Nike released a plethora of Kobe products to honor his memory, but some fans feel this attempt was only a money grab By: Christopher Claxton The legacy of Kobe, the Black […]
Nike’s Attempt To Do Right By Kobe is Very Disappointing
Student Life During The Time of COVID
How are students currently coping with online school? By: Carlos Glick College life can be very stressful during these difficult times. This pandemic has changed the way we learn. From in-person to […]
Messi Will Stay in FC Barcelona
The football superstar confirms he will be staying to avoid any legal issues with the Catalan club By: Emmanuel Mendez After weeks of rumors and speculations, Messi confirms he will stay with […]
The Reality Show to Form Lasting Relationships
“Love Island” Aims for Contestants to Discover their Right Match By: Brooke Price Welcome to Love Island! A place where young singles go to mingle and meet their match. Contestants pick from […]
Social Justice Booklist: Kids’ Edition
A Compilation of Children’s Books that Educate Kids on Important Social Issues By: Claudia Buonsante America has some deep-seated social issues that date back to the colonial era. These social problems have […]
Political Cartoon
Cartoonist: Bill Bramhall Source: New York Daily News
Should a Halt be Put on Sports?
As the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues, Athletes are Still at Risk of Being Infected While on the Road By: Emmanuel Mendez The COVID-19 pandemic affected many businesses including sport organizations like the NBA, […]
Motivation for the fall 2020 semester
Staying motivated for school during COVID and online classes…insight from college students By: Angelina Salvador Ever since COVID-19 started to have a significant impact on our lives, it’s been very draining to […]
The Beyond Lifestyle
A Different Way of Helping Our Earth By Filling Stomachs By: Mark Deutsch Everyone’s heard of veggie burgers: those flat disks that only vegans will eat. Those types of burgers are made […]
Aunt Judy’s Famous Salt and Pepper Chicken
Small crunchy pieces of chicken that will take your taste buds to flavor town By: Justin Hum Out of all the dishes that my aunt Judy makes, her salt and pepper chicken […]
How Can We Ensure Our Vote is Counted?
How to Vote Safely Amid Covid-19 and Mail Fraud Fears By: Jennifer Spadafora Absentee voting was introduced in the 1800’s and primarily used for soldiers who were fighting out of their home […]
How can Americans Afford to be Healthy?
How Obesity and Overall Health are affected by Socio Economics By: Sammy Quarrato The Obesity rate in the United States has been increasing since the 1970’s but has especially skyrocketed since 1999 […]
Mixed Results for both Progressive and Centrist Dems. in Mass. Primary
A Kennedy Loses a Mass. Primary for first time in History, ending a Political Dynasty By: Sammy Quarrato Massachusetts had a somewhat mixed night for both Progressives and Centrists, though the winners […]
One-Stop Shop for Online Student Services
Reap the Benefits of CSI’s Technology Resources By: Banner Staff As students settle into their fall semester, there are several resources that they may not know about. The college and CUNY have […]
Inside English Major Aesthetics
A look into English major aesthetics and how it’s a major lifestyle! By: Angelina Salvador If you’re an English major, or curious about the world of those who dedicate their lives to […]
Workouts and Wellness
How can exercise improve your mental health during this pandemic? By: Claudia Buonsante For many of us, 2020 has been quite unusual with dull days that bleed into each other. With no […]
COMEunity Fridge Fights Economic Differences
Is the war against hunger won at the community level? By: Jennifer Spadafora Mr. Rogers, America’s favorite virtual educator famously said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things […]
Welcome Back to CSI: Here’s What You Need to Know
Re-entry Committee Members Discuss What to Expect this Semester By: Olivia Frasca On August 26, CSI students began their fall semester in a very different way. Instead of arriving on campus by […]
Hamilton’s Back, But On Disney+
“What’s Your Name Man? Alexander Hamilton!” By: Carlos Glick On July 3rd, 2020 “Hamilton” came out on Disney+. “Hamilton” is a Broadway smash hit that has audiences coming from all around the […]
Queen of Nice or Meanness?
Does Ellen Really Practice What She Preaches? By: Mark Deutsch Everyone’s heard of The Ellen Show, hosted of course by Ellen DeGeneres, the supposedly warm-hearted charity donor. But behind that charming smile […]
Married to a Stranger on Your Wedding Day
How “Married at First Sight” Allows Couples to Form Deeper Relationships By: Brooke Price “Married at First Sight” is a reality television show in which couples are set up by matchmakers but […]
Accidental Geniuses
Injuries to the Head Can Be the Cause of Advanced Intellectual Abilities By: Mark Deutsch Everyone thinks that in order to be a genius it requires ideal genetics, a chance that most […]
“Eloquent as This Rhythm Is”
By: Sidney Mansueto Feasting on fear and a lack of confidence, I see the words and dislike their sound What if no one can resonate? The page crumbles, as forced by […]
The Brainchild
By: Sabrina Benet A life of uncertainty is at our fingertips Ripping pages off the calendar to accompany tissues gracing the floor Stained with tears and desire to see a better […]
An Unspoken Crisis Across the Country: Evictions
An Estimated 30-40 Million Americans at Risk of Eviction By: Sammy Quarrato The United States is in the middle of multiple crises facing the nation, the economy having 13 million less jobs […]
Adult Learners Tackle the New Normal
How can we navigate a multi-generational home of virtual learners? By: Jennifer Spadafora The College of Staten Island is home to 1,850 adult learners, who now face the struggle of adapting to […]
Covid-19 and Sneaker Reselling
The surprising increase in aftermarket sneaker sales during the pandemic By: Christopher Claxton Hyped up sneakers are now for everyone and not just those who are in the now. A few years […]
Kamala Harris is No Friend of the Left
Harris Expectedly Chosen as Biden’s VP and Wall Street is Relieved By: Sammy Quarrato Former Vice President Joe Biden had long awaited to finally reveal his pick for Vice President of the […]
The Pros and Cons of Online Dating
Can online dating be safe? By: Carlos Glick and Jennifer Spadafora How do you know that online dating is safe and secure? What are the dangers of online dating? Is it reliable? […]
Bayern Munich Are the Kings of Europe!
