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.

Forget Fashion Police, Sagging Jeans May Be Cause For Arrest

By NICOLE McDOWELL

Sagging jeans are a common trend seen on many male students at City College, but soon it may be illegal, as cities across the country initiate laws to ban the style.

CCNY Attempts to Soften Its Environmental Impact

By NICOLE McDOWELL

City College’s 15,000 students,produce over 27,000 pounds of waste and consume more than 427,000 kWh of electricity daily. To help lessen the college’s environmental impact City College has created a plan called Sustainable CCNY.

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.

Budget Cuts Hit Bilingual Students

By OMAR PAGAN

Karla Zavalleta, a 20-year-old junior, enrolled at City College two years ago knowing only the basics of the English language. To improve her English, she turned to the college’s Writing Center for help.

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.