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TEDxCUNY co-organizers speak on ‘Fast Track’ theme and driving change
Karizma Jernigan, News Editor • March 17, 2025

TEDxCUNY is gearing up for its eighth annual conference on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together CUNY students, faculty and alumni for...

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Trump declares ‘Long Live the King’ after terminating congestion pricing
G’Maeri Clark, Contributing Writer • March 17, 2025

Less than two months after its implementation on Jan. 5, New York City’s congestion pricing program — also known as the Central Business...

Protesters gathered on the third anniversary of war in Ukraine
Protesters gathered on the third anniversary of war in Ukraine
Emma Delahanty, Staff Editor • March 17, 2025

Hundreds gathered in Times Square on the anniversary of the third year of war in Ukraine on Feb. 24. Since the start of the full-scale invasion...

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CUNY unveils its first Wikimedian-in-Residence pilot program with Knipel
Jennisa Crisantos, Contributing Writer • March 17, 2025

CUNY research may soon hit the Wikipedia pages, as CUNY partners with Wikimedia New York City and Richard Knipel to announce a Wikimedian-in-Residence...

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CUNY deserves to get more funding
The Editorial Board March 17, 2025

At the end of February, the Professional Staff Congress CUNY President Dr. James Davis gave a testimony at the joint Higher Education Executive...

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White House’s AP News ban threatens free press
The Editorial Board March 17, 2025

On Feb. 11, the Associated Press was banned from covering White House press events following its decision to keep the terminology “Gulf of...

Prisons should prioritize safety of inmates as the HALT Act undergoes changes
Prisons should prioritize safety of inmates as the HALT Act undergoes changes
The Editorial Board March 17, 2025

Corrections officers began returning to work on March 10 after weeks of protesting the HALT Act, a New York State law that limits prisoners’...

Proposed House bill to cap credit card rates highlights bipartisan efforts
Proposed House bill to cap credit card rates highlights bipartisan efforts
Arelis Ortega March 17, 2025

In an era of increasing polarization, the unlikely collaboration between progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and conservative...

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Target showcases strong earnings in the fourth quarter
Jada Espinal March 17, 2025

Target released its fourth-quarter earnings report on March 4, which provided insight into the company’s performance in 2024 and its strengths...

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Walgreens to go private in $10B deal with Sycamore
Nana Komnan March 17, 2025

Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail and consumer investments, has finalized the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance...

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Bloomberg writer Matt Levine talks ESG in fireside chat
Irza Waraich, Business Editor • March 17, 2025

Former Goldman Sachs investment banker and current Bloomberg Opinion writer, Matt Levine, said environmental, social, and governance implementation...

NY Fed says that tariffs may have a worse impact than anticipated
NY Fed says that tariffs may have a worse impact than anticipated
Kelly Contreras March 17, 2025

The U.S. economy may be heading into another inflationary period as the Trump administration applies new tariffs to one of the U.S.’s major...

Los Acosta’s ‘Una Explosion Más Grande’ tour at La Boom
Los Acosta’s ‘Una Explosion Más Grande’ tour at La Boom
Ethan Del Rosario March 17, 2025

Los Acosta, “El Grupo Consentido de México...De América” (“Mexico and America’s favorite group” in English), took the stage on Feb....

A scattered narrative with a timely message in ‘Mickey 17’
A scattered narrative with a timely message in ‘Mickey 17’
Liana Danelle Gonzalez March 17, 2025

Bong Joon-ho, the critically acclaimed director of “Parasite,” has come back to stir the masses with his new film, “Mickey 17,” which...

Raveena releases ‘Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain (Deluxe)’
Raveena releases ‘Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain (Deluxe)’
Chishana Rattan March 17, 2025

Raveena released a deluxe edition of her album “Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain” on February 28. This edition contains two additional...

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ACLU sues NEA over ‘gender ideology’ policy
Zoe Del Percio-Evans March 17, 2025

The National Endowment for the Arts now requires that any grant applicants must promise to not promote “gender ideology” in their projects...

‘Save research, save lives’: Potential research funding cuts spark PSC protest and create challenges for professors across CUNY 
‘Save research, save lives’: Potential research funding cuts spark PSC protest and create challenges for professors across CUNY 
Mars Ikeda March 7, 2025

The National Science Foundation has already cut more than $2 billion from active grants established under former President Biden deemed to have...

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‘The Year of Flaco’ exhibit honors NYC owl 
Julia Aiello, Science & Technology Editor • March 7, 2025

When Flaco the Eurasian owl escaped his vandalized Central Park Zoo enclosure in 2023, he became a citywide celebrity and a vision of hope for...

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Brain circuit linked to creativity identified, new ideas for aging 
Manish Kumar, Contributing Writer  • March 7, 2025

A recent study led by Mass General Brigham suggests that creativity is linked to a specific brain circuit rather than a single brain region....

Rare ‘corpse flower’ briefly takes NYC by the nose
Rare ‘corpse flower’ briefly takes NYC by the nose
Julia Aiello, Science & 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...

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NY Knicks superstar falls in the city of stars with loss to LA Lakers
Myra Beji March 17, 2025

As NBA games continue ahead of the highly anticipated March Madness, the New York Knicks failed to impress fans in recent games. The Knicks...

NBA All-Star Game fails to score with fans
Myra Beji March 6, 2025

NBA All-Star Weekend marks the halfway point of the season, offering the league a chance to reward fans by showcasing marquee events like the...

Jets and Rodgers are over What’s Next for Rodgers?
Jets and Rodgers are over What’s Next for Rodgers?
Ronald Landon February 24, 2025

Aaron Rodgers was thought to be the answer to creating a Super Bowl-winning team. However, after two years his stint in New York is over. Rodgers...

Bearcat Mia Castillo Becomes All-Time CUNYAC Leading Scorer
Bearcat Mia Castillo Becomes All-Time CUNYAC Leading Scorer
Paz Moran February 24, 2025

Baruch Women’s Basketball senior Captain Mia Castillo made not only Lady Bearcat history, but CUNY Athletic Conference history by becoming...

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