Returning student balances work, family and school at 50 years old. By: Glory Palafox Hector Vizcaino had dropped out of … Continue reading Full-Time Worker, and a Father of Two Pursues his Degree at CSI.
Lovell’s journey has opened a whole new world in film production. From short films, narratives, and documentaries, his work never … Continue reading The World of Film Production Through the Lens of Mitchell Lovell
Is it still “till death do us part” if they were already dead to begin with? By: Amanda Musto If … Continue reading Here Comes The Bride
The Writing Center supports students with personalized help across different types of writing. By: Jada Taggart On a Monday afternoon … Continue reading Inside a Campus Space Where Writers Strengthen Their Work.
CSI sophomore Juan Herrera steps away from college soccer as family responsibility and financial pressure reshape his path. By; Edin … Continue reading Trading a Dream for Responsibility and Stability
With failing technology and antiquated software, the IT department at CSI is under more stress than ever before. By: Isaiah … Continue reading Swamped Behind The Screen: A Day With A Student IT Worker
A former student returns to teach in the department she once studied in. By: Joanna Celia Once a student graduates … Continue reading From a CSI Student to a CSI Professor
Pixar’s newest film has hopped its way to the top of the box office and straight into everyone’s hearts. By: … Continue reading “Hoppers” Film Review – A Beavertastic Hit!
From fashion throwbacks to revived memes, people are starting a social media trend that reimagines 2026 as a return to … Continue reading Going Back in Time: Could 2026 Become the New 2016?
First-generation college student Treydayne Jones navigates the responsibility of education, family sacrifice, and building a future his parents never had. … Continue reading The Weight of Opportunity
By: Samuel Geronimo The weed rabbit hole is an interesting one. Often, we’ve heard sentiments echoed by officials and health … Continue reading Puff, Puff, Psychosis: The Adverse Effects Of Heavy Cannabis Use
Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally was released on March 6, 2026. By: Gianna Liantonio On March 5, 2026, I … Continue reading Harry Styles Album Review
Home life has been anything but typical for CSI student Javonn Isler. However, the 24 year old shows that communication … Continue reading Finding His Voice: Navigating Life With Two Deaf Parents
Dating frustrations become more clear at CSI. By: Glory Palafox It was mid- September when Emily Mohlenhoff had just ended … Continue reading Besides schoolwork, students face another challenge: the dating world.
Anwar describes the challenges and spiritual meaning of fasting while balancing college studies. By: A Fajardo Sola During the month … Continue reading Balancing Faith and Finals: College Students Fasting During Ramadan
Being an active member of a sorority is overwhelming enough. Try investigating a disappearance during hell week; that’s when all … Continue reading A Killer Masked in Makeup: A Review of Greek Row
Students spend thousands of dollars on their tuition but do they know everything they are paying for? By: Maddie Mannino … Continue reading Do CSI Students Know What They are Spending Their Money on?
Thirty years since Sydney Prescott became a final girl and yet she still answers calls from unknown numbers. By: Amanda … Continue reading “Hello Sydney. Welcome Back”
Since Maduro was removed from power, Trump is fully onboard with removing the Cuban leadership. But at what cost? By: … Continue reading America’s Blockade on Cuba
Dearest Gentle Reader…Season Four of Bridgerton has been released! By: Gianna Liantonio Bridgerton season four part one was released on … Continue reading Bridgerton Season Four Review
You got off of Instagram, Tiktok, and the like. Now what? By: Alisa Portnova I used to have a screentime … Continue reading Make The Most Out of a Social Media Hiatus
By: Sarah Ahmed Jane Doe scans her group of friends. Some sigh from exhaustion, some glance around the hotel lobby, … Continue reading Between Fandom and Reality: the Homestuck Sharpie Bath Incident
Smile, you’re on camera! By: S.Manai Snow removal on campus is not the only issue CSI is currently tackling, as … Continue reading A 2 Million Dollar Edit: Enhancing CSI’s Security Systems
Trigger warnings: child abuse, death, violence, bullying, sexual content, and strong language. By: Alisa Portnova Carrie all starts and ends … Continue reading Blood, Death, and Telekenesis: A Review of Stephen King’s Carrie
Inadequate snow removal left students with minimal parking and hazardous walking conditions. By: Amanda Musto With the half-assed attempt to … Continue reading School’s In Session, but Good Luck Getting There
Tapping into our future: dining services introduces new digital payment systems improving the way students get their food to go … Continue reading Tap-to-Pay and Chick-fil-A: CSI’s New and Improved Dining
“Is Tamara Home?” has been asked for the last time. By: Amanda Musto Two years since “The Strangers” trilogy had … Continue reading Evil Has Finally Been Unmasked – “The Strangers Chapter 3” Film Review
Valentine’s Day was full of love, heartbreak, and emotional abuse thanks to the release of this steamy adaptation. By: Amanda … Continue reading “Wuthering Heights” Film Review
CSI has a student life problem with boring events, no homecoming experience, and energy that sucks the life out of you. … Continue reading CSI can’t compete with the opposing colleges.
