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Sessions of H.O.P.E. Support Group Returns for Spring Semester Informational Session
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Sessions of H.O.P.E. Support Group Returns for Spring Semester Informational Session

This semester Sessions of H.O.P.E.,Inc has returned, hosting their first informational session of the semester on February 27th. Sessions of H.O.P.E. is a nonprofit Christian based organization that inspires and helps people to reach success in their lives by achieving their goals and developing better relationships with themselves and friends […]

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President’s Town Hall Meeting

On February 26th, SUNY Old Westbury President Calvin O. Butts III held a town hall meeting in the multipurpose room of the Student Union during common hour. Dr. Butts addressed the progress of the school and improvements that need to be made. He mentioned the enrollment of students and transfer […]

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15 Seconds of Fame: What Makes Tik Tok Video Tick? Business or Pleasure? Let Messenger Decide. Facebook’s Fight Against Fake Account Makers in China? Geofencing: Are Ads Following You Around? Fornite Busts a Dance Move: Fair Use or Copyright Infringment? Global Media News is a weekly webcast covering media news […]

From Studio A: It's Podcast Time!
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From Studio A: It’s Podcast Time!

Controversial Tweets Are No Joke? Indonesia: Gay Muslim Instagram Comic Vanishes?  Angry Youtubers Are Protesting Copyright Claims. Digital Arts vs. Social Injustice? Is Screen Time Affecting Adolescent Development? Global Media News is a weekly webcast covering media news from around the world.  GMN is a production of  Media Studies students […]

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Our Podcast: New Media Newsroom!

Social Marketing Don’ts: Fyre Festival Fiasco. Facebook Rights for Police Officers? Social Media Backlash: Gucci’s Racist Sweater. Is Fortnite the Future of Live Music? BET’s Tweet Angered Nicki Minaj and her Fans. What Happened Next? Global Media News is a weekly webcast covering new media news from around the world.  […]

New Media Newsroom Reports!
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New Media Newsroom Reports!

This Week from the New Media Newsroom:  Is Facebook Divisive? Are Micro-Influencers a Major Influence on Shoppers? Bandersnatch: Does Netflix Think that Interactive Story-Telling is the Future of TV? Does Eye-Witness Phone Video Tell the Real Story? Apple’s Big Glitch: Is Facetime Fixed Yet? #FreeMariaRessa: Rappler Editor Arrested in the […]

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Your New Media Podcast!

This Week from the New Media Newsroom:  Tumblr’s Explicit Content Ban. Spotify Mutes R. Kelly: Did He Notice? Backlash: Sarah Palin’s Tweet. Is Facebook Powerful Enough to Defeat “Fake News”?  Global Media News is a weekly webcast covering media news from around the world.  GMN is a production of  Media […]

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SUNY Old Westbury Alumnus Highlight: Kevin Lopez

Kevin Lopez graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in 2016 with a degree in Media and Communications and currently works for the National Organization for People with Disabilities (YAI). Lopez began working for the non-profit YAI in 1957. YAI provides more than 300 pro-grams to all age groups throughout New York […]

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Snow Woes at OW

Will the School Be Ready for the Next Storm? On Thursday, November 15th media outlets across the tri-state area forecasted one to two inches of snow followed immediately by rain. However in the New York area residents were in for a shock. One to two inches of snow quickly escalated. […]