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Larry Smith: Refounding the Black Student Union

‘Hard Work definitely pays off and results in opportunities” is the motto of SUNY Old Westbury student Larry Smith. Larry Smith, a sophomore majoring in criminology and minoring in pre law, hopes to become an entertainment lawyer and study intellectual property. Larry explains that a lot of celebrities and activists […]

Sessions of H.O.P.E. Support Group Returns for Spring Semester Informational Session
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Sessions of H.O.P.E. Support Group Returns for Spring Semester Informational Session

This semester Sessions of H.O.P.E.,Inc has returned, hosting their first informational session of the semester on February 27th. Sessions of H.O.P.E. is a nonprofit Christian based organization that inspires and helps people to reach success in their lives by achieving their goals and developing better relationships with themselves and friends […]

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President’s Town Hall Meeting

On February 26th, SUNY Old Westbury President Calvin O. Butts III held a town hall meeting in the multipurpose room of the Student Union during common hour. Dr. Butts addressed the progress of the school and improvements that need to be made. He mentioned the enrollment of students and transfer […]

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From Studio A: It’s Podcast Time!

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SUNY Old Westbury Alumnus Highlight: Kevin Lopez

Kevin Lopez graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in 2016 with a degree in Media and Communications and currently works for the National Organization for People with Disabilities (YAI). Lopez began working for the non-profit YAI in 1957. YAI provides more than 300 pro-grams to all age groups throughout New York […]