What the Yankees Need to do to Ensure a World Series Win By: Kenny Velez After the New York Yankees got eliminated by the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division […]
Yankees Potential Offseason Moves
Rockets vs Lakers Brawl Ends in Suspensions and Attacks
NBA season begins with an ugly fight between key players By: George Burkert The Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers game on October 20 was Lebron James’ first home game as a […]
A Love and Trust Potion
The Effects of Oxytocin and Vasopressin in Interactions Between Men and Women By: Leah Oliver Why is she attached? Why is he committed? Some might call it a love potion, some might […]
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Setting Personal Boundaries
Stay True to You With Relationship Rules- For Yourself By: Lauren Silverman Entering a new relationship means journeying into unfamiliar territory, sending our hearts and brains into overdrive. Our hearts tell us […]
Read This Before You Buy That At-Home DNA Test
Is The Rise of Consumer Genetic Testing Convenient or Controversial? By: Olivia Frasca Order a kit, spit in a tube, and in a few weeks you’ll have access to all sorts of […]
Behind the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winners
The Push to End Sexual Violence Being used as a Weapon of War By: Anes Ahmed On the fifth of October, 2018, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has made the announcement of the […]
The Next Generation Interactive Adventure Rooms
A New Way to Utilize Your Five Senses By: Brooke Price Looking for something fun to do, but the mall or bowling won’t suffice? Are you bored of escape rooms? Well, look […]
A Star is Born: A Bold Retelling That Hits and Misses
Bradley Cooper’s Remake Soars Above its Predecessors, but Falls Short in Depth. By: Lauren Silverman and Vincent Villani “A Star Is Born” is a Hollywood legend retold over and over again. For […]
Venom is Not So Toxic After All
He’s Not The One We Call Our Favorite Neighborhood Web Slinger, But He’s Good Enough. By: Salvatore Cento Released on October 1st, 2018, Venom aimed to please by providing the viewer with […]
Venom: What and Who is He?
The Supervillain Has Been Around For Many Years, But Do People Know About His History? By: Mark Deutsch The long awaited movie about a villain called Venom, who hails from the comic […]
A Friendly Reminder From your Local Nature Guide: Go Take a Hike!
Explore The Trails of Staten Island’s Greenbelt By: Philip Sanzone Hiking is a good and easy way to stay healthy. Also, it’s fun to do during the summer and winter months. You […]
The Glitz and Glam to Becoming a Beauty Influencer
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Beauty Influencer? By: Roseanne Cassar Ever wonder who are the people behind the YouTube video tutorials and vloggers? They are ordinary people just […]
Get Into the Essence of a Dream Journal
Should You be Keeping a Dream Journal? By: Nadia Diaz Running through the tall grassy meadows filled with dandelions and chrysanthemums, my hair was blowing in the wind and carried by the […]
Beauty Hacks 101: DIY Moisturizing Masks
Brighten Up Your Under Eye with Some Affordable Beauty Hacks By: Leah Oliver Who wants to spend $200 on face peels and eye creams? Buying beauty products, especially ones for skin care, […]
Why Michael Avenatti Shouldn’t be the Democratic Nominee in 2020
Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Would Only Deepen the Divide in Our Country By: George Burkert With the 2018 midterms ending and 2020 presidential election coming up, many Democratic hopefuls are being thrown in […]
Bloomberg’s Return to the Democrats Might Mean a 2020 Presidential Run
Rumors of the CEO’s Presidential Run Emerge as He Re-joins Democratic Party By: Ruben Sibri Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making headlines in the political sphere as a possible Democratic candidate for the […]
Student Government Plans to Make Reallocations of CSI’s Funding
A New Proposal for the Aging Student Activity Fee By: Victoria Ifatusin Christopher Sorensen, Commissioner of Finance for the Student Government (SG) at the College of Staten Island has produced a proposal […]
An Old CSI Journal Brought Back to Life with a New Message
All Ways A Feminist Is Open to All Genders By: Salvatore Cento Rebecca Ritz, a student activist in her senior year at CSI, as well as a former activist in the Women’s […]
The 2018 Mets: A Year of Disappointment and Promise
How the Mets Can Improve for 2019 By: Steven Aiello Thanks to a complete game shutout pitched by Noah Syndergaard, the Mets were able to end the 2018 season on a rather […]
2018-2019 NBA Predictions
What is Likely To Happen This NBA Season By: George Burkert With the 2018-2019 NBA starting after an exciting offseason, it’s that time of year to make predictions on what’s to come. […]
We All Could Use a Platonic Soulmate
Find Your Soulmate Within Your Greatest Friendships By: Jo-Musulyn Banks People usually refer to the term “soulmate” as finally finding your significant other. When you think about a soulmate, it is typical […]
Love, Sex, and Arguments?
Arguing can seem scary, but it is in fact healthy for your relationship, when done correctly. By: Jessica Scarimbolo While it seems like something all couples would want to avoid, studies show […]
Marijuana, the Misunderstood Drug
Is It Really Bad For You? By: Chermo Toure Marijuana, weed, cannabis, chronic, buzz, lah, reefer, “Mary Jane,” or as some doctors call it, “the miracle drug,” is undoubtedly the most popular drug […]
Bill Cosby is Experiencing a Public Lynching
What Does Cosby’s Case Say About the Consciousness of America? By: Ubong Ekpo The #MeToo movement has brought to light the many sexual assaults that women have been victim to by Hollywood’s […]
It’s Just a Jump to the Left!
Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a Halloween Tradition By: Brooke Price Gather your fishnets and feathered boas because “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is taking over this Halloween season! […]
Iron Fist Packs a Little More Than a One-Two Punch
Conforming to Survive, Season Two Demystifies the Fury Behind the Fist By: Salvatore Cento Critics said that the first season lasted too long, that the episodes dragged on, that Danny Rand, the […]
Get Ready for Some Exciting Movies to End the Year Right!
The Most Anticipated Movies for the Remainder of 2018 By: George Burkert This year has been an exciting movie year with “Avengers: Infinity War”, “Black Panther”, “Incredibles 2” and many other movies […]
Telltale’s Nightmare of a Bankruptcy
A Tale of Toxic Management & Unraveling Telltale’s Mess By: Philip Sanzone Telltale Games took a slow, but deadly downward spiral. In March 2017, CEO and founder of Telltale, Kevin Bruner leaves […]
It Works? Not Likely: The Dangers of Multi-Level Marketing
Prioritize Health Before Get-Rich-Quick Schemes and Fad Diets By: Lauren Silverman Few things are more important than our health. However, as the semesters drag on and assignments start piling up, college students […]
The Battle of the Snoozes
Is Sleep Your Best Friend or an Ugly Foe? You Decide. By: Lucia Elmi The struggle is real. The holidays are coming and midterms are upon us in just a few weeks, […]
Tranquility Doesn’t Have To Be a Luxury
Set Aside a Bit of Your Time For a Healthier Mind and Body By: Philip Sanzone The slim time between classes could be used to your advantage, rather than spending it filled […]
Advance Your Career With Professional Networking
Creating and Maintaining Professional Connections By: Roseanne Cassar As college students living in a connected generation, it is a good idea to start a professional network so you can build strong professional […]
The 16 Billion Dollar Crisis in Liberia
A Coincidence or The Result of Government Corruption? By: Chermo Toure In recent weeks, it was revealed that 16 billion Liberian dollars (LRD), equivalent to 104 million US dollars, were stolen from […]
Kavanaugh vs Ford: Battle for the Supreme Court
The He-Said, She-Said Hearings that Moved the Nation By: Sammy Quarrato Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s legal battle was emotional to say the least. Both the left and right […]
It’s About Time to Meet Our Leaders
The Active Fall 2018 Clubs: There is Something for Everyone By: Anes Ahmed Student leaders are the backbone of student life-without their presence, so goes the voice of the college. These CSI […]
Student Work- $18.00 Starting Pay: Scam or Path to Success?
An Inside Scope Into Vector Marketing By: Ruben Sibri “Student Work* – $18.00 starting pay.” You’ve probably seen this written all over campus. Right under that there’s a web address, sinywork.com. […]
Student Activism, A Chain Reaction
NYPIRG Proves That Actions Speak Louder Than Words. By: Olivia Frasca Take a look around and you’ll notice that everyone is expressing themselves. Whether through fashion, music, art, or writing, we send a […]
Open Conversation From the College Council
Insight Into CSI’s 2018-2019 Planning By: Mohamed Mahmoud In the wake of recent CSI robberies, the college council met to discuss campus training for emergency situations, the budget cuts, and this year’s […]
Student-Run Magazine Creates Cultural Competence on Campus
Student-Run Magazine Creates Cultural Competence on Campus By: Veronica Pistek An LGBTQI Leader, a member of the CUNY LGBTQ Advisory Board, a David Project Intern, a Student Government Commissioner student at large, […]
DIY This Year’s Hottest Halloween Makeup
Spooktacular Last Minute Halloween Looks By: Karen Correa and Lucia Elmi As Halloween approaches, so do the long anticipated costume parties. Are you stuck trying to decide what to wear last minute? […]
Reviewing NYFW’s Boldest 2019 Trends
A Glimpse Into the Future of Fashion Freedom By: Leah Oliver Be prepared for full transparency- New York Fashion Week has declared the return of the free the nipple trend with sheer […]
Moisturize Me: Caring for Curls This Fall
A Guide on How to Keep Your Textured Hair Healthy This Autumn By: Lauren Silverman Fall is here, which means the summer months have faded away, and so have intense humidity and […]
The Future of Storytelling Invites Students of CSI To Volunteer
The Extravagant Event Takes Place at Snug Harbor By: Victoria Ifatusin Thousands of creators from all over the world came to Staten Island to attend the Future of Storytelling, including CSI’s very […]
Five Ways to Conquer NaNoWriMo
50,000 words. 30 days. Will You Take The Challenge? By: Alexis Kateridge Fall means many things, whether it be pumpkin spice lattes, cute couple costumes for halloween or the start of nights […]
A Message For Anti-Vaxxers
Why Are Parents Still Arguing Against Vaccinating Their Children? By: Roseanne Cassar The idea of vaccinating children as a means of protecting them from certain diseases will always be a controversial topic […]
The Nicotine Flash Drive Epidemic
Juul E-Cigarette Products Targeting Teens Everywhere By: Karen Correa Juul devices have become useful for ex-smokers; however, these e-cigarettes are also appealing to underage adolescents. This smoking device has thus become unpopular […]
An Unpopular Opinion About U.S. Open Accusations
Why Following The Rules Should Not Automatically Equal Bigotry By: Sammy Quarrato Are you someone who lets their rage and anger control you during times of competition, such as in sports and […]
What You Need to Know Before November 6th
An Overview of the Primaries and How to Prepare for Election Day By: Olivia Frasca The fall season has finally arrived. The cooler weather and changing leaves call for apple picking and […]
The Grave Outlook of The Genocide in Myanmar
The Burmese Government Continues Its Human Rights Violations By: Chermo Toure While mainstream media outlets are heavily focused on President Trump and the Mueller investigation, they often forget that there is a […]
