While we are back in the swing of academic life through the opening of classes again, it is important to begin every semester with a reflection on the past, both in terms of academic and personal life. Both of these different aspects of a students’ lives are intertwined, with one greatly being able to affect…
As I stumbled through the doors of the Hunter West Building last fall, I was met with a barrage of students from all different walks of life. Sounds of laughter and music echoed through the skywalks as people scurried about, trying to find their classes. To any incoming freshman, even one from a large high…
On Wednesday, September 12, Macaulay Honors College exclusively welcomed the Class of 2022 at the Brooklyn Museum. As all Macaulay students know, this tradition is just one of the many ways the honors college jumpstarts students’ analytic and creative thinking skills while bridging the physical gap between campuses. The stormy weather that evening was no…
The Senate race in Texas between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and upstart State Representative Beto O’Rourke is tightening. Of the five polls taken in the state since August 12th, four place O’Rourke within striking distance of Cruz, and one places him slightly ahead of Cruz. The Cook Political Report, an established nonpartisan newsletter that rates…
From the pre-school age of two to the high school age of 18, I dreaded the month of September. If you don’t believe me, check out the video of me wearing sunglasses during nap time at “Miss Rita’s,” clenching the end of my mother’s checkered skirt, babbling about wanting the “sun, sun, sun” to play…
Macaulay students dorming at Hunter College’s Brookdale Campus were in for a rude awakening—quite literally—upon moving in this August. Residents have reported a wide variety of different sounds that induce sleepless nights, ranging from panicked yelling to sirens blaring from trucks that rattle as if they’re ready to come unhinged at any second. These sounds…
On April 22, millions of people across the world mark the celebration of the annual “Earth Day” holiday. It is a time for individuals to reflect on the current state of our environment and serves as reminder to all of us about the fragility of the planet and the importance in preserving its wellbeing. Within…
The Korean War between North Korea (aided by China and the Soviet Republic) and South Korea (aided by the United States) encompassed a tense time in middle of the 20th century. The separation and fighting between the two opposing forces at the 38th parallel threatened serious repercussions. To the rest of the world, this imaginary…
In April, many celebrate National Poetry Month. Unfortunately, few living poets are household names in this day and age. However, music serves as a form of poetry that dominates our daily lives. Poetry is not just confined to words and literature; lyrics are a form of poetry heightened by sound. In light of this, here…
When I enrolled in “Detecting Bullshit in the Modern Age,” taught by Dr. Kelly O’Donnell at the Macaulay Honors building, I thought I’d be learning about fake news. Fake news was the first thing that came to mind when I saw “bullshit” and “modern age” in the course title. In reality, the course entails much…
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