By Kai White Kai White is a senior at the College of Staten Island majoring in English and minoring in studio art. When she’s not writing and illustrating her own stories, she’s […]
The Fish and the Fishbowl
Performing and Creative Arts Department Faculty Shelling Out Personal Funds for Supplies
By Banner Staff, Anonymous Sources Photo Credit: College of Staten Island The Performing and Creative Arts (PCA) department here at CSI is having a hard time getting supplies, which are expensive. Instead, […]
They Know What I Did
By Gianna Liantonio The sequel to “They Don’t Remember What I Did” Photo Credit: Unsplash We walk through the forest, not seeing anything but the trees and some patches of sky. The […]
“No Cuts to CUNY”: Rallying in Defense of CSI
Students and professors gathered on campus on May 9 to protest CUNY budget cuts and advocate for the New Deal for CUNY. By Yasmine Abdeldayem, Petra Gregory and Arnold Lopez Photo Credit: […]
Summer 2023 Video Game Line-Up Raises Excitement Among CSI Students
CSI students are excited to get their hands on these upcoming titles over the summer. By A.Lopez Photo Credit: BGR Students at CSI are looking forward to spending their upcoming summer break […]
Stressed About Finals? Here are Some Student-Approved Ways to Cope
The final examination period is approaching and CSI students have their own approaches to getting through the demanding end of the spring 2023 semester. By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Klaudia Wiacek Implementing […]
Celebrating Pride and Overcoming Prejudice Through Queer Media
As Pride month quickly approaches, here are several shows you should add to your watch (or rewatch) list. Photo Credit: Variety CSI’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center is hosting a screening of “But I’m […]
HBO Max Rebrand: What’s Next for the Popular Streaming Hub?
The fledgling streaming service makes yet another drastic move to improve. By Drew Donato In yet another drastic turn of events at Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO Max has a new name: “Max.” […]
“Lockdown Staten Island” Documentary Premieres May 9
Join Public History Professor Susan Smith-Peter and Manhattan Borough Historian Robert Snyder this Tuesday in the 1P-Lecture Hall for the premiere of a project that will forever be embedded in the island’s […]
WSIA Fundraises with Flavor
WSIA discusses the success of their Chipotle Fundraiser in April. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: Gabriel Acevedo Students sit down at the Chipotle by the Staten Island Mall to enjoy some Chipotle […]
4/20/23
By Klaudia Wiacek Stillness. The feeling I get when my mind comes to a complete stop. My thoughts and feelings are blocked, and I am left with the rest of my mind. […]
Resources for Veterans and Active-Duty U.S. Military Members
The Staten Island community comes together to tackle the problems that veterans and active-duty military members are facing, such as food insecurity and mental health issues. By K.M. D’Ambrosio Photo Credit: K.M. […]
Cherry Blossoms Brighten the Campus
The Banner contributor and photographer, Jeremiah Allah, shares some stunning photos of springs’ signature flowers unfurling their petals across the CSI campus. Happy spring!
Will I Change My Diet?
CSI Students contemplate the impact of their diets on climate change and animal cruelty. Photo Credit: The Healthy Home Economist A recent New York Times “Guest Essay” by Princeton bioethicist Peter Singer argued that […]
Combating Gender Bias in Tech
As new grads continue to flock to the booming tech industry, CSI’s “Women in Technology” club combats the industry’s persisting gender inequality. By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: techrepublic.com The tech industry is […]
Doing This to You, My Love
By Kyle Cicero Photo Credit: One Piece Listen to the full song here. A man’s love and insecurities clash and reveal to him that the woman he loves brings out the best […]
A “Harry Potter” Reboot is Not What the Fans Want
Warner Brothers Studios has announced a 7 season “Harry Potter” series. By Gianna Liantonio Photo credit: comingsoon.net | Why is this series being produced 12 years later, when there is nothing else […]
Honoring Black Lesbian Herstory Through Archives
Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz views the Critical Race lens as an opportunity of seeing the brokenness in our systems. By A.Lopez Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz is archiving Black lesbians in theater with a focus on critical […]
Cracked Sidewalks: A Safety Hazard
By Della Jordan Photo Credit: Della Jordan The current state of the sidewalks here at the CSI campus is very unsafe; they are not maintained with care and respect to the students […]
“A Doll’s House” Review
By Elina Milimoh Photo Credit: American Players Theatre Last week, I had the pleasure of watching CSI’s production of “A Doll’s House.” Originally a play written by Henrik Ibsen, our drama department […]
Have you ever felt so numb to what’s in front of you…
By Elina Milimoh Photo Credit: bookshelf.com I can sit by this window and think of a thousand words. My mind melts like a scented candle, still. pooling against the walls of my […]
The “Dry” Month of March at CSI
Throughout March, students worked tirelessly without days off. By Drew Donato Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Animation (1995) March: the dawn of spring. It can be seen as a time for new beginnings […]
In Memory of Jesse Russo
By Gabriel Acevedo On behalf of The Banner staff and the CSI community, we write this to mourn the loss of a student on our campus, Jesse Russo. Born April 29, 2002, […]
Last Day to run for Student Leadership!
By Petra Gregory Are you tired of the broken sidewalks in school? Are you being asked to sacrifice your club hours for your class? Have you missed classes due to the […]
Front Desk Princess
by Elina Milimoh Stonewalls have a faint scent of orange and sulphur. Beetles are treated like dragons and newspaper a rusty blade slicing in circles through the air. Be wary. I just […]
Stop the Hike!
