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 […]
2023 Graduation Commencement Engulfed by Uncertainty
CSI Dolphins Looking to Improve in 2023 Season
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 […]
What Should You Get Your Lady This Holiday Season?
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 […]
As Finals Week Approaches at CSI, Students Weigh In
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 […]
The Ultimate Hangout for the Holiday Season
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 […]
What Not to Eat to Be An Authentic Italian
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 […]
CSI Students Struggle with Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation
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 […]
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”: An Exploration of Grief, Vengeance and Community
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 […]
Why Aren’t Students Aware of Campus Resources?
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 […]
Surf the Internet at Your Own Risk
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 […]
Billionaires Do Not Care About You
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 Student Senate Opposes IHRA Definition of Antisemitism, CUNY Chancellor Still Plans to Adopt
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 […]
Black Women, One of the Most Marginalized Groups in America
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 […]
CSI Enrollment Decline May Cost Students Money
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 […]
Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill Progresses in the Senate
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 […]
Could Your Student Activity Fee Be Utilized Better?
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 […]
Black Adam, A Return for DC Movies
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 […]
The Queen of Staten Island
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 […]
Banner Book Review
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 […]
CSI Finally Shows Up
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 […]
The Best Wing Spot On The Island
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 […]
LGBT Resource Center Suffering
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 […]
The Inheritance Games” Lives On, Other Hit Novels Take it to the Big Screen
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 […]
Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Effectively Pauses Student Loan Forgiveness
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, […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stable Diffusion
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 […]
“The Final Gambit” Marks the Epic Conclusion to “The Inheritance Games” Series
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 […]
The Game of Life Played By Dylan Notaro
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 […]
Do’s and Don’ts As A College Freshman
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 […]
Make CSI Safe to Walk
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 […]
Why CSI Should Consider Having Cosmetology Classes
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 […]
Back to the Apocalypse; “The Last of Us” Remake Launches on PS5
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 […]
Step Aside Halloween, Taylor Swift’s Newest Album “Midnights” Releases This October
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 […]
Yoga and Bottomless Mimosas: An In-Depth Look at “She-Hulk”
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 […]
Olivia Wilde’s Upcoming Film “Don’t Worry Darling,” Has Us Very Worried, Darling
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 […]
His Darkest Deed
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 […]
From iPhone 14 Pro to Apple Watch Ultra
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 […]
Letter from the Editor
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 […]
Millions of College Students Turn to Drugs to Deal with Stress
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 […]
Sophomore Thomas Pretorius Discovers Sneaker Reselling
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 […]
Before Finals Begin, Exercise In Exchange For Better Grades
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 […]
Answers to The Hardest Question This Summer: What Should You Do To Your Nails?
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. […]
“Dear Evan Hansen”: The Beloved Broadway Musical vs. the Movie
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 […]
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Explores the Wonders of the Multiverse—and Everything Bagels
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” […]
Spicy Surprise for Bucks and Celtics Game 3
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 […]
Fight of the Year?!
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 […]
Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet again in the UCL Final
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 […]
“iCarly” Season 2 Out Now on Paramount Plus
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” was a blast
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 […]
A Corrupt System
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 […]
Errol Spence Jr. unifies the welterweight championships.
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 […]
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