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Bearcat Bootcamp offers free fitness training to promote healthy habits
Bearcat Bootcamp offers free fitness training to promote healthy habits
Stephanie Pisarevskiy, Web Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 4, the Office of Student Life made an announcement on Instagram, calling on all Bearcats to apply for the Bearcat Bootcamp Program, an...

Crescent-shaped shields installed as latest attempt to combat fare evasion
Crescent-shaped shields installed as latest attempt to combat fare evasion
Megan Russo, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025

Fare evasion is draining millions from the MTA each year and the agency is ramping up its efforts to crack down on the illegal practice.  Its...

Our Promethean Moment: Thomas Friedman's talk on AI and the future
Our Promethean Moment: Thomas Friedman’s talk on AI and the future
Kayla Aaron, Senior Staff Writer • March 7, 2025

Thomas Friedman, a journalist for The New York Times and seven—soon to be eight—time published author, joined the Baruch community on Feb....

Republican lawmakers push to ban noncitizen voting with the SAVE Act
Republican lawmakers push to ban noncitizen voting with the SAVE Act
Daria Hrabar, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2025

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require individuals to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person upon...

Baruch health initiative should provide resources 
The Editorial Board  March 7, 2025

The Bearcat Bootcamp Program is an eight-week fitness program sponsored by Baruch College’s Office of Student Life, Health & Wellness Center...

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Congestion pricing is a must for NY 
Paz Moran March 7, 2025

Congestion pricing, an investment in public transit, in New York City benefits all New Yorkers, including drivers.   Less traffic on the...

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Hasty decision-making causes concern for the 2025 tax season 
Natalia Zetino March 7, 2025

The Trump administration and Office of Personnel Management issued a directive designed to cut “probationary” federal employees. The overarching...

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Pennies and nickels are costing the US and must be eliminated 
Megan Russo March 7, 2025

For years, the debate over eliminating the penny has centered on its rising production costs and dwindling practical use. But what if the penny...

New York Fed finds debt reached all-time high in fourth quarter 
New York Fed finds debt reached all-time high in fourth quarter 
Irza Waraich, Business Editor • March 7, 2025

Household debt reached record levels in the fourth quarter of 2024, as consumers dealt with inflated prices and high interest rates.  The...

Market Update 02/21/25 
Market Update 02/21/25 
Hossam Elsakka   March 7, 2025

U.S. markets were closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observation of Presidents Day. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks were relatively stagnant, with the S&P...

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Southwest to restructure corporate workforce 
Emma Delahanty  March 7, 2025

Southwest Airlines Co. is currently restructuring its corporate workforce, a move that the company hasn’t made in over 50 years.  The carrier...

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Trump imposes tariffs on steel and aluminium
Saika Chowdhury  February 24, 2025

As the prices of eggs and meat soar, the steel and aluminum industry could soon also face challenges under President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs...

The Weeknd ends the ‘Trilogy’ with ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ 
The Weeknd ends the ‘Trilogy’ with ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ 
George Perez Batista  March 7, 2025

Abel Tesfaye—better known as The Weeknd—released “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” his sixth and final studio album under the stage name on Jan. 31....

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Baruch uplifts Black voices at ‘Talk to me Nice’ poetry open mic 
Kevonna Fowler  March 7, 2025

As part of Baruch’s celebrations of Black History Month, an open mic night was held to pay respect to ancestors of Black diasporic culture...

Carpenter captures listeners with deluxe album of ‘Short n’ Sweet’ 
Carpenter captures listeners with deluxe album of ‘Short n’ Sweet’ 
Pal Patel  March 7, 2025

Fresh off her first-ever Grammy wins, musical sensation Sabrina Carpenter took to her social media accounts two days after the ceremony to announce...

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Artists protest Trump’s NEA grant restrictions 
G’Maeri Clarke  March 7, 2025

Hundreds of artists wrote a letter to the National Endowment for the Arts, urging them to fight back in response to many of President Donald...

‘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...

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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Eagles end 2024 season with Super Bowl LIX victory over the Chiefs
Victoria Lisi, Sports Editor • February 17, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles soared in a dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 10. What many had assumed would...

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