As we settled ourselves at the table that I had reserved earlier in the day, a waitress promptly came over to ask if we’d like to start with some guacamole. Before my friend, who had come strictly to observe and photograph the experience, had a chance to even flip through the menu once, my previously…
Linda Kaplan Thaler ‘72, known to us as the brains behind the ads for Aflac, Toys “R” Us, and Herbal Essences, gave a speech at City College on her new book, The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness. “One of my proudest achievements is graduating from City College,” said Thaler….
CUNY students learned the ins and outs of graduate school admissions at a February 27 information session led by Margaret Okada, Assistant Director of Admissions at Columbia University’s Teachers College. “It’s hilarious that this is my job now,” said Okada. “I applied to graduate school right out of undergrad, and I didn’t get in… I…
After 17 action-packed days of competition in Sochi, Russia, the 2014 Winter Olympics have come to a close. Many astonishing records were set this year, including the costliest Olympics ever. With over $50 billion in expenses, Russia made the 2014 games the most extravagant Olympics ever—bigger than London 2012, and bigger than Beijing 2008. Russia…
It’s 8 a.m. Today is S.A.T. day. No wait. It’s A.C.T. day. Nope–G.R.E. already? Oh man, that M.C.A.T. just took the wind out of my brain. We have a great system going here. Too many people? That’s no problem at all; the educational system has a way to quantify you. A way to strip away…
The countdown for the screening and discussion of the award-winning 2013 documentary American Promise was quickly approaching 0:00. Students, alumni, teachers, and friends streamed through the Macaulay building’s open doors, past a greeting sign that read, “Macaulay Honors College at CUNY: Supporting Excellence” and up the series of steps to the Screening Room on the…
In a city of over eight million people, we are blessed to have a subway system that takes us to virtually any corner of the city. Taking the subway is often cheaper and faster than trying to navigate a car on busy city streets or trying to hail a cab during rush hour. It may…
The Edward Snowden leaks unleashed a firestorm of controversy and debate over the extent of NSA spying. With an increasing number of young, Internet-savvy Americans praising Snowden’s actions, the controversy reveals a significant generational gap regarding online rights. Many people in Washington argue that collecting data is necessary for anti-terrorism efforts and national security, but…
Pancakes. Pancakes are a gift from the culinary gods. They are so versatile and are beckoning for toppings, but if you’re a purist, you can eat them plain with a little bit of maple syrup, of course. Before I go any further with this review, I just have to issue out a disclaimer: there is…
Carmelo Anthony is easily the greatest player to put on a Knicks uniform since Patrick Ewing. Last season, he led the Knicks to a 54-28 record and their first playoff series victory since 2001 (vs. the Toronto Raptors). He’s craved the bright lights and, individually, he’s lived up to the hype. Continuing with the trend, Anthony…
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