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The Newest Spots for Students at Hunter

Have you ever found yourself at Hunter looking for a quiet place to study, or a spot to eat lunch and talk with friends in between classes? Hunter is notorious for being packed and it’s common to see students standing around waiting for an available seat — especially during welcome […]

Hunter College’s Brookdale Campus is the most affordable CUNY housing unit for students.  Back Brookdale founder Sarah D’Alessandro says, “It's a fluke that this dorm exists and is as cheap as it is. And I can't envision CUNY, replicating or engineering, a dorm like the residence hall.”
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Brookdale Fights Back: Student Advocacy Group Protests Against Dorm’s Destruction

Hunter College’s Brookdale Residence Hall is in danger of being torn down, and Hunter students have decided to fight against its destruction. In October 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul decided to tear down the dorms in order to create a Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC). The […]

Expat Students Flourish at Hunter College Despite Challenges
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Expat Students Flourish at Hunter College Despite Challenges

Living thousands of miles from home for better opportunities can come with risks and challenges from not knowing the language and adjusting to a new country. Still, for expatriate students at Hunter College, it is a transformative experience that opens doors to a world of opportunities. Hunter College, located in […]

The Hunter Hillel welcomes all students, regardless of religion
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Hunter Hillel Tackles Rising Antisemitism

Karina feels safe at the Hunter Hillel because she knows “the only thing that’s not accepted here is intolerance.” As TV pundits and politicians spout antisemitic rhetoric, and hate crimes against Jews like her increase around the country, Karina feels comfortable in this accepting organization. The junior, who declined to […]

Hunter College Fosters The Next Generation of Talented Journalists
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Hunter College Fosters The Next Generation of Talented Journalists

Michael Tamsuriyamit, a senior at Hunter College, grew up an avid news consumer with a strong interest in broadcast journalism. From as early as middle school, he was fascinated by the camera and being able to tell stories that matter to peoplewatching at home. Over time he developed an admiration […]