The King’s Cosmetologist

The King’s College may not be a particularly large school, but its populace knows a thing or two about cutting costs. No, not that kind of cutting costs– we’re talking barbers. A general haircut in the city will run you anywhere from $40 to $80, and if you want all the fixings you could potentially be looking at a price tag well into the hundreds. Enter Zoe Zimmerman, a freshman in the House of Susan B. Anthony, the royal cosmetologist. Even as a freshman, she has already established herself as the preeminent barber on campus with her mobile salon.

CampusJoshua StoryFebruary 26, 2023Joshua Story, campus, Profile, haircut, Secondary FeatureComment

King’s Alum Peter Freeby Sets Sights on New Mobile RPG App

Peter Freeby is a digital designer and self-described “freelance COO,” and his latest passion project will turn into a full-time gig in January 2023 – a startup mobile app for tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) called Tabletop Town. Tabletop Town is “an app to play Dungeons and Dragons and eventually other tabletop role-playing games on your phone,” Freeby explains, “asynchronously and mobile-first.”

CampusGuest UserJanuary 27, 2023Melinda Huspen, campus, Alumni, Profile, MCA, PPE, games, Secondary Feature

Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters — Bringing a Flavor of Colombia to Brooklyn

Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters, established in 2015 by Christian Felipe Guzman Herrera, celebrates Colombia and his country's contributions to coffee traditions in the U.S. “It felt like something I needed to do. In Colombia, these types of things are not like a business as opposed to in the U.S. Before choosing my location I had visited Tennessee and Florida, but New York had everything,” said Herrera.

City, CultureAngelina IspirOctober 11, 2022Angelina Ispir, City, Hispanic Heritage Month, Restaurant, Profile, Secondary Feature

Grassroots Innovation — How the Tech Hive Mind Helps Me Live with Diabetes

At 19 years old, after two months of weight loss, mood swings and dehydration, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As jarring as it was adjusting to a new lifestyle with Type 1 diabetes, I quickly became enthralled with the technology behind diabetes treatment. I turned to this hive mind, applying their collective wisdom — delivered via YouTube videos, blog posts and social networks — simplifying my life and preserving my bank account.

Opinion, BusinessDrew RichardsonOctober 6, 2022Drew Richardson, Opinion, Profile, Diabetes, Secondary Feature

COVID-Related Setbacks Fail to Limit Student’s Passion for King’s

Many students across the country have faced financial hardship during the pandemic bringing about a need for help to complete their academic education. Three King’s students who went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic spoke on their experiences with the up’s and down’s of attending King’s online.

Campus, FeaturedKaitlyn TejeroAugust 24, 2021Profile, Campus, Primary Feature, Secondary Feature, kaitlyntejero, COVID19, covid-19, coronavirusComment

Paul Mueller’s Busy School Year and Even Busier Summers

Students at The King’s College know Dr. Paul Mueller for his expertise in economic thought and practice. What many don’t know is that Dr. Paul Mueller, an associate professor of economics, spends his time in the summer at his family-owned bed and breakfast with his wife and five kids.

Campus, FeaturedParker WaitesJuly 14, 2021Profile, Campus, Dr. Paul Mueller, Parker Waites, Paul Mueller, Primary Feature, Secondary FeatureComment

Edwin “Chivo” Perez: The Unusual Path of a King’s Soccer Player During COVID-19

Sports are a defining part of growing up for many Americans. Millions of young Americans take up high school athletics and hundreds of thousands go on to compete at the collegiate level. For some, the path is easy and clear, but for others, the path is harder than most could fathom.

Sports, CampusNicolas RodriguezJuly 1, 2021Edwin Perez, Sports, Profile, Athletics, Campus, Secondary FeatureComment