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CUNY launches a new financial literacy course at three CUNY schools
CUNY launches a new financial literacy course at three CUNY schools
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

Going beyond traditional coursework, CUNY’s latest initiative highlights efforts to promote financial literacy among college students. The...

Mandatory composting takes effect in NYC
Mandatory composting takes effect in NYC
Alysa Chen, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2025

New York City is enforcing a composting mandate previously enacted in October 2024, making it required for all New Yorkers to participate in...

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...

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AI should only be used as a tool, not as a replacement in the courts
Liana Danelle Gonzalez May 5, 2025

The use of artificial intelligence is increasing in industries such as healthcare, finance, retail and manufacturing, but what would happen if...

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Migrant children in NY need funding for legal support in immigration court
Demid Shcheulnikov May 5, 2025

Cases of migrant children attending court hearings in New York without legal representation are rising. Nobody should go to court by themselves,...

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Natural science department must invest in advisory
Editorial Board May 5, 2025

Baruch College’s science department must invest more resources in providing academic advisors for undergraduate students. With the number...

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NYC projects deserve to have funding
The Editorial Board May 5, 2025

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold funding for New York City highway projects if the Metropolitan Transportation...

Market Update
Market Update
Hossam Elsakka May 5, 2025

U.S. equities had a rough start to the week as major indexes dropped sharply on Monday, April 21. Investors’ nerves were rattled after President...

Pepsi lowers yearly projected earnings due to low demand and tariff concerns
Pepsi lowers yearly projected earnings due to low demand and tariff concerns
Emma Delahanty May 5, 2025

PepsiCo Inc. lowered its earnings forecast as it suffered from weak consumer demand for its products during the first quarter. PepsiCo, owner...

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WeightWatchers sales dip as consumer behavior shifts
Nana Komnan May 5, 2025

Global weight loss and maintenance company WeightWatchers is preparing to file for bankruptcy due to financial struggles associated with the...

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...

Bites with Ali: 787 Coffee
Bites with Ali: 787 Coffee
Ali Darwish May 15, 2025

Listen up, fellow Baruch College survivors! As we trudge through finals season with graduation looming for some of us, I've discovered the ultimate...

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Fits with Flower: A time in history with Black dandyism
Kevonna Fowler May 15, 2025

The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Tailored for You,” inspired by the Met exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is bringing Black dandyism...

Lorde announces new album ‘Virgin’ after ‘What Was That’ release and public performance
Lorde announces new album ‘Virgin’ after ‘What Was That’ release and public performance
Carol Chen, Production Assistant • May 15, 2025

Lorde posted a snippet of her new song “What Was That” on April 9 via a new TikTok account. In the video, she was seen speed walking through...

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Celebrities attempt to interpret Met Gala theme ‘Tailored For You’
Sarah Gabriel, Arts & Culture Editor • May 15, 2025

The 2025 Met Gala was held on May 5 with celebrities, influencers, and socialites trying to embody the dress code “Tailored For You.” The...

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Cases of measles have been rising throughout regions of US, Canada
Joonwoo Kim, Opinions Editor • May 5, 2025

Some infected individuals may experience a fever that reaches above 104 degrees, which is especially dangerous for young children. Fewer than...

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Bench to Bedside: How cold memories rewire brain to burn calories
Alvi Khan, Medical Columnist • May 5, 2025

In a study published in Nature, neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin and Princeton University revealed that the brain doesn’t just react...

AI Horizons: Teaching computers to view the world like humans do
AI Horizons: Teaching computers to view the world like humans do
Manish Kumar, AI Columnist • May 5, 2025

Think how fascinating it would be if computers could learn to see the world the way humans do. A new breakthrough called Lp-Convolution is bringing...

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AI Horizons: Digital twins are accurate and transforming future brain science
Manish Kumar, AI Columnist • April 30, 2025

A digital twin is an AI model that mimics how a real brain works. Using data from living subjects, scientists can simulate brain responses virtually,...

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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