The Circle Keepers, a youth-led organization that seeks to “dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by training & empowering youth as restorative justice practitioners, community organizing activists and socially conscious artists,” returned as guest facilitators for our latest Peer Leaders meet-up on…
This Is Your Future
The path we pick for our future career self can be scary. You think to yourself am I picking the right major? Am I smart enough to get into that program or title position? Is my passion fulfill? Yes many…
Moving on Up Post Hunter
My current major is the worst major to currently have right now, as post-2024 Election, my newsfeed is just choc-filled with an executive order, this executive order that, and social media feeds with commenters saying, “I’m regretting my vote” and…
What’s Next?
What do you plan to do once you graduate from college? This is a question that I have always heard since kindergarten, just worded differently— what do you wish to be when you grow up? If five-year-old me could not…
Post grad plans
My current major is Computer Science. Once I graduate, I would like to go into data analytics. There is a direct correlation between the two and I plan to take Database Management and Big Data Technology as my electives before…
CPL Meetup: Restorative Justice and The Circle Keepers, December 6, 2024
We had special guest facilitators for our last in-person workshop of the Fall 2024 semester! The Circle Keepers are a youth-led organization that seeks to “dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by training & empowering youth as restorative justice practitioners, community organizing…
Body-Mind Map experience
Participating in the body-mind mapping exercise was a transformative experience that powerfully combined creativity, self-reflection, and connection. This exercise offered a fresh understanding of the relationship between my emotional, mental, and physical states. It encouraged me to embrace a visual…
My Experience at Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway.
It was an amazing experience that made me think about the emotional depth of live theatre and the power of storytelling when I saw Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway. A world of unfiltered emotions, intricate connections, and the unrelenting pursuit of…
Thinking Back on the Body-Mind Mapping Exercise
The experience of taking part in the body-mind mapping session was eye-opening and combined creativity, reflection, and connection. The activity provided a novel approach to investigating the connection between our mental and emotional states and our bodily identities. It forced…
Reflections on Gathering and Presenting My Poem for the Open Mic
Writing my poem for the poetry open mic was a highly introspective and self-expression event. Throughout the entire process, from choosing the poem to practicing its delivery, I was engrossed in the potent interaction of words, feelings, and intentions. I…
Creating a More Equitable and Appealing CUNY: A Focus on Medgar Evers College
Not only is Medgar Evers College (MEC) a distinctive educational institution in the centre of Brooklyn, but it also serves as a source of opportunity and empowerment for its diverse student body. Still, there is always space for improvement and…
Our own body
Taking care of yourself for the semester: I wrote a short poem called “Our own body” because during the fall semester it begins to feel like we are tackling the entire class objectives. While it gets colder outside, we as…
I Am From Clay Tea Cups
For our poetry slam, I wrote a poem titled ‘I Am From Clay Tea Cups.’ This was my first time writing a poem, and it turned out to be a fun and explorative journey that encouraged me to reflect on…
Body Mind Map Experience
This body mind mapping experience allowed me to go on an explorative journey with my identity and it pulled me back into my elementary school self. This project was similar to the activities I’d do back when I was a…
Em(body)ed Experiences through Body Mapping + Gallery Walk with Kelsey Milian
November 8, 2024 Former CPL Facilitator, Kelsey Milian, who is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology as well as a poet and musician, visited the current cohort of CPLs at the CUNY Graduate Center. There was plenty of pizza to welcome…
Path of Dreams
From distant lands where skies were wide and blue,I came with dreams, fresh as morning dew.New paths to walk, new heights to try,But echoes of the past stayed close by. My parents worked hard to pave the way,Through struggles, they…
A Women by Moesha Masters
Pink or Blue? Blue is my favorite color What’s yours? Color or choice? The choice to choose? The choice to live? He can choose to indulge in his freedom to own property Can I choose the freedom to indulge in…
A Letter To Six-Year-Old Me
Dear six-year-old me, What would you think of me, of our life, our journey, and the times that have yet to be? We’ve watched the world grow, seen time turn to gold, and ask “What happened to the good ole…
I am tired
I am tired I’m tired, tired of breathing air that smells of pain I’m tired of hoping that happiness will come knocking at my door Tired of shedding tears of blood Tired of chasing a future that doesn’t want me…
Looming Focus
Enter the years of no constraints A free metro card, a desire to explore And presumably, All the time in the world. Oh man, what a blast this’ll be. Fast forward some time, Textbooks laying all over, Deadlines nearing, A…
