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Project Truth displays graphic anti-abortion images on campus

Matthew Urner — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:02:28 +0000

The anti-abortion group Project Truth displayed enlarged abortion photos and posters on campus Sept. 28 that led to reactions among students.

Project Truth posted displays of four, 8-foot-high panels consisting of vivid images of aborted babies and fetuses to emphasize their beliefs on abortion.

City College students Leigh Powell, psychology and nursing major, and Robert Parks, political science major, said they became enraged with the anti-abortion displays and began picketing.

“This group is just shocking people with these horrifying images,” said Powell. “It’s sickening. Show me some real statistics for why it’s bad. Tell me how the risks of cervical [read more...]

Editorial: Game over, Mr. President

Online Staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:09:57 +0000

The editorial board of the Express, in conjunction with dissatisfied and disappointed students and faculty, condemn the abuse of power and misrepresentation of the diverse City College population from Associated Student Government President Steve Macias. These actions merit an immediate recall and subsequent removal from office to avoid any future abuse to the ASG Constitution and its norms.

Macias has been trying to force a conservative political agenda upon student government. This is evident in an e-mail message he sent to Swtudent Affairs Commissioner Monica Guzman, where he says that Republican ASG members “need to band together and [read more...]

Letters to the editor

Online Staff — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:37:32 +0000

RE: “Anti-abortion display ignites debate on campus.” Sept. 29

UPDATED: Anti-abortion display ignites debate on campus

Online Staff — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:05:24 +0000

An anti-abortion group sparked a spirited debate among City College students and faculty on Sept. 16.