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Author: Melissa Lent

Melissa Lent is a senior at Hunter College studying Media and Creative Writing. A Queens native, Melissa is interested in investigative news, multimedia production and local stories. When she isn't reporting, you can find Melissa journaling, practicing yoga, or scoping out the best dessert places in the city.
April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Melissa Lent

USG Hosts Town Hall During Coronavirus Pandemic

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April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Melissa Lent

Arts Students Confront Distance Learning Challenges

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March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Melissa Lent

CUNY Institutes Recalibration Period and New Grading Policy

Six members of undergraduate student government sitting at a table with laptops in front of them. A TV and a whiteboard are behind them.
December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Melissa Lent

USG Responds to Starbucks Deal in Town Hall

Briana Calderón-Navarro speaks in front of a bright orange Free CUNY banner, holding her phone in her hand.
November 27, 2019December 3, 2019 Melissa Lent

Students Demand Starbucks Town Hall, Dean Responds

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Preliminary results of the Undergraduate Student Government elections were released today, bringing the election season to a close. Current student welfare commissioner Hardik Bhaskar is expected to be named the next USG president. Of the 35 seats in the government, 20 are expected to be awarded to those on Bhaskar’s slate, A Hunter United. Although candidates adapted to the current circumstances by shifting their campaigns online, only 11.1% of the eligible student body voted. Full results at the link in our bio! Written by Lauren Hakimi💫
Campaigning for Undergraduate Student Government looks a bit different this year. Without on- campus interactions, candidates have taken to social media as their sole method of communication. Although it has its challenges, candidates have seen some level of success with these new ways of engagement, such as Instagram live stories. 🖌 Written by Sumaita Hasan. Link in bio!
As virtual meetings become routine, “Zoombombing” has disrupted everything from classes to a USG town hall. Following the meeting, @hunterusg voiced their disappointment, writing “Our only rule was being respectful to those who were spending their time to listen to us answer their questions and give updates, and it wasn’t followed”. In light of the interruption, student representatives were able to answer questions voiced through a Google Doc that was shared prior to the meeting. ✏️Written by Melissa Lent.
Take a break from the Bill Clinton memes flooding your insta stories and read about the phenomenon that took over our feeds early on this quarantine. 🟣Bingo!🟣 Written by Natalie Rash.
Students who live in the Hunter College dorms received notice this morning that they must vacate the residences by Friday. This follows Governor Cuomo’s request that universities be prepared for the possibility of being converted into temporary hospitals. Residents are frustrated with the short notice given, in addition to the risks that come with having hundreds of people in the buildings while moving out. Written by Afia Eama.
For the thousands of CUNY students, today was their last commute to class this semester. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all physical classes will be cancelled March 12 through 18, and will transition to online “distance- learning” beginning Thursday, March 19. Story by Afia Eama ‘20.
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