Multimedia Coverage of New York City

March 2011

Here are some of the opinions of Lehman College staff and students about the missing six-foot-long venomous Egyptian cobra that escaped from the Bronx Zoo on March 27th.

So what’s life like in a shelter, eh? The first rule is the one I DREAD the most and that is the curfew. You must be in the building by 10 p.m. or you get written up.

While other great pitchers have crumbled in the past under the sheer pressure of playing for the biggest teaam, Mariano has demonstrated both the tenacity and talent that lies deep within him.

My name is Ashley and I'm 21 years old. I currently attend Lehman College. At the end of the day, I return to be with my parents where we now live: in a homeless shelter.

When I think of the musical Hairspray, I think of a caged bird. In the recent Lehman College production, the bird remained locked in the cage, captive, and unheard.

The debate about legalizing marijuana has raged for years in the United State. In some states like California, marijuana has been legalized for medical purposes. However, many Americans think it should be legal for recreational use as well.

This week the Theatre Program at Lehman College is performing the famous musical “Hairspray.” The musical runs through Sunday March 6 at the Lovinger Theatre.

Competing in large swim meets has always been a double challenge. Not only have I always felt the need to compete and succeed in my race, but I've always felt like I've had something else to prove to everyone.

In 2006, hip hop star Nas was so unsatisfied with the current state of hip hop that he released an album “Hip Hop is Dead.” I went to the streets to get Bronxites' take.