Finding My Fractured Cuban Roots
When I landed in Havana and was finally able to leave José Martí International Airport after making my way through customs and security, the first […]
Opinions
On the Record: Billie Eilish
I went to one of the trial sessions for the now-infamous Harvey Weinstein. That name, synonymous with countless blockbuster films, is now also synonymous with […]
Low Qui Savage: An Introduction
Hey there, reader. I hope you’re enjoying our first issue of 2020, which, in addition to being quite good, marks an alarming personal milestone. And […]
On the Record: H.E.R.
This may be the first week of the spring semester, usually a time for forward steps and future plans, but I can’t help feeling reflective […]
Homelessness: The Invisible Plight Inside CUNY
Finals week is nigh, and per usual, all working spaces are congested with students hoarding computers for what I hope is for productive use. It […]
OP-ED: Are Middle Eastern Studies Biased?
Disclaimer: This is an opinions submission. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Vanguard or its staff. Education was a field I chose […]
Notes on Solitude
It was the beginning of the semester when towards the end of my second class, a peer asked, “Do you want to grab lunch together?” […]
Senioritis: What It Is And How To Solve It
I’ve been prone to chills and fatigue lately, and I blame this bodily decay on adulting. My favorite hoodie, whose superpower once allowed me to […]
The Perfectly Imperfect Campus Life at Brooklyn College
The 2020 rankings from U.S. News & World Report reported that for the second year in a row, Brooklyn College secured #1 among North Regional […]
The Toxicity of Urgency
Flowers do not bloom overnight. It takes cycles of photosynthesis, months of nurturing, sustainable environments, and time in order for growth to spur. Time, in […]