Rapper Doechii has recently released her third mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. She chose to release it as a mixtape instead of an album because she wanted as much creative freedom as possible. In an interview with Rolling Stone she says, “When you use words like “album” there are certain […]
As the season of fall dawns upon us, I have become compelled to soundtrack the colorful atmosphere with music from the genre of midwest emo. Contrary to the reputation the word “emo” has, midwest emo is a quite palatable genre of music, with songs taking on a soft, indie, and […]
Kaytranada put on an electrifying show on October 5th at Forest Hills Stadium to a sold out crowd. The historic venue is known for its optimized acoustics and unobstructed views, perfect for a first-class concert experience. Rapper and collaborator Channel Tres opened up the show and gave the crowd an […]
Former One Direction member Liam Payne, 31, was found dead in his hotel room in Argentina on Wednesday, October 16th. His untimely demise has sparked conversations about the pressures of fame, mental health, and substance abuse. To better understand how this loss has affected our community, we interviewed Old Westbury […]
From September 16 to October 11, Old Westbury’s Amelie A. Wallace Gallery exhibited a small portion of Eric Edwards’ extensive collection of African art. The exhibit, titled African Art and Its Historic Value Systems in Educating a People, was an enlightening showcase of the craftsmanship of African artifacts. All information […]
On September 8, 2024, Bikini Kill graced the stage of the Brooklyn Paramount with their highly energetic performance. The band has been extremely influential to the Riot Grrrl movement, a feminism-driven punk wave, and this was reflected in the audience. The band started in 1990, which brought in an older […]
The Amelie A. Wallace Gallery exhibited the thought-provoking work of talented B.A, B.S. and B.F.A, students of the SUNY Old Westbury’s Art department from May 9 to May 16. The B.A. & B.S. students whose work was on display included Angelica Joy Albejar, Jessie Dolan, Chioma Ezemma, Jordan Gonzalez, Mekhi […]
“Turning to the East: Intersecting Futures and Afro-Asian Connections in a Multipolar World” is an exhibition about Afrofuturism and Afro-Asian art, curated by Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, at the Amelie A. Wallace Gallery in the Campus Center which opened on March 27 and will continue until May 2. Afrofuturism is based […]
Sometimes she feels stuck, lost in the chaos of her thoughts, Wandering aimlessly, not knowing what she wants. She wakes up each day, trying to find her purpose, But her mind is clouded with doubts and nervousness. She thinks so deeply that she sinks into a hole, Scared to come […]
Just like roots that travailed in dirt. It started from somewhere. From the seed that was planted. From rough terrain of hard-core struggles. It persevered with determination and strength, to never give up. It took time to dig deep into the soil and run its course, blind and uncertain. But […]
