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How to Lose an Election

Quinn Dobson December 12, 2024

In the wake of the Democrat’s devastating loss in the 2024 election at the hands of Donald Trump’s Republican Party, there has been much introspection from the Kamala Harris bloc. What could have...

The Phantom of the Old Westbury Shuttle Bus

Nicolas Rowe and Panagiotis Georgilis November 19, 2024

You might be wondering how to plan out your college experience to make your life run smoothly. Certain subjects always come to mind— meal-prep, financial delegations, and putting in time to study and...

Leadership in the Feminine Skin

Liselle Powder November 19, 2024

To start with this awesome topic. I wanted to salute the leadership of women in various aspects of this campus. As I look around the beautiful vitality and class of excellence being served by these women....

Tales from the Encampment

Quinn Dobson November 19, 2024

Everything in this article is from my memory. Names have been removed or redacted to preserve the identities of those that participated in the struggle. I remember waking up quite late on day one....

Israel’s Ongoing Genocide

Quinn Dobson November 2, 2024

On October 7th 2023, in response to a prison break from Gaza headed by Hamas, Israel dramatically escalated their genocide of the Palestinian people. While Israel has engaged in massacres of Palestinians...

The End of History at Uniondale

The End of History at Uniondale

Quinn Dobson October 31, 2024

DISCLAIMER: This article does not reflect the opinions of SUNY Old Westbury or The Catalyst editors. Reader discretion is advised. In 1989, academic Francis Fukuyama proclaimed that the dominance of...

History & Philosophy Lectures on Campus

Vincent Arroyo May 27, 2024

Tim Daniels. Credit: Hofstra University Faculty Page Over the past semester, students may have noticed fliers posted around campus about some events called ‘colloquiums.’ These colloquiums were...

Consumerism Affects Our Wallets, Wellbeing, and the World

Alexia Croll May 27, 2024

Credit: Alexia Croll In an age where it’s almost impossible to escape advertisements, trends, sponsored content and money-grabs, the act of buying transcends mere necessity. It’s become a defining...

Your April 2024 Horoscope 

Caitlin Duffy April 8, 2024

Illustration: Aidan Bongiorno About the Author: Caitlin Duffy is a New York based astrologer that brings over a decade of study to your horoscope. She has studied numerous charts, celestial movements,...

Incidents on the NYC Subway System

Keyshea Mackey April 8, 2024

2/5 train line in the South Bronx. Photo: Keyshea Mackey. It is no secret that crime in the New York City subway system is a significant problem. Commuting to work, school, or even grabbing a quick...

Remember: “Your Direction is More Important than Your Speed”

Luisa Garcia October 15, 2023

Photo Credit: myhappydigitallifestyle.com. Do you recall a time you got lost and you chose what you believed was the best route? And to make up for the lost time, you drove a little faster only...

OPINION: Meta Reveals New Celebrity AI Chatbot

Kayla Joseph October 14, 2023

Photo Credit: wsj.com  Business Insider reported that last month, Meta revealed their new AI assistant which features the likeness of celebrities. Model Kendall Jenner and youtube star MrBeast...

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