After being shut down for over a year, Broadway finally opens its doors with strict guidelines. By: Samantha Bravo In the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed that all Broadway shows in […]
Broadway Reopens to New York City
The Piano Guys Newest Albums are EPIC
Music to Help you Chill, Relax, and Lull You to Sleep By: Carlos Glick The Piano Guys have done it again, but this time they have released not one, but TWO albums! […]
Luck is Luck
Suspense By: Nicholas Palmeri Kathleen remembered thin rivers of tears going down her head. The cool droplets curled along the ridge of her nose and fell onto her upper lip. Now, the […]
College Guide
Steps to become successful throughout college By: Carlos Glick Let’s face it, a lot of us find college to be fun but yet a little stressful as the semesters progress and the […]
Streamline Holiday Meal Prep
Ring in the joy – not the stress! By: Kalindi Mishra Thanksgiving can be a magnificent occasion. Brimming with family, companions, food, old customs and the chance to make new ones. However, […]
Children of the Wild
Abandoned And Alone These Children Have Learned Things On Their Own By: Kylie Hapuarachchi We have heard the stories of Mowgli and Tarzan. The idea that young boys were raised by wildlife […]
The Future of Artists in Afghanistan Hangs in the Balance
After the Taliban’s return to power, artists fear that their livelihoods have come to an end By: Yasmine Abdeldayem The last twenty years of artistic expression in Afghanistan have screeched to a […]
Best Winter Date To-do’s
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you need to stay home, coats were invented for a reason, go grab it from the back of your closet. By: Katie Kallahan “Winter in […]
Canelo is Undisputed Champion!
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez drops Caleb Plant in Round 11 to win the IBF super-middleweight title. By: Emmanuel Mendez The tension both Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant had before the fight made this […]
The 2021 TCS NYC Marathon
50 Years in the Making By: Monica Ahuja The TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) New York City Marathon is a tremendous human tenacity and determination exhibition. It is also a demonstration of humanity’s […]
UFC 268: Classic fight night!
Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas and Kamaru Usman were all victorious in the main card of UFC 268. By: Emmanuel Mendez UFC 268 took place at Madison Square Garden and witnessed three great […]
Trans Students Saved from Transphobia Among So-Called “Allies”
“I was just getting fucking tired” By: K. Goldfarb Dani Figueroa, a genderfluid student, has been a victim of casual transphobia on campus. The transphobia often came from their lesbian, gay and […]
Students Are Getting Vaccinated, But Aren’t Coming to Campus
“They Need to Be In Class.” By: S.M. Haskell Maricruz Luna did not like online classes. So she took a semester off. Though being back in school she still finds herself online. […]
Women’s Soccer is the Bright Future of CSI
In the midst of a 2021 fall season, CSI’s head coach looks for new stellar players By: Philip Clinton CSI’s women’s soccer is currently in the middle of a 3-10-1 season yet, […]
LGBTQ Support Group Eases the Pain of Loneliness
Students Miss Having a Safe Space to Heal from Pandemic Aftermath By: S. Rodriguez Jeanie Owens was completing their last year in high school when COVID-19 shut down the state. Nearly two […]
Can’t Stop Our Crying it’s the Love on Tour
Fine Line Live: As Seen by Angelina Salvador and Gabriell Kleydman By: Angelina Salvador & Gabriell Kleydman The long awaited day was finally here! We were ecstatic as we were on our […]
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Reboot Coming to Disney+
Disney+ Released a New Trailer of an Animated Film based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Series By: Samantha Bravo “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made its debut almost 15 years […]
The Bad Cat
Short Suspense By: Nicholas Palmeri Ten summers ago, Cass witnessed the destructive demise of her grandmother beneath the crushed metal framework of her Toyota Camry. The asphalt was boiling when Cass pushed […]
harmony in that of chaos
A poem By: Huma Ahmad As my effortless feet touch ice, my body automatically sways and glides through the trickling smooth pressures of the ice. The nonchalantness of my body dances with […]
Water You Waiting For, CSI? Students Are Thirsty
Administration tamps down water access across campus By: Yasmine Abdeldayem From unfilled vending machines in lounges to inoperative fountains across campus, students face CSI’s water scarcity at every turn. “The water fountains […]
World on Wednesdays Takes Students On a Learning Journey Beyond Staten Island
CSI’s weekly lecture series invites the community’s experts to discuss globally lived experiences and international opportunities By Yasmine Abdeldayem CSI’s World on Wednesday Lecture Series has returned for the Fall 2021 term […]
And So It Begins: Midterm Season!
Resort to the tried and true: Plan, Execute, and ( yes, it is possible!) Recharge By: Kalindi Mishra Photo Caption: https://www.activeminds.org/blog/happier-holidays-tips-to-de-stress-and-enjoy-your-break/ Photo Credit: Midterm season = Active (or hyperactive) minds! It’s that […]
The Disastrous Final Season of “On My Block”
The WORST Season of “On My Block” (Spoilers Included) By: Huma Ahmad Oh my God, what was that?! The new season of “On My Block” was the messiest season of all time. […]
Will There Be Anything Left In The US?
Cargo Ships Held Up Leading To A Shortage By: Kylie Hapuarachchi As the holidays start to come there is this horrible truth that there may be no presents underneath the Christmas tree […]
The Ultimate Sex Bucket List
Here’s the bucket list you didn’t even know you needed. By: Katie Kallahan Go to a nude beach Starting off strong, this one is not for you if you tend to be […]
Symbolism of Sex in You
What Made Season 3 of You the Most Intense Season of All Time? By: Huma Ahmad Sex. A major part of relationships. We see sex as being the beauty of relationships and […]
NBA season is here!