I’ve been attending CSI for four years and never received good advice from an academic advisor. By: Veronica Slazak I … Continue reading Students Lost in the System: When Advisors Don’t Advise
CSI isn’t all what it seems. By: Emily P. Mohlenhoff After attending CSI for almost four years, one thing has … Continue reading The Community College or the Great Community Spiral?
By: A.L Salazar Gil When Jeremiah Jurkiewicz, director of the LGBTQ+ resource center, realized how manystudents were discouraged from partaking … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Resource center brings back discontinued service for their community
Cost of Textbooks Hinders College Experience By: Louis Peritore In late August, students receive their first messages with a syllabus … Continue reading Free Textbooks Are The Key To A Better CUNY
How much more money do we have to pay until our pockets are dry? By: Jada Taggart The bright orange … Continue reading Education isn’t free, but parking could be
By: Francesco Defiore So America’s Big Game, Super Bowl LX, took place just a few days ago, where in their … Continue reading The Big Game Trailers
Why are people suddenly obsessed with collecting buttons and why are they posting their jarful escapades to Charlie XCX’s track … Continue reading Buy 365 buttons and join the IDGAF shift of 2026
Que la magie de Noël remplisse votre cœur de joie. (May the magic of Christmas fill your heart with joy.) … Continue reading A Very French Christmas: Dans la Rue de Paris
From Thanksgiving meals to Christmas gatherings, families embrace traditions that keep them united. By: Samantha Alderete With the holiday season … Continue reading Acción de Gracias a Navidad: A Time Where Family Can Get Together
Finally Time to Unwind By: Luke Montalvo For CSI students, finals week will conclude with a transition into winter break, … Continue reading From Books to Relaxation: How CSI Students Reset After Finals
ASAP student leaders offer tips on free, used, and digital books as spring term orders approach. By: Joseph Lonardo Rising textbook … Continue reading Students Share Spring Plans to Cut Textbook Costs
Perhaps. By: Sarah Ahmed What do mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, former mayor Eric Adams, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter all have … Continue reading Did Zohran Mamdani Win the Election Because of Sabrina Carpenter?
The season finale has students weighing excitement for the show against the demands of holiday plans and celebrations. By: Justina … Continue reading Hawkins vs. Holidays: How Students Are Handling the Release of Stranger Things
The sudden price rise has led CSI students to search for cheaper ways to create the Christmas spirit this holiday … Continue reading Don’t Overspend This Holiday Season, Just Hit Play and Feel Seasonal Nostalgia
Rising costs and tight student budgets are reshaping how CSI students shop for and give gifts during the holidays. By G. … Continue reading Small Budgets, Big Wishes: CSI Students Share Holiday Gift Challenges
By: S. Manai The trequel we have all been waiting for, but have we been disillusioned by CGI and familiar … Continue reading The Four Horsemen are Spotted: Now You See Me 3 Review
Following the Paper Trail By: Keanu Agard This story has been updated to reflect the correct information. CSI is known … Continue reading The Road Ahead: Transporting the Future of Tomorrow
Everyone has not stopped talking about the Wicked franchise ever since the second part released in November 2025. Does the … Continue reading Wicked For Good: Changed For the Better
The literary crisis began when we gave up on our vocabulary. By: Aissatou Diallo When did the phrase “Kid-Friendly” become … Continue reading America needs WordGirl. We got Cocomelon and Brainrot instead.
