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How the TikTok Ban Will Affect the Beauty Industry 

How the TikTok Ban Will Affect the Beauty Industry 

Bethany Watson May 23, 2024

Source: TikTok The next six months are crucial for Tiktok. The app brings many users joy and keeps them entertained. TikTok has quickly become a vital tool for business. But that may all be over...

The rise of furry boots

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

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

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...

Triple Headliner: Koyo, Anxious & One Step Closer!

Triple Headliner: Koyo, Anxious & One Step Closer!

James Panagakos May 6, 2024

  Caption Koyo live at the Brooklyn Monarch. Credit: James Panagakos The massive show at the Brooklyn Monarch on March 28 featured a triple headliner, showcasing three of the best bands that have...

Your May 2024 Horoscope 

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,...

Looking for a specific dog breed? You may not find one at the shelter.

Looking for a specific dog breed? You may not find one at the shelter.

Marissa Hoefenkrieg November 22, 2023

The North Shore Animal League logoPhoto Credit: North Shore Animal League Facebook page If you were to ask someone what their favorite dog breed is or what type of cat they like the best, most people...

My Introduction to the Animal Rescue Field

Marissa Hoefenkrieg November 13, 2023

Sebastian, the chinchilla the first night he was brought home from the shelter.Photo Credit: Marissa Hoefenkrieg. Twenty years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to a silent house. I made my way downstairs...

Chinchillas as Pets–What to Expect and What Not to Expect

Marissa Hoefenkrieg November 1, 2023

Photo Credit: Marissa Hoefenkrieg.Pepper the chinchilla during playtime. A little over five years ago, for my twenty-first birthday, I made the decision to adopt a pair of chinchillas. It was a long...

Apple Crumble Recipe

Tatianna Pizarro October 22, 2023

Apple Crumble. Photo Credit: Tatianna Pizarro. Apple Crumble. Photo Credit: Tatianna Pizarro. Everyone loves fall for the same reasons: the temperature dropping making it sweater weather,...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Luisa Garcia October 15, 2023

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...

Circular Fashion: The Hottest Sustainable Fashion Trend

Circular Fashion: The Hottest Sustainable Fashion Trend

Luisa Garcia October 11, 2023

Photo credit: askmeoffers.com. Fashion evolves constantly and new trends appear, helping us to change our wardrobes, and shaping the way we present ourselves to the world. Today, the hottest...

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