Veterans at John Jay Explain The Pros and Cons of Service
By Simone Isaac Staff Writer Tuition, sign-up bonuses and travel opportunities await those who join the military, but not everyone is suited for it said Welby Alcantara, John Jay’s Veterans...
View ArticleNew Vice President Elected to Student Council
By Melissa Kong Staff Writer There’s a new vice president in town. On Oct. 2, John Jay’s Student Council elected Julio Torres as vice president to replace Salahdine Baroudi, who resigned early...
View ArticleAfrican-Americans Evolving in Comic Books
By Alex Guzman Can you think of a comic book or graphic novel whose central character is black? Have you ever read of a black superhero that is not merely a sidekick, or an irrelevant character? Last...
View ArticleMuscle Memory
By: Qendresa Efendija IAN ALTMAN An Olympic diver, who has been out for an entire season, decides to enter the 1996 Olympics. It is a week before the games and she begins her training by closing her...
View ArticleIs Violence Ever Justified?
By: Joseph M. Gomez On a bright, crisp October afternoon in New Jersey, the heated rivalry between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots resumed for the 2013 NFL season. There was no drama...
View ArticleNew Kicks Equal Big Bucks
By: Donna Razawi No taxes. No one to answer to. A weekly based salary ranging from $80 to as much (or even more than) $1,300. Spending money to make money? Wanna know where to sign up? Many boys...
View ArticleTh[Ink] About Your Future
By: Rehana Sancho Contributor By Aruj Ali With celebrities like Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber showing off their body art on places like their necks, arms, and faces, it is easy to see why young...
View ArticleAre We Paying Too Much For Water?
By: Fifi Youssef Contributor A John Jay College student spends approximately $10,000 a semester in tuition, classes, student fees, books, metro cards, and lunch. The money spent each semester can...
View ArticleA Hard Knock Life: Overcoming Homelessness
By: Markincia Jean Contributor Kemar Asphall (Right), with Theatrical Players Club members. From left to right: Genesis Acevedo, Albert Pagan, Cindell Torress, and Angelica Laraby Markincia Jean...
View ArticleThe Social Disconnect of Social Media
By: Orobosa Omede Contributor How many people do you know in this day and age who do not have a social media account? Everyday a new social media site is created. There are over 2 million social media...
View ArticleGraduates Receive Guidance
By: Rehana Sancho Staff The CUNY welcome center holds an information session for undergraduates hoping to attend graduate programs. The information session offers students information on graduate...
View ArticleMen’s Do’s and Don’ts
By: Jenifer Valmon Contributing Writer For those of you who enjoyed the hot days of summer, withdrawals are likely on the way. No need to break out the box of tissues or shed tears for your favorite...
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