international journalist | text & photography
The City College of New York is unique in many idiosyncratic ways. Ask nearly any CCNY alumnus what sets their alma mater apart and they will tell you the diversity of their peers. When you walk into a classroom in Shepard Hall or Compton Goethals, you see the multiplicity of cultures at work. [continue reading]
The ever-beloved greeting card companies strive relentlessly to present holidays as events surrounded by perfection and embedded in normalcy. Yet, we see consistently in our own lives and in the lives of those around us, that this nuclear family ideal of holidays ceases to exist day to day. [continue reading]
Previously Published in The Campus Other Photographers: Ebony Anderson-Brown, Margaret Uhalde Design by Carmen Quang
Change and transition has dominated the City College of New York this past year. Ever since former president Lisa Coico’s resignation in October, the students, faculty, and administration have had the daunting task of adapting to their surroundings. The investigations about Coico’s resignation have not yet been finalized. [continue reading]
In the few minutes it will take you to read this article, 10 marriages in the U.S. will end. That’s 10 more families that have to figure out how to deal with traditional family events, such as Thanksgiving. 10 more families attempting to sustain the love that comes with the holiday season. 10 more forced laughs, football rivalries, awkward hellos, painful goodbyes, and 10 more turkeys. [continue reading]
Provided freelance additional reporting
On March 29, in the heart of Manhattan, dozens of scholars on diversity and inclusion (D+I) met to discuss the current state of affairs and how to improve upon such. Organizers held the meeting at the City University of New York Graduate Center, an institution itself dedicated to D+I. [continue reading]
On Thursday November 2, students from all academic backgrounds competed in a “Design Hunt” put on by Invention Corps of The City College of New York (CCNY). During the event, participants were tasked with creating resourceful solutions to systems on campus. [continue reading]
