Stable Diffusion and text-to-image generators are the latest technological phenomena pushing the limits of AI by Prince Addo William Gibson—best known for his iconic book, “Cyberpunk”—wrote one of his most iconic quotes […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stable Diffusion
“The Final Gambit” Marks the Epic Conclusion to “The Inheritance Games” Series
Avery and the Hawthorne brothers solve one last mystery that could change everything. by Gianna Liantonio Jennifer Lynn Barnes has finally released the epic conclusion of her “Inheritance Games” series: “The Final […]
The Game of Life Played By Dylan Notaro
A more personal look at one of the CSI campus’s own by Drew Donato “See that?” Dylan Notaro motions to a Yankees jersey on the wall. “I wore that to the 2019 […]
Do’s and Don’ts As A College Freshman
There are helpful hacks that can help you take on this new freshman life by Ashley Vazquez When I was a freshman in college I felt like the underdog. I wished I […]
Make CSI Safe to Walk
The very foundation of the college is crumbling, and it’s being ignored. by Alteara Huggins-Jones Sidewalks and building stairs throughout CSI are broken and cracked, and many students have even fallen due […]
Why CSI Should Consider Having Cosmetology Classes
The bold effect that having a beauty department on campus would have on CSI’s students. by E. Perrone After being in college for four years now, I’ve found it can be quite […]
Back to the Apocalypse; “The Last of Us” Remake Launches on PS5
One of Sony’s widely loved household hits has been updated for new-gen consoles. by Yasmine Abdeldayem A heart-wrenching narrative rippled through the gaming world in 2013, as swift as the cordyceps infection […]
Step Aside Halloween, Taylor Swift’s Newest Album “Midnights” Releases This October
After two years, Swift reveals details of her highly anticipated album. by Maya Abdul-Rassoul Notorious for making her fans scavenge for clues to determine her next move, Taylor Swift ended the two-year […]
Yoga and Bottomless Mimosas: An In-Depth Look at “She-Hulk”
Marvel’s “She-Hulk” is offering an alternative look into the life of our favorite green superhero. by Lizbet Rodriguez With great power comes great responsibility…and also, the ability to party all night. According […]
Olivia Wilde’s Upcoming Film “Don’t Worry Darling,” Has Us Very Worried, Darling
The Film Might be Bad, but the Drama is Good. by Julia Salazar Olivia Wilde’s Film “Don’t Worry Darling,” set to be released on September 23 of this year, was heavily anticipated […]
His Darkest Deed
by Gianna Liantonio Darkness. That is all I am met with as I lay in my bed. The sound of the clock is met with silence. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. I look […]
From iPhone 14 Pro to Apple Watch Ultra
Apple’s Fall 2022 Release Might be the Most Innovative Release in Decades! by Prince Addo On Sep. 7, Apple Inc. announced their new lineup of products at their annual special event hosted […]
Letter from the Editor
To the CSI Community, My name is Monica Ahuja, and I am the editor-in-chief at the College of Staten Island’s student-led newspaper, The Banner. First, I would like to say welcome back […]
Millions of College Students Turn to Drugs to Deal with Stress
What Is The Community Health Action of Staten Island Doing About It? By: Julia Salazar At Manhattanville College in 2008, Jamie Longo was running a routine hockey drill during her practice with […]
Sophomore Thomas Pretorius Discovers Sneaker Reselling
Making Ends Meet During the Pandemic and Beyond By Carlos Santos To remain afloat during difficult times, CSI student Thomas Pretorius picked up the hobby of reselling sneakers like Jordans and Adidas […]
Before Finals Begin, Exercise In Exchange For Better Grades
To Work Out Their GPA, Thousands Of Students Lift Their Levels Of Activity By: Dominique Faiella As students face the unbearable thought of possibly failing their finals, one change that helped most […]
Answers to The Hardest Question This Summer: What Should You Do To Your Nails?
