By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief The Student Government Association (SGA) underwent a leadership change at the beginning of the spring 2019 semester. Olivia Kavanaugh, senior art education major, stepped down as president and assumed the vice president role. Erica Ferrara, senior geology and environmental sustainability major and the former SGA vice…
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By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor For Michael Henry, who graduated with a BFA in acting, the success that followed his move to the west coast has been monumental. Henry started his YouTube channel, “Michael Henry” in April 2014 and has since accumulated 70,000 followers, with average viewership in…
By Dylan Valic Staff Writer Since Square Enix released “Kingdom Hearts II” in 2005, fans eagerly awaited the next installment in the series. The series has had a few side installments throughout the years, but none of them have managed to reach the levels of success the main entries have.…
By Morgan Kashinsky Staff Writer The four-part documentary “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,” released on Jan. 24, became instantly popular among Netflix users. The episodes are composed of archival footage and audio recordings of Theodore “Ted” Robert Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers in the…
By Abilio Dominguex Staff Writer The latest exhibit at the S.A.L. gallery in the library, “Self-Destruction,” by junior art therapy major, Ruth Mistretta, is a powerful depiction of the artist’s indulgence in negative behaviors in order to forget the outside pressures of the world. The pieces entitled ‘Self Destruction’ shows…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief The Rainbow Alliance and the Forensic Science clubs co-sponsored the Disney Ball in the Tilles Atrium on Feb. 13. About 30 attendees enjoyed dressing in themed costumes, listening to well-known Disney songs, eating Italian food catered by Aramark, and participating in activities and games. Students paid…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Over 30 student-athletes volunteered for the “A Night to Shine” prom for individuals with special needs on Long Island on Friday, Feb. 8. The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was hosted by Church Unleashed at its Commack campus. This year marked the fifth anniversary…
By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer Many people wonder what type of macro-nutrient, whether it be a carbohydrate, protein, or fat, is the most efficient type of fuel for the brain and ultimately the body. Scientists identified carbohydrates as the preferred form of nutrition for the brain. The brain uses about…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Dr. John Lutz, professor of English and chairperson of the department of English, philosophy, and foreign languages, is working on a new book, “When Grief Hath Mates: Empathy and the Human Imagination.” The book, according to Lutz, “is an interdisciplinary explanation of empathy through fields…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Thirteen students protested in the Pratt Recreation Center gym on Sunday, Feb. 17 by wearing sports bras and crop tops while working out. This protest was in response to a female student who said she was kicked out of the center for wearing a sports bra.…