CUNY`’s NYPIRG speaks out against Governor Hochul’s proposed tuition hike. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: Gabriel Acevedo This brochure promotes the New Deal for CUNY bill and the CUNY Rising Alliance, an […]
“The Little Mermaid” Live Action: Will it Live Up to the Original?
We are finally going to see our favorite Disney mermaid come to life on May 26, 2023! By Gianna Liantonio Photo Credit: People Halle Bailey’s performance of “Part of Your World” gives […]
Away I Go from the Place I Once Called Home
By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Adobe Stock It’s starting to get colder here The space that I’ve once called home is one I don’t know anymore A spell of mystical longing has […]
“The Mandalorian” Season 3: Episode 1-2 Review
Not a great start to a new season…This is the way. By Vinny Masocol Photo Credit: Disney Plus Mando and Grogu are ready for an adventure in Season 3, but do the […]
Celebrate “Lockdown Staten Island” at the Staten Island Museum this Weekend!
By Yasmine Abdeldayem Photo Credit: Staten Island Museum Three years after the 2020 lockdown, Staten Islanders are welcomed to the Staten Island Museum to be among their community and learn about a […]
War in Ukraine: What’s Next
What impact has the war in Ukraine had on the world since it began? By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: dw.com | Soldiers rally around a Ukrainian flag. The war in Ukraine […]
The Real & The Phased Gorillaz
On February 24, 2-D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle of the Gorillaz released their 8th studio Album titled “Cracker Island.” By Kyle Cicero Photo Credit: Gorillaz Wiki Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, creators […]
Combating Austerity
Students should fight against tuition hikes and budget cuts for CSI and CUNY. By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: The New Yorker | People march through the streets to demand free CUNY. Founded […]
Clearing Up the Waters
Time to debunk the false rumors regarding the status of CSI’s pool. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: College of Staten Island Athletics Throughout campus, waves of rumors have spread about the sudden […]
Make Yourself Heard: Student Election Nominations Are Open for Spring 2023!
Interested students are encouraged to undergo the nomination process for open positions in CSI’s student government and various other active organizations. By Gabriel Acevedo Photo Credit: College of Staten Island | Students […]
The Importance of Neurodivergent and Disability Representation in Literature
How one professor is working to spread awareness both in and outside the classroom. By K.M. D’Ambrosio Alyson Bardsley’s presentation at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference this spring will focus on neurodivergent representation […]
CSI’s Garden Club is Ready to Get Dirty This Semester
Keair Brown, CSI’s Garden Club president, and the rest of the club are ready to bring big changes to CSI this semester, while educating others along the way. By A. Lopez Pictured […]
College Professor By Day, One-Man Show By Night
Playwriting transforms into a chance to shed light on indigenous peoples’ truth. By Rachel Rosario George Sanchez, a college professor at CSI, aims to create social change throughout the U.S. by using […]
Reflecting on a Different Winter on Campus
More erratic weather visited us this season, both for better and for worse. By Drew Donato Photo Credit: Drew Donato | A surprisingly rare sight for this season—snow on the campus in […]
Because of A Book
By Gianna Liantonio I scanned the bookshelves, knowing I’ll probably walk out with nothing. I just like the feel of the books and the quietness of the bookstore. Even when this place […]
“Lockdown Staten Island” Captures a Fleeting History
Dr. Susan Smith-Peter has led an effort to gather and preserve Staten Islanders’ recorded experiences from the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown—and you can be a part of it. By Yasmine Abdeldayem Dr. Smith-Peter’s […]
Situationship
By Ashlye Ventura He’s familiar with every inch of my skin But my favorite color always seems to be too intimate for him. And if I were to ask him when my […]
The Rubik’s Cube
By Klaudia Wiacek Photo Credit: Tania Tania on Dribbble The Rubik’s cube, a symbol of complexity and simplicity A world-renowned problem-solving tool used by millions to fuel our constantly fuming brains I […]
“Hogwarts Legacy”, A New Action-Packed RPG
Immerse yourself in the magical world of “Harry Potter” as your character embarks on a journey to discover an ancient secret that can determine the fate of the wizarding world! By Gianna […]
Inflation: A Troublesome Economic Phenomenon
What are the costs of inflation for students? By Michael Levitas Photo Credit: usnews.com Inflation is a well-known and troublesome economic phenomenon that has risen to its highest peak since the 1980s, […]
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”: Non-Spoiler Review
Has Marvel’s Phase 5 kicked off with a bang or a fizzle? By Vinny Masocol Photo Credit: Rotten Tomatoes If you’re mainly interested in this movie to see Jonathan Majors as Kang […]
The Withering Flower
By Klaudia Wiacek Who was once filled with the greatest spirit and vivid vibrance Who was once joyous and lighthearted Whose heart seemed content Oh darling, your beautiful soul Your withering soul […]
What is Inflation and How Does it Affect You?
Inflation is becoming the dominant conversation, but it is often misunderstood. By Prince Addo Photo Credit: TimvanHelsdingen A tense scene unfolds at the Federal Reserve during the lock-down. Inflation has been appearing […]
A Journey of Empowerment Through Make-Up
Taylor Freeman’s artistic background now lies on a living and breathing canvas: the human face. By Klaudia Wiacek Freeman always carries around a small makeup bag with her day-to-day essentials. Two of her […]
A Pandemic Plagued with Boredom Sparked a Creative Mind
Arnold Lopez writes to challenge the mainstream beauty standards in America. By Gregory Fazio Lopez uses the time between classes to work on his romance novel. While on his bus ride to […]
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