Wicked For Good is the second part in the movie adaptation of the Wicked Broadway Play and is directed by … Continue reading Wicked For Good: A Satisfyingly Wicked Conclusion
To the Editor, More than 26,000 Americans die each year due to a lack of health insurance. That’s not just … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
A student builds his craft through feedback, film competitions, and a growing focus on stories that reach far beyond the … Continue reading Words That Shape a Writer’s Future at CSI
By: Samuel Geronimo In theory, a tool that helps you summarize data and can generate images, among other things, at … Continue reading AI: Predatory Practices Disguised as the Future of Technology
As students open up about their journeys, new resources and support take center stage. By: Justina Muniz More than a hundred first-generation … Continue reading Voices of Resilience: First-Generation Students at CSI Share Their Stories
How CSI’s basketball team is building its future By: Jack Plaia Youth is the CSI men’s basketball team’s biggest obstacle. … Continue reading Younger isn’t always better when Dolphin’s championships are on the line
Juniper Song became a best-selling author overnight, but she’s not who she says she is. All it took was for … Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang: A Book Review
Education is proving to be one of the most effective tools in preventing domestic violence, empowering students to recognize warning … Continue reading Seeing the Signs: How to Spot a Red Flag from a Mile Away
By: Rossani Garmendia I feel like I tend to carry the past with me as if I HAVE to do … Continue reading Dear Diary, I’m So Scared That I Forget I’m Safe…
Understanding Latin communities through language prepares students for a chance to get into real-world professional opportunities. By: Samantha Alderete New … Continue reading Más Que Palabras: CSI Students Connect with NYC Latin Communities
A slutty high schooler is Lucifer reincarnated. What more could you ask for? By: Sarah Ahmed Sitting alone in the … Continue reading Guts and Gore Galore: CSI’s Alice in Slasherland
As CSI’s women’s flag football grows, Jennaco focuses on developing female athletes and building a sustainable future for the sport … Continue reading Pioneering College Flag Football: A Path to NCAA and Olympic Recognition
Through games and teamwork, students turn learning sign language into a fast-paced way to build confidence, connection, and real communication … Continue reading Hands That Speak: How ASL Games Build Communication at CSI
Preparing for the Unforeseen By: Keanu Agard With the epidemic of school shootings demanding an unprecedented need for medical knowledge, … Continue reading Learning Beyond the Classroom: Stop the Bleed
Julia Hemsley taps into her creative side as a therapeutic escape from herpacked schedule working and attending school full-time. By: … Continue reading Coloring Outside the Lines: A CSI Student’s Creative Escape
From Dreams to Directing Scenes By: Luke Montalvo For students hoping to make it in the film industry, a combination … Continue reading Cut to Success: How CSI Students Can Shape Their Futures in Film
ASL Club Members Enjoyed Treats As They Carried Out Their Regular Agenda…With A Haunted Twist By: J. Hemsley ASL Club … Continue reading Signing Through the Seasons: CSI’s Spooky Celebration
Swimming with the Dolphins By: Keanu Agard As the sun set over the village of Envigado, Julian Lopez walked along … Continue reading Mi casa es tu casa. Both in and out of the water.
Is something not clicking? By: Ralphael Trottman Padilla Only one student attended the Study Abroad Info Session despite the opportunity … Continue reading Can CSI Even Connect to Its Own Students?
With the season coming fast, Coach TJ Tibbs believes the Dolphins hard work in practice and scrimmages has them ready … Continue reading CSI Dolphins Men’s Basketball Ready for Season Tipoff
The CSI Spanish Club offers students a chance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, providing a safe space and welcoming environment … Continue reading Holding onto Hispanic Heritage in Spite of ICE
Death has followed Signa Farrow her whole life. Literally. Now, he may be the only one who can help her. … Continue reading Belladonna Book Review
The CSI community comes together on the scariest night of the year By: E.M Pociejowski The costume contest at CSI’s … Continue reading Free Food and Free Money at the Halloween Bash
Shortcuts around campus reveal how students shape their daily environment and find common ground. By: Aissatou Diallo and S. Manai … Continue reading Following in Our Own Footsteps
By: Samuel Geronimo An exhibit is defined by Oxford’s dictionary as a public display (a work of art or item … Continue reading Blaxploitation Never Died
Autograph collecting is a regular activity for a dedicated enthusiast, whose recorded hundreds of signatures. By: Justina Muniz Outside the … Continue reading Broadway Stage Doors Leads Student to Unforgettable Celebrity Encounters
Backed by chemistry and commitment, CSI aims to raise the bar. By: Precious Dillon As CSI’s men’s basketball team progresses … Continue reading CSI Men’s Basketball Coach Talks Season Goals, Hopes, and Expectations
Immigrant students at CSI voice their support for Mamdani, but question the authenticity of his campaign and the feasibility of … Continue reading Staten Island minority voters optimistic but skeptical of Mamdani
With signage that often confuses rather than guides, students at CSI face unnecessary challenges in navigating the vast 204-acre campus. … Continue reading Lost in Translation: A Quest to Find my Next Class at CSI
A seasoned new vice president is joining CSI an open mind and listening ears By: V.M. Ball For Dr. Ruta … Continue reading We see a new face while she learns a new campus
New York is having its mayoral election. What changes might happen? By: Michael Levitas New York is having its 2025 … Continue reading Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Mayoral Election
The Smashing Machine is a Smashing Success! By: Francesco Defiore I went to see this film solely to see Dwayne … Continue reading The Smashing Machine: The Rock’s Redemption
By: Rossani Garmendia Just in case you missed the headline of the latest feed, let me remind you: I HATE … Continue reading Dear Diary, I Strongly Dislike Midterms Week…
Negotiations between the Broadway League and musicians’ union Local 802 have stalled, putting dozens of shows at risk of going … Continue reading Musicians on Broadway Move Towards a Strike
And who says Dolphins can’t fly? By: Jack Plaia On July 2, 2025, the Staten Island FerryHawks called Ryan Kehoe, … Continue reading The Staten Island FerryHawks Sign CSI Graduate
