Insight Into CSI’s 2018-2019 Planning By: Mohamed Mahmoud In the wake of recent CSI robberies, the college council met to discuss campus training for emergency situations, the budget cuts, and this year’s […]
Open Conversation From the College Council
Student-Run Magazine Creates Cultural Competence on Campus
Student-Run Magazine Creates Cultural Competence on Campus By: Veronica Pistek An LGBTQI Leader, a member of the CUNY LGBTQ Advisory Board, a David Project Intern, a Student Government Commissioner student at large, […]
DIY This Year’s Hottest Halloween Makeup
Spooktacular Last Minute Halloween Looks By: Karen Correa and Lucia Elmi As Halloween approaches, so do the long anticipated costume parties. Are you stuck trying to decide what to wear last minute? […]
Reviewing NYFW’s Boldest 2019 Trends
A Glimpse Into the Future of Fashion Freedom By: Leah Oliver Be prepared for full transparency- New York Fashion Week has declared the return of the free the nipple trend with sheer […]
Moisturize Me: Caring for Curls This Fall
A Guide on How to Keep Your Textured Hair Healthy This Autumn By: Lauren Silverman Fall is here, which means the summer months have faded away, and so have intense humidity and […]
The Future of Storytelling Invites Students of CSI To Volunteer
The Extravagant Event Takes Place at Snug Harbor By: Victoria Ifatusin Thousands of creators from all over the world came to Staten Island to attend the Future of Storytelling, including CSI’s very […]
Five Ways to Conquer NaNoWriMo
50,000 words. 30 days. Will You Take The Challenge? By: Alexis Kateridge Fall means many things, whether it be pumpkin spice lattes, cute couple costumes for halloween or the start of nights […]
A Message For Anti-Vaxxers
Why Are Parents Still Arguing Against Vaccinating Their Children? By: Roseanne Cassar The idea of vaccinating children as a means of protecting them from certain diseases will always be a controversial topic […]
The Nicotine Flash Drive Epidemic
Juul E-Cigarette Products Targeting Teens Everywhere By: Karen Correa Juul devices have become useful for ex-smokers; however, these e-cigarettes are also appealing to underage adolescents. This smoking device has thus become unpopular […]
An Unpopular Opinion About U.S. Open Accusations
Why Following The Rules Should Not Automatically Equal Bigotry By: Sammy Quarrato Are you someone who lets their rage and anger control you during times of competition, such as in sports and […]
What You Need to Know Before November 6th
An Overview of the Primaries and How to Prepare for Election Day By: Olivia Frasca The fall season has finally arrived. The cooler weather and changing leaves call for apple picking and […]
The Grave Outlook of The Genocide in Myanmar
The Burmese Government Continues Its Human Rights Violations By: Chermo Toure While mainstream media outlets are heavily focused on President Trump and the Mueller investigation, they often forget that there is a […]
Couples Costume Ideas to Snuggle Up to This Halloween
A Guide to Finding the Perfect Costume for You and Your Significant Other By: Alexis Kateridge Halloween is almost here. And do you know what that means? Costumes and costume parties. And […]
Signs That He’s a F-boy or She’s a F-girl
Ditch The Red Flags for a New Lover By: Leah Oliver It’s hard to see the bright red flags standing before you when your eyes are shaped like hearts and your stomach […]
Serena Williams: Victim or Sore Loser?
2018 U.S. Open Opens the Door For Controversy By: Ubong Ekpo Instead of celebrating what would’ve been her twenty fourth grand slam title, the 2018 U.S. Open ended in controversy for Serena […]
Get to Know CSI’s New Women’s Soccer Coach
Women’s Soccer is Bound to “Have A Day” By: Natalia Sandor The “Dirty Jerz” has brought a few good things into the lives of the students here at CSI, everyone loves Jose […]
Searching For A Captivating Thriller? Look No Further!
The Suspense-Thriller Film That’s Shocking the Nation By: Brooke Price After his daughter disappears, David Kim, played by John Cho, takes matters into his own hands searching for her himself. Kim is […]
Insider on The Outsider
Stephen King’s Newest Novel is a Guaranteed Fright By: Mark Deutsch King’s latest book, The Outsider, published on May 22, 2018, contains his usual masterful prowess. The plot takes unsuspected twists as […]
A Spectrum of Power: Atypical Season 2
Sam Gardner and His Family’s Road to Discovery By: Salvatore Cento and Lauren Silverman The first season of the Netflix-exclusive program, Atypical, centers around an eighteen year old boy with autism discovering […]
A Perfect Life, So Why Did She Vanish?
“A Simple Favor,” the Fresh New Thriller Starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick By: Brooke Price One day, Emily drops off her son at school and never returns. It is up to […]
A Letter from the Editor-in-Chief
The Banner’s New Voice and Vision By: Veronica Pistek To the Reader, Greetings Banner readers! My name is Veronica Pistek, a Macaulay Honors College sophomore here at CSI. During my freshman year, […]
Commemoration of an American Hero
Many Mourn the Passing of Former Senator John McCain, But What’s in Store for America? By: Sammy Quarrato John McCain gave his life to his country for much of his long career. […]
Coach McFall is Helping CSI’s Runners to Rise
Elevating the Culture of CSI’s Cross Country & Track and Field Team By: Veronica Pistek Jason McFall, CSI’s newest Cross Country and Track & Field coach, as well as Coordinator of Athletic […]
Ditch the Disorganization and Start Doing
Leave Behind Old Habits for a Low-Stress School Year By: Mohamed Mahmoud and Veronica Pistek The new semester has begun, and odds are that you’re still tired from doing nothing for 3 […]
A Guide to Fueling Your Brain With Positivity
Opt for a Year Filled With Optimism By: Nadia Diaz Do you look at the glass as half full or half empty? Despite your answer, trying to remain positive amidst the tension […]
Hungry For Time? Save Your App-etite!
