The fire alarms “woke me up and it was scary,” said Resident Assistant, Uwanique Brown. “That was just my train of thought: ‘Get up, get outside, get the students outside.’” At about 2:10 in the morning on Wednesday, April 3, students from Woodlands Hall 2 were abruptly woken up. Four […]
On March 26 and 27, the Student Government Association (SGA) will hold their annual elections. Part-time and full-time students will have the chance to vote on the fate of the Student Activity Fee during this year’s election. The Student Activity Fee is a mandatory fee for all students at SUNY […]
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 emotions one experiences when in love whether it involves confusion, heartbreak, self-reflection, or hope. The album starts off strong with, […]
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 radio station, OWWR. In addition to hosting and DJing her show, SweetBeatz, Cerrone plays an integral […]
On November 28, SUNY Old Westbury’s ART LAB held its opening reception for its new gallery show featuring artwork from ACLD ‘s Art Studio Program. The exhibit is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. until December […]
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 norm by providing healthier and more substantial meal options. The machine, called the Farmer’s Fridge, is “temperature-controlled, stocked with a wide variety of meals […]
Some social media users may have been confused to see their favorite stars promoting their shows and movies on Friday. Others may have received the message loud and clear through celebratory posts, such as Noah Schnapp’s TikTok video: the SAG-AFTRA strike is over. Variety reported that at a press conference on Friday, […]
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 norm in entertainment, but that’s not necessarily a good thing when they begin to resemble one-giant media trust. The Writer’s Guild […]
On September 21, 2023, a charter bus carrying students and adults from Farmingdale High School crashed on the way to a band camp in Pennsylvania, killing two teachers, leaving five students in critical condition, and injuring several dozen students, according to The Associated Press. Among the survivors was 14-year-old trombone player […]
If you’re walking through SUNY Old Westbury’s Media Innovation Center (MIC), you’ll likely hear students asking, “has anyone seen Terry?” or “where’s Terry?” As he shifts from one room to another, Terry readily responds to the calls for his guidance and mentors the students, as he was once in their […]