Exploring CSI’s Counseling Center to see how support services aim to make mental health care approachable for students. By: T.R. … Continue reading Breaking the Stigma: A Counselor’s Insight into CSI’s Counseling Services
Every kid wonders what it’s like to be famous and in the spotlight, but the older you get, maybe a … Continue reading A-List Celebrities and the Conspiracies of Their Criminal Charges
CSI’s “World on Fire” lecture series invites Melissa Aronczyk to speak about climate change’s “branding problem” By: Sarah Ahmed Microsoft’s … Continue reading Microsoft, NYC Climate Week, and the “Greenwashing” of Polluters
How dare you not know anything Marvel! By: Keanu Agard Marvel Comics’ Daredevil #1 first hit the press in April 1964, … Continue reading If you can’t handle the heat, stay out of Hell’s Kitchen
Building a stronger sports culture at CSI means creating more access. By: Joseph Lonardo Last semester, I walked across the … Continue reading CSI Needs More Soccer Opportunities for All Students
A professor’s strongest aid is technology, so it would be foolish for them to not master it for the sake … Continue reading Technology is good, so professors need to stop it from hurting them
How one teacher changed a student’s career path and mindset By: Annaliese Delgado In middle school, Giana Biondolillo often raced … Continue reading Memories of a CSI student: from the middle-school file
Sabil Manai touches on her evolving journey as an NYC-based runner and her reasons for chasing success. By: J. Hemsley … Continue reading Picking Up the Pace: A Marathon Competitor’s Reality
The Ins and Outs of CSI By: Keanu Agard For students like myself, commuting to and from CSI can be … Continue reading Commuting to the Forgotten Borough as a College Student
A Staten Island guitarist leads his cover band with riffs that echo through small bars and venues while staying true … Continue reading Strings That Shape the Sound of Smoke Break’s Stage Nights
I’ve always been determined to earn my degree, but mental illness turned the journey into a battle. This time, with the help of … Continue reading Returning to CSI, This Time with Mental Health on My Side
CSI Junior turns his landscaping hobby into a small business, giving his neighbors a helping hand. By: Fiona Donovan On … Continue reading One Lawn at A Time: CSI Student Builds His Own Landscaping Business
I saw The Outsiders Musical on September 26, 2025 and it was even better than I imagined. By: Gianna Liantonio … Continue reading The Outsiders Musical Review
Nursing is the one major where students are expected to work hard to get their degree, without the support of … Continue reading Nursing Students At CSI Are Being Excluded From ASAP
The time has come to say goodbye to the Warren’s and the evil they fought. By: Amanda Musto After eleven … Continue reading The Conjuring: Last Rites Film Review
How a CSI student balances coursework and real-world experience. By: Luke Montalvo Last September, Victoria Ball sat at her desk … Continue reading Writing the Next Chapter: From English Major to Aspiring Teacher
Dull-looking buildings and classrooms don’t spark motivation for CSI students. By: J. Hemsley During my freshman year in 2023 I … Continue reading Creativity Breeds Innovation: How Building Upgrades Could Benefit the Students of CSI
Vending loss. Vandalism of CSI Property By: Keanu Agard The following incident was brought to my attention on September 18th, … Continue reading Venting in the form of Vandalism
By: T.R.Jamaleddine In times like this, they take our words and twist them to our core, like bullets through the … Continue reading From Horrified to Liberated
Superman (2025) is the 10th film in the Superman franchise and the first installment in filmmaker James Gunn’s new DC … Continue reading Superman- the Superhero Movie the World Needed (and I loved)
Can Chado unite us all? By: Sarah Ahmed On June 27th, CSI students crossed the street from the Kinugasa campus … Continue reading The Way of Life Rooted in Matcha Leaves
Invest in Yourself as a Student and as a Person By: Rossani Garmendia College, four years to develop a name … Continue reading In College, What you Give is What you Get
At a commuter school like CSI, class often ends where community should begin—but it does not have to. Students rush … Continue reading Students Are Missing Out: How CSI Can Make Campus Life Feel Alive
A lack of transportation causes turmoil in the campus community. By: Kehinde Adeosun No matter the major, every student prioritizes … Continue reading A Pain In The Class: CSI’s Transportation Problem
Wednesday season two recently came out and this season included many plot twists and even a surprise celebrity cameo! By: … Continue reading Wednesday Season Two Review
On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, CSI held their annual ceremony that pays tribute to the fallen men … Continue reading CSI Honors and Never Forgets
At the College of Staten Island, many students’ biggest worry isn’t classes or homework… it’s finding parking. By: Giana Biondolillo Every … Continue reading Park at your own risk: CSI lots jammed with cars, but no spots
CSI’s new multi-factor authentication has made students more frustrated than ever, due to the required procedure that lets them access … Continue reading Locked out: MFA gives CSI students a bigger headache than finals week
Confusing systems and limited support make course planning harder than it should be. By: Justina Muniz When I logged into … Continue reading Advisement Frustrations Leave CSI Students Scrambling Each Semester
Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the eighth and final film in the mission impossible franchise and is directed … Continue reading Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning: A Final Win
Grab your friends and immerse yourselves in a night of science and nostalgia. By: Amanda Musto When the children have … Continue reading Liberty Science Center After Dark — Where Adults Can Jump Back into Childhood
The College of Staten Island decided to prerecord everyone’s speeches which led to protests. By: Gianna Liantonio On Wednesday May … Continue reading Presentation is Everything
Discover how one man uses sharks to fulfill his twisted fantasies. By: Amanda Musto Shark movies have been around since … Continue reading Swimming with Sharks Just Reached a New Level: Dangerous Animals Review
Generational trauma just took on a whole new meaning. By: Amanda Musto It’s been 14 years since Final Destination 5 … Continue reading Death is Coming — Final Destination Bloodlines Review
Before I left Italy, I said my goodbyes, acknowledging that there will be plenty of things I will miss, but … Continue reading Back home in the US: A Time to Reflect Over my Study Abroad in Rome
As thousands of visitors come to see Rome’s most impressive sights during this Jubilee year, the true beauty lies in … Continue reading From Tourist to Local: My Last Month of Studying Abroad.
