Disney’s Newest Animated Movie Provides a Whimsical, yet Realistic Story About Family By: Samantha Bravo The movie is directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, who also directed Zootopia. The music is […]
Disney’s “Encanto” is an Animated Masterpiece
CSI Drama Department’s production of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz “Trouble at Home”
An adaptation of “Trouble at Home” will be showing this Thursday and Friday By: Carlos Glick On December 9th and 10th, The College of Staten Island’s Drama department will be putting on […]
A PSA to Literature Professors: It’s Time for Shakespeare to Rest
The classics have dominated English curriculums for decades, ignoring the works that emerged in and about the world students live in today By Yasmine Abdeldayem There was a moment in my sophomore […]
Secret Policies
The Long Awaited Trial Of Ex-Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. By: Kylie Hapuarachchi The case of Jeffrey Epstein and his predatory ways is one that will make you wonder what else you do not […]
Ladies and Gents, it’s Dirty December
We’ve evolved from the Trader Joe’s chocolate advent calendars, here’s something more fun for you and your boo. By: Katie Kallahan It’s not too late to start your Christmas advent calendar fun. […]
Lionel Messi: Ballon d`Or 2021 Winner
The PSG star wins over Bayern Munich`s Robert Lewandowski. By: Emmanuel Mendez After the Ballon d`Or ceremony in 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, France Football returned to host the […]
UCL Matchday 6: Best 16 advances
The group stage ends with the top two teams of each grouping advancing to the knockout stage with big teams being left behind. By: Emmanuel Mendez The last matchday of the group […]
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Unifies Generations, As Iconic Villains Return
The latest trailer brought new waves of excitement among MCU fans and long-time lovers of Spiderman. By: Yasmine Abdeldayem On November 16, Sony released the final trailer to the highly anticipated film, […]
Booster Shots Now Available
After being hit by the coronavirus and the delta variant, booster shots are now available across the country By: Samantha Bravo Ever since the delta variant spread across the country, scientists have […]
Students, Pack Your Bags; Study-Abroad Programs Are Making a Comeback
Upcoming informational sessions will solidify plans for global learning’s return By: Yasmine Abdeldayem After a long hiatus, CSI’s study-abroad programs will be back in action for Summer 2022 and beyond. “All of […]
The IPhone 13! Is it worth it? Yes it is!
Better quality and the best IPhone Apple has ever had! By: Carlos Glick The very first IPhone was released June 29, 2007 and since then has released 33 models in IPhone history. […]
Ten Indoor Activities to Occupy Your Time
Sometimes it is Just Too Cold to Go Out By: Monica Ahuja Although winter will not be here until December 21, 2021, it certainly feels like it is here already! Sometimes it […]
Finals, Oh, Finals!
Prep, Study, Repeat By: Kalindi Mishra Final examinations and enormous semester-end papers are among the most difficult parts of college. Keep yourself coordinated and organized as you head into exam season. Go […]
Eternals, What Happened?
This movie is getting a mixed reception. This review attempts to figure out why that is. By: Kenny Velez “Eternals” is an eternal-sized bore. Directed by Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), this movie takes […]
Islamic State Threatens Africa
ADF Creates Serious Implications For Uganda’s Future. By: Kylie Hapuarachchi Uganda is facing what seems to be another treacherous outcome. Violence is thrust about Uganda as the center of Kampale is attacked […]
Naughty or Nice?
Ummm… Naughty, it’s more fun. By: Katie Kallahan He’s checked the list and he’s checked it twice… you are definitely on the naughty list this year. Well, better make the most of […]
Tis’ The Season to Stress Over What to Get Your Partner for Christmas
Skip the generic stuff: personalized gifts are the way to go. By: Katie Kallahan The best and only gift ideas you will need this year: Paint by Numbers This is not your […]
MLB Owners and Players clash over CBA negotiations
Difference in the wants and needs of the players and owners may potentially lead to a lock out before the start of the 2022 season By: Christian DiBuono Major League Baseball owners […]
Drama at the World Cup European Qualifiers
Current champs France qualify for Qatar 2022 while Portugal or Italy will miss the winter tournament. By: Emmanuel Mendez The European World Cup qualifiers have ended, and 10 European countries have qualified […]
Broadway Reopens to New York City
After being shut down for over a year, Broadway finally opens its doors with strict guidelines. By: Samantha Bravo In the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed that all Broadway shows in […]
The Piano Guys Newest Albums are EPIC
Music to Help you Chill, Relax, and Lull You to Sleep By: Carlos Glick The Piano Guys have done it again, but this time they have released not one, but TWO albums! […]
Luck is Luck
Suspense By: Nicholas Palmeri Kathleen remembered thin rivers of tears going down her head. The cool droplets curled along the ridge of her nose and fell onto her upper lip. Now, the […]
College Guide
Steps to become successful throughout college By: Carlos Glick Let’s face it, a lot of us find college to be fun but yet a little stressful as the semesters progress and the […]
Streamline Holiday Meal Prep
Ring in the joy – not the stress! By: Kalindi Mishra Thanksgiving can be a magnificent occasion. Brimming with family, companions, food, old customs and the chance to make new ones. However, […]
Children of the Wild
Abandoned And Alone These Children Have Learned Things On Their Own By: Kylie Hapuarachchi We have heard the stories of Mowgli and Tarzan. The idea that young boys were raised by wildlife […]
The Future of Artists in Afghanistan Hangs in the Balance
After the Taliban’s return to power, artists fear that their livelihoods have come to an end By: Yasmine Abdeldayem The last twenty years of artistic expression in Afghanistan have screeched to a […]
Best Winter Date To-do’s
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you need to stay home, coats were invented for a reason, go grab it from the back of your closet. By: Katie Kallahan “Winter in […]
Canelo is Undisputed Champion!
