By Kara Paternostro, May 13, 2016 As the semester peaks, two students interviewed for this article said they were starting to feel on edge. The possibility of a strike by CUNY faculty and staff has added to the normal anxiety…
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.
2016 Greenwich International Film Festival
Edited by Gregg Morris, May 12, 2016 The Greenwich International Film Festival today announced its Opening Night Films and Closing Night Films in addition to its full film slate, and special programs for its second edition, June 9-12. The festival…
Human Rights Watch Festival Schedule
Edited by Gregg Morris PROGRAM DETAILS [May 11 update] Link to first story Opening Night Film & Reception Friday, June 10, 6:30 pm – Film Society of Lincoln Center HOOLIGAN SPARROW (New York premiere screening + panel discussion) Nanfu Wang—2016—83m—doc—In English and…
Human Rights Watch Film Festival: Eighteen Powerful Films
Edited by Gregg Morris, May 11, 2016 HRW Film Fest Press info will be repeated in coming weeks. It is divided into two parts. Below is important information. And, for part two, a link is being provided to the festival schedule. The…
Aspiring Writers Mentoring Program II Opens
New York City – The Aspiring Writers Mentoring Program is now open for application for its second phase. On May 7, 2016, program director Marivir Montebon and former New York Times senior editor Terry Schwadron will provide an initial orientation…