French Documentary kicks off Tournées Film Festival at CSI on February 20 By: Lauren M. Silverman As college students, we are all too familiar with the anxieties of applications and interviews. “The […]
‘The Competition’ Shines Spotlight on Rigorous Admissions Processes in Film Schools
Fin-Night Madness Spreads Dolphin Pride for the Second Year In a Row
Fin-Night Blew School Spirit out of the Water By: Joseph Titta Returning for another year, CSI’s head basketball coach T.J Tibbs organized and produced the second consecutive pep rally to prepare for […]
Leaders In The Law Panel Paves Way For Students
Panel of Four Provides A Crash Course On The Beginnings By: Salvatore Cento As a student in his senior year hoping to get his feet wet in just about anything that CSI […]
Full Time Student, Part Time Santa’s Helper
Want to volunteer for a cause but unsure of where to start? By: Amanda Bengard ‘Tis the season for dozens of Amazon orders and frantic holiday shopping. Everyone is busy brainstorming the […]
There’s Nothing Wrong With Looking for Help, I Did
Counseling Services Available on CSI Campus By: Myriam Bonilla I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, at the age of 12. I remember how I somehow felt ashamed of it, like it […]
Instagram’s New “No-Likes” Policy has Many Uncertain for Platform’s Future
Will Removing “Hearts” on IG be Worthwhile, or a Ludicrous Mistake? By: Amir Garcia Let’s face it: a good number of us use social media practically every day. This is far from […]
Scientists Were Wrong About the Severity of Climate Change
Consequences of Climate Change Start Now By: Roseanne Cassar As we live in an ever-increasing digital age, the impact of climate change has become a focus of our attention. While it may […]
Blowing Out Staten Island’s Wetlands For a BJ’s
Once Again, Removing Peaceful Nature for Parking Spaces By: Salvatore Cento According to a report from the Public Archaeology Laboratory, “Nearly 80 percent of Staten Island is paved, built, filled, or otherwise […]
Michael Bloomberg Enters 2020 Presidential Race
Former NYC Mayor Files for Primary By: Olivia Frasca CEO of Bloomberg L.P. and former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his run for president on November 24. He filed for the Arkansas […]
Who Supports Who in The Democratic Primary for President?
Which Coalition is Backing Each Major Candidate? By: Dejon Virgo The question of who will win the Democratic nomination is still up in the air with many polls showing former Vice President […]
Hey, Are You An Artists’ Muse?
The Relationship Between A Muse and An Artist By: Kyle Forbes A male poet will have an inspirational “main chick.” A “main chick” is another way of describing their muse. Poets will […]
A King’s Legacy Questioned
Is Lebron James’s Reign Atop the Mountain Over? Think Again By: Lorenzo R Martinez It is now year seventeen for Superstar athlete Lebron James in the NBA. Rewriting the history books in […]
Is Load Management Good or Bad for the NBA?
This term has been the recent controversial topic in the NBA By: Danny Cacace Load management is a term that’s been thrown around the NBA for the past year now. Some people […]
To Infinity and Disney Plus
Disney Plus has us all Smiling These Days, but can it Take one Show to Save a Franchise? By: Lorenzo R Martinez It has been a long time coming but Disney Plus […]
“Bless the Harts” is a New Relatable Family Sitcom
The Show Brings Heart and Comedy to the Craziest of Situations By: Brooke Price A new animated family sitcom, called “Bless the Harts” was recently created. It centers on a working class […]
The Piano Guys; One Hit Wonder
Classical Crossover; Amazing Music By: Carlos Glick What do you get when you mix the song “Secrets” with the classical works of Beethoven or perhaps “Let it Go” from the Disney hit […]
What’s In a Nomination… When They’re For Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X?
The 2020 Grammy Award Breakdown By: Sidney Mansueto Awards season in the world of arts and entertainment is an exciting and busy time period. It is a time when pop culture’s biggest […]
Working in Hillel: Meet Shifra Puah
Puah Welcomes CSI Students to Hillel By: Mark Deutsch There’s a woman that’s working inside of CSI for a good purpose, one that pertains to a certain race. This person has invested […]
On the Air with Michael Ivany
A Look Into WSIA’s Personnel Department By: Lauren M. Silverman Have you ever listened to the radio and worried about the number of staff members the station had? Or have you heard […]
Different Environments, Same Goals and Ambitions
Doshi Rahman’s Ever Changing Life By: Sammy Quarrato Changing environments is a subject in life that makes most individuals, at the very least, uncomfortable. Now, imagine moving once and then again. Not […]
Angela Ramos Has Game When it Comes to Being an Administrative Assistant
An Organizer and Problem Solver By: Kyle Forbes Angela Ramos, a CSI administrative assistant, describes her career as a rewarding experience. Ramos has been working as an administrative assistant for nearly 30 […]
The Pages on the Screen
An interview with Dr. Jeffrey Couchman By: Sidney Mansueto Dr. Jeffrey Couchman is a screenwriting professor at the College of Staten Island. A member of the CSI community since 2012, his focus on […]
Fox Populism: Breaking the Stereotypes of Partisan Media
An Interview With Reece Peck By: Joshua Galindo Reece Peck is an associate professor of the Media Culture Department who published a book in late 2018 titled, “Fox Populism: Branding Conservatism as […]
An Inside Look at One of CSI’s Geology Professors and its Earth and Environmental Science Department
Dr. Jane Alexander Discusses her Passion for Geology and her Career By: Brooke Price Dr. Jane Alexander who is a geologist, a geology professor, and a chairperson to the Earth and Environmental […]
Alyson Bardsley: A High Impact Professor
A Professor’s Passion Drives Success in the Bertha Harris Women’s Center By: Natalia Sandor Alyson Bardsley is a mentor, an academic, and a challenger of conventional thought. She also is a very […]
Behind the Scenes with Mitchell Lovell
A Driving Force in CSI’s Media Culture Department By: Carlos Glick Mitchell Lovell is part of the Media Department at the College of Staten Island. Mitchell graduated CSI in 2014 from the […]
A Volunteer for CSI and a Voice for the Dead
Roseanne Cassar is a Vessel for Those Who have Passed Away By: Salvatore Cento At 41 years old, Roseanne Cassar is still far from doing anything an adult that age usually does. […]
Life is Full of Opportunities
Andrilenny Tronilo Strives to Succeed By: Val Ramos At the age of 19, Andrilenny Tronilo has already accomplished her dream. Andrilenny is a student here at the College of Staten Island studying […]
Get Psyched With Aishwarya Udayan!
