Opinion

Opinion

Reaction: The Coronavirus Pandemic

Almost everything around the world has been affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Sporting events have been canceled, schools are closed, like our very own SUNY Old Westbury, and toilet paper and other essentials are flying off the shelves faster than Sonic the Hedgehog can run around the world. Even though there […]

Opinion

Safety on the Road

Out of the 5,732 students currently enrolled at SUNY Old Westbury, 82% live off-campus. According to usnews.com, only 18% of students reside in college-owned housing, while the rest are commuters. With such a large number of individuals driving to and from school on a weekly basis, safety measures on the […]

Opinion

Earth Day 2020: 50 Years & How It was Created

On April 22, 1970, over twenty million Americans recognized the first Earth Day by cleaning up the streets, local parks, campuses, and fought to raise awareness of a deteriorating Earth. The younger generations of America were calling for the preservation of the environment, thus necessitating the government to institute the […]

Media / Opinion

Does Life Imitate Art, or is Life Changed by It?

  Throughout the month of February, many people are inspired to delve deep into researching and analyzing black history. One of the most popular discourses surrounding blackness is representation in entertainment, both the flattering and unflattering aspects of it. For centuries, African-Americans and other minorities have been subject to false […]

"Sharp Objects"
Art / Opinion

“Sharp Objects”

Works by Jackie Branson, Pam Brown, Roxi Marsen, and Tmima Z Amelia A. Wallace Gallery Until November 27th, 2019   This exhibition features the work of four contemporary artists; Jackie Branson, Pam Brown, Roxi Marsen, and Tmima Z; and was curated by Pam Brown and Stephen Lamia. “The one thing […]

Entertainment / Opinion

The Institute: Book Review

  In a career that spans over five decades, Stephen King has been terrifying his readers with his writing. He has created some of the most nefarious characters in literature, from the demonic clown of It to the psychotic nurse in Misery. He has been described by many as the “King of […]

Fashion / Lifestyle / Opinion

Top Five Japanese Trends to Know About

As we venture further into the fall/winter season, many of us may be looking to add some new pieces of clothing into our wardrobe. While there are a plethora of brands to choose from some brands that are often overlooked are those that reside in the land of the rising […]

Post Malone’s “Runaway Tour” Recap
Entertainment / Opinion

Post Malone’s “Runaway Tour” Recap

Best-selling artist Post Malone played back-to-back at Madison Square Garden (MSG) with his “Runaway Tour” on October 14th and 15th; with openers Tyla Yaweh, Funkmaster Flex and Swae Lee. Malone sold tickets to his tour to coincide with the rollout of his most recent album, Hollywood’s Bleeding. Malone is an American […]

New York Comic Con Again Amazes Fans
Art / Entertainment / Local / News / Opinion

New York Comic Con Again Amazes Fans

In an ever growing global community, it is not hard to find other people online who share similar interests. What is more rare, however, is meeting these people face to face. Luckily, each year in New York City’s Javits Centre, ReedPOP hosts its annual New York Comic Con (NYCC) where […]

Grand Hotel Series
Entertainment / Opinion

Grand Hotel Series

On September 9th, ABC officially wrapped up the first season of their series Grand Hotel. The show is based on the Spanish series Gran Hotel created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira. This drama takes place at the Riviera Grand Hotel, the last family owned hotel in Miami Beach, […]