By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Adobe Stock It’s starting to get colder here The space that I’ve once called home is one I don’t know anymore A spell of mystical longing has […]
Away I Go from the Place I Once Called Home
“The Mandalorian” Season 3: Episode 1-2 Review
Not a great start to a new season…This is the way. By Vinny Masocol Photo Credit: Disney Plus Mando and Grogu are ready for an adventure in Season 3, but do the […]
Celebrate “Lockdown Staten Island” at the Staten Island Museum this Weekend!
By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: Staten Island Museum Three years after the 2020 lockdown, Staten Islanders are welcomed to the Staten Island Museum to be among their community and learn about a […]
War in Ukraine: What’s Next
What impact has the war in Ukraine had on the world since it began? By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: dw.com | Soldiers rally around a Ukrainian flag. The war in Ukraine […]
The Real & The Phased Gorillaz
On February 24, 2-D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle of the Gorillaz released their 8th studio Album titled “Cracker Island.” By Kyle Cicero Photo Credit: Gorillaz Wiki Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, creators […]
Combating Austerity
Students should fight against tuition hikes and budget cuts for CSI and CUNY. By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: The New Yorker | People march through the streets to demand free CUNY. Founded […]
Clearing Up the Waters
Time to debunk the false rumors regarding the status of CSI’s pool. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: College of Staten Island Athletics Throughout campus, waves of rumors have spread about the sudden […]
Make Yourself Heard: Student Election Nominations Are Open for Spring 2023!
Interested students are encouraged to undergo the nomination process for open positions in CSI’s student government and various other active organizations. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: College of Staten Island | Students […]
The Importance of Neurodivergent and Disability Representation in Literature
How one professor is working to spread awareness both in and outside the classroom. By K.M. D’Ambrosio Alyson Bardsley’s presentation at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference this spring will focus on neurodivergent representation […]
CSI’s Garden Club is Ready to Get Dirty This Semester
Keair Brown, CSI’s Garden Club president, and the rest of the club are ready to bring big changes to CSI this semester, while educating others along the way. By A. Lopez Pictured […]
College Professor By Day, One-Man Show By Night
Playwriting transforms into a chance to shed light on indigenous peoples’ truth. By Rachel Rosario George Sanchez, a college professor at CSI, aims to create social change throughout the U.S. by using […]
Reflecting on a Different Winter on Campus
More erratic weather visited us this season, both for better and for worse. By Drew Donato Photo Credit: Drew Donato | A surprisingly rare sight for this season—snow on the campus in […]
Because of A Book
By Gianna Liantonio I scanned the bookshelves, knowing I’ll probably walk out with nothing. I just like the feel of the books and the quietness of the bookstore. Even when this place […]
“Lockdown Staten Island” Captures a Fleeting History
Dr. Susan Smith-Peter has led an effort to gather and preserve Staten Islanders’ recorded experiences from the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown—and you can be a part of it. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Dr. Smith-Peter’s […]
Situationship
By Ashlye Ventura He’s familiar with every inch of my skin But my favorite color always seems to be too intimate for him. And if I were to ask him when my […]
The Rubik’s Cube
By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Tania Tania on Dribbble The Rubik’s cube, a symbol of complexity and simplicity A world-renowned problem-solving tool used by millions to fuel our constantly fuming brains I […]
“Hogwarts Legacy”, A New Action-Packed RPG
Immerse yourself in the magical world of “Harry Potter” as your character embarks on a journey to discover an ancient secret that can determine the fate of the wizarding world! By Gianna […]
Inflation: A Troublesome Economic Phenomenon
What are the costs of inflation for students? By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: usnews.com Inflation is a well-known and troublesome economic phenomenon that has risen to its highest peak since the 1980s, […]
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”: Non-Spoiler Review
Has Marvel’s Phase 5 kicked off with a bang or a fizzle? By Vinny Masocol Photo Credit: Rotten Tomatoes If you’re mainly interested in this movie to see Jonathan Majors as Kang […]
The Withering Flower
By Klaudia Wiacek Who was once filled with the greatest spirit and vivid vibrance Who was once joyous and lighthearted Whose heart seemed content Oh darling, your beautiful soul Your withering soul […]
What is Inflation and How Does it Affect You?
Inflation is becoming the dominant conversation, but it is often misunderstood. By Prince Addo Photo Credit: TimvanHelsdingen A tense scene unfolds at the Federal Reserve during the lock-down. Inflation has been appearing […]
A Journey of Empowerment Through Make-Up
Taylor Freeman’s artistic background now lies on a living and breathing canvas: the human face. By Klaudia Wiacek Freeman always carries around a small makeup bag with her day-to-day essentials. Two of her […]
A Pandemic Plagued with Boredom Sparked a Creative Mind
Arnold Lopez writes to challenge the mainstream beauty standards in America. By Gregory Fazio Lopez uses the time between classes to work on his romance novel. While on his bus ride to […]
Staying on Pointe in School is Hard
There are a lot of college students in the world with a passion for dancing, but juggling the art with academics gets tricky. By T. Kelis Freeman Wiacek performs her famous ballet […]
A Round Trip Around The Diamond
After a six-year hiatus, the World Baseball Classic is finally back for the world to see their countries’ stars before baseball season! By Kyle Cicero Photo Credit: MLB Network The final roster for […]
“The Last of Us” Breaks the Curse of the Video Game Adaptation
HBO Max’s latest iteration of the hugely popular video game series paves a bold path for the medium. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: HBO Bella Ramsay and Pedro Pascal take on the […]
HBO Max Presents “Velma”: An Upsetting, Gritty Reimagining
A more mature interpretation on a Hanna-Barbera favorite takes the character to new lows. By Drew Donato Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Animation In an age of cynical adult animation, “Velma” offers little […]
Is ChatGPT As Smart As You Think?
