Articles written by: Marissa Hoefenkrieg

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Releases a Day Early After Leak.
Entertainment / Review

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Releases a Day Early After Leak.

On December 4, around 6 p.m. EST, video game company Rockstar Games unveiled the trailer for the newest installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise: ‘Grand Theft Auto VI.’ The trailer was forced to be released a day early by Rockstar Games after it was leaked on Twitter/X a few hours earlier. Originally, Rockstar […]

Holiday Gift ideas for College-Aged Students in 2023.
Fashion / Opinion

Holiday Gift ideas for College-Aged Students in 2023.

The holiday season is a time for getting together with loved ones to exchange meaningful gifts. But what about the college and young adult aged people in our lives? Especially the ones who are “hard” to buy for? Here are a few ideas for holiday gifts for this holiday season: […]

Absolution XX Anniversary by Muse
Review

Absolution XX Anniversary by Muse

Album cover art for Absolution XX Anniversary by MusePhoto Credit: Apple Music On November 17th, English rock band Muse released Absolution XX Anniversary tocommemorate the twentieth anniversary of their third studio album, Absolution. The twenty sixtrack album includes Absolution’s original tracklist plus live and demo versions of songs fromthe album.The […]

Looking for a specific dog breed? You may not find one at the shelter.
Lifestyle / Opinion

Looking for a specific dog breed? You may not find one at the shelter.

If you were to ask someone what their favorite dog breed is or what type of cat they like the best, most people are going to give you a pretty specific answer. From German Shepards to Maine Coon cats, everyone has an opinion on what types of breeds are their […]

My Introduction to the Animal Rescue Field
Lifestyle

My Introduction to the Animal Rescue Field

Twenty years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to a silent house. I made my way downstairs to all the presents sitting under the Christmas tree, just begging to be opened up. I heard my father watching TV in our basement, so I opened the door to make my […]

This Is Why by Paramore
Review

This Is Why by Paramore

On October 6, the alternative rock band Paramore released Re: This Is Why. The twelve track album contains remixed and reworked tracks from the band’s album This Is Why, which was released earlier this year in February.  The band invited artists of different genres to join them on this release. The band Foals tackles the title […]

Chinchillas as Pets–What to Expect and What Not to Expect
Lifestyle / Opinion

Chinchillas as Pets–What to Expect and What Not to Expect

A little over five years ago, for my twenty-first birthday, I made the decision to adopt a pair of chinchillas. It was a long decision in the making. I had researched plenty of pets before landing on chinchillas. Once I dug deeper, it felt like I couldn’t stop. I didn’t […]

Caroline Polachek's “Dang”
Review

Caroline Polachek’s “Dang”

On October 17, avante-garde pop singer Caroline Polachek debuted her new single, “Dang” with a tantalizing performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Polachek released the single to coincide with the vinyl and physical release of her album, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You; following numerous delays. Very different from any of her previous […]

Health Insurance Information for College Students
feature1 / News

Health Insurance Information for College Students

The official banner for the NY Health Plan Marketplace. Photo Credit: New York State. Navigating life in your early 20s as either a college student, a new grad, or an employed person in this age is not easy. Between loans, daily expenses, and explosive rents, life gets tricky and quite […]

The Student Health Center’s Current Policies Regarding COVID-19
Campus News / News

The Student Health Center’s Current Policies Regarding COVID-19

High-resolution image of the COVID-19 virus. Photo Credit: Alissa Eckert, MSMI, Dan Higgins, MAMS. Compared to the previous two years, the Fall 2023 semester did not start with a barrage of emails from various places and figures on campus regarding SUNY Old Westbury’s COVID-19 policy. Instead, students received one email on […]