CSI Junior Finds Culture in Her Career Path By: Olivia Frasca Studying psychology is a natural choice for Macaulay CSI junior Aishwarya Udayan. “The culture that I had most of my foundations […]
Finding Happiness and Flourishing Love Through Faith
Carlos Glick’s Roadmap is Carved Out By Religion By: Salvatore Cento Carlos Glick was born and raised in California. Most of his family resides in Utah. When he was around seven years […]
History With Music Won’t Affect His Career Decision
College Freshman Zachary Howard undecided about his future ahead By: Danny Cacace Zachary Howard is a freshman at the College of Staten Island, where he’s figuring out what major and future job […]
Working With Asbestos to get a Degree
Severe Health Problems Could be the Consequence of Furthering Education By: Steven J. McGuire Like any other college student, Patrick Tabor works to pay his tuition and student loans. It just happens […]
Student Sacrifices College to Focus on his Artwork
A student uncertain about his future chose his art over school By: Emmanuel Mendez Art always interested Daniel Meza when he was younger. During elementary school and middle school, he showed his […]
Pablo photographs landscape, even pornography
A fascinating unforgettable experience By: Brenda Garcia When Pablo Tena discovered that he could make one week’s salary in two hours, he jumped for joy. “I asked what kind of shooting?,” asked […]
Andre Lombardi studies dinosaurs every day–no kidding!
A fascination to study dinosaurs is quite peculiar By: Jordan Abbas When Andre Lombardi was four years old, he became fascinated with dinosaurs and has become more interested with them ever since. […]
Young Founder Creates Her Own Organization for the Youth
A Developmental Establishment for Her Community By: Shavon Shorter Chesney From studying as a full time senior in college to also working full time, Sophie Gilbert adds CEO of an organization called […]
CSA Director Advocates for Awareness, Education, & Participation
Director Stefan Charles-Pierre Opens the Door for Campus Collaboration By: Veronica Pistek CSA Director Stefan Charles-Pierre is no stranger to being an advocate for everyone part of the CSI community. As the […]
“Jexi” Reveals the Hazards of a Technology-Obsessed World
The Phone That Wants to Make Your Life Better Winds Up Becoming Obsessed with You By: Brooke Price In the age of many technological advances, it seems fitting that our obsession with […]
Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’
The Largest Hip Hop Festival in the world comes to NY By: Ashley Martin The music festival, Rolling Loud, finally rolled up to the city on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October […]
The Many Ways Artists Can Surpass Their Critics
How Does An Artist Deal With Criticism? By: Kyle Forbes Artists deal with criticism. That’s a fact. Whether it’s criticism from readers towards a cartoonist’s comic strips, or a poem that people […]
What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love
Weekly New York Times Column Made into Television Show to Commemorate 15th Anniversary By: Amanda Bengard Modern love is something all college students can relate to; it can range from the ups […]
Will the “Doctor Sleep” Film Be Just As Good As Its Novel?
Stephen King’s Novel Proceeding the Events in “The Shining” Will Have a New Movie By: Mark Deutsch Time to sleep with the advent of the coming “Doctor Sleep” movie; a review of […]
Urban Exploring! Sounds Cool, Doesn’t It?
Explore Forbidden Areas If You Dare By: Carlos Glick When you hear the term urban exploring, what comes to mind? If you think about exploring ancient or abandoned buildings, you are correct. […]
Take Tomorrow With A Dose of Attraction
A Mentality I Stand By By: Val Ramos Attraction is the energy you focus on and the energy you want to receive back. Before tomorrow, send out a message to yourself. “Tomorrow […]
VOTING 101
How To Be An Informed Voter and Mobilized New Yorker By: Olivia Frasca Tuesday, November 5th, was Election Day. Voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots and make their voices […]
Celebrating Legal Studies On Campus And In New York
Following the Law at CSI By: James M. Bitetzakis On October 25th, the Legal Studies Institute (LSI) of CSI held their first ever Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser for New York […]
Headlines Can’t Keep CSI From Falling Apart
CSI Is Leaking, Rotting and Breaking. Does Anybody Care? By: Salvatore Cento Let me start off by saying that this following piece might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. For […]
Nationwide Blood Shortage Leads to Frequent Blood Drives
Blood is Needed More Than Ever By: Jordan Abbas Within the past few months, you’ve probably seen signs urging you to donate blood whether it be at your church, doctors office, or […]
What Are Some of The Male Condoms In The U.S.?
Some Of The Condoms For Males To Consider Wearing By: Kyle Forbes There are many condoms that I have seen at department stores like but some department stores don’t always offer every […]
Failure to Meet World Series Once Again
What’s Next for The Yankees? By: Kenny Velez The New York Yankees have reached the postseason for the third straight year, and failed to make it to the World Series. But for […]