NBC’s “Today” Show hosts major stars for sunrise concerts in Midtown—but would the College of Staten Island crowd make the … Continue reading Would Staten Island College Students Wake Up at 3 AM for a Free Concert?
For many CSI students, summer plans are less about escape and more about survival, and Staten Island isn’t giving them … Continue reading The Borough No One’s Leaving, But Everyone’s Over
Another year passes as film students make the big screen at the College of Staten Island. By: Rossani Garmendia The … Continue reading Brought To You By The Students of CSI
Many Education Majors who have employment plans for the summer focus less on internships and more on jobs that surround … Continue reading CSI Education Majors’ Summer Work Focuses Heavily on Children
Looks like the children have left the corn and made way for the clowns. By: Amanda Musto The folks over … Continue reading Clown in a Cornfield – A Laughable Attempt at a Horror Film
The Last of Us season two came out on April 13, 2025 and it has been amazing so far. By: … Continue reading Previously on The Last of Us
Modern-Day Tip Culture By: N. Rizzo In the upcoming months, as the weather transitions to beautiful sunny days, blooming flowers, … Continue reading To Tip or Not to Tip: The Monetary Dilemma
The African Club at CSI plans to use the jollof rice competition to highlight the African community and get the second generation … Continue reading The Taste of Tradition with a Hint of Something New
From Hanging Upside Down to Studying in Your Sleep — The Weirdest Ways You Can Prep for Finals By: Sarah … Continue reading Cramming Last Minute and Desperate? Study Like a Real CSI Student
From local shows in NYC to international metal in Denmark, students weigh in on the best music festivals to catch … Continue reading CSI Students are wondering what to do over the summer. Festivals may just fit the bill.
Thunderbolts* is the 36th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is directed by Jack Schreier. By: Francesco DeFiore After … Continue reading Thunderbolts*- Marvel’s Refreshing Step in the Right Direction.
For one hour audiences will be transported into the heart of Mexican culture, experiencing the traditions, history, and art that … Continue reading Dancing through history
As Malcolm Todd becomes more popular in the music industry, his new debut album is explored along with the themes … Continue reading Malcolm Todd’s Self-Titled Debut Album: A Review
While many brush off mindfulness as another trend, science proves it can make a real difference. By: Sahara Ahmed As … Continue reading Mind Full? Zinnia Can Help CSI Students Clear Their Heads
Due to many factors,location,presentation and approach CSI STI testing day led to poor attendance and impact . By: Demori Louis … Continue reading Sandwiches and STDs don’t mix
The Trump administration made demands, Harvard said no, but where does that leave the future of CSI? By: Rossani Garmendia … Continue reading Harvard Stood Their Ground and CSI Stands With Harvard
To the Editor: I am writing in strong support of the New York Health Act, a crucial piece of legislation … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Suzanne Collins did it again with a new perspective in the Hunger Games novels that will make you want to … Continue reading Sunrise On The Reaping Book Review
Meeting locals, learning customs and traveling has helped me see the world through a different lens. By: Nicholas Palmeri For … Continue reading Studying in Rome: Getting familiar with the Eternal City.
By: Francesco DeFiore A Minecraft Movie is a film directed by Jared Hess and is based on the best selling … Continue reading A Minecraft Movie- A Blocky yet Entertaining Mess
The Verrazano Bridge is a monument to NYC and should be treated as such. By: Rossani Garmendia Once upon a … Continue reading CSI Student Told Politicians To Bring Back The Flag
I was captured with the idea of studying abroad, and I knew I wanted to go the moment I learned … Continue reading A Semester In Italy: Navigating the first month in a new country.
