Jack Kerouac famously attributed his writing skills to the mantra that to be a good writer, one needs to have a good ear. Referring to the need of a writer to observe interactions and familiarize oneself with language patterns of groups or individuals whose character you wish to emulate, Kerouac’s method is one of paramount…
When I was told that I would have to wake up at 5:00 AM on a Sunday to spend the day standing outside looking at “nature,” let’s just say I was less than thrilled. The requirement of long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect against ticks? That definitely made me feel worse. All my dread…
In conjunction with Baruch Hillel, an Israel Advocacy group called the David Project is offering student leaders at Baruch a chance to travel to Israel for FREE this January. This 10-day trip in January will introduce students of all religious and educational backgrounds to other students from prestigious universities around the country, while helping them…
What do an American Founding Father, an English writer/actor, and a Russian novelist have in common? According to Scott Carter’s The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, very little and “all too much” at the same time. The play, running at Cherry Lane Theatre until October 22, 2017, explores…
Season 12 of America’s Got Talent (AGT) has concluded, and thanks to the results, the golden buzzer appears to finally be building some momentum. For three consecutive years, AGT winners (the last two were kids, at that) have been recipients of golden buzzers. In Season 10, Paul Zerdin received guest judge Marion Wayans’ golden buzzer during judge…
Although Uber appears to be a forward-thinking company, its corporate culture is stuck in reverse. In February of this year, the transportation service faced more than 30 accusations detailing unethical practices in the workplace. Employees have reported sexual harassment, discrimination and verbal abuse. Subordinates have alleged numerous infractions by executives. Its hypocritical, “unrestrained” culture does…
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the passage of the Excelsior Scholarship, the nation’s premiere tuition-free program instated in April of 2017. Under the FY 2018 State Budget, the scholarship guarantees tuition-free college to families making up to $125,000 per year who fit specific criteria that align with the government model. Included in the budget is $8…
Joe Johnson will forever have his place in NBA history as the clutchest player of all-time and perhaps the player with the most nicknames. According to Basketball Reference, his nicknames consist of “Iso Joe,” “Joe Cool,” “Big Shot Joe,” and “Armadillo Cowboy” (really, where did that last one come from? And they’re missing one, but…
Frances learned to love the Arabic language. Suffice to say that the relationship did not get off to a smooth start, the subject quickly became the bane of her existence, and the recipient of much scorn. So it is shocking– and incredible– that now, a year later, Frances is the recipient of a six-month scholarship from…
Does it seem like your online applications for internships/jobs are going into the notorious black hole? Many applicants have faced the frustration of the competitive internship/job application process. It often takes multiple applications until one hears back from a single employer/organization. With the advent of Vocate, it has now become easier for students to land…
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