Gems? Abstract designs? The choices are endless. By Julia Salazar Kelly Zheng is a nail technician and the owner of La Belle Nail Spa on Staten Island located on New Dorp Lane. […]
“Dear Evan Hansen”: The Beloved Broadway Musical vs. the Movie
How does the Broadway musical (2016) compare to its film adaptation (2021)? By: Carlos Glick On April 21, 2022, I saw the Broadway musical production of “Dear Evan Hansen” and I absolutely […]
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Explores the Wonders of the Multiverse—and Everything Bagels
The latest A24 film is a guaranteed tear-jerker that asks the age-old question: “What if?” By: Yasmine Abdeldayem Forget everything Marvel has taught you about multiverse theory; “Everything Everywhere All at Once” […]
Spicy Surprise for Bucks and Celtics Game 3
Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics tied series By: Althea Jackson De Rosa With the semifinals heating up between both coasts, we get to see teams fight it out for a chance to […]
Fight of the Year?!
Katie Taylor defeats Amanda Serrano and remains the undefeated lightweight women’s champion. By: Emmanuel Mendez The main event women’s fight for the undisputed lightweight championship was main event worthy and fight of […]
Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet again in the UCL Final
After a dramatic set of semifinal games, Liverpool gets Past Villarreal while Real Madrid eliminates Manchester City in late fashion. By: Emmanuel Mendez The Champions League knockout games have seen lots of […]
“iCarly” Season 2 Out Now on Paramount Plus
The reboot of the hit Nickelodeon show returns with another season for fans. By: Carlos Glick On April 8, 2022, the second season of the “iCarly” reboot came out on Paramount Plus […]
CSI’s Production of “Everybody” was a blast
CSI’s Production of “Everybody” premiered April 7, 8, 9 By: Carlos Glick On April 7, 8, 9, the College of Staten Island’s Drama Department had their production of “Everybody” by Brandon Jacob-Jenkins […]
A Corrupt System
Sri Lanka Faces A Downfall As President Gotabaya Refuses To Step Down By: Kylie Hapuarachchi Once a country of beauty has now fallen to the hands of their own president. President Gotabaya […]
Errol Spence Jr. unifies the welterweight championships.
Spence wins the WBA welterweight title from Yordenis Ugas after a TKO stoppage. By: Emmanuel Mendez After suffering a retina tear last August, Spence returned with an impressive TKO win against the […]
Champions League 21/22 Final Four
The semifinals will feature an encounter between Spanish and English sides. By: Emmanuel Mendez Semifinals are up next in the Champions League and feature two Spanish and two English clubs. These clubs […]
A Comparison of Sorcery: “Wizards of Waverly Place” vs “Harry Potter”
Let’s discuss the magical similarities and differences between the hit Disney Channel show vs the movie franchise that sweeped the world. By: Carlos Glick When we were children, many of us watched […]
The First Black Woman on the Supreme Court
Weeks after Biden’s nomination, the nation officially hails Jackson as the 116th justice. By: Yasmine Abdeldayem On April 7, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court, making her the […]
The Final Four Chamber
Four Big Brand Teams Fight It Out In The Final Four By: Althea Jackson De Rosa The 2022 March Madness has left its viewers at the edge of their seats. We got […]
World Cup Fever in Qatar
The World Cup Draw has been completed, and now the 29 qualified countries know their upcoming opponents for November. By: Emmanuel Mendez The World Cup is arguably the biggest sporting event next […]
Disney Plans on Making “Encanto” a Franchise
Disney teases a possible sequel, Broadway show and TV series, after fans ask for more “Encanto” content. By: Samantha Bravo Disney has always been known for its animated blockbuster films and “Encanto” […]
“Moon Knight” Takes the MCU to Uncharted Waters
The upcoming Disney+ series will propel MCU Phase 4, with a new, intriguingly brutal hero at the center of it. By: Yasmine Abdeldayem The Marvel Cinematic Universe broadens every year and notable […]
The Batman is a brooding bore.
