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Uber and Lyft drivers protest lockouts in apps, companies defend themselves
Megan Russo, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

Many New York City rideshare drivers have found themselves at the heart of a seminal battle with Uber and Lyft, leading to widespread protests...

Smart Basketball hoop installed at Tompkins Square Park in East Village
Smart Basketball hoop installed at Tompkins Square Park in East Village
Jon Sosa, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

A new kind of smart basketball hoop was installed at Tompkins Square Park in late August. New York City received a donation from huupe founders...

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Garden in peril, housing project threatens its fate
Christopher Yordt, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

Just south of Houston Street and nestled by the busy Bowery, an urban oasis has laid in peril. For over 20 years, the Elizabeth Street Garden...

CUNY's importance on NYC Economy
CUNY's importance on NYC Economy
Ekaterina Kozak, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

New York City is bustling with a variety of colleges, both public and private. Private institutions often burden students with lifetime loans,...

Headline: New USG lays out goals for the semester
Dave Olajide, USG President • September 16, 2024

Greetings my fellow Bearcats, With hopes that you enjoyed your summer vacation, the Undergraduate Student Government will like to welcome you...

FAFSA delays lead to financial issues for students and families
FAFSA delays lead to financial issues for students and families
Elina Salikhova September 16, 2024

Headline: For the 2025-2026 school year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is scheduled to launch on Dec. 1. The Department of Education...

Overcrowding at Baruch
Overcrowding at Baruch
The Editorial Board September 16, 2024

A new fall semester at Baruch College means new students, fewer working elevators and even less space on campus. This semester’s crowding issues...

U.S. Open calls attention to accessibility issues in NYC
U.S. Open calls attention to accessibility issues in NYC
The Editorial Board September 16, 2024

People with disabilities looking to take public transit to the U.S. Open faced difficulty getting to the venue. The lack of elevators to get...

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Yelp files antitrust lawsuit against Google over search engine dominance
Alexandra Critelli September 16, 2024

When a U.S. judge declared Google LLC an illegal monopoly last month, it didn’t mark the end of the tech giant’s legal troubles. Now, Google...

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Nvidia’s slow growth, production delays worry investors despite strong earnings
Rina Samson September 16, 2024

Nvidia Corp., which dominates over 70% of the market share for AI chips, reported triple-digit revenue growth in its latest earnings report,...

Market Update 09/06/2024
Market Update 09/06/2024
Hossam Elsakka September 16, 2024

U.S. stock and bond markets were closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks fell following the release...

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Thousands of hotel workers nationwide go on strike during Labor Day weekend
Andrea Shi September 16, 2024

Since the pandemic, the hospitality industry has gradually stabilized after its free fall in 2020. U.S. hotels have scored a victorious rebound...

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‘That’s that me espresso’
Karina Sarmiento, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” is a compelling exploration of modern dating structured with catchy lyrics and personal...

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“Stop Crying Your Heart Out,” Oasis is Back
Stephanie Gabriel, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2024

Liam and Noel Gallagher, brothers of the 90s Britpop-rock band Oasis, have put their 15-year feud aside for a long-awaited reunion tour. The...

From boy band to solo star, Jonah Marais shines on first solo tour
From boy band to solo star, Jonah Marais shines on first solo tour
Sonia Kalo, News Editor • September 16, 2024

“Jonah Marais Sept. 4” reads the marquee above the crowd waiting outside Gramercy Theater. Excited fans waited impatiently, mingling with...

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Fotografiska to close up
Zoe Del Percio-Evans, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

The historic Church Missions House, just a few blocks away from Baruch College, has been home to the Fotografiska museum since 2019. In May,...

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Global warming affects bumblebee populations 
Ali Hussain May 13, 2024

As heatwaves become more frequent, bumblebee populations face a critical challenge: their nests can no longer regulate internal temperatures...

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Scientists are learning how to talk to whales
Ali Hussain April 24, 2024

Scientists seem to have made a leap forward recently with the first ever conversation with non-human intelligence. They recently published a...

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Newly discovered Parkinson’s gene provides a breakthrough on evolutionary origin
Joshua Huante April 24, 2024

Geneticist and molecular neuroscientist Matthew Farrer and his team have discovered a new genetic variant related to Parkinson’s disease that...

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Japan will send astronauts to the moon with NASA
Chioma Onyema April 24, 2024

Japan announced that a team of astronauts will be sent to the moon in a partnership with NASA. “America no longer will walk on the moon...

Knicks vs. Sixers last series game recap
Knicks vs. Sixers last series game recap
Sonia Kalo, News Editor • May 13, 2024

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers faced off for their last series game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This year’s...

Bearcats collect championship titles
Victoria Lisi, Sports Editor • April 22, 2024

The Bearcats experienced another athletic victory when the men’s volleyball team took home their fourth consecutive CUNYAC Championship after...

Pretenders to contenders: the rise of Stade Brestois
James DePuy April 22, 2024

Paris Saint-Germain is dominating the French league as expected, it is not big spenders like Olympique Marseille, RC Lens, AS Monaco and Stade...

Students win second annual Students vs Faculty basketball game
Carol Chen April 15, 2024

The undergraduate Student Government and Student Athlete Advisory Committee held their second annual Students versus Faculty basketball game...

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