After four games, the Chicago Bulls and the Warriors are the most impressive with a 4-0 record each. By: Emmanuel Mendez The NBA returns for another season after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated […]
The Banner Special Spooky Halloween Story
By: The Banner Staff As Alice stepped into the new house her parents had bought, it didn’t feel quite ‘new’ as she thought it would be. The smell of old oak wood […]
Has The Zodiac’s Identity Really Been Solved?
New (reliable?) information on the infamous San Francisco Bay Area murderer By: Angelina Salvador The Zodiac There have been numerous conspiracies, documentaries, podcasts, books, and even a movie on the infamous San […]
CSI Governance Under Attack, President Retires
President Insisted on Plan Despite Widespread Opposition By: Angelina Salvador The College of Staten Island’s President William J. Fritz has announced his retirement from his position as of today. He released a […]
Welcome (Back) to another eccentric back-to-school season!
2020’s Dilemma continues into Fall 2021, leaving parents and teachers alike to contemplate between – and implement- unconventional instruction methods with the ambition of academic success in an environment where transitions have […]
Fall Activities Guide
Fun Fall activities hunt has never been made so easy By: Keyla Fernandez A lot of people may struggle to get their social lives on track. Since Covid began, socializing has never […]
The Mystery Home
A Dispiriting Story By: Monica Ahuja Trigger Warning: This could be a little difficult to read for those who may not be in a good emotional space. Please remember that you are […]
Facebook Recovers From Six-Hour Outage
After The largest Social Media Outage In History, Facebook, WhatsApp And Instagram Are Now Back Online By: Samantha Bravo On October 4th, 2021, at around 11:40 a.m. EST, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp […]
Lost Girls
Almost 1,800 People Are Reported Missing Each Day In The US By: Kylie Hapuarachchi Every day people are reported missing. Sometimes these people are never to be seen again. It is the […]
The Joker and Harley Quinn are Not Your Only Couples Costume Option
Besides the fact that they are nowhere near relationship goals, there are far better options Halloween parties are probably going to be back in season this year with everyone getting vaccinated or […]
Six of Your Favorite Sex Positions, But Make it Spooky
It’s October, which means Halloween sex all month. By: Katie Kallahan Once you and your boo are done peeling off each other’s costumes you’re going to need something to do… Now wether […]
The Gypsy King Prevails!
Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder to remain undefeated WBC heavyweight champion. By: Emmanuel Mendez On October 9th, 2021, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder squared off once again to complete their trilogy […]
FC Barcelona in Crisis!
Spanish Giants having a tough start to the new season. By: Emmanuel Mendez It was always going to be tough when the greatest player in the Club’s history, Lionel Messi, leaves for […]
“Squid Game” Enraptures and Disturbs a Global Audience
Netflix’s Newest Original Tackles Harrowing Effects of Capitalism Amidst Nostalgic Playground Games By: Yasmine Abdeldayem Netflix’s South Korean thriller, “Squid Game,” has grasped the attention of viewers worldwide, since its debut on […]
Best Halloween Movies
An Overview of the Best Halloween Movies of this Season By: Christian DiBuono Halloween is coming up very soon and so it is time to buy your Halloween costume for this season […]
Dear Evan Hansen
By: Carlos Glick Stage to screen “Dear Evan Hansen” On September 24th, 2021 the film adaptation of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” arrived on the big screen and […]
The Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business launches up and coming opportunities for students 
By: Angelina Salvador The Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business at CSI will be launching a new and promising initiative for entrepreneurs: The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Competition. “Anyone can get involved,” […]
A Letter From The Editor
Welcome back students of CSI. The 2021 fall semester has approached us quite quickly, and I’m pleased to introduce myself to everyone at CSI. I’m Angelina Salvador, the new Editor-in-Chief for The […]
Previously Struggling English Major Emerges Victorious
Ready for Her Future with Internship in Hand By K. Goldfarb Many CUNY students struggle with what they will do after graduation, and Yasmine Abdeldayem is one of them. She became an […]
Social Anxiety Meets Its Demise With Mask Mandate
Long-lasting Social and Mental Ramifications from Pandemic Extend Further Than We Know By: S. Rodriguez It’s hard to make friends when you’re wearing a mask. Stephanie Haskell can’t do it. In an […]
Theater Star Pursues the Spotlight At All Costs, Anxiety Included
A Jack of All Trades, Master of Mental Health By: Yasmine Abdeldayem Anxiety wages a war within college students worldwide; one determined student at CSI made the theatrical stage her battlefield. […]
Humble Beginnings For Both Ethan and Ernest
College student’s schedule constrasts great American novelist By: Alexa Piraino After learning what the College of Staten Island had to offer, current student and future author Eathan Tang decided to pursue his […]
Dedicated Student First, Hobby Lover Second
From books to computer games to friendly hang-outs to a future By: Ethan Tang She studies hard enough for classes to get great grades while also playing games and hanging out with […]
Staten Island College Student Aspires To A Future In The Medical Field
CSI Sophomore Pursues Nursing Major To Make A Difference In Her Community By: Philip Clinton In a room full of journalism majors, one thing stands out the most – a second year […]
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