A Beacon of Truth for The Unheard
The Paper's October 2026 Newsletter
Dear Esteemed Reader,
Below are the stories we have been releasing for the past several weeks.
Stay tuned for our next newsletter!
We'd like to present to you The Paper’s October Newsletter. The Paper is back for yet another semester of informative and hard hitting stories written by our incredible team of student journalists. We pride ourselves in delivering impactful articles to our student body, covering an array of topics and critical subjects that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
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The Paper has a storied history as a platform for voices unheard, and we hope to continue shining a spotlight on unheeded stories.
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If you'd like a look into what we've been up to the past few semesters, please take a look through our website or click through the link and check out our Spring 2026 Semester Issue:
We are excited to continue our work as a publication and even more excited for the future of The Paper. We hope you'll keep up with us for the rest of the semester.
Best,
The Paper's Editorial Team
In Between Classes: Cornell and Ivy League Accountability
By Fiona Fahey
“With fear and outrage mounting in college students nationwide, some feel that campuses need to prioritize student safety and support now more than ever.”
A Promising New Season for City College’s Soccer Beavers
By Steven Hernandez
“Soccer is a team sport that requires all players to be in tune with each other. With more games coming up soon, Coach Gonzales is expecting things to fall into place.”
Hernandez writes about the bright potential coming from our men's soccer team and the hope that Coach Gonzales holds for this season. Go Beavers!
Why is Domestic Violence Normalized in Hispanic Communities?
By Ashley Sanchez
“Domestic violence isn’t just physical; it’s about control, intimidation, and manipulation.”
Sanchez covers the influence of factors like “machismo” ideology, family pressure, and more on the prevalence of domestic violence among Hispanic families.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Is More than Just Wearing Pink
By Kayla Marine
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that awareness means more than wearing pink or pinning on ribbons; it means understanding the importance of early detection and supporting those whose lives have been affected by it.”
In this piece, Marine reminds readers about the beginnings of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of screenings for early detection.
100k Signatures Against Mamdani’s Attendance of This Year's 9/11’s Anniversary Commemoration
By Sara Outar
“The petition, calling for Mamdani to not attend this year’s 9/11 commemoration, has received more than 100,000 signatures.”
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a petition with more than 100,000 signatures asked NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the memorial ceremony. Mamdani says he will be
there. Outar discusses the petition, the two executive orders he signed ahead of the anniversary, and the debate over who belongs at a day of remembrance.
On the Campaign Trail: Midterm Elections
By Zoe Walcott
“The midterms are quickly approaching and both sides of the aisle seem to be feeling the pressure to win big this November.”
Walcott recaps the midterm campaigning tactics from Democrats and Republicans as both parties battle for seats in congress.
Mamdani Places a Temporary Halt on the Usage of Generative AI in Elementary and Middle Schools
By Sara Outar
“At a time where companies are racing to implement AI into every aspect of our lives, NYC’s moratorium gives us the time to reevaluate these technologies before classrooms are exposed to them.”
Outar dives deeper into the implications of generative AI on young minds following Mayor Mamdani’s temporary ban in elementary and middle schools.
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Album Breakdown: “Vespertine” by Björk
By Francelis Espinal
“Some even call Vespertine the best album in Björk's entire discography, and the best album of 2001, due to how the record flawlessly carries the themes of love, sexuality, intimacy, and eroticism”
Bjork’s impact on the music industry is nothing short of remarkable. This insightful piece explores Bjork’s creative process and musical vulnerability present in the 2001 Album “Vespertine”.
“Many argue that, in this ad, the focus on Sydney Sweeney’s body takes away from athletic skills—such as strength, training, competition and achievement—and instead focuses on appearance.”
Sydney Sweeney’s Novig Ad sparked controversy regarding the sexualization of women’s sports. Responses from sports fans and gold medalists' demonstrate the strength and resilience necessary to participate in women’s sports.
The Nuns Who Started the Pumpkin Spice Craze
By Ashley Sanchez
“Saint Hildegard would combine nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; this combination is what makes pumpkin spice.”
Spooky season is among us! Thanks to Saint Hildegard, we can celebrate with our beloved pumpkin spice drinks that offer witchy benefits in return.
She’s a 4: The Dangers of the Male Livestreaming Space
By Fiona Fahey
“The manosphere…is an online network of communities that promote aggressive masculinity and traditional gender stereotypes.”
Clavicular, the popular livestreamer, was charged for sexual assault of a minor in September 2026. In this piece, Fahey covers the harmful consequences of the manosphere in livestream spaces.
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Two Mothers, Two Verdicts, Same Internet
By Gabbie Rodriguez
“Although these individuals have been helpful in the past, there has been a noticeable shift from objective reporting to sensationalism, which has led to issues like neglecting evidence to push their conspiracy, harassment, discrimination, and defamation.”
This insightful piece dives into how armchair detectives have affected legal trials like Lindsay Clancy’s. With the publicizing of court cases on the internet and social platforms, we may have to ask what biases might influence jury opinion?
Pop Psychology Is Harming Us More Than Helping Us
By Victoria Santos
“Psychology misinformation tends to be spread widely on social media, and its prevalence is a problem because it distorts people’s views on what psychology is and what is done in the field, as well as destroys psychology’s credibility as a science.”
Psychological terminology is often used colloquially, but is rarely accurate. In this opinion piece, Santos discusses the misinformation that pop psychology can spread and the harms that can come from it.
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