2008 Woodie Awards
It's no surprise that prolonged military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan is leaving many American troops depressed and homesick. But the three cheerful 10-year-olds who recently sold cookies at Baruch College are just a few of the thousands of Girl Scouts on a mission to make their service a little sweeter. (0) comments
In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shooting, college safety is a major concern. There are many dangerous people roaming the city and Baruch's turnstiles are the only way of screening students and faculty from the rest of the masses. In this interview, The Ticker discussed security with Chief of Public Safety Henry McLaughlin, and Student Affairs Coordinator Shadia Sachedina, who spoke on behalf of the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and the dean of students. (0) comments
Holiday turkey escapes feast On Thanksgiving morning, 15 wild turkeys strolled into a Long Island suburb as surprised residents watched in amazement. Suffolk County police were called in after a report of turkeys crossing the road and creating a traffic hazard. (0) comments
The Black Student Union hosted its first event titled "Spoken Word: Express Yourself" on Thursday, Nov. 8. Onstage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., students showcased their creative talents to their peers. It was an hour before the show actually started. At the peak of the evening, about 130 people were present. (1) comment
