By Rachel Restivo My mom told me I should go to the gym because she noticed I was depressed, as any mom would. “Haven’t you heard exercise is good for depression?” Jennifer […]
Can Exercise Cure Depression?
Water v. Water
By Gianna Liantonio I was at the Staten Island Mall last Saturday with two of my friends. We walked around to a few stores, looked around at clothes and other things when […]
To the students, faculty, and staff of College of Staten Island…
As members of the Advisory Board for the Center for Global Engagement (CGE), we want to congratulate you on your work completed during the Spring semester. It’s been a busy year—at CSI […]
Russian-Ukraine: Should the War Continue?
Russo-Ukraine war has been ongoing for two years, the situation on the ground has changed significantly since 2022, should peace talks resume. Source: https://www.nepia.com/topics/ukraine-conflict/ It has been 2 years since the start […]
CUNY Students Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment
De-Occupation at CUNY’s City College of New York (CCNY) Students, faculty, staff, and alumni from all across CUNY have gathered and set up tents at CCNY (City College of New York) in […]
An NYU Open letter
Manasa Gudavalli The New York City Police Department arrested over 100 protesters at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Gould Plaza at around 8:30 p.m. Monday. (Manasa Gudavalli for Washington Square News) (edited) […]
We have done wildlife protection all wrong: let them die.
By Elina Milimoh On December 28th, 1973, the US congress passed the endangered species act to protect species and plants threatened by extinction. The endangered species act as of December of last […]
Smoking Pot made me an Honors Student
by Amanda Santiago Every full-time and part-time college student understands what kind of pressure comes with the territory. Long, stressful nights, a dozen assignments due by a certain date, and the anxiety […]
The Island of Misfit Books
By Gianna Liantonio The process of a book getting banned can go many ways. Some even go as far as being challenged in front of the Supreme Court. Others are simply a […]
From Cheap Tickets to Insane Experiences.
By Emily Wolff When trying to decide where to buy and sell event tickets it can be overwhelming. There are so many sites, and each comes with their own benefits and disadvantages. […]
The City’s Last Hope
By Gianna Liantonio The sound of the heels of my boot’s echoes in the silent hallway. It’s barely lit, with only a few windows and the moonlight seeping through. There are a […]
The Check that held 1000 Stories
By Rossani Garmendia Let’s talk about it, if you ask any college senior, super senior, juniors, or returning dropouts most can agree that college is not for the weak, with the competitive […]
Showcasing Staten Island: South Beach
By Matthew Perfetto For anyone that live on Staten Island, there seems to be this shared impression that this the New York borough as underrated. Many people don’t actually know what the […]
Will the Renovation of the Media Screening Room Ever Be Completed?
With the screening room’s construction facing endless delays, CSI demonstrates their inattention to their media culture department and student needs. By A. Gaytan This semester, the media culture department is yet again […]
What is this Referendum, and Why Should WE Care?
By Regina Minaya Every semester, students at CSI pay a student activity fee and for the most part don’t know what it’s for or why they pay for it. Student activity fees […]
Referendum on the Ballot
Student Government is reforming how we allocate funding but at what cost. By Michael Levitas College Students across the country have to student activity fees. Student Activity fees are the total of […]
I spent two hundred dollars on Candy Crush Saga in two weeks.
By Leandra Mangin Thanks to Apple Pay, I progressed through 500 levels, surpassing the most challenging levels with two clicks. The motivating factor was the endless gifts for spending so much money! […]
Plastic Surgeries have become normalized in today’s society.
By Jillian Morris Beauty standards are constantly changing, leading to insecurities. Every time you open Instagram, Facebook, even TikTok, you are bombarded with women deemed “prettier” than you with features that you […]
Before The Street Lights Go Out
By Gianna Liantonio I run through the deserted streets with just my backpack that’s basically being held together by a thread. My yellow sweatshirt with a weared out wonder woman symbol on […]
Lack of Online Classes at CSI Slows Down Path to Graduation
Students working during the day are unable to take certain classes essential to their major. This is creating a dilemma which a greater selection of online classes could help improve. By Tara Mondelli […]
Social Medias takeover on the iconic Piña Colada
By Amanda Santiago The one way to complicate such a simple recipe is by messing with the original. Take the Piña Colada for example. This legendary soft drink is one of the most iconic, […]
Strength Beyond the Classroom: An Alternative To Relax
When it comes to higher education there should never be a choice between Brawn or Brains. Hectic class schedules and the city’s bustling life, Yasmine Awad spends her spare time burning off […]
Learn to line dance at CSI!
The Philippine American Society practice their Filipino Line Dance By Gabriel Acevedo For the Filipino students who go to the College of Staten Island, “Sayaw” might be a familiar word that brings […]
MLB Season Preview: Spring Training Power Rankings 2024
By Vinny Masocol Hope springs eternal is what they say, and everyone starts out 0-0 blah blah blah… You are not here to hear that; you are here to see if your […]
Dune 2 Movie Review
By Gianna Liantonio and Elina Milimoh Members of The Banner saw “Dune 2” on its opening weekend and it was definitely worth it! Dune 2 premiered in theaters on March 1, 2024. […]
CSI students seek Support from Sacred Spaces.
