The Weekend That Was
In a sleep-deprived state, I gazed out the window of an Amtrak train back to New York City, and all I could think was how amazing a weekend it was.…
LaGuardia Blacks Out Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month is a recognition of black people’s achievement that highlights important dates and events in the African diaspora, educating those who are unfamiliar or misinformed and…
Atomic Bomb Survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Shares Story with LaGuardia
Sueichi Kido was five-years-old when he experienced an atomic bomb. Seven decades later, he’s still frightened. Dressed in a gray suit, burgundy tie and sporting a blue pin, Mr. Kido…
CUNY Faculty and Staff Agree to Ratify Tentative Contracts, Concerns Remain
Since October 2008, the employees of the City University of New York (CUNY) had not received a pay raise of any kind. That was scheduled to change this past summer.…
Preservationists Inch Closer in Preserving the History of Anti-Slavery Landmark
After a public hearing on September 20th, local residents and supporters may be one step closer to preserving the last remaining stop on the Underground Railroad in Manhattan, after the…
Colombia’s Monsieur Perine Makes Their Country Proud on Its Independence Day
The crowd gathers and simple murmurs become loud whispers. One head pops out. Then another. And a third, followed by three more. Cheers follow but everyone can’t help but notice…
Dissatisfied with Election Result, Students Question Electoral System
On November 8th, students of LaGuardia headed to voting booths with mixed emotions; on November 9th, students went to their classes with strong opinions. Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in…
Garnering Support for Garland
On March 16, 2016, following the peaceful death of Supreme Court Judge Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama nominated his replacement, Judge Merrick Garland. It is tough to explain or justify…
