Commentary – Campus News

January 14, 2025

Faculty Guest Spot: Don’t let Trump end congestion pricing

By Evan Shieh Special to Campus News Donald Trump has promised to “terminate” New York City’s plan to impose a $9 toll on drivers…

January 10, 2025

COVER STORY: What I learned from my students and Instagram: Write more, worry less

By Jessica Yood Special to Campus News This is the season for New Year’s resolutions. Mine was to be more online. In November I…

January 6, 2025

Why isn’t there a “Democratic Joe Rogan?” Or maybe there is.

By Darren Johnson Campus News I spend a lot of time driving around, and walking dogs, so have a good deal of time to…

December 30, 2024

The Mayor’s Column: ‘Almost 65 Million Reasons Why New York City Tourism is Back’

By Eric Adams Mayor, City of New York Special to Campus News The hospitality and tourism industry are the lifeblood of New York City’s economy. When…

December 23, 2024

My holiday bookie story — and join our pick ’em contest

By Darren Johnson Campus News Not a lot of people joined our Football Pick’em Contest this year, but you still can if you’d like….

December 12, 2024

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, etc., visit my little town

By Darren Johnson Campus News When I was a kid, I loved network TV sitcoms, and it seems every one used the Dickens’ “A…

December 12, 2024

COVER STORY: Whatever you do — do NOT copy these students!

Editor’s Note: In celebration of it being final exam season, here’s a timeless humor column by educator Jesse Fletcher we originally published in April…

December 12, 2024

The Mayor’s Column: Keeping New Yorkers Safe

By Eric Adams Mayor of the City of New York Special to Campus News Since day one, this administration has been committed to making…

November 12, 2024

By getting involved in research, you can realize your dreams

By Laura Spinu, Ph.D. with Ebony Goldman Special to Campus News When I arrived at Kingsborough Community College to interview to be a professor…

November 7, 2024

The Mayor’s Op-Ed: Riding on top of the train takes lives

By Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City Special to Campus News Last week in New York City, a young girl died, and another…

November 1, 2024

Vote in this year’s election and make a difference

By Na’ilah Amaru Special to Campus News I’ll never forget the first time I voted. As a college student and Democrat living in Texas…

August 8, 2024

Op-Ed: College Education is Needed More Than Ever to Invest in Our Future

By Ken Daly President, St. Thomas Aquinas College Special to Campus News While there has been understandable debate about the value of a college…

July 29, 2024

Could Elise Stefanik still be Trump’s VP pick?

By Darren Johnson Journal & Press Special to Campus News I find this kind of an interesting thought, but I haven’t seen any other…

July 7, 2024

The Biden interview: National pundits are a black eye for all journalism

By Darren Johnson Campus News Hope you’re having a relaxing Sunday. I normally start this day watching these Sunday morning pundit shows on the…

June 24, 2024

Is it a Hamptons thing? Why is Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest such big news?

By Darren Johnson Campus News I’ve been following with curious disinterest the recent Justin Timberlake DWI arrest and how the media has treated it….