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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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Governor Hochul orders removal of CUNY Palestinian studies job listing
Vineet Josan, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2025

A job posting for a Palestinian studies professor at Hunter College has sparked controversy after Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered its removal, calling...

Schools and universities continue to resist DEI restrictions on curriculum
Schools and universities continue to resist DEI restrictions on curriculum
Huzaifa Khokar, Contirbuting Writer • March 26, 2025

The rollback of DEI programs continues to intensify, with universities, public schools and even the U.S. Defense Department facing federal scrutiny...

Updates on the deportation efforts against Mahmoud Khalil
Updates on the deportation efforts against Mahmoud Khalil
Telloyd Richards, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil, a 29-year-old Columbia University graduate student, was detained by four U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents at his...

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Baruch students and faculty need transparency on security breaches
The Editorial Board March 26, 2025

After the network outage at Baruch College in December 2024, students were given scarce details of the network outage and the damage done. The...

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Colleges should push for greater participation in local elections
The Editorial Board March 26, 2025

With recent controversy and scandal surrounding New York City’s mayoral office, the importance of local elections is becoming more apparent...

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TrackInspect uses generative AI to put the MTA on the right track
Megan Russo March 26, 2025

The New York City transit system, long plagued with delays and aging infrastructure, is turning to artificial intelligence to improve maintenance...

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Department of Education employee cuts jeopardize national education
Paz Moran March 26, 2025

More than 1,300 federal workers were laid off from the Department of Education on March 11,  including employees from the Office for Civil Rights,...

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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...

‘Picture This’ is a predictable rom-com letdown despite loaded cast
‘Picture This’ is a predictable rom-com letdown despite loaded cast
Camille Tourdot March 26, 2025

“Picture This” was a highly anticipated romantic comedy featuring “Bridgerton” breakout star Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin from...

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An apocalyptic rock musical is gearing up to be staged at Baruch
Daria Hrabar March 26, 2025

“We Will Rock You,” a dystopian British musical performed in around 17 countries, is in production at Baruch College under the lead of Zeynep...

Bites with Ali: Jimmy’s House
Bites with Ali: Jimmy’s House
Ali Darwish March 26, 2025

Nestled along the Clivner-Field Plaza, Jimmy's House has become as much a part of Baruch College’s life as final exams and elevator crowds....

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Donatella Versace steps down as chief creative officer of Versace
Zoe Del Percio-Evans March 26, 2025

Donatella Versace has stepped down as chief creative officer of Versace after 27 years. Chairman and chief executive officer of Capri Holdings,...

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...

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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....

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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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