An exploration of the new artificial intelligence application that has been taking the world by storm. By Prince Addo Photo Credit: DreamStudio.ai Stable Diffusion, a 2022 text-to-image model, generated a ChatGPT logo, […]
Queer Studies Was Not Available This Semester. But It Should Have Been.
Promote tolerance and acceptance both for and within the LGBTQ+ community. By K.M. D’Ambrosio When attempting to create my spring 2023 semester schedule in October, I discovered that the only Queer Studies […]
CSI’s Low Student Success Rates Can Be Tied to Minimal Faculty Diversity
To mirror the diversity of CSI’s student population and promote an inclusive atmosphere, CSI must prioritize diversity among its faculty. By Shanice Duncan Being a Black student at the predominantly White College […]
Too Many Students Remain Unaware of CSI’s Services
With no notices whatsoever, many students remain oblivious about useful and important services provided by CSI. By A.Lopez During my freshman year in 2019, I remember coming into campus as a psychology […]
How Rest Resides in Our Lives
Author Claudia Hammond allows us to take a step back from this vastly paced world and explores how to find rest within a restless world. By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Amazon Have […]
They Don’t Remember What I Did
By Gianna Liantonio “Where are we?” I ask sitting up, rubbing my neck. I brush leaves off me as I see we are in the middle of some type of forest. I […]
2023 Graduation Commencement Engulfed by Uncertainty
Information about the upcoming January graduation is scarce; similarly, details regarding the May commencement are nonexistent. By Eileen Cruz The 2022 CSI commencement was held on the Great Lawn. Hopefully, this is […]
CSI Dolphins Looking to Improve in 2023 Season
The Dolphins are poised and ready for another season in their first year of playoff eligibility in the East Coast Conference to build off last season. By Vinny Masocol The CSI Dolphin […]
What Should You Get Your Lady This Holiday Season?
With products galore and the never-ending social media trends, choosing a gift is hard—the students of CSI are here to tell us what’s on their list to give gift inspiration for a […]
As Finals Week Approaches at CSI, Students Weigh In
With the 2022 fall semester coming to a close, students are preparing for the inevitable craze of finals week. Is CSI doing enough to help? By E. Avdiu Isabella Delmonaco and other […]
The Ultimate Hangout for the Holiday Season
CSI’s Women’s Center is preparing to host a festive gathering to celebrate the holidays. By Drew Donato The holiday hangout will kick off in Building 2N on December 13. Photo Credit: Drew […]
What Not to Eat to Be An Authentic Italian
No matter how close or far your roots are with Italy, what makes a CSI student an authentic Italian is definitely what they eat. By Valeria Di Bisceglie Staten Island has a […]
CSI Students Struggle with Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation
One more daunting task has been added to students’ holiday to-do lists: staying on budget and managing money they barely have. By Vanessa Apenteng Money has tightened for CSI college students during […]
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”: An Exploration of Grief, Vengeance and Community
The stunning sequel to “Black Panther” is finally here, but make sure you’re armed with Kleenex. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: Marvel Entertainment Even beneath the layer of the most propulsive action […]
Why Aren’t Students Aware of Campus Resources?
Since the onset of the pandemic, the CSI Center for Career and Professional Development is struggling to bring students into their office. By Eileen Cruz The CCPD staff prepare and hope for […]
Surf the Internet at Your Own Risk
Is the overconsumption of the media leading to long-term mental health effects on its users? by Klaudia Wiacek I’d like to talk about social media. Have you ever noticed yourself scrolling through […]
Billionaires Do Not Care About You
As Twitter descends into a hellscape, the people need a reminder. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Elon Musk’s working-class army pledge their loyalties to CEO that would forget their […]
CUNY Student Senate Opposes IHRA Definition of Antisemitism, CUNY Chancellor Still Plans to Adopt
CUNY Chancellor Fèlix V. Matos Rodriguez plans to adopt IHRA’s definition of antisemitism despite USS opposition, upsetting pro-Palestinian clubs and students. By Asma Toum Photo Credit: Asma Toum “I’m hoping that SJP […]
Black Women, One of the Most Marginalized Groups in America
Social-political studies have shown the evidence that black women face discrimination on an intersectional level that is often swept under the rug. By Aaminat Bakare Photo Credit: Aaminat Bakare Royanne Lowe, the […]
CSI Enrollment Decline May Cost Students Money
As the college grapples with the loss of students, insufficient funding becomes a glaring issue. By Alteara Huggins-Jones Photo Credit: Alteara Huggins-Jones Tim, the WSIA engineering director, is hard at work, as […]
Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill Progresses in the Senate
After making it through the house in July, the bill is set to be cleared by the Senate. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: AP A man waves a U.S. flag and a […]
Could Your Student Activity Fee Be Utilized Better?
According to the student body president, your student activity fee is being used in an old, antiquated earmarking system and money needs to be redistributed among other departments. By Vinny Masocol Photo […]
Black Adam, A Return for DC Movies
Can Black Adam save the DCEU after behind-the-scenes controversies? By Kenny Velez Photo Credit: IGN Black Adam boldly stars in a weighty cast of notable DC figures. “Black Adam” is the latest […]
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