By: Radhamely De Leon and Brahmjot Kaur On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 the CUNY Board of Trustees met in the Great Hall to vote on the future of the student activity fee. As previously covered by The Campus, the student activity fee has been at risk to change drastically. The City College student activity fee […]
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Students Spread Cheer Before Finals
The Committee Behind Lavender Fever Week by Anthony Viola Plenty of work happens all year long leading up to May’s annual Lavender Fever Week (LFW). Although the roster of events seems to be all fun and games, behind each day one student committee makes it all happen. From the week-long scavenger hunt to the food […]
Join Peer Health Exchange at City College!
Submission by Meena Natarajan “There’s two holes down there?” This type of question is not uncommon during a Peer Health Exchange workshop on sexual health at A.P. Randolph High School. Every Friday, City College’s chapter, known to highlight the diversity of an organization known for bridging the gap in health inequity in underserved areas around […]
A Public College with Personal Trainers
By Roberto Hart Many colleges in the CUNY system offer certificate courses to become a personal trainer. But how often is it that you hear of a college that also has a few on the premises for their students to use? The City College of New York’s Wingate Fitness Center has just that for their […]
On-Campus Child Center Anticipated for Fall 2018
Renovation for Project Already Underway by Anthony Viola Plans to develop a child care center on campus are well underway. At the City College of New York, the administration is working towards completing a facility by Fall 2018. This resource will be available to both faculty and students. The center will be called “Schiff House,” […]
Students React to Facebook Data Breach
By Ibtasam Elmaliki City College student Andy Lopez can hardly contain the rage he feels at Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO, following the massive data breach that occurred in March. “He will soon be exposed for the reptile he truly is,” says Lopez, an English major and film minor.“His mask will fall off and the […]
“You Are Trustees, But I Personally Don’t Trust You”
By Brahmjot Kaur Frustrated students and faculty gathered at LaGuardia Community College on Monday, April 30 at 4:30pm to testify at the CUNY Board of Trustees Public Hearing. These testimonies expressed their experiences and opinions on a few topics such as adjunct salaries and the student activity fee. What is the student activity fee? Student […]
City College Muslims Spread Message of Understanding on Campus
By: Maty Drame Every spring, students from the City College’s Muslim organizations host Islamic Awareness Week to educate people on Islam and rectify some of the misconceptions regarding the Abrahamic faith. And this spring, April 16-19, was no different. The CUNY-wide effort is organized by Muslim associations at various campuses, including Queens College, Hunter College […]
Students from The Campus Receive SPJ Honors
By Anthony Viola On April 23 the Society of Professional Journalists awarded student leaders from The Campus with two highly-regarded Mark of Excellence honors at a ceremony in Philadelphia. CCNY’s student newsmagazine received recognition in the “Editorial Cartooning” and “Photo Illustration (large)” categories in the Region 1 competition, which includes colleges across the northeast. The […]
Federal Judge Speaks on Ethics at Work
CCNY Fellowship Invites Chief Justice Robert Katzmann for Discussion by Anthony Viola In the Trump era, it’s challenging to go anywhere and not hear about Stormy Daniels or a collusion with Russia. But with Chief Justice Robert Katzmann coming to the City College of New York, he made sure to avoid discussing it too deeply. […]
Herb Boyd Brings Black Detroit To City College
By Maty Drame Famed author, journalist and City College professor Herb Boyd was on campus in late March to discuss his book, Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination, a volume about the historical influence of the African American culture on the city of Detroit, Michigan, from a black perspective. The Birmingham, Alabama, native, who […]
Utilities in Marshak Take a Hiatus
Large-Scale Project Forces Air Conditioning and Heating Shutdown by Anthony Viola The Marshak Building will be without heat or air-conditioning for the next four weeks as it undergoes major renovations. Last Friday, the Office of Facilities Management shared with the college community an email outlining the plans. Having started on April 11, the science building’s […]
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