Articles written by: Francia Rivera

New STEAM Initiative at SUNY Old Westbury
Campus / Campus News / feature2

New STEAM Initiative at SUNY Old Westbury

On November 30, SUNY Old Westbury announced the fellows for the new STEAM initiative. “The STEAM initiative was created because we realized how important science and technology-oriented programs are to our students,” said Mike Kavic, Assistant Provost for Research and Strategic Academic Initiatives. Kavic says that he pushed for an interactive […]

A Historic Miss Universe Celebration
Entertainment / Review

A Historic Miss Universe Celebration

The country of Nicaragua is in celebration after a historic Miss Universe win. Sheynnis Palacio was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 18, 2023. This win means a lot to the Nicaraguans because it is not only the farthest a contestant from the country has gone, but it’s also the […]

Repairing the Natural Sciences Building
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Repairing the Natural Sciences Building

The Natural Sciences Building is in disrepair. After several years of delays, a multi-year plan to renovate the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) will finally begin in the summer of 2024. The plan is to expand the building and add upgrades to all the teaching and research spaces. Plans for the […]

Bad Bunny’s “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va Pasar Mañana” 
Review

Bad Bunny’s “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va Pasar Mañana” 

There is no doubt that Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world right now. In 2022, he captivated the world with his hit album Un Verano Sin Ti, making it the most streamed album of the year and solidifying himself as the biggest artist of […]

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The Freshman Breaking Records: Alyse Then

Alyse Then is the freshman breaking SUNY Old Westbury records. Then has broken the record for most soccer goals as a freshman, a record that was previously set by Cassie Esposito at 17 goals in 2008. Then has managed to score 24 goals this season, so far. Then has been […]

Fall 2023 Enrollment at SUNY Old Westbury
Campus / News

Fall 2023 Enrollment at SUNY Old Westbury

Photo Credit: Oldwestbury.edu  After nearly 4 years of feeling the effects of COVID-19, SUNY Old Westbury has seen an increase in enrollment. “We saw a really large number of returning students who dropped out during COVID,” said Bryan Terry, vice president of enrollment management and marketing. “But now that we’ve […]