A reflection of the 9/11 attacks 20 years later and how it has changed our country. By: Carlos Glick and Christian DiBuono Twenty years ago today marks the day millions of American […]
20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks
CSI Campus is Opened for Fall 2021 Semester
A closer look at the Presidents welcome back message and students’ thoughts returning to class. By: Carlos Glick The College of Staten Island campus (both Willowbrook and St. George) is now officially […]
“Enchanted” Sequel Set to be Released on Disney Plus
Walt Disney Studios reveals all the details to the Enchanted sequel titled, “Disenchanted”. By: Samantha Bravo In 2007, Disney’s “Enchanted” made its debut at the London Theater and was well-received by the […]
12 Romantic Comedies (that are not overrated!)
If you don’t want to keep rewatching the same old, overhyped rom coms: these are for you. By: Angelina Salvador Start your summer off with some of the best tropes in a […]
2021 Summer Jams: The Banner Playlist
From Throwbacks to Currently Trending, we got you Covered By: Sabrina Benet and The Banner Staff Need music for your time lounging at the pool? Check out the songs that will be […]
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Remembering Mister Rogers: The Man That Raised A Generation By: Vincent Villani In May of 2021, HBO Max added an array of content to the library as it does every month. One […]
A List of Some Feel-Good Movies to Watch Over the Summer
These Films will Definitely Keep you Entertained By: Brooke Price In “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Daniel Hillard quits his job and throws an elaborate birthday party for his son. His wife Miranda is not […]
CDC Lifts Mask Mandate
CDC guidelines says, that fully vaccinated people may go out in public without wearing their masks By: Samantha Bravo Since the start of the pandemic, we have been longing for the day […]
The Longest Night
A Mad-Libs Story featuring responses by The Banner Staff By: Monica Ahuja and The Banner Staff Rosa opened the front door to find two giant dogs staring at her. Rosa sighed. It […]
Meet The Banner Pets
Our furry friends through thick and thin By: Sabrina Benet and The Banner Staff Meet Kylie’s Dog Bentley: You can call me Bentley or Benny! I am a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier […]
Broadway Musical, “Dear Evan Hansen” Comes to Life this September
Details on the “Dear Evan Hansen” Movie By: Carlos Glick On May 18, 2021, a trailer on YouTube came out regarding a movie version of the Broadway musical, “Dear Evan Hansen” which […]
A Neverending War
Palestine Faced With Attack, Hours After A “Ceasefire” By: Kylie Hapuarachchi After about 11 days of carnage and death, Israel and Palestine came together for a ceasefire. Until, Israel forces stormed the […]
It’s Going To Be A Hot Girl Summer…Single Or Not
Raise your drink if you’re participating in the summer 2021 antics! By: Katie Kallahan It will be an unapologetic summer which will include where women are planning to wear, go, and do […]
6 New Places in NYC to Visit With Your Boo
Just in time for vaccinated summer fun, many new places are opening up this year By: Katie Kallahan After a year in quarantine, everyone is itching to get out this summer. If […]
Chelsea, the Champions of Europe!
The Blues won their second ever Champions League after they defeated Man City 1-0 By: Emmanuel Mendez The 2021 Champions League final at Porto had drama throughout the full 90 minutes. Manchester […]
CUNY Schools Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine
CSI Students voice their opinions on the virus, vaccine protocol and the opening of the college By: Sabrina Benet & Angelina Salvador On May 10th, it was announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo […]
Six CSI Students Spearhead “Grad Walks” for the Class of 2021
The Grad Walk events will be hosted in early June By: Sabrina Benet After receiving the news of virtual commencement, student leaders Shawn Abraham, Olivia Frasca, Seamus Hughes, Lauren Silverman, Maxwell Velikodny, […]
What Really Happened to Kate Wallis?
“Cruel Summer” Shows the Events that led up to her Disappearance By: Brooke Price Set in the early and mid 90’s, the nerdy girl reclaims the queen bee’s spot after her disappearance. […]
Disney Pixar’s First Tansgender Character
Disney is Holding Auditions for its First 14-year-old Transgender Female Character in Their Upcoming Movie By: Samantha Bravo Recently, Disney Pixar Studios made history by featuring more LGBTQ+ characters including a minor […]
MCU Phase Four Upcoming Movies
After the Release of the Trailer Showcasing Upcoming Phase Four Marvel Movies, Fans Have a lot to be Looking Forward to By: Christian DiBuono Marvel Studios released an official trailer for MCU […]
Pandemic Banking Standards 101
Times have changed, and so has the way we bank! By: Kalindi Mishra Banking will truly never be the same. But how could it be anyway? When such a profound and extensive […]
Attention: Grocery Shopping and Meal Prep 2.0!
Say hello to gourmet meals with a practical price tag By: Kalindi Mishra With the offerings of brands like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh, flavorful and nutritious cooking is literally “one click […]
Is This Justice?
Two American Men Convicted For The Murder Of Italian Police Officer By: Kylie Hapuarachchi What seemed like a normal vacation in Italy, ended in a blood bath when two American men murdered […]
Can You Be Friends With An Ex?
Your ex partner might have been your best friend during your relationship, but is it possible to keep any type of friendship once it’s over? By: Katie Kallahan We have all seen […]
Canelo Keeps on Taking Titles!
Saul Alvarez defeats Billy Joe Saunders for the WBO super middleweight belt By: Emmanuel Mendez On May 8th, 2021, the Mexican Boxing superstar, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, defeated the British southpaw boxer, Billy […]
The Champions League Final is English!
