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During the chaos surrounding a pro-Palestinian protest and CCNY Public Safety’s response at City College on Thursday, April 24, a group of 10-20 people was pepper-sprayed by a Public Safety officer, entrances to campus were closed, and one CCNY student was arrested.
Bad Bunny, renowned for his trap and reggaeton hits, now aims to tug on our collective heartstrings with his latest album. Tapping into his Puerto Rican heritage for inspiration, the album is infused with rich, traditional island rhythms to honor his roots. DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS was released on January 5th, a day before Three Kings Day, a holiday widely celebrated across Latin America. While the music primarily targets a Puerto Rican audience, aiming to evoke a profound nostalgia and yearning for home, Bad Bunny’s melancholic album utilizes themes that resonate with a variety of diasporic communities.
Last September, I looked out my window and felt grief come over me. As if the warmth itself were a person, I mourned its loss as the colder months crept in. Growing up, I despised the warm weather. The heat made it harder to find cute outfits to wear, and the blistering sun, which beamed relentlessly, made sweat collect on my forehead as large bugs filled the air. Yet, as I have grown older, the warmer months became a sanctuary, a stark contrast to the cold winter. To me, springtime air is filled with emotions, ambition, and a sense of renewal and possibilities. Suddenly, love feels more profound, self-discovery and reflection feel more urgent, and connections to people, places, and things feel stronger. As we slowly begin to see the signs of spring, here are some recommendations from contemporary media that may help you embrace its early glimpses.
On Friday February 7th, the City of College New York women’s and men’s basketball team went against Medgar Evers College. The womens team played at 5:00pm for a 68-48 loss to Medgar Evers and the mens team played at 7:00pm for a winning score of 85-64. The true standout of both games was the passion, intensity, and dedication both teams brought to the court.
On the morning of November 6th, a deafening silence pervaded New York City as people commuted to work and school. It was that same morning that the 2024 United States presidential election results were announced, solidifying Donald Trump's status as the 47th President of the United States, having won both the electoral vote and popular vote. The mood on campus seemed even more bleak as students and staff, many of whom preferred Harris, mourned the loss of their preferred candidate.
Without a doubt, the red wave has hit The Big Apple. The question is: why?
The Voidz are back with their signature indie-fusion sound. The six-piece band, led by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, have released their third album Like All Before You, six years after their sophomore album Virtue, and a decade after their debut Tyranny. However, will this release maintain the sonic and artistic idiosyncrasies that have kept fans and indieheads waiting in anticipation for The Voidz’ return?
The class, the first of its nature, is a 2-credit course open to all students interested in sustainability. Students spend the semester working on a capstone project decided by themselves and the professor, Stephanie Rose. At the beginning of this semester, the class chose to focus on two areas of need: improving CCNY’s responsible materials management and creating a culture change around sustainability in the student body.
“As of tomorrow, May 1, 2024, and until further notice, all City College classes will be held remotely and all College functions will move online. Campus buildings will be closed to everyone except essential personnel, as defined by supervisors in each area.”
