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Elon Musk’s much anticipated Twitter takeover is all set to redraw lines between free speech and hate speech. The dust around the future of the social media platform, Twitter, has finally been settled after Elon Musk acquired it for $44 billion last week. This happened after Twitter sued him for […]
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After months of waiting for what some would call the “most anticipated movie of the year,” Don’t Worry Darling finally has hit movie theaters. The movie is directed by actress and director Olivia Wilde. This is Wilde’s second movie she has directed with her first movie being Booksmart, which was […]
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*Warning! May contain spoilers!* The world’s most notorious band’s autobiography just got a little more crazy. Titled Mötley Crüe – The Dirt: Declassified, this new fictionalized retelling of Mötley Crüe’s original book, The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band, is a fun, action packed adventure only the […]
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On October 10, 2022, people around the world will recognize World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization said the day provides a chance to “raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.” The organization’s theme for this year, “Make […]
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*Warning: May Contain Spoilers* Disney kicked off spooky season in a big way with the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ on September 30. The new Disney film, directed by Anne Fletcher, is the sequel to the 1993 Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus. The film brought back Bette Midler […]
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(Photo: A recently installed kitchenette in Roosevelt Hall, of the Academic Village.) One year after the return of the Academic Village, it is obvious that “independent, suite-style living” was long overdue for upperclassmen at SUNY Old Westbury. Woodlands residents have access to elevators, laundry rooms on each floor, and air […]
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Halloween is one of the oldest holidays celebrated on October 31st every year in the U.S. On that day, people dress up in costumes and attend parties. Also, people trick-or-treat with children. Today, some Christians believe that Halloween shouldn’t be celebrated, arguing that this festivity is a pagan holiday during […]
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Joshua Bassett’s EP, “Sad Songs In A Hotel Room,” came out at midnight on September 23 and it certainly deserves recognition! “Sad Songs In A Hotel Room,” Bassett’s third EP and the title of the lead-off track, consists of six songs and highlights somber experiences. The fourth song on the […]
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After months of waiting, fans of the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS for short, were treated to the band’s fifth studio album 5SOS5 on September 23. The new album comes two years after the band’s last release, which was CALM in March 2020. In celebration of the […]
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On September 12, Apple released their newest mobile operating system, iOS 16. This update includes tons of new features that are compatible with the newest iPhone 14 and even all the way back to the iPhone 8. iOS 16 brings an important update to the lock screen, tweaks to the […]