Amidst a world with growing concerns of AI replacing valuable workers, Astronomy professors are aiming to enhance critical thinking skills … Continue reading CSI’s Astrophysical Observatory Reopens Fully for Public Viewing
Want a Net-Zero New York? ConEd Might Hold the Key By: Sarah Ahmed Con Edison has proposed a New York … Continue reading Con Edison’s TEN Project and the Clean Energy Shift
CSI’s Marine Biology Society brought in a guest from C.M.E.R.A., the academy that sparked the idea for the club. By: … Continue reading Shark and Ray Research
Disney’s Snow White is directed by Marc Webb and is a live action remake of the original 1937 animated film … Continue reading Snow White – Disney’s Magic at Its Worst
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is the second animated series in the Jurassic Park franchise and the sequel series to Jurassic … Continue reading Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season Three Review
One year after October 7th, the war between Israel and Hamas continues, leaving Gaza in ruins and sparking global outrage. … Continue reading Gaza-Israel: Years of War
Disney has outdone itself with another live action of a beloved classic. The new live action Snow White was released to theaters … Continue reading Snow White Movie Review
A CSI Guide to Nursing, Its Challenges, and Your Next Move By N. Rizzo Only 80 out of 250 students … Continue reading Nursing Nuance
To have a thought is a natural part of life, to think on it is a choice. By: Rossani Garmendia … Continue reading Joseph Nguyen’s Guide To A Quiet Mind
Coming hot off the pages of Marvel comic Timeless (2023), the god-like hero Power Man is starring in his new … Continue reading Power Man Timeless
By: N. Rizzo He just doesn’t get it. He doesn’t get me. He doesn’t have to. He could at least … Continue reading Love, Damaged & Everything in Between
By: N. Rizzo What is important to you? I have infinite answers, some bearing more significance than others. Let’s narrow … Continue reading A Lock & a Key
Reclaiming creative and social power via group stitching By K. Nieves Often reduced to a mundane pastime, sewing holds deep … Continue reading Sewn In: Reviving Feminist Traditions in a Digital World
The tree falls, and it fell harder than expected. By: Skylar Lou Pointer With over twenty years of experience in … Continue reading A Tree Falls album review
Attitudes In Reverse (AIR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, is making a powerful impact … Continue reading Walking the path to suicide prevention
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”-Anne Lamott By. N. Gonzalez Students … Continue reading Hey Just Don’t Forget to Breathe
Henry Falco’s self-built studio and commitment to teaching are empowering the next wave of CSI audio engineers By K. Nieves … Continue reading CSI’s Future in Sound Begins at Moon Studios
The CSI sophomore and drummer is producing his own album, set to be released on SoundCloud this March. With the … Continue reading Keeping Time: Max Lapinski’s Metronomic Outlook On his passion
Daughter Dependency By N. Rizzo During her last year of high school in 2021, the choice to attend CSI for … Continue reading A Sacrifice Filled with Love, Fear and Regret
Mickey 17 is directed by South Korean Director and Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and is his 12th film in … Continue reading Mickey 17- A Whole Nother Level Of Wacky
By: Natalie Rizzo As I walk in through those brown brass doors, my yearning for justice consumes me. My biggest … Continue reading The Fate of a Man
After a devastating injury ended her time at the University of Miami, Bryana Flores is fighting to reclaim her soccer … Continue reading Flores and the Beautiful Game
In the land of the Stillness, natural disasters have become a part of life. The land goes through cycles of … Continue reading The Fifth Season Book Review
The Power of Faith By N. Rizzo During a party at the Staten in October, after talking to his family, … Continue reading A Student’s Pivotal Path to Fulfilling God’s Call
Manuela Alongi has been working at CSI for over seventeen years, she shares what she wishes people knew about Human … Continue reading Don’t Stress, Do Your Best, Take a Civil Service Test
One Sign (Or Many) Can Lead You to the Road Less Traveled By: Sarah Ahmed Amina Selimaj felt lightheaded as … Continue reading From an Unorthodox Beginning to an English PhD
The Black Prism is the first book in the Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks. It is acolorful, rich fantasy in … Continue reading The Black Prism Book Review
Tim Rosa is a 25-year-old CSI veteran who now studies social work, providing help to other veterans, helping them conquer … Continue reading Brothers in Arms: Armed with a Shoulder and an Ear, Tim Rosa Helps Fight PTSD with His Fellow Veterans
Captain America Brave New World is the 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth entry in The … Continue reading Captain America Brave New World – Mediocrity at its Finest
How would it benefit CUNY By: Michael Levitas “The Repair Act is a bill currently in the New York State … Continue reading What is the Repair Act?
