Students, faculty and staff gathered in front of the West building on May 1, also known as May Day or International Workers day, in a composed, yet strong rally and teach-in against the war and the affects that it is having on U.S. citizens. The rally and teach-in, initiated by the Hunter Chapter of the Professional Staff Congress, the union that represents CUNY's faculty and staff, was part of an historic event.
About a year after its inception, the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter has captivated the attention of students, politicians, activists and administrators nationwide. While CRAASH has rallied many supporters around its cause, it has still faced decisive roadblocks.
What happens to a dream deferred? Ask Lamar Hanuman, who reads Langston Hughes poetry in the library on his breaks. But, who is Lamar Hanuman? You know him. I know him. Maybe not by name, but who could miss this giant of a man with his ready smile? Lamar Hanuman is one of the 90 full-time civil service custodians at Hunter-one of the "invisible" housekeepers, without whom the college would most likely turn into more of a contaminant zone than a well-kept campus.
Another act that's played at Hunter in recent years-Philadelphia's own the Roots-have a new album out, Rising Down. The album, which also features Talib Kweli, follows up their '06 masterpiece, Game Theory. The bar for the Roots is high, but they remain consistent with the release of their eighth studio album.
Most students are patiently awaiting the end of the semester and much-needed relaxation. However, for those of you who are interested in expanding your educational and leisure opportunities, CUNY has much to offer. The Summer in the City initiative, sponsored by CUNY, lists all leisure, educational and career opportunities going on throughout all CUNY college campuses.