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Let the Vacation Begin

After what seemed like the longest two weeks, the wait is finally over. I am off! Taking some time off to relax, spend time with family, and binge watch the World Cup was a much needed break, but now I … Continue reading

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No Frack, No Way: The Future Of Fracking In New York

By Melissa Cronin Photo Credit: By Fletcher6, via Wikimedia Commons   “No frack, no way! No frack, no way!”   May 1st was a day for the Wall Street occupiers to re-gather after a summer of hibernation from a “winter of … Continue reading

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Students for a Sensible Drug Policy at NYU: When Abstinence Doesn’t Work

There has been, for a long time, a correlation between university students and drug use. When abstinence doesn’t work, what can students do to diminish the harm caused by drug use?  Attempt to change the policies and inform the student … Continue reading

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New York City Homeowners continue to struggle with Forclosure Crisis

By Rita Solomon If you are a homeowner – according to statistics – New York is definitely not the best place for you right now. Although the rate of home foreclosures in New York has decreased from last year, the … Continue reading

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Activists Organize to Confront Oppression within OWS

Cameron Shahraray Students and workers across the world united on May 1st in honor of May Day, also known as International Workers Day. In New York, protestors took part in more than 40 direct actions organized around the city, culminating … Continue reading

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Pushing Boundaries in New Boundaries

After the symbolic death of CBGB, the underground music scene has found refuge in New York City’s other boroughs, particularly Brooklyn. The move itself is a reflection of the changing face of Downtown’s neighborhoods at the new millennium. By Sam … Continue reading

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RAs? They’re College Kids Too.

By Emily Park College bars.  Frat parties.  Spring break.  Beer pong…what do they all have in common? That association would be college and alcohol.  Surprised?  Today, alcohol has become a social norm in college life.  Whether you are under or … Continue reading

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Chick-fil-A Donations Create Divided College Campus

By Allison Everett Since its humble beginnings in Atlanta, Georgia, Chick-fil-A remains dedicated to its emphasis on southern hospitality. But recently the company’s ethics have been challenged. The company that prides itself on the simple motto “to graciously serve great … Continue reading

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The Rat Race

The struggle to eliminate or even minimize the number of rats in New York City’s subways is proving to be a lot more challenging than previously believed and raises one important question: Is this goal even attainable? By Vanessa Zdesar … Continue reading

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Is Sports Media Coverage of Baseball Fair and Balanced?

John Gallo, writer for Journalistic Inquiry Sports media coverage is filled with many biases. This is especially the case if you follow a sports team that is located in a major U.S. city, such as Chicago or New York. But … Continue reading

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