CSI’s T.J. Tibbs Inspires Young Athletes with Lessons in Hard Work and Life By: Joanna Basciano T.J. Tibbs, who is … Continue reading Shaping Champions Beyond the Court
Don’t let the stress of your semester make you forget to graduate. By: Skylar Lou Pointer With the fall semester … Continue reading Class of 2025 Graduation Guide.
In the harsh cold of the middle of the academic year, students could stay warm between classes by traveling across … Continue reading It’s Brick: Let’s Reopen The Underground Tunnels
Citizens can hold onto hope as the war continues against the extra pricing to enter Manhattan. By: Rossani Garmendia The … Continue reading Trump Administration Fights to Abolish All Congestion Tolls
Why are Student Only Events Public Knowledge? By: Amanda Musto CSI clubs are showcased to the public on CSI Connect … Continue reading Hi, I Would Like to Join Your Club
By: Amanda Musto Another Stephen King adaptation has been made and thankfully this one did not disappoint. The Monkey is … Continue reading The Monkey is One Toy You Never Want to Play With
Whether Mwesiga is creating beats with friends, analyzing an R&B album, or working with special needs children, he is constantly … Continue reading Behind the Beats: Nabiswa Mwesiga’s Passion for Music, Media, and Meaningful Work
At a bustling food convention in Newark, Adam Ali showcases the gourmet honey, dates, and jams his father founded. As … Continue reading Legacy in Every Jar: The Ali Brothers’ Vision for Date Fusion’s Future
CSI’s Aspiring Sports Writer By Francesco DeFiore It was a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon on the campus of CSI … Continue reading Turning his passion for Sports into his Dream Career
The road has not been easy, but JJ Chestnut shows that great things can come through challenging times. By: A. … Continue reading For J.J. Chestnut Good Things Come In Threes
Kaylee Nieves went to work for Warner Music Group in spring of 2024 and Sony Music Entertainment the same spring. … Continue reading The Whisper at Warner: Kaylee’s David and Goliath Battle to Be Heard
Juggling tuition, bills, and snack time while inflation soars, how is anyone supposed to keep up?” By: N. Gonzalez Seven … Continue reading Can You Balance Being a Mom, Student, and Worker in Tough Times?
Why CSI rapper believes success comes from embracing every side of who you are By K. Nieves Demori Pierre-Louis, better … Continue reading D-MO Smooth on Artistry, Identity, and Owning His Blackness
Feeling down? Touch some grass. By: Sahara Ahmed The first time Amara Cordero truly felt at peace was when she … Continue reading Ditch Animal Crossing Jewel Beetles for Real-World Dung Beetles
A passionate sci-fi enthusiast takes on a journey of movie critique By: Justin Williams Since watching the movie Interstellar in … Continue reading The Journey of a Sci-Fi Fanatic to a Movie Critic
Are CSI’s garbage cans really that far away for students? By: Justin Williams Putting your hand under a desk at … Continue reading Uncovering the Gross Truth Under CSI Desks
Have you been trying to get into reading and have not found the right book? Does Booktok always lead you … Continue reading A Guide to Reading
By: Demori P Louis In the backyard in Queens, the smoke from the grill hits me like a beautifully scented … Continue reading “We talking spicy ”
Ahh Valentine’s Day, A Day for Love, Togetherness, and Murder By: Amanda Musto Do you like horror? Do you like … Continue reading Heart Eyes: A Horrifically, Romantic Film
Souper Hungry? Don’t bother. By: Sahara Ahmed All I had to do was make it to 6 P.M. and … Continue reading The Meals That Leave You Wonton NO More
When flowers and chocolates aren’t enough here comes your carrier made of wicker and love. By: Rossani Garmendia Out of … Continue reading Cupid’s “How-To” Guide to Your Basket of Romance
Water Bottle Scarcity Runs Rampant By: Kaylee Nieves After a grueling 14-hour Monday on campus, it is reasonable to suspect … Continue reading I’d Even Settle For Dasani: The Gentrification of CSI’s Vending Machines
Packed like a pack of sardines By. N. Gonzalez CSI is dealing with overcrowding, which affects many students and teachers. … Continue reading Too many students, Too little Space In CSI Overcrowding Classroom
By Harleen Bawa The hit CBS Drama Fire Country’s themes and plots have never been more relevant in today’s climate, … Continue reading 3 Questions We Have About “Fire Country” Season 3 as the Second Half Premieres
By: Gianna Liantonio Jorge Rivera-Herrans transformed Homer’s Odyssey into a nine saga musical. On December 25, 2022, Jorge Rivera-Herrans released … Continue reading An Epic Way To Learn About The Odyssey
Blue Bloods is one of the CBS’ channel longest-running shows, with an all-star cast that includes Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan), … Continue reading Blue Bloods Review: 14×18 “End of Tour”
How student Colin Alarcon blends his interests to support his students and himself. By Niamh Alarcon One crisp Saturday morning … Continue reading When focus meets foil, fencing isn’t as hard as it may seem…
