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The Dryer That Caught Fire
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The Dryer That Caught Fire

The fire alarms “woke me up and it was scary,” said Resident Assistant, Uwanique Brown. “That was just my train of thought: ‘Get up, get outside, get the students outside.’” At about 2:10 in the morning on Wednesday, April 3, students from Woodlands Hall 2 were abruptly woken up. Four […]

President Sams’ 3rd Anniversary on Campus
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President Sams’ 3rd Anniversary on Campus

President Timothy Sams celebrated his third Old Westbury anniversary on January 11, 2024.  His leadership expertise is based on more than 30 years of experience in higher education. In 2023, City & State named him one of the “Long Island Power 100.” Sams is focused on creating a world class […]

A Few Tips for Resume Building
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A Few Tips for Resume Building

Educator Keba Cairo led a resume-building workshop for Old Westbury students at the Science building on March 13. Cairo is the president for Don’t Snooze on Clues, an organization which “provides students with life skill courses.” Your chances of landing a job will be influenced by the way you come […]

Civil War: A Dystopian Thrill
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Civil War: A Dystopian Thrill

Credit. IMDb “Civil War” is an action thriller that stands out amongst other films in its genre.  Director Alex Garland, known for Men, Annihilation, and Ex Machina, has replicated the sinister tones from his past films but with a more grounded war plot. The amazing cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Cailee […]

Gianna DiLillo Takes the Field
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Gianna DiLillo Takes the Field

Gianna DiLillo. Credit: OW Athletic Communications Gianna DiLillo pitches and plays the outfield for the Old Westbury Panthers. “This will be my third season here at Old Westbury,” she said. Off the field DiLillo is a Criminology major working towards her Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies..   Gianna DiLillo  has been […]

Spring Sports Recap
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Spring Sports Recap

Jamie Barrios at  bat  Credit: OW Athletic Communications  Men’s Baseball  The SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Baseball team has been up and down this season with a current record of 13-14 as of April 25. While a few of their games were canceled due to some bad weather, they pushed their […]

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OW Celebrates D3 Appreciation Week

SUNY Old Westbury fans celebrated our NCAA Division III Panther athletes during D3 Week at the beginning of April. The college has had a great year welcoming back their fans, players, and coaches to the newly renovated Clark Athletic Center.  OW Athletics posted a schedule of giveaways promoting spring sporting […]

How the TikTok Ban Will Affect the Beauty Industry 
Lifestyle

How the TikTok Ban Will Affect the Beauty Industry 

Source: TikTok The next six months are crucial for Tiktok. The app brings many users joy and keeps them entertained. TikTok has quickly become a vital tool for business. But that may all be over because of security concerns. The Senate has just passed a bill that requires Bytedance, Tiktok’s […]

The rise of furry boots
Fashion / Lifestyle

The rise of furry boots

Credit: Griskarly Sena As the cold weather lingers into spring, fur boots have ‘entered the chat’ and are currently in style. You can spot students wearing them on their way from the library or even to class.  Fur boots are a winter fashion statement giving that chic and comfortable look. […]

Dress Like Your Mood
Fashion / Lifestyle

Dress Like Your Mood

Credit: Unsplash, Burgess Milner Clothes have a massive impact on our daily lives and how we style them. The weather can also influence how you dress. If your hair is not done the way you want it to be, it will ruin the mood and affect the way you look. […]