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How to Close Down a Landfill: A Discussion

Alexia Croll • December 12, 2024

Landfills significantly contribute to climate change, as they generate and release methane gas and carbon dioxide. The American Studies Department, co-sponsored by the Social & Environmental Justice...

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...

Student Activity Fee: Gone or Golden

Derell Smith and Joanna Vissichelli • March 19, 2024

Students getting food at Fried Chicken Wednesday, paid for by Student Activity Fee.Credit: Joanna Vissichelli and Derell Smith On March 26 and 27, the Student Government Association (SGA) will hold...

Celebrating OW’s Fitness Community with the Heart Healthy Run/Walk

Olivia Ambery • February 22, 2024

Credit: Olivia Ambery The Center for Athletics, Intramural & Recreation orchestrated yet another successful edition of the Heart Healthy Run/Walk at the Clark Athletic Center on Thursday, February...

EOP Enters a New Era with Joseph Weinstein

Keyshea Mackey • February 13, 2024

New EOP Director, Joseph Weinstein. Photo Credit: Philip Mauro. SUNY Old Westbury has announced Joseph Weinstein as the new Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Weinstein...

Alumni Talk: Jalen Michael

Kayla Joseph • December 20, 2023

Jalen Michael at the alumni talk. Photo Credit: Marcus Etienne. On November 28, the American Studies/Media and Communications department held a talk that featured Jalen Michael, a SUNY Old Westbury...

New STEAM Initiative at SUNY Old Westbury

Francia Rivera • December 10, 2023

Photo credit: eSchool News On November 30, SUNY Old Westbury announced the fellows for the new STEAM initiative. “The STEAM initiative was created because we realized how important science and...

SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends: What This Means for Actors

Joanna Vissichelli • November 12, 2023

Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at a press conference. Photo Credit: Variety Some social media users may have been confused to see their favorite stars promoting their shows and movies on...

Old Westbury Men’s Golf Wraps Up Season in a Historic Fashion

Jacob Taormina • November 5, 2023

SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Golf placed second in the Skyline Conference Championships. Photo Credits: oldwestburypanthers.com. On October 22 and 23, 2023, the SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Golf...

Mike Manetta From Player to Coach

Jacob Taormina • October 15, 2023

Former Old Westbury baseball player turned coach, Mike Manetta, is all smiles after practice. Photo Credits: Jacob Taormina. If you’ve paid any attention to Old Westbury baseball in years, then...

SUNY OW is Proudly a Partner College of the Dream U.S. National Scholarship

Evelyn Avila • October 4, 2023

First cohort of Dream Scholars, Crear Futuros members, and scholar advisors in their first welcome meeting. Photo Credit: SUNY Old Westbury. SUNY Old Westbury has always served and accepted...

Fall Convocation 2023

Joanna Vissichelli • September 20, 2023

President Sams addressing new students. Photo Credit: Joanna Vissichelli On September 14, 2023, incoming freshmen and transfer students gathered in the Clark Athletic Center for SUNY Old Westbury’s...

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Podcast Blossom!

The Catalyst • April 26, 2025

This Week on New Media Beat: Tariff War: Will China Say No to Hollywood? Hey Dollface! Can A.I. Make You a Doll? Why Does the...

New Media Blast!

The Catalyst • April 20, 2025

This Week on New Media Beat: Will Labelling Social Keep You Safe? Why Did Trump Kick the TikTok Ban Down the Road? Youtube:...

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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...

Flaco spotted amongst the blades of grass

Finding Flaco: Catching Flight With New York City’s Favorite Owl

Suha Syed • April 17, 2025

The crisp, lightly frigid breeze of late February serenaded my senses as I drove to Central Park for a photo shoot for my friend’s small...

Photo of Jamari Williams on the basketball court. Photo Credit: O.W. Athletic Communications

Jamari Williams: A Player Profile

Anthony Payamps • April 15, 2025

Jamari Williams is a 6'5 junior wing forward from Miami, Florida, whose game has been steadily evolving with each season. Known for his versatility...