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The Ward

I’m not sure how long I’ve been here, but I want to break out like Assata tells me.  I’ve been here long enough to know that these colorless white walls and intrusive observation window don’t make me feel safe and assured like the doctors said. The doctor that doesn’t know […]

Opinion

MLB Season Not Worth The Risk

For those that know me well, I love sports. I use them as an escape from distractions ranging from tough life situations and, ironically, schoolwork. It’s bizarre to not hear myself talking about sabermetric statistics during baseball season, who should be the starting quarterback for an NFL team or if […]

Opinion

Blue Angels Flyovers During Pandemic A Waste Of Time

A couple of weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed to see a video of somebody in New York City recording a video of the Blue Angels flying over the city as a salute to healthcare workers. I showed my mom the video and she said “this means […]

Opinion

The Financial Crisis During The Pandemic

The pandemic revolves around money. It is the motive for many of those who are risking their lives going to work.  It is also the motive for many of those who are insisting on opening up the country again. This pandemic proved how unorganized and careless the government is for […]

Coronavirus Hits Broadway Hard
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Coronavirus Hits Broadway Hard

    Broadway, a unique aspect of the concrete jungle we call New York City, is having a crisis.  Broadway is a place where many aspiring actors make their careers–at least it was until we were all hit with the global pandemic better known as COVID-19, a strand of the […]

SUNY Old Westbury Student Gives Back to Healthcare Workers with her #NikesforNurses Campaign
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SUNY Old Westbury Student Gives Back to Healthcare Workers with her #NikesforNurses Campaign

      Every day, nurses and doctors are constantly on their feet through long stressful hours, saving human lives during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this past week was National Nurses Week, what special way to honor and give back to nurses by providing them a pair of Nikes. […]

Opinion

My Grandfather, Master Jay, and the NBA

The first time that I heard about the coronavirus was on a television show that discussed sports, politics, and politics in sports. The host of the show said the coronavirus was a “hoax.” The next time I heard about coronavirus was in my boxing gym. One of the guys around […]

Opinion

There is Still Hope Once the COVID-19 Pandemic is Over

Well, here we are, nearing the end of a rather interesting semester, as we have had to transition to a new lifestyle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-essential businesses, including banks, restaurants, and movie theaters, are still closed and offering alternatives as to how they can still provide their services. […]

National / News / Opinion / Sports

When Will Baseball Make A Triumphant Return?

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life. It has brought about the first sabbatical from sports since WWII, but due to quite different circumstances.  As we await the return of sports, there is chatter about possible updated formats and proposals to pick up where some sports left off […]

Opinion

Georgia Shouldn’t Open too Soon

Georgia amongst other states in the US was ordered to follow protocols and temporarily shut down their state due to Covid-19. Georgia Governor Kemp opened up all businesses in abrupt fashion on April  24th. All gyms, churches, hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors, and even restaurants and movie theaters shocked […]