The German club defeats PSG 1-0 to earn their sixth Champions League Title in Their History By: Emmanuel Mendez On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Bayern Munich won the Champions League in a […]
Credit/No Credit CUNY Grading Policy
Student’s Thoughts on the Updated Grading Policy for This Semester By: Carlos Glick On March 30, 2020, the CUNY Board of Trustees approved the following policy; “During the Spring 2020 semester, all […]
Here’s How You Can Help Out On Staten Island
Support the Community and Celebrate Essential Workers By: Olivia Frasca Although the COVID-19 outbreak has banned in-person gatherings and forced social distancing measures, Staten Islanders have been coming together in a different […]
From Vehicles to Ventilators
The Surprising Way Automobile Companies are Contributing to the Corona-Relief Effort By: Claudia Buonsante The Coronavirus outbreak poses challenges to every sector of our economy. Whether you are an essential worker braving […]
Stuck Inside with Love
Wholesome TikTok Trends to Try at Home By: Veronica Pistek Being stuck inside doesn’t have to be all that bad…especially when you have TikTok. With the ever growing boredom boom happening, TikTok […]
The Concert We Wanted to Attend, But Have on Our Computers
One World: Together At Home By: Valerie Gonzalez For those who don’t know, Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end and fight problems […]
Swim Practice, a Love for Hooters and More in “Sweet and Salty”
Fortune Feimster Makes a Hilarious Return With Her New Comedy Special By: Brooke Price For those who don’t know, Fortune Feimster is a hilarious comedian from North Carolina. Her most recent comedy […]
Got Time? Read a Book!
The Banner Staff’s Personal Picks By: Lauren M. Silverman For many, quarantine means having a lot of extra free time. This can be stressful—after chores and other responsibilities are finished, the possibilities […]
A Plethora of Positivity
Kind Words and Quarantine Activities for Mental Health Awareness Month By: Sabrina Benet Millions of people face the reality of dealing with mental health issues worldwide. On behalf of May being Mental […]
The One Where I’m…Quarantined?
Six Feet Apart Birthday Celebrations By: Veronica Pistek Ever since quarantine commenced around the world in March, all Pisces, Aries, and Taurus babies have had to spend their birthdays inside their homes. […]
We Stayed Home, But Happy Hour Won’t Stop!
At-Home Happy Hour for Dummies By: Valerie Gonzalez Our normal is not normal anymore. Many of us miss rushing to happy hour after a long day at work or class (if you’re […]
A Frantic Flare: Putting COVID-19 Anxiety to Rest
Can We Bury Grief While Carrying It? By: Sidney Mansueto Without a single warning that a crisis was going to threaten society, the novel coronavirus disease was declared a pandemic. I was […]
Adopt a Shelter Pet While Sheltering In Place
Bring Happiness to Your Home By Adopting a Furry Best Friend, and Hurry As Shelters Clear Out! By: Amanda Bengard It seems like everyone is struggling during this time of quarantine. Stuck […]
Why “The Last Dance” Will be Worth Watching
This Michael Jordan Documentary Shines a Light for All that Need it By: Danny Cacace “The Last Dance” will bring the newcomer fans of the NBA up to speed with Michael Jordan’s […]
A Learning Curve for Professors
How CSI Professors are Adjusting to Distance Learning By: Sabrina Benet This unprecedented time has brought us a lot of challenges not only as a country but as a community and a […]
Flattening the Curve at CSI
The Latest on Campus News and Resources By: Olivia Frasca On April 14, President William Fritz sent an email to the CSI community and announced that plans to build a temporary hospital […]
The Future Cash Payments and What Unemployment has In Store
As COVID-19 runs its course, Americans worry about how to pay their bills By: Sabrina Benet As our lives continue to drastically change daily, it is common to worry about getting by […]
Personal Picks: A Banner Playlist
A Variety of Music to Keep You Going By: Lauren M. Silverman Looking to expand your musical horizons in quarantine? The Banner staff has compiled a list of our current favorites […]
Hip Hop and R&B ‘Verzuz’ battles takeover Instagram during Coronavirus Quarantine
Timbaland and Swizz Beatz do it for the culture while the world is on lockdown By: Ubong Ekpo The worldwide lockdown due to the Coronavirus has birthed new forms of entertainment. Instagram […]
Marvel Comics’ Runaways Comes to Life
A Group of Teenagers Discover That Their Parents are Villains By: Carlos Glick “Runaways” is a show owned by Marvel Studios and is based on the Marvel Comics. After discovering that their […]
Different Lifestyles, Beliefs and Potential Catfish, Will Love Prevail?
“90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” Provides Viewers with an Inside Look at the Trials and Tribulations of Long-Distance Relationships By: Brooke Price “90 Day Fiancé” is a reality show that […]
