Opinion

Trump's Mask Stunt Frustrating and Infuriating, But Not Suprising
Opinion

Trump’s Mask Stunt Frustrating and Infuriating, But Not Suprising

Less than two weeks ago, President Donald J. Trump, along with his wife Melania, tested positive for COVID-19, the disease that he has downplayed for several months. He has continued in his failed response to the virus as millions of people have become infected around the country, and hundreds of […]

The Church and COVID 19
Opinion

The Church and COVID 19

In previous months,we have seen churches around the country eager to open or reluctant to take the chance due to the pandemic. Despite this massive bump in the road, places of worship have reimagined the way we fellowship. At the start of the coronavirus, all places that were unable to […]

Superspreader Trump
Opinion

Superspreader Trump

On October 2nd, President Trump tweeted that he and the first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for Covid-19. Since then, his carelessness and irresponsibility in handling his health and the health of those around him has led to the White House being labeled a “Super Spreader” of the virus. […]

The Psychology Of Learning with Mariam Tarin (A Psychology Aficionado)
Opinion

The Psychology Of Learning with Mariam Tarin (A Psychology Aficionado)

When pondering about what to do regarding my first story for the Catalyst, I decided to touch upon psychology due to its importance  at SUNY Old Westbury.  Psychology is a subject that deserves more recognition. So, I decided to speak with Mariam Tarin who but holds a Bachelor of Science […]

The Social Dilemma : A Compelling and Disturbing Documentary
Media / Opinion

The Social Dilemma : A Compelling and Disturbing Documentary

With the majority of us engaging in social networking on a daily basis, the risks that accompany this seemingly harmless act may be easy to overlook. We know the dangers of social media on our mental health , such as the increased risk of depression and anxiety, but there may […]

Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass
Entertainment / Opinion

Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass

Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass is the highly anticipated debut poetry book by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey, published by Simon & Schuster on September 29th. Fans of Del Rey have said that her lyrics are like poetry and finally, they can have an illustrated hard copy […]

Entertainment / Opinion

Notable Movies To Resume Filming Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to gain traction, it could not have come at a worse time for the movie industry. Movie lovers around the world had their hearts set to see some of  the biggest movies for this year, but unfortunately many of these films were not allowed to […]

Opinion

The ‘New Dawn’ of the Middle East is Nothing More than a Sham

President Donald trump and his administration want to convince and misinform Americans, and the world, that the historic peace deal “Abraham Accord” between US,  United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel  is an agreement that will bring peace, security, and prosperity, calling it a “dew dawn” for the Middle East. […]

Rage: Book Review
Opinion

Rage: Book Review

Rage by Bob Woodward is the American journalist’s  twentieth and latest book, published on September 15th, 2020 by Simon & Schuster. This eloquently written book outlines president Donald Trump’s response to the global pandemic, social unrest, economic perils, foreign affairs and much more, revealing some of what is going on […]

feature3 / Opinion

My Sacred Place

The orange sky peaked between the white hangings, filling the atmosphere with an orange hue. My body absorbs and appreciates the gift of Ra, while my pupils dance beyond my eyelids. The sunlight bathes my skin as the warmth activates the nerves intertwined with the jasmine filled linens. The epicenter […]