Manchester City make the final for the first time and will play against Chelsea, their third ever final By: Emmanuel Mendez The beloved trophy all the European club’s desire to obtain will […]
CSI Student On The Rise Of Becoming Next Walter Whitman
The young author of “The American Experience”, Franky Duran, expresses himself through inspiring poetry that any college kid could relate to. By: Amber Zahriyeh Franky Duran used to wait at the CSI […]
From College Student to Start Up Business Co-Founder
As the pandemic struck, CSI student Taylor McGuire started a business for a talent agency. By: Meghan Lynch Every morning after Taylor McGuire has her everything bagel and Cafe Americano, McGuire helps […]
April 27th Event: Claire Jimenez
An event that took place with author Claire Jimenez of “Staten Island Stories” By: Carlos Glick and Joel Hines Welcome everyone to the “Staten Island Stories” event, presented to you by the […]
The Longest Cat Game of Cat and Mouse
The Chaotic Duo Get Their Own Movie By: Brooke Price Our rambunctious cat and mouse duo, Tom and Jerry, are back again this year in their new movie. This time, they wind […]
Minimalism
Does having less mean having more? By: Monica Ahuja The practice of Minimalism has become increasingly popular in recent times. The images that some individuals visualize when they think of Minimalism is […]
The Super League is a Disgrace and Wants to Kill Football!
Super League offers weekly big games at the expense of other teams and fans By: Emmanuel Mendez On April 18th, 2021, a statement was released by 12 of the biggest clubs in […]
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has Some Hits and Misses
The Disney+ Series has More Negatives that Outweigh the Positives By: Kenny Velez The Marvel Cinematic Universe shows are off to a rocky start. “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is a […]
We Need to Talk About the Genius that is Anthony and Sebastian
SamBucky, everyone! (Spoilers!) By: Angelina Salvador As a Marvel fanatic, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was the perfect introduction to the new phase, and news stories, to what the world is […]
A New World
For The First Time In Almost 60 Years Cuba Does Not Have A Castro Leading It By: Kylie Hapuarachchi After over 60 years of power the Castro family has stepped down from […]
6 Gender-Fluid Sex Positions to Have Fun With Your Partner
You and your partner will be focusing less on gender norms and more on getting each other off By: Katie Kallahan All types of sex can be gender-neutral, you do what you […]
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal and remains UFC Welterweight champion
Unbelievable night with a main card stacked with unforgettable moments By: Emmanuel Mendez UFC 261 will be a memorable event because of the amazing moments witnessed and the fans back in attendance. […]
CSI Film Festival 2021
All the information you need about this virtual event. By: Carlos Glick This year, the College of Staten Island Film Festival will take place online from May 19-May 26 and will feature […]
Lights, Camera, Graduation!
As graduation approaches, CSI graduates are eager to get their photos taken By: Rawan Raja As the semester slowly comes to an end, those ready to graduate this spring are encouraged to […]
“Full House” to “Fuller House”
A Comparison of the Two Shows By: Carlos Glick We all know and love the iconic show “Full House,” which ran from the late 80’s to mid 90’s (1987-1995) and had approximately […]
Every Family Has its Secrets
“Ginny and Georgia” Digs Deep into Growing Up and Becoming Independent By: Brooke Price “Ginny and Georgia” follows a single mother, Georgia, moving to the town of Wellsbury with her daughter Ginny […]
So Obsessed With The Idea That You Could…
Film Technology Brings the Unreal to Life on Screen. But Has it Gone too Far? By: Vincent Villani Anyone who has ever watched a movie knows the power of computer-generated imaging, or […]
The Anthropocene Reviewed
An Exploration of the Human World with John Green By: Monica Ahuja Many readers know John Green as an author of best-sellers such as “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Turtles All […]
What to do After Receiving the Coronavirus Vaccine
Although the vaccine protects us from getting COVID-19, we should still stay safe and take necessary precautions By: Samantha Bravo Many people are very excited to be getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We […]
Introducing Cookaholism : The New Wellness Trend and Escape
Preserve your health with a culinary transformation By: Kalindi Mishra The latest diet patterns have placed Americans at risk for weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Convenience is at the core of […]
What is Fair
Utah Law Makes Biological Fathers Pay 50% Of All Pregnancy Medical Bills By: Kylie Hapuarachchi Pregnancy is a moment in time in which the woman has to sacrifice nine months of her […]
The Fight to Freedom
The Country of France That is Known for Being The “Indivisible, Secular, Democratic, and Social Republic” has Passed a Law Prohibiting People From Wearing Headscarves By: Huma Ahmad With the rise of […]
10 Super Cheap and Fun Outdoor Date Ideas
Simple and covid friendly springtime activities for you and your boo By: Katie Kallahan During the past year of this pandemic, many people have experienced cabin fever while quarantining. Now that the […]
Ride Like the Wind, Bullseye!
This one’s for the girls, tips and tricks to riding that horse By: Katie Kallahan First things first stop worrying and relax, you’re there to have fun! Make sure you’re both […]
Champions League Draw Sets the Scene!
Exciting matches are drawn as the biggest club competition in Europe returns. By Emmanuel Mendez The football season has started with clubs already taking part in their respective leagues. The Champions League […]
Wildest Transfer Window of All Time?
Clubs around Europe upgrade their squads with big-name players, including two of the greatest players of all time By Emmanuel Mendez The transfer window is always exciting for football fans and their […]
Take Carrie to the Prom
Unless you don’t want increased pleasure during orgasms, then you could practice celibacy during your shark week, but it’s highly unrecommended. By Katie Kallahan Period sex is not only fun like regular […]
A Broken System
Afghanistan Is Overrun By Taliban By Kylie Hapuarachchi The war in Afghanistan officially ended in 2014, 14 years after it had started, one of the longest wars ever to be fought by […]
