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  1. Chereese Sheen

    York Student Excels on Canvas and Court

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    Published by Pandora’s Box By Chereese Sheen In elementary school, Tiandra Jones could always be found smelling the crayon boxes in art class. Her obsession for the faint smell of wax was only the beginning of her passion for art. Although Jones’ mother likes to take full credit for her artistic ability, Jones credits the … Continue reading York Student Excels on Canvas and Court Continue reading
  2. Chereese Sheen

    Bronxite Artist Strokes Social Media with Hand-Painted Canvases

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    Published by Pandora’s Box By Chereese Sheen Tyga, Chris Brown, and NBA player Tony Wroten have all purchased hand-painted customized Timberland boots from Donnell McFadden-Brooks, commonly known as, @Jordans_Dad_ on Instagram and Twitter. Timberland boots popularly known as “construction boots,” were originally created for men in New Zealand who needed warm, and waterproof boots for … Continue reading Bronxite Artist Strokes Social Media with Hand-Painted Canvases Continue reading
  3. Chereese Sheen

    York’s Business and Economic Department is the Largest on Campus

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    Published by Pandora’s Box By Chereese Sheen As of September, the Business and Economics Department at York College has the largest amount of students majoring in five baccalaureate level degrees. Despite popular belief, students are passionate about the field, and not as concerned about their future income. Over 1,300 students at York are majoring in … Continue reading York’s Business and Economic Department is the Largest on Campus Continue reading
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    Women’s Volleyball First to Grace York’s New Courts

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    Published by Pandora’s Box By Chereese Sheen York’s Women’s Volleyball team played their 2015-2016 season opener on the brand new hardwood floors in the Health & Physical Education Building. This was the athletic department’s first use of the floors since the renovation began last Spring. The upgrade from a firm rubber sports court to glossy … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball First to Grace York’s New Courts Continue reading
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    Former York Alumni Named Coach For Women’s Volleyball

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    Published by Pandora’s Box By Chereese Sheen Former York College student-athlete, Renee Thompson, was recently hired as the head coach of the Women’s Volleyball team. Last fall Ashley Greene stepped down from her head coach position after three seasons. Thompson’s colleagues and players are very excited for her arrival, and have huge expectations for the … Continue reading Former York Alumni Named Coach For Women’s Volleyball Continue reading
  6. Chereese Sheen

    Life or Death for Boston Marathon Bomber

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    By Chereese Sheen The accused Boston Marathon bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, should have faced sentencing on Tuesday, April 27th, at the United States District Court in Massachusetts, but the jury has been in the penalty phase for a week. New Yorkers believe capital punishment will not ease the pain of the victims, and their families. On … Continue reading Life or Death for Boston Marathon Bomber Continue reading
  7. Chereese Sheen

    Khaair Morrison: The 21-year-old Activist

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    By Chereese Sheen Coming home and sifting through old CD’s after having coffee with a former professor is what Khaair Morrison considers downtime. Most college students work part-time, major in one concentration, love to shop at malls, and their lives revolve around social media. However, Morrison is not the typical college student; he is a … Continue reading Khaair Morrison: The 21-year-old Activist Continue reading
  8. Chereese Sheen

    March is Not so Mad at York

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    By Chereese Sheen Dick Vitale, “Coach K,” and the University of Connecticut Huskies are all huge names in the college basketball community, but even more relevant during March Madness. However, the March Madness craze has not swept through the York College campus. March Madness is the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college basketball tournament … Continue reading March is Not so Mad at York Continue reading
  9. Chereese Sheen

    Fashion Designer Turned Political Journalist

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    By Chereese Sheen Atkinson Soundbite Khorri Atkinson had dreams of becoming a fashion designer until he realized he had a passion for informing the public of the truth. With only two months left in his 14 week internship program at the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Atkinson contributes his fast-paced success to networking and being persistent. … Continue reading Fashion Designer Turned Political Journalist Continue reading
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    Women’s Volleyball Coach Resigns

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    By Chereese Sheen While students were studying for final exams last semester, each player of the Women’s Volleyball team received a text message. The text read: “Call me when you have time,” from Head Coach Ashley Greene. After three seasons Greene stepped down from her coaching position two months ago. Greene’s abrupt decision has left … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball Coach Resigns Continue reading
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    York Students Discuss Black History

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    Published by Southeast Queens Press (Note: The PRESS of Southeast Queens reached out to the journalism department at York College to have students discuss what Black History Month means to them. I gathered all quotes and pictures.) By Chereese Sheen Roberto Brutus, the president of the African American Studies Club at York College, said Black … Continue reading York Students Discuss Black History Continue reading
  12. Chereese Sheen

