
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Her Majesty Queen Diambi Kabatusuila Tshiyoyo Muata of the Democratic Republic of Congo came to visit her alma mater, the College of Staten Island, Banner photographer Leopold Hancock was there to […]
Author Rupi Kaur’s latest book, Home Body, is complex, intense, and all about putting yourself out there By Klaudia Wiacek Vulnerability is a tough thing to come to terms with. It is […]
The key to bring the crowds back to the meetings comes from an unlikely source. By Valeria Di Bisceglie The covid pandemic that began in 2019 put a strain on the CIS […]
If you want juicy, the answer is Joyce’s Tavern. If it’s kick and spice you’re after, go to The Hop Shoppe. But when it comes to date night—Denino’s! By R. Vazquez and […]
Support group witnesses low attendance rate following campus re-opening. Beloved sanctuary becomes a ghost-town. By Edona Avdiu Club meetings across the CSI campus can only attract three or four students, according to the coordinator […]
Barnes’ hit series comes with a new announcement, while more beloved titles sharing the spotlight with “The Inheritance Games” receive on-screen adaptations. by Gianna Liantonio Following the weeks of the release of […]
The lawsuit claims that Biden exceeded his authority by attempting to cancel student loans By Julia Salazar The student loan forgiveness application process has officially been paused as six GOP states—Iowa, Kansas, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]