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A Culture of Conformity: How Fashion Trends Become Political Statements
Art by Christian Branch By Max Pearson Tradwives. Old money. Sydney Sweeney's jeans. According to a recent Vogue article , this year's fall trends held "a sense of permanence" to be appreciated even by those who "didn't attend equestrian summer camp as a preteen" or didn't "have a family estate to decamp at on the weekends." An Instagram reel from @ womanculture.co contrasts "classy" polo shirts and neutral slacks with "vulgar" baggy jeans and hoodies. One thing is clear: th
Nov 26, 20254 min read


Fáilte!: Kneecap and Political Activism Through Music
Art by Christian Branch By Fiona Fahey On September 26, a London court threw out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish punk-rap group, Kneecap. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a single count of terrorism after London’s Metropolitan Police claimed that he displayed the flag of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a November 2024 concert. In February 2019, the UK classified Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and
Nov 25, 20255 min read


Zohran Mamdani Becomes NYC’s First Muslim Mayor — and Students Are Paying Attention
Photography Credit: AP News/Yuki Iwamura. Logo Credit: Aneesh Bhoopathy for Forge. Design by Alessa Adhikari By María Valentina Castañeda Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who describes himself as a socialist Democrat, celebrated a historic victory on November 4th, 2025. He was elected as New York City's 111th mayor and will be the first Muslim and South Asian mayor in the city, as well as the youngest since 1892. Mamdani's victory has generated numerous reactions. Young voters and
Nov 14, 20253 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


A Fiery Chat In the Last Leg of the Mayoral Race
Art by Christian Branch By Alyssa Beaumont On Wednesday, October 1st, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) hosted one-on-one live interviews with the candidates of the upcoming New York City mayoral election, “A Fireside Chat with the Mayoral Candidates.” The event took place in St. Albans, Queens with journalist Cheryl Wills conducting the interviews. The candidates were asked questions related to topics such as homelessness, mental health, ICE, and care for the elderl
Oct 29, 20255 min read


Eric Adams Exits the 2025 Mayoral Race: What This Means for NYC Young Voters.
Photography Credit: Olga Fedorova for The New York Times By Maria Valentina Castañeda Castellanos Current NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday, September 28 th that he would be dropping out of the mayoral race — an unexpected decision that drastically shifts New York’s political outlook just a few weeks away from the election. His choice comes after months of low approbation, corruption investigations, and growing criticism over how his administration has managed the cit
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Student Action at CCNY Past and Present: Bilal’s Boycott
In response to CUNY and City College’s refusal to acknowledge the genocide of the Palestinian People, students in the Student for Justice...
Apr 12, 20254 min read


What is CUNY Divest at CCNY?
“The power is with the people, by the people, for the people. We will not stop, we will not rest.” This declaration, posted on CUNY...
Apr 11, 20253 min read


How Trump’s Presidency Might Affect Public College Campuses like CCNY
Photo by Elizabeth Reich By Elizabeth Reich and Gershon Salzberg Donald Trump’s second presidency is coming, whether we like it or not....
Dec 2, 20247 min read


After Trump’s 2024 Win, Young Adults Grapple with Frustration, Hope, and the Fight Ahead
By Mohamed Salim Zoe Reed sat in disbelief on her dorm room floor, staring at the television screen. The numbers were in: Donald Trump...
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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