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Trump’s executive order to dismantle Education Department sparks debate
Trump’s executive order to dismantle Education Department sparks debate
Vineet Josan, Contributing Writer  • April 1, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20, initiating the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a move...

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New bill proposes ban on obtaining visas for Chinese national students
Saika Choudhury, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2025

Congressman Riley Moore introduced the Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act on March 14, aiming...

MTA announces end of MetroCard sales, citing year-end cutoff
MTA announces end of MetroCard sales, citing year-end cutoff
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

The era of MetroCards is coming to an end.  On March 19, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that...

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Funding freeze leaves many stranded
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

Funding cuts to the Fulbright Program have left scholars around the world scrambling to cover basic expenses as the U.S. State Department implements...

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Algorithms are shaping society’s interest — not reflecting them
Saadat Syidalieva April 29, 2025

Algorithms are at the center of the online experience, identifying which content, articles and advertisements will appear in people’s feeds....

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Freezing federal funds for Harvard sets a dangerous precedent
Paz Moran April 29, 2025

Harvard University President Alan Garber received a letter on April 11 from the Trump administration detailing a list of demands the university...

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Adams is prioritizing his own needs over the city’s
The Editorial Board April 29, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams wants his legal troubles behind him. Alex Spiro, his attorney, submitted a letter asking District Judge Dale E. Ho on March...

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Baruch must expand course offerings as student enrollment steadily rises
The Editorial Board April 29, 2025

As Baruch College’s undergraduate population increases, the number of seats and courses offered should expand as well. With the current number...

FAIR Act advances to state senate, assembly to further small business protections
FAIR Act advances to state senate, assembly to further small business protections
Emma Delahanty April 1, 2025

New York State advanced the FAIR Business Practices Act in legislation that would help protect individuals, small businesses and non-profits...

Could French department store Printemps make a mark in FiDi?
Could French department store Printemps make a mark in FiDi?
Irza Waraich, Business Editor • April 1, 2025

Lower Manhattan has a new luxury retailer — that came all the way from France. French department store Printemps opened its only U.S. location...

Market Update 3/21/25
Market Update 3/21/25
Hossam Elsakka April 1, 2025

U.S. stocks advanced for a second consecutive session on Monday, March 17, as investors weighed recent economic data and ongoing trade uncertainty. The...

Pepsi hopes to bubble up interest in health-conscious consumers with Poppi acquisition
Pepsi hopes to bubble up interest in health-conscious consumers with Poppi acquisition
Carol Chen, Production Assistant • April 1, 2025

PepsiCo announced their acquisition of Poppi for $1.95 billion on March 17. The acquisition includes $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits,...

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Baruch PAC comedy continues with Jeff Wright and Matt Friend
Alexandra Critelli April 29, 2025

The Baruch Performing Arts Center hosted comedy night starring Jeff Wright and Matt Friend. The night was filled with laughter as the crowd hurdled...

Fits with Flower: Fashion from the ground up with Ashley Rodriguez
Fits with Flower: Fashion from the ground up with Ashley Rodriguez
Kevonna Fowler April 29, 2025

Runway shows are often associated with strict invites and high-end designers, filled with paparazzi and celebrities. It seems almost remote and...

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‘The White Lotus’ season 3 returns in Thailand with mixed reactions
Carol Chen, Production Assistant • April 29, 2025

“The White Lotus” returned to HBO Max on Feb. 16 with eight weekly episodes, the final one released on April 6. The comedy-drama series,...

Cash Cobain headlines Spring Fling alongside Baruch openers
Cash Cobain headlines Spring Fling alongside Baruch openers
Julia Aiello, Science & Technology Editor • April 29, 2025

College students flocked to the Gramercy Theatre for Baruch’s Spring Fling on April 10, starring headliner Cash Cobain and featuring two Baruch...

Bench to bedside:  Missing deep sleep can increase Alzheimer’s risk
Bench to bedside:  Missing deep sleep can increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alvi Khan, Medical Columnist • April 8, 2025

The research team, led by Dr. Gawon Cho, a postdoctoral associate at the Yale School of Medicine, studied 270 individuals over a span of 13 to...

AI Horizons: Future of wireless networks may think like a human
AI Horizons: Future of wireless networks may think like a human
Manish Kumar, AI Columnist • April 8, 2025

A team of researchers in Virginia are working on something that could change how wireless networks function. Instead of focusing on making networks...

Paralyzed man controls robotic arm using his thoughts and AI
Paralyzed man controls robotic arm using his thoughts and AI
Manish Kumar, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2025

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have created a Brain-Computer Interface—a device that connects the brain to a computer—allowing...

‘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...

Mets show promise for 2025 season with early win against Phillies
Jesus Jimeni April 29, 2025

As the trees start to bloom and the weather starts to heat up the sounds of baseballs hitting the back of a catcher’s mitt and smacking off...

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The NY Liberty bolster their roster while the CT Sun rebuild
Kayla Aaron April 1, 2025

The Women’s National Basketball Association offseason is nothing short of absolute entertainment. The New York Liberty, who are the WNBA...

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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...

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