By: Sammy Quarrato Did you ever have the desire to do daredevil sports or stunts that’ll put you in constant danger? Many people don’t either, but there are some out there that […]
X-Treme Sports Event in…Buttermilk Mountain…?
Are PopSockets Just Another Lazy Gimmick?
A Closer Look Into Yet Another 21st Century Fad By: Lucia Elmi PopSockets. Their existence, in short, is pointless. They have one single basic function and that is to stick to the […]
A Breakdown of Brexit: For Better or For Worse?
Theresa May’s Leadership is Challenged, But The Motion For Brexit Continues By: Olivia Frasca An organization of 28 states and 513 million people, the European Union (EU) is a major force in […]
The New Student Activity Fee Proposal: Why It Matters
“It’s a Bandaid, Not Permanent” By: Veronica Pistek Before issuing the proposal for the reallocation of the Student Activity Fee, the Finance Committee of Student Government wanted a better understanding of how […]
My True Love Gave To Me… Time Away?
Christmas as a Couple: Cliche or Okay? By: Alexis Kateridge The end of the year is looming even closer and with it, the daunting shadow of Christmas and New Year’s follows. Christmas […]
The Risks of Using Cat Fishing Dating Services
All That Glitters is Not Gold By: Roseanne Cassar For people who do everything on the computer, from browsing websites to paying bills online, using social media and websites to look for […]
The Sequel Using the Internet as a Backdrop
How the Use of Social Media and the Internet Remains Prominent in “Ralph Breaks the Internet” By: Brooke Price Comedians John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman reprise their roles as Ralph and […]
Wrap Up Your Year with Spotify
The Popular “Wrapped” Feature Returns with a Breakdown of Your Listening History By: Lauren Silverman The end of the year is an exciting time. With Christmas and New Year’s just around the […]
Numerous New and Exciting Movies to Look Forward to in the New Year
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2019 By: George Burkert With 2018 nearly over after a great movie year, 2019 is shaping up to be another great one. With sequels and Disney films […]
The Ball is Supposed to Drop, Not You
New Year’s Eve is an Exciting Holiday, But There are Some Dangers By: Corina Gerbino As New Year’s Eve approaches, we’re all making plans, preparing for parties, and getting hyped up. Every […]
Your New Year’s Resolution for 2019
What Are your Plans for 2019? By: Roseanne Cassar The Christmas season is finally here and Mr. Jolly Christmas is working very hard getting his sleigh ready for the big day. Meanwhile, […]
Is it Time to Move Out?
Deciding Whether or Not Moving Out is the Right Call By: Lucia Elmi Things are moving fast. Jobs come and go, and so do the friends. But with the loss comes even […]
The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Continues
President Trump Refuses Negotiations For His Wall By: Lucia Elmi Since December 22, 2018, the U.S. government has been on its continued streak as having been in the longest government shutdown in […]
Out of Class, But Still On Campus
Hidden Gem Events That Students Should Attend This Semester By: Salvatore Cento CAB Films. Open Mic Nights. Ace The Interview. There’s nothing wrong with watching “A Star Is Born”, “Venom” and “A […]
The “Fetch” New Musical Taking the World by Storm
The Modernized Musical of the Beloved and Relatable High School Film By: Brooke Price The iconic high school film “Mean Girls” is now an uplifting musical about finding who you are in […]
The Creator of “Spongebob Squarepants” Leaves an Incredible Legacy Behind
Stephen Hillenburg, Teacher and Artist By: Ruben Sibri Stephen Hillenburg was an artist and an educator. He created Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” and acted as the showrunner for the first three seasons. Hillenburg […]
In An Age of Superheroes and Sci-Fi, “Robin Hood” Stumbles
Stealing From the Rich No Longer Makes the Audience Happy By: Salvatore Cento We all know about the story of Robin Hood, the green hooded gentleman. He takes from the rich and […]
The Presumeable Downfall of Tekashi69
A Brief History of 6ix9ine’s Legal Issues By: Chermo Toure The quick rise of rapper Daniel Hernandez, also known as Tekashi69 or 6ix9ine, and the sudden and presumable fall of him is […]
CUNY’s Continuous Budget Blunder
CUNY Gives Students Hard Time With University Funding By: Ruben Sibri Financial controversy seems to be piling up for CUNY. Backlash from students and administration, who are already upset over the announcement […]
Highlighting CSI’s English Department
By: Alexis Kateridge With STEM majors on the rise, often times English as a major is overlooked. It will be deemed as an easy major, one that students choose to take the […]
A Snowy Sport for Adrenaline Junkies
Hit The Slopes This Winter Season By: Veronica Pistek As the cold winter season sneaks up on us, so does the urge to hibernate. Instead of curling up in your cozy bed […]
New Year, New Me: Your Social Media Makeover
Refresh Your Online Presence for the New Year By: Lauren Silverman The New Year is often considered the best time for a fresh start. With the previous year behind you and your […]
The Magic Of Modern Medicine
East vs West: Which One is the Best? By: Mohamed Mahmoud There are many forms of medicine that help people. The medicine we know now is called Western medicine. This type of […]
So, You Want to Start a Small Business?