Is The Batman the movie that 2022 needs? By: Kenny Velez The Batman is a complete bore. Directed by Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes), Batman (Robert Pattinson) is […]
War in Ukraine
Updates On The Ukrainian Crisis By: Kylie Hapuarachchi The continuous siege of the country has seemingly made its way to another city yet again. In the more recent days the city of […]
He’s Back!
After less than two months, Tom Brady unretires from the NFL! By: Emmanuel Mendez On February 8th, 2022, it became a sad day for Tampa Bay Buccaneer and NFL fans after hearing […]
The Elite Eight!
Quarterfinals of the Champions League are set By: Emmanuel Mendez The knockout stages of the Champions League are always exciting for many football fans. There is no need to worry about away […]
“Come From Away” is a Broadway Musical Masterpiece
The Remarkable Performance is Based on a Miraculously True Story. By: Carlos Glick “Come From Away” first opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in Times Square on March 12, 2017. It tells […]
Musical Film “Cyrano” Offers a New Take on the Tragic Love Story
“Cyrano” dazzles audiences with a refreshing take on the classic play written by Edmond Rostand and the stage musical production written by Erica Schmidt. By: Samantha Bravo “Cyrano de Bergerac” is a play, […]
Angie and Gab’s Korean Playlist to Get You Into Something Different
22 Songs to Get You Into Korean Rap, Indie, and RnB By: Gabriell Kleydman & Angelina Salvador Advice by Taemin Taemin, a member of the K-POP group SHINee, began releasing music of […]
The Future of Ukraine
Ukrainian Citizens Fight Back By: Kylie Hapuarachchi The lives of millions of Ukrainian citizens will forever be changed the second that President Putin of Russia decided to attack Ukraine. Men and women […]
March Madness 2022 Predictions and Odds
One year after the most unusual NCAA tournament in history, March Madness is back and college fans across the country are ready for upsets, buzzer beaters, and triumphs. By: Christian DiBuono The […]
Fabulous February for FC Barcelona
An excellent month for the Spanish side can be essential for success for what’s left in the season. By: Emmanuel Mendez After a very unconvincing start to the season, FC Barcelona has […]
Russian Figure Skating Athletes Banned From all Future ISU Competitions
For the Time Being all Russian F/S Athletes are barred from Competing Internationally By: Gabriell Kleydman With the Olympics coming to a close, and with Russia invading Ukraine, Russian citizens face the […]
“All of Us Are Dead” Keeps the Undead Trope Alive
Netflix’s late January release is giving ‘The Walking Dead’ a run for its money. By: Yasmine Abdeldayem Zombies have been stumbling their way through the entertainment scene for decades and even the […]
”The Masked Singer” Faces Backlash over Rudy Giuliani Reveal
After Rudy Giuliani is unmasked onstage, the popular Fox series is facing criticism from judges and fans alike. By: Samantha Bravo On January 26th, Fox has announced that the seventh season of […]
A Breakdown of the “Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness” Super Bowl Trailer
Marvel’s recent trailer release has heightened anticipation for Doctor Strange’s upcoming second solo film. By: Christian DiBuono Near the end of the first quarter of the Super Bowl, viewers were granted a […]
A Look at Musicals in Broadway vs. Film
Let’s highlight the key differences between onscreen films and Broadway musicals! By: Carlos Glick When it comes to acting, there are two forms that I can think of: acting onstage and acting […]
Spring semester begins and more in-person classes
80% of CSI classes are in person By: Carlos Glick Classes began January 28th and a majority of classes this semester are in person compared to last semester; from the looks of […]
Russia Declares War on Ukraine
Ukrainians Flee Country as it is Showered With Bombs. By: Kylie Hapuarachchi The citizens of Ukraine are discombobulated as Russian troops infiltrate their borders. With that Russia officially declares war with Ukraine. […]
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