Letter from the Editor: Farewell Empire State Tribune

In January, I wrote a Letter from the Editor when I assumed my position as Editor-in-Chief and responded to mixed feelings surrounding the Empire State Tribune. I stated that “Although I am graduating in May, my goal is to leave the EST with a positive legacy — a foundation for the future EIC to follow.” Upon receiving positive feedback on the EST under my leadership, I am confident that I will leave the publication with a positive legacy. However, leaving with a foundation for the future EIC to follow has proven to be much more challenging.

NCT DREAM Begins its First US Tour in Newark

Popular K-Pop group, NCT DREAM, began their first US tour in Newark at Prudential Center on April 5. As a sub-unit of SM Entertainment's NCT, the seven-member group is touring the western part of the world for the first time since its debut in 2016. International fans now have the opportunity to see the group and experience their music live as they tour many big cities across the United States.

CultureMyrian GarciaApril 11, 2023Myrian Garcia, NCT DREAM, K-Pop, Neewark, Concert, Secondary FeatureComment

MPJI Hosts Hamil R. Harris for Annual Spring Lecture

The McCandlish Phillips Journalism Institute hosted Hamil R. Harris to speak on “Jesus, Justice and Journalism” on Friday, Feb. 10. Harris is a longtime minister and award-winning Black journalist in Washington D.C. He has written for The Washington Post, The Washington Informer and Religion Unplugged. He currently teaches journalism at Howard University and serves as the pastor at the Glenarden Church of Christ. During his lecture, Harris spoke about his work in journalism and ministry and how that work has affected his thinking on racial reconciliation, love and forgiveness.

The O’Keefe Student Union Is Closing

The King’s College recently renewed and extended its lease on 52 Broadway with Armano Real Estate, but it does not include the O’Keeffe Student Union. Dean of Students David Leedy revealed that “the Student Union will be closed except for pre-approved events” in an announcement made during the Spring 2023 Welcome Back Gathering on Jan. 19. As part of an improvement package from the United Federation of Teachers, King’s will give up the Student Union completely in 2024.

Letter from the Editor: Mixed Feelings Surrounding the Empire State Tribune

(OPINION) As many of you may be aware, I have assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for the Empire State Tribune (EST) during the Spring 2023 semester. I am well aware of the mixed feelings surrounding the Empire State Tribune shared by faculty, staff and students alike at The King’s College. As a leader, I do not intend to ignore such concerns but instead address them the best way I can.

CampusMyrian GarciaJanuary 19, 2023Myrian Garcia, campus, letter from the editor, Secondary FeatureComment

King’s Students Discuss the Midterm Elections

Midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 8. and college students who moved from their home states must consider whether they should change their voter registration to the state they study in or continue voting in their home state. Empire State Television reporter, Parker Waites, interviewed students at The King’s College about their experiences and views on the upcoming elections.

City, CampusMyrian GarciaNovember 8, 2022City, ESTv, Myrian Garcia, Campus, Midterm Elections, Secondary Feature

King’s has Forgotten Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month begins every year on Sept.15, near the beginning of the fall semester, and ends on Oct. 15. As a first-year student, I was surprised I heard no mention of Hispanic Heritage Month by King’s. Now as a senior, I am disappointed that for the past 30 days the school remained silent yet again.

OpinionMyrian GarciaOctober 17, 2022Opinion, Myrian Garcia, Hispanic Heritage Month, Secondary Feature