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War Abroad Means War at Home

The Hunter Envoy, Hunter College, NY

1 day ago by Milleska Contreras

Students, faculty and staff gathered in front of the West building on May 1, also known as May Day or International Workers day, in a composed, yet strong rally and teach-in against the war and the affects that it is having on U.S. citizens. The rally and teach-in, initiated by the Hunter Chapter of the Professional Staff Congress, the union that represents CUNY's faculty and staff, was part of an historic event.

When students become teachers

Ticker, CUNY Baruch College, NY

-46 minutes ago by Abe Tawil

I have been teaching management courses at Baruch College for close to 15 years, continuously experimenting with different models designed to engage students and empower them to take responsibility for shaping their academic experience.

On Tuesday, April 15, my beloved wife Benita passed away.

Kweli & Company Barely Get By

The Hunter Envoy, Hunter College, NY

15 hours ago by Insanul Ahmed

There was a moment in Talib Kweli's much-hyped performance at Hunter where he paused to let the crowd recite his lyrics for him. His gesture left most of the crowd confused over the words to Kanye West's verse on "Get'm High," and left the rest of the crowd in silence, since they simply didn't know the words.

CUNY Admissions Dip Garners Mixed Response

The Hunter Envoy, Hunter College, NY

16 hours ago by Tracy Neiman

Controversy continues to mount over the ever-rising bar for gaining admission to CUNY senior colleges.

The beginning of this year marked the implementation of the toughest admissions requirements since the 1998 termination of CUNY's open admissions. CUNY's 2007 decision to raise the required cutoff for SAT and New York State Regents math scores went into effect this past admissions season, with a higher cutoff for SAT and New York State Regents verbal scores soon to follow.

While you were here: '04 to '08

Washington Square News, New York University, NY

2 days ago

UNIVERSITY | With the chaos of graduation all this week, you've got a lot on your mind. Lucky for you, we've wrapped up the newsworthy events of your entire college career

Men's crew rows to a win at Dad Vail Regatta

The Review, University of Delaware, DE

2 days ago by Nicolette Lotrionte

The men's crew team made university history this weekend, winning the point trophy in the 70th annual Dad Vail Regatta. The Hens are only the second club crew team to win the men's title at the collegiate regatta.

"This is considered one of the largest and top-most competitive regattas in the country for colleges," head coach Chuck Crawford said.

Happy Commencement!

Washington Square News, New York University, NY

2 days ago

A student's reaction to a few awkward seconds

The Review, University of Delaware, DE

2 days ago by Jessica Lapointe

I am quickly approaching that dreaded moment - I have only seconds to decide my next course of action.

As she nears me - I think I recognize her from one of my English classes sophomore year, don't I?

I am racked with indecision - do I smile, say hi or maybe decide it's the perfect time to pull out my cell phone and send a text? I become terribly interested with a bird hopping around on the Green, and the girl and I pass each other without a word.

Wesley Case

The Review, University of Delaware, DE

2 days ago by Wesley Case

I get asked about my tattoo a lot.

Falling dollar brings classic pieces

Washington Square News, New York University, NY

1 day ago by Lindsay Mueller

April showers bring May flowers ... and trench coats? Yes, this spring, women are snapping up the classic trench and its modern offspring, jewel-toned trenches and coats with cropped hemlines. And the rise of the trench and other sartorial classics might not just be due to the rainy weather.