This winter, mother nature hit us with what many would consider the coldest winter ever. While some students celebrated the continuous “snow days” that delayed or canceled their scheduled classes, many couldn’t help but complain about the amounts of snow piling up. Roadways and pathways were accumulating large amounts of […]
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TV Review: Skins
On January 17th, a new teen drama called Skins debuted on MTV. Over 3.3 million people tuned in to watch. Skins is an adaptation of a British teen drama, also called Skins. Their version of Skins has been on TV in the UK since January 2007, and is currently in […]
Here and There
Here and There is a new exhibition, currently being shown at the Amelie A. Wallace Gallery. It is made up of three different works, that share a similar theme: the problems of acclimating to a new life as an immigrant. One piece is called “La Corsa de Venditore” (The […]
Waiting at the Bursar’s
It is a situation almost every Old Westbury student has found himself or herself in, at one time or another. Standing in the same place, for what seems to be an eternity, painfully close to the person in front of you, who lucky for you, has apparently forgotten to shower […]
Students Residing In Woodland Hall Lounges
During the winter mini-session, the office of resident life turned four lounges in the Woodland Halls into rooms to place students, because of dorm irregularities. Male students were placed on the second floor and females on the third, because the heat was shut off in the Academic Village dorms. Although […]
“Pink Friday”
The highly anticipated debut album, “Pink Friday,” by Nicki Minaj is here and I’m really disappointed. I’m personally not a hardcore rap fan. However, I will listen to the occasionally mainstream songs, but I’m totally out of the loop when artists like Big Sean are mentioned. So how did I […]
Fascinated by Love
As long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by love. Watching Disney movies as a young girl had me excited to find my Prince Charming, regardless of the number of frogs I’d have to encounter first. The idea of having someone to be there for you and accept you […]
Budget Issues?
#8220;I’m broke.” It is a phrase commonly found among students, and it’s no wonder: the cost of college rises even in recessions and students often have to dish out money quicker than they can earn it. So what can students do when they find themselves surrounded by bills they can’t […]
Hidden Costs: MTA
You might be paying $228 each year to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), whether you use public transportation or not. At least, that is what the average person in the New York region is paying, for a total of $2.9 billion. MTA fees are found in your vehicle registration, utility […]
Spring Fashion Trends
Spring is almost here and it’s time to pull out those bold prints. Ladies, get out your floral tops and cropped shirts; and gentlemen, get out your tailored suit-like blazers. For years, skinny, tight fitted jeans have taken over; however, this spring the wide-leg jeans are making a comeback for […]