Articles written by: Stephanie Geier

Stephanie Geier is a senior at Hunter College studying media studies, political science and public policy. She was born and raised in the diverse neighborhood of Woodside, Queens, but currently dorms in Manhattan. In her spare time, she loves running, hiking, reading the news, drinking too much coffee, and playing with her dog, a black labrador/pitbull mix named Bella. While she remains open-minded about her career plans, she is interested in pursuing work related to journalism, communications and/or digital strategy for nonprofits and campaigns.

Members of CRAASH and activist Corinne Greene rally outside a Board of Trustees meeting held at LaGuardia Community College
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CUNY’s partnership with Amazon draws ire from some students, faculty

Hunter and CUNY students and faculty across the city have banded together to protest the university’s partnership with Amazon, which plans to develop a large new campus in Queens. They have taken to the streets to protest any connection CUNY will have with the corporate giant, to which the city has offered tax incentives in exchange for bringing new jobs.

Protesters blocking the entrance to Baruch.
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CUNY employees rally for higher pay and lighter course loads; 17 arrested

Seventeen people were arrested at a protest for higher pay and reduced course load for CUNY employees outside Baruch College on Dec. 10.

Fighting for women’s rights: ERA activist joins Roosevelt House
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Fighting for women’s rights: ERA activist joins Roosevelt House

As the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment gains momentum, one of its prominent leaders joins the Roosevelt House as Director of the Human Rights Program.

As Shakespeare & Co. expands and reinvents, kiosk opens at Hunter College
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As Shakespeare & Co. expands and reinvents, kiosk opens at Hunter College

With its new kiosk tucked under the corner of the East building and a machine at the main store that can print a paperback in minutes, Shakespeare & Co. is trying to do what all booksellers across the country are attempting: stay alive in the era of Amazon.

Demi Moore, a senior at Hunter College, places a hood around Kagan during the ceremony.
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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan honored at Hunter College

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, a graduate of Hunter High School and Elementary School, came to Hunter College to share her story and advice for students as she was honored with an honorary degree of humane letters.