Students share their thoughts on the upcoming film, the Sonic franchise, and the online fandom it spawned. By Vincent Forlizzi … Continue reading CSI movie-goers rush to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Hello CSI Community, As we return back to campus for another spring semester at the college of Staten Island, comes … Continue reading Back to School: Letter to the editor
For the first time in the band’s history, MCR will perform at their largest venue in MetLife Stadium By Luis … Continue reading CSI Students Eagerly Await My Chemical Romance’s Next Concert
Do you have a moment to hear about the word of the Lord? By Amanda Musto When you’re Mormon, going … Continue reading Heretic: A Challenge on Religion
Creativity Can Go Much Further Than an Abundance of Funds By Taylor LoPresti With minimal funds granted to clubs at … Continue reading Low Budget Doesn’t Have To Hinder CSI Clubs
A short story by Harleen. B The blackness smothered her. it snuffed out the fire in her veins, as surely … Continue reading The Storm
By Michael Ortiz The S93 is a limited stop bus that runs between CSI and 86 St and 4th Ave … Continue reading Students are still dealing with the Increased Ridership on the S93
How CSI is doing their part to reduce food waste in landfills By Amanda Musto A mountain of food scraps, … Continue reading Garden Composition: From Our Table to a Bug’s Mouth
LGBTQ+ students are given a space to ask their most intimate questions and expand their knowledge on what they think … Continue reading The LGBTQ+ Community Center Said Let’s Talk About Sex
How did the Wicked Witch become who she is? There is another side to the story. By Gianna Liantonio The … Continue reading A Wicked(ly) Good Time
A poem by Gian Garmendia As I lie among the wondrous sea, I embrace my freedom of shape. I am … Continue reading Glass
Student government president and faculty senate chairwoman discuss the importance of local government. By E. Milimoh Adrian Rosales previously known … Continue reading Highlighting The importance of Local Government
A purebred Shetland Sheepdog is here to lend a paw to stressed and anxious students that need her support. By … Continue reading Meet Sky, Your Campus Comfort Canine
Knowing how to teach outside of the box can make all the difference to a young mind By T. LoPresti … Continue reading There are no Disabilities, Just Different Abilities
CSI’s Reprographics Manager keeps print services running and campus communication alive. By Atticus Tacopino After over 20 years of service, … Continue reading Keeping Print Alive: A Look into Campus Reprographics
CSI’s club uses the game of Mafia to break barriers and build community. By Arbish Afsar One September evening, Ruson … Continue reading Cracking the Code: AAPI Club’s Mafia Game Brings Students Together
Recorded between the hours of 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. in accordance to CNN live election coverage. (Subject to changes … Continue reading PRELIMINARY Exit Poll Results
LIVE UPDATES OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COVERAGE (Actively subject to change) By E. Milimoh According to PBS News, these are the … Continue reading Early Poll Results of all 7 Battleground States
By Elina Milimoh On December 28th, 1973, the US congress passed the endangered species act to protect species and plants … Continue reading We have done wildlife protection all wrong: Let them die.
Dear Regina, Thank you for your letter, at the banner we value our readers and their insights regarding the integrity … Continue reading A Response to “Letter to the editor”
Good afternoon. I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my concerns regarding The Banner. As not … Continue reading Letter to the editor
The nation is steering from what it knows and embracing a “Mrs.” President??? By Rossani Garmendia Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, … Continue reading American Women have entered A New State of Mind.
By Regina Minaya Everyone knows Staten Island is the “forgotten borough”. As we barrel into the fall semester, and students … Continue reading The MTA is Failing Staten Island
Maggie Smith will continue to be a role model and someone to look up to forever and always. By Gianna … Continue reading Maggie Smith Will Live on Forever
CS Professor weighs in on how he uses AI uses ethically. By Vincent F On November 10th,2022, Out of every … Continue reading Generative AI in Education Leaves Professor Looking for Answers.
A 10-minute trip to the mechanic ends in an unexpected accident for this Staten Island resident. Written by Lachhman “Lach” … Continue reading Teen Driver wrecks mom’s truck and places blame on car malfunction.
This CSI student can add ‘NYPIRG intern’ to his resume after being accepted this fall semester. By Nicholas Palmeri Haroon … Continue reading Welcome to the political advocacy landscape.
Matthew Sullivan has found a unique way to cope during rough times through his podcast. By Erin Millann Sullivan grew … Continue reading A Family Loss pushes CSI Student towards Newfound Purpose.
The Nomination Period to run is open till Monday, October 7th, 2024. By E. Milimoh Interested in being a student … Continue reading 2024-25 Student Leader Positions are Open.
Looks like Art’s getting coal this Christmas. By Amanda Musto Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house, … Continue reading Terrifier 3: A Horrifically Jolly Film