Tips to Stay on Track With Time Management Tools By: Roseanne Cassar As the Fall semester is cooking up at the College of Staten Island, so is a fresh batch of nerves […]
What You Should Know as a CSI Freshman
The Beginning of the Best Years of Your Life By: Veronica Pistek Entering the college life is an adaptive adjustment; finding a balance between studying, getting involved in extracurriculars while trying to […]
To All The Rom-Coms I’ve Loved Before
A Love Letter to the New Netflix Original By: Cassandra Lane Lately, there has been an extreme downfall in the Romantic Comedy genre- that is, until Jenny Han, the author of “To […]
All Aboard Staten Island’s New MTA Express Bus Service
Express Bus Service Shakes up Commuting for CSI Students By: Lucia Elmi Over-do transportation service adjustment has finally made its way to improve Staten Island’s shaky express bus service to Manhattan. As […]
Staying in the Loop With the Loop Bus
Critical Changes for CSI’s Campus Bus Cycle By: Anes Ahmed The introduction of a fresh year comes a new set of policies and resources that students either need to grow accustomed, or […]
Three Break-ins Occur at CSI’s West Administration Building
Back-to-Back Burglaries of Cash, Checks, and Parking Registration Cards By: Victoria Ifatusin The morning of Monday, August 27th, officials were informed of a break-in that occurred in the Purchasing Office of 3A, […]
Making the Most of Those 204 Acres
What Students Can Expect This Year From Campus Planning By: Olivia Frasca The College of Staten Island is the largest campus of the City University of New York. At 204 acres, there […]
The Most Vital Things That Dictate Your Success Might Not Include Your Degree
Ryan Miller From IPG Media Brands Eases Our Post-Grad Woes By: Ryan Miller Ahhhh – the end of the semester has finally arrived! While the waxing sound of Pomp & Circumstance may seem […]
Let the Post-Grad Adventure Begin
A Guide for Things You Can Do After Graduation By: Victoria Ifatusin Your long awaited college career has finally ended. Graduation day was amazing; your family came to cheer you on and […]
Throwing A Do-It-Yourself Graduation Party to Remember
A Guide to Celebrating Your Commencement with a Bang By: Veronica Pistek On commencement day, most of us would much rather be in someone’s backyard having the time of our lives than […]
Millennials Making it in the Real-World: Investing in the Essentials
Adulting Has Never Been Easier With These Items By: Veronica Pistek Many of us go through four years of college studying for exams and making close friendships, but neglect learning how to […]
Tying Up Loose Ends Before Graduation
Putting in the Last Effort Before Your Special Day By: Roseanne Cassar For all students who are graduating on May 31, there is still time to make sure you are ready for […]
Seeing The World Through Fresh Graduate Eyes
Travelling Post-Graduation Prepares You for the Real World By: Roseanne Cassar While many college students who graduate on time feel the need to travel the world, some students feel they need to […]
Breaking Down the Post-Grad Blues
Self-Doubt Getting You Down? You’re Not Alone. By: Lucia Elmi Graduation is slowly creeping in and for those of you that are still kicking, you’re putting your last power kick into getting […]
College Students Glam it Up for Graduation
Students Spend Massive Amounts of Money on Hair and Makeup for Graduation By: Tamar Belfont Has anyone ever wondered why people take extreme measures to look fabulous on their graduating day as […]
The Uncertainty of Life After Graduation
Graduation is Over, Time to Make Decisions That Affect Your Future By: Jessica Scarimbolo So, you’re graduating college with your bachelor’s degree…what now? For some, you are free to begin your career […]
Confessions of a College Graduate
What You Need to Know From an Experienced College Student By: Jessica Scarimbolo As a soon-to-be college graduate, it is only fitting to enlighten people on what to expect in their four […]
Special Gifts for the College Graduate
Every Graduate Can Receive a Nice Present No Matter the Budget By: Jessica Scarimbolo When May and June comes around every year, everyone knows it is time for an abundance of graduation […]
One Degree Not Enough? CSI Has Plenty of Options
An Overview of Graduate Studies at CSI By: Dominick Wojtas Sometimes, having just one diploma doesn’t make you feel like you’ve had enough education. It’s okay to yearn for more knowledge, and […]
Leave Your Love After College or Go Long Distance?
How To Consider Your Relationship After Graduation By: Dominick Wojtas You can see it now‒dressed in a cap and gown, smiling as your family forces you to pose for graduation pictures. Everything […]
Resumes, Cover Letters and CVs…Oh My!
Looking as Good on Paper as You Do in Your Cap and Gown By: Clara Perez Graduation is the most exciting time in your college life and it’s the start of a […]
We Could Be The Change
The Future of Our Country Belongs in College Graduate’s Hands By: Chermo Toure With the political situation in the United States at a boiling point, it is hard to overlook and be […]
Taking the Extra Step For Your Future: The Master’s Degree
A Master’s Degree Signifies a Higher Education, But is it Required? By: Brooke Price In today’s workforce, some jobs prefer people to achieve a master’s degree because it indicates that they are […]
No Job In Your Major? No Problem!
A Guide to Some of the Best Trades to Pursue By: Brielle Sparacino It’s a pipe dream that upon college graduation, former students start working at a job they actually enjoy. It’s even […]
Patriots’ Tom Brady, Bill Belichick Engaged in Feud
Surprising Tension May Spell End of Dynasty By: Eric Ransom For years, the Patriots have been at the pinnacle of football success. Where all other teams struggled to keep up, Tom Brady, […]
