If you were to ask someone what their favorite dog breed is or what type of cat they like the best, most people are going to give you a pretty specific answer. From German Shepards to Maine Coon cats, everyone has an opinion on what types of breeds are their […]
If you’re looking for an immersive attraction with amazing views of New York City, you should visit the Summit One Vanderbilt. The Summit offers an observation deck on the ninety-first floor that displays the city skyline through large, ceiling-high glass windows. Upon entry, I was met with a line that […]
The country of Nicaragua is in celebration after a historic Miss Universe win. Sheynnis Palacio was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 18, 2023. This win means a lot to the Nicaraguans because it is not only the farthest a contestant from the country has gone, but it’s also the […]
They Both Die at the End, written by Adam Silvera, is a book that follows two teenage boys, on the day of their death. The two main characters are 18-year-old Puerto Rican, Mateo Torrez, and 17-year-old Cuban American, Rufus Emerito, who live in New York City. Mateo and Rufus live […]
This Week on New Media Beat: Gaza: What’s Left of the Internet? Canada: Why Does Meta Hate the Online News Act? Ethiopia: Did Hate Speech on Facebook Incite Violence? North Korea: Any Chance of a Free Press? Mexico: Are Journalists Safe Yet? China: How Big Is that Great Firewall? Global: […]
We as humans are connected to nature spiritually. There are many ways that humans are connected to nature. People can feel it physically, emotionally, and culturally. People are often connected to nature as if they were a tree. We also connect with animals because they need nature just like we […]
Intramural Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Scott Bickard, hosted a Rock Climbing trip on Friday, November 3rd at Island Rock. As a freshman at SUNY Old Westbury, this is my first time attending this type of event. I always enjoyed rock climbing, so once I heard about this, I did not […]
Book bans are not a new thing, but the fight to ban books and censorship has increased dramatically in the past 2 years. This year, in 2023, book bans are up by 38%, according to the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA OIF). They reported that this year, 3,923 […]
Twenty years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to a silent house. I made my way downstairs to all the presents sitting under the Christmas tree, just begging to be opened up. I heard my father watching TV in our basement, so I opened the door to make my […]
