TEDxCUNY Speakers Urge Students to Invest In Themselves
Students faced with the uncertainty of the pandemic can rely on their inner passions for comfort, professors say.
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Social Justice Writer Lorde Resonates with Hunter Students
Students lead a discussion on Hunter alumna Audre Lorde and how she influences their fight for social justice.
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Student Government Wants Pronouns on Rosters
“I heard of instances where students were misgendered and that was something that we deemed as unacceptable on our end,” Senate Chair Alexis Fischer said.
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CUNY Allocates $5 Million for Mental Health Services
Students’ mental health has taken a hit over the course of the pandemic. CUNY is trying to help by allocating $5 million towards counseling services.
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Healthcare Experts Debate Who Should Get a COVID-19 Vaccine First
Once Covid-19 vaccines become available, the most difficult decision might be who gets the first shot.
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Students Weigh Their Grading Options Amid Challenges of Online Learning
Students consider how to maintain a favorable academic record as they face problems with remote learning.
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A Message from Hunter Students to President-Elect Joe Biden
In this audiogram, students share the issues they hope the 46th president will focus on during his term.
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Food Insecurity Threatens All CUNY Students, Experts Say
“When you don’t have enough food to eat, you really can’t concentrate on academics or work if you’re working,” said Vanessa Fuentes on the link between CUNY students and food insecurity at a recent Roosevelt House event.
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NYPIRG Teaches Students How to Parse Out Fake News
In a world where anyone can post anything, the spread of misinformation has reached new levels. This past week, NYPIRG and Professor Sissel McCarthy hosted “Fake News, Real Consequences,” a workshop teaching students how to identify fake news when they see it.
Hunter students led a discussion on Audre Lorde’s work as a part of the Roosevelt House’s “Audre Lorde Now” series. Find out why her work is still important to students today here: https://brie.hunter.cuny.edu/hunterathenian/2021/03/social-justice-writer-lorde-resonates-with-hunter-students/ @hunterjourn
"We ask you to provide us, Venezuelans, with the temporary protection status and help us with the humanitarian crisis in our country,” says Oriana Rivera, 23, junior at Hunter College.
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