Words and photographs by Elizabeth Soto I’m Elizabeth Soto and I’m junior pursuing a B.S through the CUNY baccalaureate program for unique and Interdisciplinary studies. I’m a freelancer photojournalist. As an immigrant myself, I know the burdens and the struggles immigrants (of all ages) have to face when coming to this nation seeking for a…
Words by Zoe Taylor A group of CCNY journalism students got an up-close-and-personal look at Spectrum News NY1, New York City’s 24/7 news channel, last Thursday May 2. A panel of reporters and producers offered career advice and also stressed the importance of local reporting. Following a tour of the newsroom, located in Chelsea in…
Words and photographs by Mia Milosevic On Wednesday, May 1, representatives from CCNY’s Gender Resources and the Office of Diversity and Compliance, along with representatives from Womankind, an organization which serves victims of gender violence, organized Denim Day. Denim Day has significance because of a Italian Supreme Court case from 1992. An 18-year-old girl was…
Words and Photograph by Cynthia Nunes You see the artic fox on the subway. You see it in college hallways. You can find it in Starbucks. Fjallraven Kanken, the popular backpack with the red and white logo that translates as “The Arctic Fox,” is everywhere. The Kanken backpack has become popular among college students. It…
Words and illustrations by Sarah Logan With summer just around the corner, chances are you will be spending more time outside. Whether it be hiking in the mountains of upstate New York, swimming in the waters off the coast of Long Island, or skipping down the hot cement of Harlem’s streets, it is hard not…
Words, photographs, and videos by Kia ThomasFeatured image courtesy of the CCNY Archives in Cohen Library – photo by Nancy Shia Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1969, the Black and Puerto Rican Student Community of City College convened in the wee hours of the morning to lock the gates of the South Campus, shutting…
Words by Aspasia Celia TsampasIllustrations by Katie Herchenroeder Much like St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo is another notorious party holiday. However, while it is expected that many non-Chicano people celebrate, respecting the holiday’s origins and celebrating the culture of Mexico is first and foremost. With that being said, here are three major dos and…
Words by Aspasia Celia TsampasIllustrations by Katie Herchenroeder Have you ever been encouraged to put your health before school? Taken a mental health day? And then felt way more stressed and anxious because of everything you missed? You’re not alone. While we are moving toward a society that is aware of the struggles of Mental…
Aggregation and design by Aspasia Celia TsampasWith help from Sarah Logan, Matthew Romano, and the Editorial Team Below you will find a collection of poetry penned by City College students. While they are masters of words all year long, The Campus wants to specially highlight their work in the April, as it is National Poetry…
Words and photograph by Mia Milosevic Spring break began on Friday, April 19 and ends on Monday, April 29– which should be good news. However, instead of the usual excitement surrounding time off school, students are wondering why this week-long holiday falls so late in the semester and close to the end of the school…