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Why We Love Christmas Songs?

As the days become shorter and a steady chill greets us, Christmas and all its musical splendor is on the horizon. Christmas just isn’t Christmas without your favorite holiday song. As the season grows near, Christmas songs seem to mark the start of a short season; whether it’s Mariah Carey’s […]

Lifestyle / Opinion

Surviving Covid Finals–How to Destress in a Stressful Time

When it comes to trying to destress during finals week and get things done, start now! It is never a good option to leave a paper for the night before. Procrastination is difficult to overcome but try to plan assignments out in bite sized chunks, so you are not overwhelmed. […]

The Crown Season 4
Entertainment

The Crown Season 4

Netflix recently released the fourth season of The Crown, a historical drama following Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. The new season of the show drew in many new viewers from different age demographics. The creative interpretation of how these characters might feel in the situations portrayed in the show is one […]

Drug Cartel TikTok is Taking Over
Business / National / News / Technology

Drug Cartel TikTok is Taking Over

As Mexico’s murder records continue to soar, the Mexican drug cartel has found a way to hide this sickening reality by using TikTok to exhibit a world of luxury through the use of exotic pets, lavish cars and dances.           During the past couple of years, a majority of deaths […]

The Four Agreements: Book Review
Lifestyle / Opinion

The Four Agreements: Book Review

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a guide to personal freedom. It is a self help book that is based on the wisdom of the Toltec. Throughout the book, Ruiz helps readers transform their mindset and perspective to create a better life for themselves. The Toltec were known […]

Jingle Jangle Is A Hit
Entertainment

Jingle Jangle Is A Hit

When was the last time you and your family watched a “feel good” movie? Well, look no further; Jingle Jangle is here to do just that. We’ve been isolated in our homes for months now, and there are very few things that are able to entertain us while we are […]

Biden Brings Hope for Future Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks
International / National / News

Biden Brings Hope for Future Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks

Even though president-elect Joe Biden is a longtime supporter of Israel, he has expressed aims to restore support for Palestinians that was cut under the Trump administration. So, what does this mean for Palestinians and should people have faith that Biden will reverse any of Trump’s Israeli policies? These policies […]

Shygirl’s EP ALIAS
News

Shygirl’s EP ALIAS

In a time of pressure, Shygirl releases ALIAS, an EP all about relieving tension. The seven-track album was released on November 20th and exhibits the electronic pop club music that has been scarce this year. This year displays a new tide of music showing Black women taking their sexual autonomy […]

Campus News

“WAP: Celebrating Black Women’s Sexuality, Agency, and Power”

“WAP: Celebrating Black Women’s Sexuality, Agency, and Power” was hosted on November 19th via Zoom by the SUNY College at Old Westbury Women’s Center. Speakers Dr. Keisha Goode, Dr. Jasmine Mitchell, Dr. Rachel Kalish, and Dr. Sarah Smith talked about the historical and contemporary complexities of being a Black woman […]

Welcome to the new generation for the United States Men's National Soccer Team
Opinion / Sports

Welcome to the new generation for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team

Historically, the United States Men’s National soccer team has had a golden generation of players from Spain, Germany, France, and Brazil, which eventually turned into a World Cup-winning team. Three years ago, US Soccer suffered a significant blow when in October 2017, the United States lost to last-place Trinidad and […]