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The Dryer That Caught Fire

Joanna Vissichelli May 25, 2024

Smoke coming from the Woodlands Hall 2 window. Credit: Elijah Fergusson The fire alarms “woke me up and it was scary,” said Resident Assistant, Uwanique Brown. “That was just my train of thought:...

Review: House on the Water

Review: House on the Water

Joanna Vissichelli February 6, 2024

House on the Water Album Cover. Photo Credit: Apple Music. Singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher released her debut album, House on the Water on January 26. The ten-song album highlights the conflicting...

OWWR’s Own DJ Sandra Dee

OWWR’s Own DJ Sandra Dee

Joanna Vissichelli December 31, 2023

DJ Sandra Dee in the OWWR Live Studio. Photo Credit: Host of St. James Infirmary, Michael J. Mand. Sandra Cerrone, commonly known as DJ Sandra Dee, is a community volunteer at SUNY Old Westbury’s...

ART LAB ACLD’s Art Show

ART LAB ACLD’s Art Show

Joanna Vissichelli December 20, 2023

Artists from the ACLD Art Studio visit the ART LAB. Photo Credit: Joanna Vissichelli. On November 28, SUNY Old Westbury’s ART LAB held its opening reception for its new gallery show featuring artwork...

Farmer’s Fridge: Healthy Food Made Convenient on Campus

Farmer’s Fridge: Healthy Food Made Convenient on Campus

Joanna Vissichelli and Vincent Arroyo November 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Vincent Arroyo. SUNY Old Westbury added a reimagined vending machine to the campus this semester. Rather than dispensing candy, snacks, and soda, this machine goes against the expected...

SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends: What This Means for Actors

Joanna Vissichelli November 12, 2023

Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at a press conference. Photo Credit: Variety Some social media users may have been confused to see their favorite stars promoting their shows and movies on...

The Takeover of Streaming Services

Joanna Vissichelli October 15, 2023

Photo Credit: The Wall Street Journal. Lately, it seems as though every new show or movie advertisement is followed with the words, “Streaming on…”. Streaming services have become the new...

An Inside Look at the Farmingdale High School Bus Crash

An Inside Look at the Farmingdale High School Bus Crash

Joanna Vissichelli and Andrea Gordon October 14, 2023

Farmingdale High School band member, Noah Khan, and his father, Zubayer Khan.Photo Credit: Ansha Kibria On September 21, 2023, a charter bus carrying students and adults from Farmingdale High School...

The Ultimate Guide to Panther Pride

The Ultimate Guide to Panther Pride

Joanna Vissichelli September 26, 2023

Students at Panther Pride Kickoff Lunch 2022. Photo Credit: SUNY Old Westbury Facebook This week marks the start of our annual Panther Pride Homecoming! From Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday,...

“Just Love”: A Call for Change and Unity

“Just Love”: A Call for Change and Unity

Joanna Vissichelli September 24, 2023

Bassett’s single cover for his new song, “Just Love.” Photo Credit: Genius.com It’s not often that songs expressing universal love, crisis awareness and prevention, and unity end up...

Fall Convocation 2023

Joanna Vissichelli September 20, 2023

President Sams addressing new students. Photo Credit: Joanna Vissichelli On September 14, 2023, incoming freshmen and transfer students gathered in the Clark Athletic Center for SUNY Old Westbury’s...

SUNY OW’s School of Business is Now AACSB-Accredited

SUNY OW’s School of Business is Now AACSB-Accredited

Joanna Vissichelli September 17, 2023

AACSB Logo. Photo Credit: aacsb.edu SUNY Old Westbury’s (OW) School of Business became accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), according...

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