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“Cracked Ice” by Del Geist

“Cracked Ice” by Del Geist

Kayla Joseph May 6, 2024

Credit: Vincent Arroyo  A three person crew from Lyle Welding Fabrication of Poultney, Vermont, began construction of three towering structures by artist Del Geist, outside the Campus Center On...

Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred”

Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred”

Kayla Joseph February 22, 2024

Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred” Photo credit: instagram.com It feels so good to be alive. After taking over the world with her Renaissance tour, Beyoncé has announced the...

“A Look into Black History:” The Birth of House Music

“A Look into Black History:” The Birth of House Music

Kayla Joseph February 20, 2024

Photo Credit: dazeddigital.com The story of house music begins on the night “the death of disco” was declared in Chicago’s Comiskey Park on July 12, 1979. That event became known as “Disco...

Alumni Talk: Jalen Michael

Alumni Talk: Jalen Michael

Kayla Joseph December 20, 2023

Jalen Michael at the alumni talk. Photo Credit: Marcus Etienne.  On November 28, the American Studies/Media and Communications department held a talk that featured Jalen Michael, a SUNY Old Westbury...

“Underestimated”: Student Fashion Brand

Kayla Joseph November 26, 2023

To the left: Prince, to the right: Godson. Photo Credit: Marcus Etienne. “Underestimated” is a fashion brand founded by SUNY Old Westbury Junior, Godson Udemezue, and his brother Prince, who’s...

The Greenhouse: Advocating for a Sustainable Future

Kayla Joseph November 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Kayla Joseph. Situated all the way in the back of the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) is a small greenhouse that is home to a wide variety of foliage and vegetation. The greenhouse was...

System of a Down’s “Hypnotize” 18 Years On

System of a Down’s “Hypnotize” 18 Years On

Kayla Joseph November 23, 2023

Photo Credit: genius.com. Eighteen years ago today, the Armenian alternative metal band System Of A Down released their fifth studio album “Hypnotize.” System Of A Down’s music is unlike any...

What’s Happening in Sudan: The War and Crisis Explained

Kayla Joseph November 10, 2023

Displaced people arriving in South Sudan from Sudan through the Joda border crossing. Photo Credit: UNHCR/Ala Kheir. The events taking place in Israel and Palestine have brought other situations to...

Repairing the Natural Sciences Building

Kayla Joseph and Francia Rivera November 3, 2023

The Natural Sciences Building.Photo Credit: Samuel Khaytman The Natural Sciences Building is in disrepair. After several years of delays, a multi-year plan to renovate the Natural Sciences Building...

“Down With The System”Serj Tankian Announces Memoir

Kayla Joseph October 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Instagram @serjtankian. On October 24, the lead singer of the hard rock band “System Of A Down,” Serj Tankian, announced his first ever memoir on Instagram. The title of the memoir...

OPINION: Meta Reveals New Celebrity AI Chatbot

Kayla Joseph October 14, 2023

Photo Credit: wsj.com  Business Insider reported that last month, Meta revealed their new AI assistant which features the likeness of celebrities. Model Kendall Jenner and youtube star MrBeast...

From Mentee to Mentor: Meet Terry Phebe

From Mentee to Mentor: Meet Terry Phebe

Kayla Joseph and Joanna Vissichelli October 12, 2023

Terry Phebe.Photo Credit: Senior Media Portfolio If you’re walking through SUNY Old Westbury’s Media Innovation Center (MIC), you’ll likely hear students asking, “has anyone seen Terry?”...

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