CSI Alumni uses his past to give Back to his community. By Eric J Copeland On October 1st, 2020, John Kesaris found himself back at CSI to offer students the helping hand […]
Find A Way Out
Sequel to my original psychological thriller “No Way Out” where the main character mysteriously wakes up in a strange place, not remembering how she got there or where there is. By Gianna […]
A Hero in the Stadium of Life
By Tara Mondelli It’s a strange thing to find out your parents are human. Understanding this is their first time living and granting them grace because now you know how hard it is […]
New Pokémon Legends Kalos Game announced on Pokémon Day
By Micheal Ortiz On February 27th, the annual Pokémon titles were announced pending release, and the Pokémon Legends ZA trailer was released that same day. It was confirmed that “Mega Evolution” was […]
CSI students give Starbucks an “F”
by Regina Minaya Student organizers, faculty members, and campus workers continue to rally for change as they demand accountability from Starbucks. While Starbucks’ presence on campus offers convenience and familiarity to the […]
Little Hogwarts in Manhattan
Enter the magical world of Harry Potter in this new exhibition where you can experience feeling like you’re inside the books. By Gianna Liantonio On Monday February 19, 2024, I went to […]
Super Bowl LVII New Record
The latest of the Super Bowl accumulated more hundreds of millions of viewers but how was the game itself? By: Michael Levitas On February 11th the 58th edition of the Super Bowl […]
The Role of Journaling on the Path to Healing
A rough patch last semester led Heather Zamot to discover the wonders of daily journaling in her path to self-improvement. By A. Gaytan “I love journaling because it really really helps me […]
Run for Student Government! Nominations Now Open!
By Petra Gregory Tired of broken sidewalks, unethical spending, your voices being ignored by the administration? Want to be a part of the change you want to see on campus, building community, […]
Persona 3 Reload, and the future of the Megaten series
What Atlus can learn from the remake’s success By: Gabriel Acevedo An “all-out attack” featuring a few of the main characters of Persona 3 Reload. Junpei Iori (Giant Sword), Yukari Takeba (red […]
Little Hogwarts in Manhattan
Enter the magical world of Harry Potter in this new exhibition where you can experience feeling like you’re inside the books. By: Gianna Liantonio The exhibition’s recreation of the infamous Great Hall! […]
Madonna Celebration Tour: Concert Review
By Jillian Miano The 80’s pop sensation Madonna has gone on tour. She is performing four decades of its such as, vogue, erotica, justify my love, and so many more. I had […]
Unavailable classes; The ongoing struggle of CSI students
Registration can present a significant setback for students at CSI. By Eric J Copeland Upon initially enrolling at CSI students likely find little to no problems, however after their first or second […]
How Can We Afford a Free CUNY
by Petra Gregory When CUNY started as the Free Academy of the City of New York in 1847 it was free. In fact, what would be CUNY would go on to remain […]
Learning to love tomatoes.
A poem By E. Milimoh Tomatoes. What an imposter fruit, nothing but sour water filled balloons, usually enjoyed by varmint. Tomatoes have only ever been deceptive. Pretty and plump to the eye […]
Is the CSI Weight Room Still Considered a Privilege to Students ?
Amid maintenance woes, uncovering whether students still see the CSI weight room as a cherished privilege. By Yasmine Awad While CUNY students have free access to the CSI weight room, its current […]
How CSI fights Anti-Semitism
Jewish leaders on and off campus discuss how to combat antisemitism on college campus. By Gabriel Acevedo On January 30th, CSI, alongside the Hillel Club and the office of Diversity, Equity, and […]
The Fear by Natasha Preston
What is your biggest fear? By Gianna Liantonio The Fear by Natasha Preston was released in March of 2022. It is a young adult mystery and psychological novel. Preston is known for […]
Writing from a Booth in a Diner
By Gianna Liantonio I sat in my familiar booth directly in the back with a window next to it and the familiar ripsin the seats. I look down at my cup of […]
Meet the Staten Island band rocking the borough.
Bleeding Rose Band members talk about their origins, performances, and future plans to rock n roll through the world. By Gabriel Acevedo Ever since 2022, Bleeding Rose has been rocking the island […]
Bag that A+ This Finals Week with These Scientifically Proven Academic Secrets
Ditch the stare-down with your review sheet because these scientifically proven study tips will make you work smarter, not harder By M Kazmi CSI students are handed a time quota for weekly […]
An ending yet a new beginning for Hardin and Tessa
The final movie in the After series leaves fans satisfied with the way they left our beloved characters. By Gianna Liantonio This review will contain spoilers! After Everything came out on September […]
Book Review: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
By Jillian Miano Britney Spears was born on December 2nd, 1981, in Kentwood, Louisiana. She’s known for her hit songs such as, Baby, (Hit Me Baby One More Time), Oops I did […]
Who`s on YOUR Amazon list
Amazon Labor Union town hall, and the fight for recognition By Gabriel Acevedo As the holiday season approaches, many consumers are ready to hop on Amazon and purchase everything they need for […]
The Banner Newspaper 