Archive for: December 2007

Students, faculty raise money for charity.Nigel ChiwayaOn December 4, NYIT students and faculty gathered to help raise money for charity. The event, an auction, was held on the 11th floor of the New Technology building. Members of the NYIT …

Career Success Seminar offers students valuable information, yet struggles to attract students.By Tanay Elyse HudsonAfter graduation many students enter the career world without the skills needed to get a job. They may know a lot about the field they want …

Rec. sports teams play for charity.By Nigel ChiwayaIt appears that when the Bears win, the fight against cancer wins as well.By virtue of winning their division championship, the NYIT recreational softball team raised money for the American Brain Tumor Association. …

By Mirette MisakIn a move aimed at better meeting the needs of students, NYIT Food Services has lowered prices for items in the Student Activities Building.The food service kiosk, which arrived on campus in early September, had been a target …

Editor,I am writing in response to the concerns stated in last month’s issue pertaining to the closing of the lounge after 5p.m. on weekdays. I first want to commend The Chronicle for continuing to be the voice of the students. …

By Paul JamesFirst and foremost, we would like to thank the administration staff; it’s not easy being viewed as student leaders and being called upon to be the voices of the student body. However, the administration staff has made …

By Shanae WilliamsCollege is about challenging yourself and going beyond your own ability. When I first went to my History 110 class, I expected to learn about the past, take a test or two and be done. However, this was …

By Bill PetersWith the near-certain rate increase to the unlimited Metrocards favored fairly universally by this school’s student population, I am again reminded that our school doesn’t help out it’s students with their mass transit. Considering that every student has …

Communicate or all is lost

By Nigel Chiwaya

No one is ever happy when their job performance is questioned. It’s human nature to become defensive when we are challenged by those around us. We all like to think highly of ourselves, and …

Use Facebook, Myspace to put your best face forward for the internship and job search aheadBy K. Leah VealNo matter which year of college they are in, students should start now to increase their marketability when seeking internships and employment. …