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The "Astro Boy" Boots
Opinion

The “Astro Boy” Boots

MSCHF Ciptakan Boots ‘Astro Boy,’ Berikut Koleksinya Would you wear “Astro Boy” boots? “Astro boy” boots have the fashion industry in a frenzy. They are inspired by the Japanese series, Manga, which has become extremely popular among American millennials and Generation-Z. CNN declared that fashion is entering a silly era […]

Quinta Brunson
Entertainment

Quinta Brunson

Black history month is a time for us to commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our country made by African Americans. In this time of celebration and recognition, a rising black female entertainer is making her mark on American media.  Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson got her start in the entertainment […]

Spring Fashion Trends
Fashion / Lifestyle

Spring Fashion Trends

Here is a look at the trends that can serve as inspirations for our wardrobes as we head into the spring season. Sheer Joy This spring, sheer materials are really in vogue. This is a clever technique to add a subtle, beautiful touch of sensuality to your attire. You can […]

Review: You People
Opinion

Review: You People

The new Netflix number one rom-com movie, “You People,” is a modern-day interracial love story.  The story is written by the Emmy Award Winning writer, Kenya Barris, and has a star-studded cast that includes Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, and plenty more.   The movie focuses […]

No Rest for the Panthers: A Team Without a Home
Campus News / Sports

No Rest for the Panthers: A Team Without a Home

The Old Westbury men’s basketball team lost on February 1st to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners, which follows a trend of recent losses for the team. The 2022-23 season has not been promising for the Panthers. With more losses than wins, the team appears to be in a […]

Review: Infinity Pool
Opinion

Review: Infinity Pool

*Warning! May contain spoilers!* Infinity Pool, or the more hedonistic, cinematic version of The White Lotus (2021), stars Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth. Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the story follows a failed author named James (Skarsgard) who goes on vacation with his wife to find inspiration. The couple vacation at […]

Media

Our Podcast: New Media Beat!

This Week on New Media Beat: Myanmar: The Irawaddy! Malaysia: LGBTQ Film Bans! Nicaragua: No News Is Bad News! Vietnam: 24hr. Social Take Downs! China: Who Is the Lipstick King? Brazil: Disinformation Social? India: Internet Shutdowns! The NMB Podcast streams live on Old Westbury Web Radio Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 AM EST.  Can’t listen […]

The Power of Crystals and COVID-19
Lifestyle

The Power of Crystals and COVID-19

The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 brought never-before-seen stress and anxiety, leading to a decrease in overall mental health for many people across the world. Even two and a half years later, many people are still suffering from decreased mental health and its effects.  According to […]

What Global Population Crossing 8 Billion Means For Our Future
International

What Global Population Crossing 8 Billion Means For Our Future

According to UN estimates, the world population hit the 8 billion mark last week as it took only twelve years to add a billion people to the growing population.  After the period of rapid growth in the 20th century, the population growth is slowing down, and earth’s population will begin […]

Media / News

Say Yes to New Media Beat!

This Week on New Media Beat: European Union: What Is the European Media Freedom Act? United Arab Emirates: LGBTQ Takedown! Romania: Don’t Say Gay! Afghanistan: Taliban Media Capture! Japan: News Media Bias? China: Did Social Protest End the Lockdown? Asia: Can Elon’s Twitter Follow the Rules? The NMB Podcast streams live on Old Westbury […]