College Headlines

War Abroad Means War at Home

The Hunter Envoy, Hunter College, NY

17 hours 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.

Kweli & Company Barely Get By

The Hunter Envoy, Hunter College, NY

1 hour 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

2 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

Happy Commencement!

Washington Square News, New York University, NY

2 days ago

Falling dollar brings classic pieces

Washington Square News, New York University, NY

23 hours 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.

The Influence of the Media

The College Hill, Sussex Community College, NJ

3 days ago by Alex Sim

Never has there been a time when humans are so connected. We watch the same television programs, see the same films, listen to the same radio shows, and are able to communicate instantly via computer, phone, or text message. We are never far from the media, nor is it far from us.

Rabbi Shmidman To Step Down as Dean

The Commentator, Yeshiva University, NY

22 hours ago by Zev Eleff

In a move that signifies an end of an era at Yeshiva University, Rabbi Michael Shmidman will be stepping down from his post as Dean of Judaic Studies, effective at the end of the academic year. Although his position has not yet been articulated fully, Rabbi Shmidman will remain at YU next fall.

The Death of a Salesman

The Stern Opportunity, NYU Stern SChool of Business, NY

17 hours ago by E.R. Silverbush

The laugher, the lovers, the friends, the fights, the talk, the hurt, the jealousy, the passion, the pressure The real world. Sound like your MBA experience? Wrong, it's the poster for the theatrical release of "Pretty in Pink." I think that pretty much says it all.

President Joel Addresses Israel, Budgets, Stern Dormitory Space

The Commentator, Yeshiva University, NY

22 hours ago by Zev Eleff

In a final interview of the year, Yeshiva President Joel met with The Commentator to discuss a variety of issues. Some of the president's comments have been incorporated into articles found throughout this edition. The remaining topics discussed by Yeshiva's top official - namely, YU's place in Israel, budget concerns, and dormitory space at the undergraduate campuses - can be found below.