NEWS FROM 68TH AND LEX 
On a chilly cloudy afternoon of Jan. 31, a small crowd gathered outside Kaye Playhouse of Hunter College. Students are holding placards to voice against systemic racism in wake of Tyre Nichols’ death. Chants of “Remember Tyre Nichols, smash racist terror” reverberate through East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue. For […]
The first in-person talent show since 2019 didn’t go off without a hitch, but it was a lowkey event that brought students together.
“I’ve been teaching virtually through the pandemic. My goal when it comes to my workshops are to build people’s confidence, boost their self-esteem and to give them something that they could actually walk away with,” says Gabriel Ramirez.
“We literally came back from a two-year quarantine and an all remote school year, so to jump headfirst into a large sea of being in person, it can be a lot to handle,” said one student.
Local street food vendors are thrilled to see students return to campus. “When the people come back, the life comes back,” one said.
