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The Student News Site of SUNY Old Westbury

The Catalyst

The Student News Site of SUNY Old Westbury

The Catalyst

The rise of furry boots

Griskarly Sena May 23, 2024

Credit: Griskarly Sena As the cold weather lingers into spring, fur boots have ‘entered the chat’ and are currently in style. You can spot students wearing them on their way from the library...

Dress Like Your Mood

Griskarly Sena May 23, 2024

Credit: Unsplash, Burgess Milner Clothes have a massive impact on our daily lives and how we style them. The weather can also influence how you dress. If your hair is not done the way you want...

Glamazon Fashion Show

Griskarly Sena May 23, 2024

Students showing off their outfits Photo Credit: Jeury Pichardo  SUNY Old Westbury's fashion club Glamazon hosted its annual fashion show at the Maguire Theater on April 26 drawing attention to...

Cupcakes That Represent You

Griskarly Sena May 23, 2024

Photo Credits: Griskarly Sena Many students are seeking diversity on campus.  SUNY Old Westbury has many events that help students acknowledge culture and ensure inclusivity for all. ...

Your May 2024 Horoscope 

Caitlin Duffy May 1, 2024

Check your sun, moon, and rising! Illustration: Aidan Bongiorno Caitlin Duffy is a New York based astrologer that brings over a decade of study to your horoscope. She has studied numerous charts,...

Fast Fashion 

Griskarly Sena April 16, 2024

Photo: Griskarly Sena  ‘Fast fashion’ clothing costs less because it is manufactured cheaply. Some people are sold at great prices, but do not understand the production process these clothes...

The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion at New York Botanical Garden

Alexia Croll April 8, 2024

Credit: Alexia Croll The New York Botanical Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion” featured captivating floral displays curated by fashion designers that inspire and connect us to the...

Fashion Trends That Should Stay In The Closet

Griskarly Sena April 8, 2024

Photo by: Griskarly Sena There are many fashion trends on campus. Which do students enjoy? Which do they dislike? The Catalyst asked two students about what they did not like about fashion on campus. Asheia...

Incidents on the NYC Subway System

Keyshea Mackey April 8, 2024

2/5 train line in the South Bronx. Photo: Keyshea Mackey. It is no secret that crime in the New York City subway system is a significant problem. Commuting to work, school, or even grabbing a quick...

ChatGPT: Helpful or Harmful in Education?

Daniel Jefferson April 8, 2024

Credit: Daniel Jefferson ChatGPT is an advanced form of AI that can communicate with the user about limitless topics. It has revolutionized education. ChatGPT creates text responses that are so...

Staying Alive

Liselle Powder April 8, 2024

Life today is like gasping for breath. Yes, we breathe normally, but what about the extra air that has our hearts pumping and racing, making us go the extra mile and keep on fighting. Or, does it feel...

The Evolution of Women’s Rights

Keyshea Mackey March 19, 2024

Photo Credit: RF Studio/Pexels / João Bidu Women have long been regarded as the foundation of families but the traditional idea that women should stay at home while men work is no longer relevant.  During...

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