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Sonnets For Donald Trump’s America: Poetry,Race, and The Future of Democracy

Poet and MacArthur Genius Fellow, Terrance Hayes offers students a presentation on his latest book titled American Sonnets For My Past and Future Assassin in celebration of Black History Month. Check out Co-Executive Editor Brianna Knibbs’ article on his presentation.

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OWTV News-February

The OWTV Newscast covered many stories ranging from Black History Month events to the tribute of late basketball legend, Kobe Bryant.

A Resident Assistant Explains Why He Remained on Campus
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A Resident Assistant Explains Why He Remained on Campus

Quinten Bullens is a 20-year-old junior at SUNY Old Westbury. As a Resident Assistant,  he had the option to stay on campus during the pandemic. AA: Where on campus are you staying? Quinten: I am residing in Hall 2. AA: Is there a specific hall that students have to live […]

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Challenges Dealing with Remote Distance Classes Amid COVID-19

OW students have no choice but to adapt to the college’s shift to remote learning to finish the spring semester. Yet many students feel their workload just got a bit harder. For instance, Tandra Young, a childhood special education major, said the online classes are not for her, “This has […]

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Timeline of How the Coronavirus is Affecting SUNY OW

President Calvin O. Butts III sent out an email to faculty and staff at SUNY Old Westbury stating that all non-essential employees of the College are to continue to work from home and not report to campus until May 15, unless otherwise directed by your supervisor. No accruals should be […]

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Bursar Problems

Students at SUNY Old Westbury are complaining about the problems they face with the Office of the Bursar. The office handles all the payments made on student accounts, including managing payment plans, financial aid payments and refunds from overpayments. These complaints from students range from the office not answering their […]

Meet the Honors College New Coordinator: Nicole Zinerco
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Meet the Honors College New Coordinator: Nicole Zinerco

SUNY Old Westbury’s Honors College welcomed the new Honors College Coordinator, Nicole Zinerco for the fall 2019 semester.  A former academic advisor, Zinerco earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Stony Brook University where she double majored in Studio Art and Art History and earning her master’s in Higher Education […]

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5th Annual Media Talks

During his years at SUNY OW, Ed Easton knew that he always want to pursue a career in the media. Although Easton had written for The Catalyst and was a program director at OWWR, he wasn’t sure on whether he was doing the right thing that would lead to his […]

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Saving the Garden

SUNY Old Westbury’s Honors College students volunteered at St. John Cantius Parish Garden in East New York on March 23rd. The annual spring trip was coordinated by Honors College Director, Dr. Anthony DeLuca. Under the division of NYC Green Thumb, the goal for the students volunteering is to help senior […]

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Will Music Ever Return to OW?

For the past few decades, there has been a lack of music programs and clubs on campus. SUNY Old Westbury once had a music major which catered to students who wanted to have a career in music. It was later disbanded. But as more students enrolled in the school, there […]