The Nature of Business Startups and Kick Starting Your Idea By: Natalia Sandor Starting a business is comparable to having a child or maybe like getting a really high maintenance dog. Yeah, […]
#NotMyChristmas: An Open Letter from the Grinch
Is Christmas Still Worth Stealing? Definitely Not. By: Lauren Silverman Dear Banner readers, It’s that time of year again. What could I possibly mean by “that time of year?” You might think […]
Your “Resolbullshit” of 2019
My Take on the New Year’s Resolution Vow By: Mark Deutsch At the start of every January people make resolutions to fix parts of themselves and to accomplish some lofty feat for […]
North Korea Update and U.S. Policy With An Isolated Nation
Did Trump Get Played By Kim Jong Un? By: Dejon Virgo The United States’ foreign policy with North Korea has always been a complicated one since the fall of the Soviet Union. […]
Deal or No Deal: The State of Brexit Negotiations
Will the UK Parliament Reject Theresa May’s Brexit Deal? By: Dejon Virgo The United Kingdom Parliament is facing a big vote on December 11th, 2018 on whether or not to approve Prime […]
Toxic Masculine Expectations During the Holiday Season
Is There a Dark Side to Celebrating the Holidays? By: Dejon Virgo Masculinity: a word that is often used as the norms in our society evolve and people continue to question what […]
How To Get Conversations Rolling
Don’t Overthink, Just Do It! By: Philip Sanzone We converse everyday. It is an intrinsic part of society. Sometimes, it can be hard to start a meaningful conversation and come up with […]
A Look Into Traditional Martial Arts Training
Torah Dojo on Staten Island By: Mark Deutsch Karate is something that most people know from Hollywood entertainment such as “Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai”. What many are not aware of […]
25th Anniversary of New York Rangers Stanley Cup Win
Hope for The New York Rangers in 2019 By: Alexis Kateridge Hockey season is in full swing, and with it comes talk of who will be making it all the way to […]
Nassar Continues to Destroy USA Gymnastics Reputation
Larry Nassar’s Lack of Empathy Cost Him 40-175 Years By: Valerie Gonzalez Larry Nassar was the USA Gymnastics national team doctor and an osteopathic physician at Michigan State University. The doctor was […]
Best and Worst Surprises for the 2018-2019 NBA Season
These Teams and Players Are Surprising Everyone By: George Burkert It’s 2 months into the 2018-2019 NBA season and so far, there have been many surprises. Some of those surprises have been […]
Are You Just a Joke?
Signs Your Relationship Isn’t What You Thought It Was By: Lucia Elmi Being a relationship can be a core part of finding just one of the many joys life has to offer. […]
The Uphill Battle in the Search for Love
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Unrequited Lust By: Lucia Elmi The quest for love isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of hardships, trial and error, and even moments of […]
This One’s For The Coffee Lovers
The Pros and Cons of That Caffeine Buzz By: Olivia Frasca Most Americans will admit that the day does not officially begin until they drink that coveted cup, or pot, of coffee. […]
A Commentary On The Tech-Addiction Epidemic
Is it Such a Bad Thing? By: Gianna Simonelli It seems as though everyday there is new headline generated to slander the technological advancements of our society and those who take advantage […]
The Captivating Sequel to the Harry Potter Universe
What Do We Know About Nicholas Flamel and What to Expect By: Valerie Gonzales Wow, what a film! “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” made audiences speechless, with an amazing cast, breathtaking […]
It’s Alive! The Morgan Reanimates a Classic
New Exhibit Celebrates 200 Years of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” By: Lauren Silverman Despite the number of fictional creatures that have haunted our TV screens and terrorized the pages in our books, few […]
Remembering Stan Lee: The Life, The Hero, The Legend
How One Man Made a Big Difference By: George Burkert “You know, I guess one person can make a difference. Nuff said.” This quote, said by Stan Lee in “Spider-Man 3” in […]
“Big Mouth” Takes an Educational, Realistic Approach to Puberty
The Show That Doesn’t Hold Back on Its Content By: Brooke Price Raging Hormones, masturbation, puberty, first kisses and relationships, “Big Mouth” doesn’t shy away from anything and is very upfront about […]
The Craze is On: Surviving Without Social Media for a Week
My Week-long Adventure Without Social Media. By: Dejon Virgo Social media plays a big role in our society today. With the creation of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms, […]
Not-So-Obvious Tips for Staying Warm This Winter Season
Clever Ways to Keep Yourself Warm By: Mark Deutsch As everyone knows, when winter time turns our side of the world into a freezer, people need to stay warm when venturing outside. […]
The Benefits of Waking Up Bright and Early
Getting Up Early Can Affect Your Mood Throughout The Day By: Philip Sanzone How you wake up in the morning can affect a lot about your day. Proper sleeping and eating habits […]
Making the Perfect Place for Your Gaming Needs
Create the Perfect Space for Any Game Counsel By: Mark Deutsch Every gamer has a unique style when it comes to playing and using a console, computer or even mobile devices. Not […]
Is Bernie Sanders Electable?
The Most Popular Senator in the U.S. Could Claim the Democratic Nomination in 2020 By: Chermo Toure Senator Bernie Sanders is undoubtedly one of the Democratic frontrunners to run against President Trump in […]
An Inside Look into the Plan for the 116th Congress of the United States
The Democrats’ Plan For the New Congress By: Dejon Virgo The midterm elections of 2018 were a while ago and it is official that Democrats will take back the House after 8 […]
New Year, New Fares
MTA Fares are Expected to Increase Come 2019 By: Alexis Kateridge The new year means a lot of things to many people, whether it be heading to the gym to try and […]
The Newfound Resurrection of A Reason to Write
A Promising Comeback Makes Way for CSI’s Writing Club By: Lucia Elmi The slow disappearance of CSI’s A Reason to Write club has come as a crushing blow to creative writing enthusiasts […]
