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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...

Baruch leadership needs to address students’ math performance decline
The Editorial Board April 1, 2025

Baruch College recently lowered the minimum grade to progress from MTH 1030 to higher-level math classes. This change reveals a decline in math...

BMI is an untrustworthy indicator of health that must be replaced
BMI is an untrustworthy indicator of health that must be replaced
Megan Russo April 1, 2025

For decades, body mass index has been the go-to metric for defining healthy weight ranges, but its usefulness as a reliable indicator of health...

MTA should place mental health hubs in stations
MTA should place mental health hubs in stations
The Editorial Board April 1, 2025

In less than 24 hours, four people in New York City jumped in front of trains and ended their lives, indicating a mental health crisis. The spike...

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Voting rights must stay as a citizen’s right to preserve democracy
Arelis Ortega April 1, 2025

The New York State Court of Appeals ruled that a New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections was unconstitutional on March...

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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Fits with Flow: the culturally inspired 49archive
Kevonna Fowler April 1, 2025

When it comes to fashion, inspiration can come from anything. Whether it’s styling, designing, or curating, there’s never one way to approach...

Bites with Ali: Summer Salt
Bites with Ali: Summer Salt
Ali Darwish April 1, 2025

In the cutthroat world of campus dining, finding a restaurant that breaks the monotonous chain-restaurant mold is rarer than a student’s perfect...

‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’s’ music video expands ‘Arcane’s’ story
‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’s’ music video expands ‘Arcane’s’ story
Ruby Moran April 1, 2025

The League of Legends YouTube channel released the official music video of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” a song by Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae...

Fire exit door, keep closed: ‘Severance’s’ season 2 finale ‘Cold Harbor’ and disability justice
Fire exit door, keep closed: ‘Severance’s’ season 2 finale ‘Cold Harbor’ and disability justice
Mars Ikeda April 1, 2025

Spoilers ahead for both seasons of Apple TV+ show “Severance.” “Severance” has a lot to say about disability justice. However, because...

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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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...

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...

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