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Newman Vertical Campus vandalized with message: ‘OCTOBER 7 FOREVER’ 
Maya Demchak-Gottlieb, Editor-In-Chief • October 7, 2024

The main entrance of Baruch College’s William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus was vandalized early in the morning of Oct. 6. Red graffiti...

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BREAKING: USG servers down, clubs told to reach out via Instagram DM
Sonia Kalo and Karizma Jernigan October 3, 2024

Baruch College’s Undergraduate Student Government posted a note from its treasurer on its Instagram stories stating that its email servers...

Tensions rise as false claims of pet eating in Springfield lead to violence
Telloyd Richards, Contributing Writer • October 1, 2024

The small town of Springfield, Ohio is home to approximately 58,000 residents, some of which have become victims of threats and false accusations. Rumors...

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Baruch Transfer Student Success Portal becomes available on Brightspace
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Baruch College is rolling out a new Transfer Student Success Portal on Brightspace to help transfer students adjust to campus life. The portal,...

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New Yorkers shouldn't bear the brunt of UNGA traffic
The Editorial Board September 30, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly shouldn’t create traffic inconveniences for New Yorkers. The UNGA is a policymaking and representative...

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Second Trump assassination attempt is a sign political rhetoric needs to change
Alex Cross September 30, 2024

On Sept. 15, a second attempt on the life of former president and current Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump occurred. This happened...

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Dominique Pélicot and other defendants deserve to be punished to the fullest extent
Nicole Flores-Ricoy September 30, 2024

Dominique Pélicot deserves punishment to the fullest extent of the French judicial system. Dominique Pélicot has admitted to drugging his...

Decline in Asian and African American students in fall 2024 admissions
Decline in Asian and African American students in fall 2024 admissions
Joonwoo Kim September 30, 2024

The decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College directly contributed to the decline in students of color...

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The Federal Reserve’s cuts interests rates for the first time since 2020
Jaycob Sanchez October 1, 2024

The Federal Reserve announced a half-point interest rate cut on Sept. 18, making it the first rate cut since March 2020. This brought the benchmark...

Household staple Tupperware files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Household staple Tupperware files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Lauren Fang October 1, 2024

Tupperware Brands Co., a decades-iconic plastic food storage container brand, and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to reorganize...

MuCha replaces Drink More Matcha on Clivner=Field Plaza
MuCha replaces Drink More Matcha on Clivner=Field Plaza
Jack Van Hecke October 1, 2024

From bubble tea to Starbucks, refreshers to iced coffees, the Clivner=Field Plaza at Baruch College flows abundantly with beverages from nearby...

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Microsoft, Blackrock and more create $30B AI infrastructure fund
Allen Vasilyev October 1, 2024

BlackRock Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have partnered with MGX, a United Arab Emirates state-backed investor, to launch the Global AI Infrastructure...

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Zayn Malik announces first-ever solo tour
Sonia Kalo, News Editor • September 30, 2024

Zayn Malik announced his highly anticipated, first-ever solo tour, “Stairway To The Sky,” on Sept. 17. Malik made waves in March when...

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‘With love and hope, Childless Cat Lady’
Afrida Tasnim September 30, 2024

Taylor Swift made an Instagram post announcing her endorsement of Kamala Harris and her stance on the 2024 election on Sept. 10. She started...

The Rubin Museum set to close its doors in October
The Rubin Museum set to close its doors in October
Carol Chen September 30, 2024

The Rubin Museum of Art will close its doors on Oct. 6. Located in Chelsea, the museum is known for featuring Himalayan, Central Asian and South...

‘Only Murders in the Building’ returns for season 4
Pal Patel September 30, 2024

“Only Murders in the Building” first premiered in 2021 and returned on Aug. 27 for its fourth season. The Hulu original show, which boasts...

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Apple's AirPods update turns normal headphones into hearing aids
Enrique Mclaughlin October 2, 2024

Apple recently received FDA approval for its AirPods Pro 2 to function as an over the counter hearing aid. With a new software feature, these...

Van Gogh shows how the wind blows
Mariem Hanna October 2, 2024

In The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh’s representation of the night sky has captivated the attention of art enthusiasts and scientists alike....

AI finds twice pregnancy-linked heart failure cases
Huzaifa Khokhar October 2, 2024

AI-powered stethoscopes used in Nigeria diagnosed twice as many pregnancy-related heart failure cases as opposed to traditional methods. From...

‘Scuba diving’ lizards use bubbles on their nose to breathe underwater
Julia Aiello October 2, 2024

Have you ever wanted to scuba dive with your pet?  If you happen to own an Anolis lizard, it may be possible.  A species of semi-aquatic...

Liberty defeats Dream in playoff opener
Liberty defeats Dream in playoff opener
Sonia Kalo, News Editor • September 30, 2024

After the most-hyped regular season in its history, the WNBA began its playoffs season on Sept. 22. The top eight teams in the league qualify...

MLB investigates Red Sox manager Alex Cora over his allegations
MLB investigates Red Sox manager Alex Cora over his allegations
Ashanti Charon September 30, 2024

The New York Yankees faced the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14. The final score, 7-1, was an astonishing Red Sox win....

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Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill detained for traffic violations
Victoria Lisi, Sports Editor • September 23, 2024

Tyreek Hill, a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was detained by Miami-Dade police officers over a traffic violation on Sept. 8. Hill, who...

Coach Pochettino signs with US soccer team
Coach Pochettino signs with US soccer team
Kevin Dominguez September 23, 2024

Experienced Coach Mauricio Pochettino signed on to become the new U.S. men’s national soccer team’s head coach following the team’s disappointing...

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