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez drops Caleb Plant in Round 11 to win the IBF super-middleweight title. By: Emmanuel Mendez The tension both Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant had before the fight made this […]
The 2021 TCS NYC Marathon
50 Years in the Making By: Monica Ahuja The TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) New York City Marathon is a tremendous human tenacity and determination exhibition. It is also a demonstration of humanity’s […]
UFC 268: Classic fight night!
Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas and Kamaru Usman were all victorious in the main card of UFC 268. By: Emmanuel Mendez UFC 268 took place at Madison Square Garden and witnessed three great […]
Trans Students Saved from Transphobia Among So-Called “Allies”
“I was just getting fucking tired” By: K. Goldfarb Dani Figueroa, a genderfluid student, has been a victim of casual transphobia on campus. The transphobia often came from their lesbian, gay and […]
Students Are Getting Vaccinated, But Aren’t Coming to Campus
“They Need to Be In Class.” By: S.M. Haskell Maricruz Luna did not like online classes. So she took a semester off. Though being back in school she still finds herself online. […]
Women’s Soccer is the Bright Future of CSI
In the midst of a 2021 fall season, CSI’s head coach looks for new stellar players By: Philip Clinton CSI’s women’s soccer is currently in the middle of a 3-10-1 season yet, […]
LGBTQ Support Group Eases the Pain of Loneliness
Students Miss Having a Safe Space to Heal from Pandemic Aftermath By: S. Rodriguez Jeanie Owens was completing their last year in high school when COVID-19 shut down the state. Nearly two […]
Can’t Stop Our Crying it’s the Love on Tour
Fine Line Live: As Seen by Angelina Salvador and Gabriell Kleydman By: Angelina Salvador & Gabriell Kleydman The long awaited day was finally here! We were ecstatic as we were on our […]
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Reboot Coming to Disney+
Disney+ Released a New Trailer of an Animated Film based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Series By: Samantha Bravo “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made its debut almost 15 years […]
The Bad Cat
Short Suspense By: Nicholas Palmeri Ten summers ago, Cass witnessed the destructive demise of her grandmother beneath the crushed metal framework of her Toyota Camry. The asphalt was boiling when Cass pushed […]
harmony in that of chaos
A poem By: Huma Ahmad As my effortless feet touch ice, my body automatically sways and glides through the trickling smooth pressures of the ice. The nonchalantness of my body dances with […]
Water You Waiting For, CSI? Students Are Thirsty
Administration tamps down water access across campus By: Yasmine Abdeldayem From unfilled vending machines in lounges to inoperative fountains across campus, students face CSI’s water scarcity at every turn. “The water fountains […]
World on Wednesdays Takes Students On a Learning Journey Beyond Staten Island
CSI’s weekly lecture series invites the community’s experts to discuss globally lived experiences and international opportunities By Yasmine Abdeldayem CSI’s World on Wednesday Lecture Series has returned for the Fall 2021 term […]
And So It Begins: Midterm Season!
Resort to the tried and true: Plan, Execute, and ( yes, it is possible!) Recharge By: Kalindi Mishra Photo Caption: https://www.activeminds.org/blog/happier-holidays-tips-to-de-stress-and-enjoy-your-break/ Photo Credit: Midterm season = Active (or hyperactive) minds! It’s that […]
The Disastrous Final Season of “On My Block”
The WORST Season of “On My Block” (Spoilers Included) By: Huma Ahmad Oh my God, what was that?! The new season of “On My Block” was the messiest season of all time. […]
Will There Be Anything Left In The US?
Cargo Ships Held Up Leading To A Shortage By: Kylie Hapuarachchi As the holidays start to come there is this horrible truth that there may be no presents underneath the Christmas tree […]
The Ultimate Sex Bucket List
Here’s the bucket list you didn’t even know you needed. By: Katie Kallahan Go to a nude beach Starting off strong, this one is not for you if you tend to be […]
Symbolism of Sex in You
What Made Season 3 of You the Most Intense Season of All Time? By: Huma Ahmad Sex. A major part of relationships. We see sex as being the beauty of relationships and […]
NBA season is here!
After four games, the Chicago Bulls and the Warriors are the most impressive with a 4-0 record each. By: Emmanuel Mendez The NBA returns for another season after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated […]
The Banner Special Spooky Halloween Story
By: The Banner Staff As Alice stepped into the new house her parents had bought, it didn’t feel quite ‘new’ as she thought it would be. The smell of old oak wood […]
Has The Zodiac’s Identity Really Been Solved?
New (reliable?) information on the infamous San Francisco Bay Area murderer By: Angelina Salvador The Zodiac There have been numerous conspiracies, documentaries, podcasts, books, and even a movie on the infamous San […]
CSI Governance Under Attack, President Retires
President Insisted on Plan Despite Widespread Opposition By: Angelina Salvador The College of Staten Island’s President William J. Fritz has announced his retirement from his position as of today. He released a […]
Welcome (Back) to another eccentric back-to-school season!
2020’s Dilemma continues into Fall 2021, leaving parents and teachers alike to contemplate between – and implement- unconventional instruction methods with the ambition of academic success in an environment where transitions have […]
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