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Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts from CCNY's Caribbean Students Association
Photo Credit: Erin Schaff for The New York Times By Alyssa Beaumont Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a devastating Category 5 storm; the strongest to ever make landfall on the island, with winds reaching 185 mph. These extreme winds, coupled with torrential rainfall and life-threatening storm surges (up to 13 feet in some coastal areas), flooded and demolished many homes and businesses. Areas along the eastern coast of the island — such as the town Black
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Street Named to Honor Bill Perkins
Photography by Jayden Pantoja By Jayden Pantoja On October 4th, a bustling crowd of Harlem residents and NYC councilmembers gathered together on 110th Street and 5th Avenue to celebrate the late Former Senator Bill Perkins. Near Central Park resides a street named in his honor, a tribute to a man whose life was intertwined with that very community. But who was Bill Perkins, and how did his impact expand from a single community to New York City as a whole? Born in Harlem on Ap
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Stephanie Vaquer: The New Face of the WWE
Photography Credit: wwe.com By Francisca Lorca Women’s sports have become a popular topic in media, and viewership has increased greatly in comparison to previous years. From basketball, soccer, and wrestling to the new upcoming Women’s Pro Baseball League, this new generation of women sports viewership has allowed the creation of different divisions to embark on a new journey. When it comes to WWE’s women’s divisions, Stephanie Vaquer made history as the first South American
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Buckingham Nicks: Fantasy, Fandom, & a Resurgence of Community
Art by Christian Branch By Fiona Fahey Fleetwood Mac is widely considered to be one of the most successful bands of the 20th century....
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Is Social Media Shaping the Future of Filmmaking?
Art by Christian Branch By Zury Cordova As I find myself scrolling through my For You Page (FYP), I often come upon behind-the-scenes...
Sep 24, 20253 min read


The Closure and Revamping of the Interfaith & Meditation Space in the North Academic Center
Photography by Abel Lockhart By Quinn Kinsella During the first week of the 2025 fall semester, the Interfaith & Mediation Space closed...
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Dear Readers: A Note from the Editor
Dear Readers, Welcome to The Paper ’s 2025-2026 Chapter. As we transition to the new academic year, our mission remains the same. We...
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Introducing the NYC Union of Students
Photos courtesy of NYC Union of Students. By Queen Carrasco The CUNY system has been hailed for its ability to elevate the socioeconomic...
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Will the NYPD Ever Draw the Line?
OPINION Photo courtesy of Sarah Romani on Instagram. By Queen Carrasco On September 15th, 2024, a police officer and three civilians were...
Oct 11, 20245 min read


A New Dining Plan Comes to CCNY
By Xavier Cundin September 26th, 2024 CITY COLLEGE - New school semesters bring new changes. As always communication from the...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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