Article by Michael Mei
Seniors Dralen Rue Enriquez, Trevor Ali, Garrison Shepard and Sulficio Delacruz said they were confident that they could find jobs relevant to their majors after they graduate.
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Super Bowl 50 Caught This WORD Writer by Surprise – I
Article by Chasity Fernandes
This Super Bowl crept up on me. Between work, school, and helping out at home, I was unaware about the big kick off until a week or so before the game.
The Heat is on As the Semester Ends
Two students interviewed about their most pressing concerns as the semester ends said increased police presence on city streets and the subway in the wake of the Brussels terrorist attacks raised their awareness about possible terror attacks in New York.
Super Bowl Sunday? Ho Hum Says This WORD Writer
Article by Emily Chiriboga
A few years ago to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, my sister and I started a tradition to skip the game and watch the half time show. This year we dined on takeout from the local Chili’s.
Beyonce: Formation, #BlackLivesMatter
Beyonce’s Formation started an uproar and was labeled by several critics as “anti-police.” Several police organizations have called for a boycott of her performances. Opinions on social media seemed to be split 50/50, but students interviewed for this article were on Team B.
Did Chris Rock the Oscars?
National Writers Union Fifth Annual New York Conference
Writers who spend all of their time writing and not self-marketing need a reality check, and they should get it from insider Marcela Landres.
Students Weigh in on Faculty Strike Authorization Vote
Six students interviewed for this story support the Professional Staff Congress in its contract fight with CUNY and said they would also support a strike despite the potential for cancelled classes, lost tuition or delayed graduations.
Students Opine About the Fed Investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri, Police Department
Editor’s Note: The research and interviewing for this article was wrapped up a few days before the 2015 spring semester ended. Soon after it was published, the WORD experienced a catastrophic failure and years of stories and pictures were lost. The Editor is republishing this article and many others.
It Took 23 Years to Burnish Her Marquee Name
By Tatiana Villamil
About seven years ago, Vine became a YouTube sensation. A single video of Vines, Katy Perry Dark Horse Parody, has attracted more than 1,050,000 views.