    York College Wins NASA Grant

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    Published by: Southeast Queens Press, Pandora’s Box – York College Newspaper and in the Academic Affairs Update By Chereese Sheen York College was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from NASA to compete in the 2015 Robotic Mining Competition, and a team of five to seven students will compete at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Universities … Continue reading York College Wins NASA Grant Continue reading
  13. Chereese Sheen

    Peaceful Die-In at CUNY York College

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    On December 15th, York College faculty, and students participated in a die-in for victims who have died from police brutality. Approximately 75 protesters shut down a third of Guy R. Brewer Blvd. For four and a half minutes protesters laid silently in the street, to represent the four and a half hours Michael Brown’s body … Continue reading Peaceful Die-In at CUNY York College Continue reading
  14. Chereese Sheen

    Untitled – August 2014

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      Conversations became emojis Leaves give oxygen, trees suffocate it Knowledge is based on degrees Beauty is the numbers in your closet   Cost has catapulted to the Creator Cash is compressed to the craters “Light skin,” “Dark skin,” “Brown skin” Still considered the Wrong skin   Kindles and Nooks have replaced books The raspiness […] Continue reading
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    Serial

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    The “Serial” podcast is a great example of terrific reporting. I wish I had discovered it sooner. Not only is the case intriguing, but the way Sarah Koenig goes about organizing all her information is incredible. I can tell this case took a really long time to unfold. I finished the 10 episode podcast in […] Continue reading
  16. Chereese Sheen

    Print journalism is Still Alive

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    It is great to read that print journalism is not dying, it is only evolving. Digital journalism is the new age journalism. Hardly anyone buys papers anymore. Have you noticed that babies and little kids are drawn to technology? Everyone gets their information for a mobile device, or desktop computer. I recently asked my friend […] Continue reading
  17. Chereese Sheen

    The Instagram Portfolio

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    HenricoTheeCreator, also known as, @wearenotniggas_ on Instagram may use his Instagram page like everyone else, just a place to post pictures, but in reality he has created an archive of his work. He was always creating, even before he labeled himself as HenricoTheeCreator. However, Henrico took a hiatus from Instagram, so his profile only dates back to June […] Continue reading
  18. Chereese Sheen

    Insane Creators

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    We are all insanely creative The best writers commit suicide to be published To be noticed you have to take your life? Placing their heads in ovens, to be heard The lines we write The characters we create All have a meaning All cries for help But no one sees you until you’re in a […] Continue reading
  19. Chereese Sheen

    International Reporting 101

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    The Journalism Enrichment Seminar on International Reporting, held today at CUNY York College, was very enlightening. The panel included Fritz-Earle McLymont, Sadef Kully, Joe Wei, and Garry Pierre-Pierre. Fritz-Earle McLymont is not a journalist, he is the Managing Director at NMBC Global; however, he uses journalism to make business decisions. Although McLymont is not in […] Continue reading
  20. Chereese Sheen

    From a Different Cloth

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    All of Aaron Swartz‘s work had a greater purpose, or reason behind them, so I believe all his programs, activism, and ideas were important. The one thing outside of Swartz’s achievements, that really took an emotional toll on me, was the fact that his friend/lover, Quinn Norton,  gave information to the FBI to strengthen their […] Continue reading
  21. Chereese Sheen

    The JMB of Poetry

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    I am not the next Pac or Biggie Nor Erykah, Jermaine Cole, or Ms. Hill Their expertise is deep instilled My knowledge is unripe, and uprooted The JMB of poetry Misunderstood but appreciated Voices of a libraries walls Our gifts louder than 42nd Street New Yorkers at heart Foreign by blood Bohemian by passion Do […] Continue reading
  22. Chereese Sheen

    Injured Player Scores Winning Point

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    In the Brooklyn Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, a Division I NCAA volleyball match was underway. The Saint Francis College Terriers were battling the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils. The Blue Devils are ranked fourth in the Northeast Conference, while the Terriers are ranked in eighth place. The music coming from the Genovesi […] Continue reading
  23. Chereese Sheen

    News Documentation: The 2014 Way

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    The visual art exhibit, “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Artists Respond,” is on display at Gallery FAB on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. The exhibition is presented by the Alliance of Black Art Galleries, and will end on November 7, 2014. Although these photographs, and art pieces, may not meet the requirements to win an […] Continue reading

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