TV Studio. Photo Credit: Madison Sturm. SUNY Old Westbury has a newly renovated TV studio called the Media Innovation Center (MIC), located in the Campus Center G-wing. Not only can Media and Communication major students take part in the MIC space, but all students are welcome. Professor Ozgur Akgun, also […]
Photo credit: bcrf.org The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and the value of research, early diagnosis, and prevention. This month is also difficult for those who are remembering loved ones who passed away from breast cancer. Breast cancer may have some impact on your life, […]
Photo credit: Aidan Bongiorno. Joe$ki Love. SUNY Old Westbury’s homecoming week continued with a concert, paying tribute to the last 50 years of hip hop. Many performers took the stage on September 30th, at the John & Lillian Maguire Theater. They gave students a glimpse of the past and reflected on the […]
Academic Discovery Fest in session. Photo credit: Luisa Garcia. The annual Academic Discovery Fest took place on September 20 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Approximately 50 students and 30 faculty members were in attendance at the event. Students and faculty were able to play […]
Danny Werfel, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Photo Credit: axios.com CNBC reports that the Internal Revenue Service [IRS], is planning to use artificial intelligence to collect unpaid taxes from high earners, partnerships, and large corporations. Last Friday, according to the NYTimes, the IRS announced that they’d use some of the $80 billion allocated […]
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all freer.” -Barack Obama. Every day, SUNY LGBTQIA+ students experience harassment and prejudice, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, all Suny Colleges need to take action to help LGTBQIA+ students feel safe on […]
Debates continue about whether a nationwide TikTok ban would be necessary for national security or a violation of freedom of speech. The social media platform, TikTok, allows users to post and interact with short 15 second to 3 minute video content. Back in September of 2021, the application hit 1 […]
On February 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed. Toxic fumes were released into the air and the soil was contaminated. Residents have reported that they have experienced headaches, rashes, nausea, and trouble breathing in the aftermath, according to CNN. The train derailment […]
Attention current Old Westbury seniors: the countdown to commencement has officially begun! On Tuesday, February 14, the Center of Student Leadership and Involvement held their annual “99 Days Until Commencement” ceremony during common hour. It was open for any seniors that are planning to graduate in May or August of […]
Nearly a year after Hulu released their original show, Pam & Tommy, former Playboy Playmate actress and current activist, Pamela Anderson, has finally broken her silence and spoken her truth with her autobiography Love, Pamela, released on January 31, 2023. Anderson’s book is an insightful and easy read. After the […]
