Lifestyle

The Takeover of Streaming Services
Opinion

The Takeover of Streaming Services

Photo Credit: The Wall Street Journal. Lately, it seems as though every new show or movie advertisement is followed with the words, “Streaming on…”. Streaming services have become the new norm in entertainment, but that’s not necessarily a good thing when they begin to resemble one-giant media trust. The Writer’s Guild […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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, […]

Circular Fashion: The Hottest Sustainable Fashion Trend
Fashion / Lifestyle / News

Circular Fashion: The Hottest Sustainable Fashion Trend

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 fashion trend is circular fashion, the future of sustainable style. It’s more than just a trend, it’s a way of thinking, and […]

Opinion

The U.S. is Helping Israel to Stop Further Attack

Smoke over Gaza City after an airstrike. Photo Credit: CNN. The brutal attacks on Israel by the militant group, Hamas, has resulted in over nine-hundred lives lost, many more injured, and hundreds missing. Hamas is an Islamist militant movement, known for its armed resistance to Israel.  In the early morning of […]

Self-Care is Cool: What is Self-Care, and How Can You Implement it in Your Life?
Lifestyle / wellness

Self-Care is Cool: What is Self-Care, and How Can You Implement it in Your Life?

Photo Credit: thesheaf.com Self-care is a concept that has been introduced as an important necessity in our lives to live a life that is worth living. Do you know what self-care really means? In 1998, the World Health Organization defined self-care as, “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain […]

Rice Pudding: The Origin and Variations of the Recipe
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Rice Pudding: The Origin and Variations of the Recipe

Colombian-style rise-putting. Photo Credit: blog.amigofoods.com. Rice pudding is a Latin American dessert that can be found all over the world due to its simple ingredients and incredible taste. It has some variations from country to country, but each recipe shares some similarities.  It’s not a seasonal or celebratory dish. Just a […]

OW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Campus News / Opinion

OW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Food Truck in the Campus Center Meadow Terrace. Photo Credit: Kayla Kidd. SUNY Old Westbury celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with a fun evening of tacos, salsa dancing, and Latin music. The event was in the Campus Center Atrium and Meadows Terrace from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.September 19th sponsored by the […]

The Importance of Drag in the LGBTQ+ Community
Opinion

The Importance of Drag in the LGBTQ+ Community

Photo Credit: Instagram @babylove.nyc RuPaul always says, “We are all born naked and the rest is drag.” But, what does that mean and what is drag? People typically think of drag as a queer man dressed up as a woman, and while that is true to an extent, there is more […]

The System You Need: Time Vs Energy Management
Lifestyle / Opinion

The System You Need: Time Vs Energy Management

Photo Credit: YouTube Channel @Work Brighter Energy management is the secret to full engagement and productivity. We must shift from time management to energy management. This means working more independently, choosing your own schedule, environment, and collaborators in many aspects of life.  Time management is a concept that is well […]

The History of Hair and Its Importance in Society
Fashion

The History of Hair and Its Importance in Society

Photo Credit: edit.sundayriley.com Historically, hair has represented beauty and longevity in many societies. In some societies, it’s viewed as having mythological or religious importance. In others, hair is used as a means of punishment. Hair texture and color: Genetics can be the cause of straight, wavy, or curly hair. It can […]