hat’ trend among orca sparks speculation
Reemergence of salmon ‘hat’ trend among orca sparks speculation
Julia Aiello December 17, 2024

Recently, orcas have been spotted balancing salmon on their heads once again, sparking excited conservations within the marine mammal community. The...

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Eagles end 2024 season with Super Bowl LIX victory over the Chiefs
Victoria Lisi, Sports Editor • February 17, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles soared in a dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 10. What many had assumed would...

Luka Dončić swapped with Anthony Davis in shocking Lakers trade
Joonwoo Kim February 13, 2025

Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are headed to the Lakers, while Anthony Davis and Max Christie are going to the Dallas Mavericks...

Baruch’s men’s basketball triumphs over Hunter in iconic rival game
Baruch’s men’s basketball triumphs over Hunter in iconic rival game
Stephanie Pisarevskiy, Web Editor • February 11, 2025

Fans of the Baruch Bearcats and Hunter Hawks lined up outside of Baruch’s building on Feb. 6, waiting to get into the gymnasium for the 19th...

Michele Kang invests $30M into US women’s and girl’s soccer teams
Michele Kang invests $30M into US women’s and girl’s soccer teams
Sonia Kalo, Managing Editor • January 27, 2025

The United States Soccer Federation received a historic $30 million gift from CEO Michele Kang for their women’s and girls’ programs. Kang...

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