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A Letter to My Father

Dear Daddy,   This letter is a reply to the letter you wrote me six years ago, a couple of months before you passed away.  You explained that you loved my sisters and me, that you would not be able to be there when we needed you such as graduation […]

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The Aftermath of the Chavez Inauguration

Although President Hugo Chavez has won his fourth term in Venezuela, his prolonged absence has caused the public to question his health due to cancer treatments, his absence from the inauguration ceremony, and the breaking news regarding corruption and an assassination plot.          In a New York Times article, […]

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Why You Should Cook on Campus

Cafeteria food. If those two words just sent shivers up your spine, keep reading. If they didn’t, definitely keep reading. But first, re-evaluate your taste in food. As a New York City girl for most of my life, I have grown accustomed to many of the great restaurants, diners, and […]

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The New Media Expo

The New Media Expo is the largest new media conference and trade show of the media industry dedicated to podcasting, blogging, web TV, and social media to help provide an educational experience for working professionals in any industry. Throughout this three-day conference, the podcasting, blogging, web TV, and social media […]

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An Interview with Dinorah Martinez

Sometimes we are so involved and busy that we don’t get a chance to get to know our SUNY Old Westbury staff members. Dinorah Martinez is the secretary of the Faculty Senate. She is also an artist who produces artwork in acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Dinorah Irene Martinez continues to […]

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How the Media Industry Became my Calling?

How did the Media Industry become my calling? Well, the answer lies in my passion for technology and media. Technology, which has always been a major role in my life as an accommodation for a student with Cerebral Palsy, and the growing fascination I have always had with creativity whether […]

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Hurricane Sandy Updates

On October 29th2012, Hurricane Sandy made its way into the tri-state area causing devastation everywhere it went. All of Long Island has been deeply affected by the aftermath of Sandy, especially people who live close to the water. The actual hurricane wasn’t the cause of all the flooding; it was […]

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Podcasting: How is it all done?

Podcasting, an audio or video file that can be played on an mp3 Player or computer is one of the most versatile media formats that can be used in any profession in today’s society.  It has transformed the lives of people around the globe giving them the opportunity to stay […]

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Get Ready for Panther Pride

#8220;I feel it’s the one time of the year where the campus community can come together and take pride in our school and in each other,” says Joseph Manfredi, OWWR Director and one of the co-chairs of Panther Pride Week. The opening ceremonies, the carnival, Old Westbury’s Got Talent, the […]

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GREETINGS FROM THE SGA SENIOR SENATOR!

Hello all, but most importantly, hello SENIORS! First I’ll start with introducing myself. My name is Amber Hurt and I am your senior senator. My purpose is to serve the senior class and provide you with any resources or information you believe you need to make your year successful, fun […]