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The Psychology Of Learning with Mariam Tarin (A Psychology Aficionado)
Opinion

The Psychology Of Learning with Mariam Tarin (A Psychology Aficionado)

When pondering about what to do regarding my first story for the Catalyst, I decided to touch upon psychology due to its importance  at SUNY Old Westbury.  Psychology is a subject that deserves more recognition. So, I decided to speak with Mariam Tarin who but holds a Bachelor of Science […]

Antebellum
Entertainment

Antebellum

The movie Antebellum made its nationwide debut on September 18, 2020. The modern day twist on the civil war leaves even the most experienced horror mystery watcher unsuspecting in this new release by directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz. The title of the film sets the stage for what’s to […]

The Social Dilemma : A Compelling and Disturbing Documentary
Media / Opinion

The Social Dilemma : A Compelling and Disturbing Documentary

With the majority of us engaging in social networking on a daily basis, the risks that accompany this seemingly harmless act may be easy to overlook. We know the dangers of social media on our mental health , such as the increased risk of depression and anxiety, but there may […]

The Ascension
Entertainment

The Ascension

The Ascension is American musician Sufjan Stevens’ eighth studio album, released on  September 25th, through the label Asthmatic Kitty. The Electropop album consists of 15 songs taking up an hour and 20 minutes. Stevens calls The Ascension “his protest album.” In his song “America,” he is on his knees trying […]

Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass
Entertainment / Opinion

Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass

Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass is the highly anticipated debut poetry book by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey, published by Simon & Schuster on September 29th. Fans of Del Rey have said that her lyrics are like poetry and finally, they can have an illustrated hard copy […]

Entertainment / Opinion

Notable Movies To Resume Filming Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to gain traction, it could not have come at a worse time for the movie industry. Movie lovers around the world had their hearts set to see some of  the biggest movies for this year, but unfortunately many of these films were not allowed to […]

Opinion

The ‘New Dawn’ of the Middle East is Nothing More than a Sham

President Donald trump and his administration want to convince and misinform Americans, and the world, that the historic peace deal “Abraham Accord” between US,  United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel  is an agreement that will bring peace, security, and prosperity, calling it a “dew dawn” for the Middle East. […]

The Travis Scott Meal
Dining / Lifestyle

The Travis Scott Meal

McDonald’s recently released a collaboration with rapper and songwriter, Travis Scott. Scott is one of the most popular rappers in America at the moment, and is known for his success in the release of his album titled Astroworld. Through this collaboration with the popular fast food chain, Scott revealed his […]

Rage: Book Review
Opinion

Rage: Book Review

Rage by Bob Woodward is the American journalist’s  twentieth and latest book, published on September 15th, 2020 by Simon & Schuster. This eloquently written book outlines president Donald Trump’s response to the global pandemic, social unrest, economic perils, foreign affairs and much more, revealing some of what is going on […]

Cuties(Netflix)
Entertainment

Cuties(Netflix)

  Netflix is showcasing Cuties, which recently has received a lot of backlash. The movie, originally a Sundance Film Festival movie, has made its way to the popular streaming service. This film is about an eleven-year-old girl, Amy, from Senegal who comes from a strict household in which her mother […]