State Slashes City College Budget

By MADI CEESAY

Owing to the shaky economy, New York State has cut at least $3 million from the City College of New York budget for this academic year and administrators fear more budget cuts if the economy worsens.

Vets Try to Establish Base at City College

By OMAR PAGAN

The City University of New York established programs specifically for veterans throughout its system. But not for veterans at City College. This semester, Robert Rodriguez changed that.

African Students Unite to Form Student Union

By K.J. ENNIN

Recognizing the need for unity on campus, the school’s three African clubs have decided to come together to form one umbrella organization, the African Students Union this fall semester.

City College Records Highest Student Roll in 32 Years

By MADI CEESAY

For the first time in 32 years, the student population at the City College of New York has reached the 15,000 mark, due to skyrocketing retention numbers driven by several measures taken over the years, senior school administration officials said.

College Passes ‘Convenience Charge’ onto Students

By ANTONIETTE PEMBERTON

The City University of New York implemented new tuition payment policies for students this semester. Students will incur an additional 2.65 percent “convenience charge” should students pay their tuition with a credit card.