Celebrating Women of City College
This Women’s History Month, The Guardsman talked with some of the passionate individuals who founded the first Islamic Society Club at City College.
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San Jose-based Experimental Rock Group ‘Xiu Xiu’ Drops Latest Album
Since “Knife Play,” each of Xiu Xiu’s fourteen albums has created a new sound and narrative, and “13-inch Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips” isn’t anywhere close to “Knife Play” in terms of storytelling. It’s a new sound entirely, different from any of the subsequent albums released since 2002, and the sound that it creates is varied and fascinating.
Enhancing Voices: Diversifying the Student Union
Despite its many positive aspects, I believe the Student Union might do a better job of representing Black students on campus. As a Black student, I’ve observed that its leadership, programming and general presence lack many African American voices or faces. Although it’s a useful tool, it doesn’t accurately reflect the diversity of our campus or the needs and experiences of City College’s Black students.
People Limiting Interactions with Others Leads to Widespread Consequences
Interacting with others online eliminates many human elements of socialization, such as a voice, face or physical proximity. Online spaces such as various social media platforms have been replacing genuine connections for parasocial relationships since they are presented as a less risky and more filtered alternative to social interaction. Online we only see others’ faces from a distance. Sometimes we see just a screen name, their words filtered and revised.
Have Your Say: Campus Security
By Kyra Young kyrajyoung@gmail.com We asked City College students: In light of the recent uptick in crime activity on campus…
Your Constitutional Rights Are Under Attack
Biden has shown too much of his hand. In his mind, committing non-violent acts of civil disobedience is justification enough to send swarms of police into peaceful demonstrations, who have carried out violent attacks on students.