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 gone wrong? Where did we err? Were we too “Woke?” To answer these questions, I have prepared […]
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 complete assignments, but one coordinate every student needs to keep in mind is transportation. SUNY Old Westbury […]
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. They are the extra heads needed to be administrators, leaders and thinkers for this […]
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. I had recently left my job in preparation for college and had developed a bad habit […]
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 before, the current attacks have been of an incredible magnitude. The Gaza strip is a 139 square mile […]
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 liberalism represented a so-called ‘end to history,’ a peak where it was not possible to progress forward. As the 2000’s […]
Over the past semester, students may have noticed fliers posted around campus about some events called ‘colloquiums.’ These colloquiums were a series of lectures discussing topics related to history, philosophy, environmental studies, and current geopolitical issues. Topics included French counter-revolutionaries in the 1800s, the potential mercantilist roots of Egypt’s colonial […]
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 aspect of day-to-day life. The constant pursuit of material goods is deeply ingrained in our cultural identity, influencing how we define success, status, and […]
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, and has worked as an astrology expert. After thorough analysis of current luminaries, she writes an entertainment column where the star is […]
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 meal can put people at risk of serious injury or even death. Last month, in the busiest hours on Monday, February 12, shots were […]
