By Carmen Saffioti Published: September 14th, 2017 “It” is better than most remakes, but it’s still a remake. What is the only thing that can kill a killer clown? Misfit adolescents who go on bike adventures. “IT,” which premiered last Friday, is a tribute to this flawless formula: it’s emotional, …

By Hannah Grossman and Zainab Iqbal Published: September 14th, 2017 The front entrance of the Brooklyn College library was filled with students, faculty, and staff, who all gathered in protest last Tuesday, September 5th at 12:30 p.m. against President Donald Trump’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). …

By Giulio Riso Published: September 14th, 2017 So far, 2017 has been a great year for pop music. We’ve had comebacks from major artists like P!nk, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Fergie and Taylor Swift, who broke the Internet. However, we have also been lucky enough to come across some fresh …

By Michael Alford III Published: September 14th, 2017 When we think of Sam Smith, most people immediately think of his album, “In the Lonely Hour.” In this all too familiar R&B album, featuring songs “Stay with Me” and “I’m Not the Only One,” Smith takes us on a melancholy trip through …

Re:  “A Seat in the Honors Academy,” Jesi Taylor, The Excelsior, May 17, 2017 Dear President Anderson, I write to applaud Jesi Taylor’s courage in coming forward with an article on the discriminatory treatment received by students at Brooklyn College’s Honors Academy.  I worked as a Senior Academic Advisor for the Macaulay …

By Jon Remache Published: May 17th, 2017 The second month of the 2017 MLB season is underway, and New York’s two teams are already enduring intriguing narratives. For the Yankees, the rebuilding them they displayed last year when they became sellers at the trade deadline was expected to lead to …

By George Ayad Published: May 17th, 2017 Most Valuable Player This comes down to a two-man race between the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden, former teammates who have taken their games to the highest possible level. What Harden has been able to accomplish this …

By Jon Remache Published: May 17th, 2017 The New York Mets once again find themselves in search of a placeholder—this time at the closer position—and although the role is usually handed to the setup man, Jerry Blevins has proven that he should be offered the role. With Jeurys Familia undergoing …

By Tokunbo Ayeni Published: May 17th, 2017 For many students, this was just another semester; for others, this was their last. Richard Anderson, Senior – Journalism major “Spring semester is always the longest; we’re finally at the finish line and I’m excited. I have been looking forward to this semester …

By Jamie Deliz Published: May 17th, 2017 There must be a full moon out there, because “It’s Really A Wolf” will drive you crazy. Embedded in Russ’ debut album are the perplexing emotions of love, hate, and anger, confronted by the Atlanta rapper’s bold confidence and sharp storytelling clawing right …