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Melvis Santa performing in the Green Lounge of Woodlands Hall 1

Melvis Santa Presents: Jazz Orishas

Alexia Croll April 17, 2025

“My music is mine” were the opening words to Melvis Santa’s musical selections.  On March 6th in the Green Lounge of Woodlands Hall 1, the Social and Environmental Justice Institute, Art Lab,...

Plunderer: The Life & Times of a Nazi Art Thief Promotional Movie Poster

John Friedman’s Documentary: “Plunderer” The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief

Mary Jane Hernandez April 15, 2025

On February 19th, 2025 Professor John Friedman appeared on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day New York in advance of his film’s premiere on PBS channels WNET (New York City)  and WLIW (Long Island) Friedman discussed...

August Romeo enjoys sitting in the swinging egg chair in the new OSSD Sensory Room

The Office of Services For Students With Disabilities Opens New Sensory Room

Diana Colavita April 9, 2025

Tucked away in a corner of the ground floor of the New Academic Building, among the computer labs and IT desk, is a new space designed with the needs of disabled students in mind. This is the Office of...

Birds of Prey Take Flight at SUNY Old Westbury

Jackie Martinez April 9, 2025

On March 4th, 2025, SUNY Old Westbury hosted a presentation by Sweetbriar Nature Center. It was sponsored by OW STEAM, the Honors College, CEEC, SEJI, the OW English Department, and the Environmental...

Photo of Emergency Callbox outside of Woodlands Halls

SUNY Old Westbury Has an Emergency?

Aaliyah Laldee April 9, 2025

At SUNY Old Westbury, ensuring student safety should be a top priority, especially given the campus’s vast, wooded landscape. However, the placement of emergency call buttons designed to provide immediate...

Old Westbury’s Study Abroad Program

Mary Jane Hernandez March 27, 2025

See the world on OW’s dime! SUNY Old Westbury offers a variety of study abroad programs, allowing students to expand their academic horizons, immerse themselves in new cultures, and gain valuable...

Freshman Damian Villamil (#9) attacks the ball during home game

Photo Credit: Old Westbury Athletic Communications

Men’s Volleyball Struggles to Find Momentum in Season Start

Juliana Vasquez, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

The SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Volleyball team was off to a rough start this season, dropping their first five games and sitting at 0-5 as of March 3rd. Despite their struggles, standout performances from...

 ‘UDem’ clothing table at the Campus Center Business Expo (@officialudem on social media)

A Day of Commerce: CSLI Hosts Expo for Black-Owned Businesses

Sam Hamilton March 27, 2025

Last month, SUNY Old Westbury’s entrepreneurial population had a chance to market their wares on Thursday, February 20th at the Power of Black Business Expo, another community strengthening event in...

Panthers Secure Senior Night Win

Anthony Payamps March 27, 2025

The Old Westbury Panthers delivered an exhilarating victory on Senior Night, securing a hard-fought 71-68 win over St. Joseph’s University Brooklyn on February 15th. Before the game started there were...

Collage by Aly Membreno

WGSS Center Celebrates Audre Lorde’s Birthday

Diana Colavita March 27, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18th, the SUNY Old Westbury Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Center held a birthday celebration for the late Audre Lorde on what would’ve been her 91st birthday. Lorde,...

Old Westbury Panthers Men's Volleyball team huddle during timeout in the 2nd set

Panthers Men’s Volleyball Team Falls Flat Against Conference Team

Muhamed Doucouré March 27, 2025

The Old Westbury panthers played hard in their March 7th game against the Ramapo College Roadrunners but ultimately, that wasn't enough. The Panthers lost this match 3-0, unable to pass the 20 point threshold...

The Panthers at the Championship game vs. Manhattanville College on May 11, 2024
Credit: OW Athletics Communications

Panthers Aim High After Historic 2024 Run

Juliana Vasquez, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

As the 2025 season begins, the Panthers look to build on a historic 2024 run that saw them finish 24-14 and reach the Skyline Conference Championship for the first time. With a 13-8 conference record,...

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