The Channels

An Iranian prince calmly walks to his political science class, the same class he's taught for the past 16 years. He can almost taste the freedom that is America. Here, he's far removed from his politically ravaged homeland of Iran. He embraces the sun by watching the waves hit the shoreline from West Campus.… 25 Comments

Emancipated, foster care and independent City College students have a new guardian. The Guardian club at City College is helping former foster care children and independent students succeed academically and in the real world. "We want a presence on campus," Financial Aid and Foster Youth Advisor Wendy Macgregor said.… Post the First Comment

Picture yourself walking home late at night. There is no one around; shades are drawn in people's houses, their porch lights off for the evening. The cold winter air chills your skin and your only comfort is a streetlight at the end of the block. Soon you notice a car behind you, slowly following you from one block to the next.… 1 Comment

Walking into the bakery, one is drawn instantly to the alluring cupcakes sitting behind the glass counter. With frosting that looks like soft-serve ice cream, it's hard to tear your eyes from the display case to the burnt-red walls that bear the slogan "You never forget your first crush.… Post the First Comment

The kitchen is small. An indeterminable scent of food is in the air, while the sound of knives being sharpened circles the room. In front of the big, solid kitchen tables are about 14 students standing, most of them men. They are all dressed in white and listening to their teacher's instructions.… Post the First Comment