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Fast Fashion 
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Fast Fashion 

Photo: Griskarly Sena  ‘Fast fashion’ clothing costs less because it is manufactured cheaply. Some people are sold at great prices, but do not understand the production process these clothes go through before they become trendy. Fast fashion is of low quality, but since it is rapidly produced, there is always […]

The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion at New York Botanical Garden
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The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion at New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion” featured captivating floral displays curated by fashion designers that inspire and connect us to the natural world.  Florals in Fashion is a celebration of our natural world. This show made visitors appreciate the impact of women in fashion. The […]

Fashion Trends That Should Stay In The Closet
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Fashion Trends That Should Stay In The Closet

There are many fashion trends on campus. Which do students enjoy? Which do they dislike? The Catalyst asked two students about what they did not like about fashion on campus. Asheia Adams is a junior at SUNY Old Westbury majoring in education. She is into fashion but does not keep […]

Incidents on the NYC Subway System
Opinion / Opinion

Incidents on the NYC Subway System

It is no secret that crime in the New York City subway system is a significant problem. Commuting to work, school, or even grabbing a quick meal can put people at risk of serious injury or even death. Last month, in the busiest hours on Monday, February 12, shots were […]

Opinion / Technology

ChatGPT: Helpful or Harmful in Education?

Credit: Daniel Jefferson ChatGPT is an advanced form of AI that can communicate with the user about limitless topics. It has revolutionized education. ChatGPT creates text responses that are so human that it might as well be one. It can answer questions, provide explanations, and help students with research. It […]

Opinion

Staying Alive

Life today is like gasping for breath. Yes, we breathe normally, but what about the extra air that has our hearts pumping and racing, making us go the extra mile and keep on fighting. Or, does it feel like death, trying to survive? As we go through different stages of […]

The Evolution of Women’s Rights
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The Evolution of Women’s Rights

Women have long been regarded as the foundation of families but the traditional idea that women should stay at home while men work is no longer relevant.  During the early 19th century, women were denied many rights that they enjoy today. Women were not allowed to vote, own property, or […]

Your March 2024 Horoscope: Check your sun, moon, and rising
Opinion

Your March 2024 Horoscope: Check your sun, moon, and rising

About the Author: Caitlin Duffy is a New York based astrologer who brings over a decade of study to your horoscope. She has studied numerous charts, celestial movements, and has worked as an astrology expert. After a thorough analysis of current luminaries, she writes an entertainment column where the star […]

Fashion

Fashion or Slash It? Telfar Bags

College students at SUNY Old Westbury tend to be influenced by fashion and new trends in social media. Students have diverse styles, but there are repetitive fashion trends that are followed. One fashion piece that has become popular around campus are Telfar purses. Telfar was founded in 2005 by Telfar […]

Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred”
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Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred”

Beyonce Announces New Hair Care Line: “Cécred” Photo credit: instagram.com It feels so good to be alive. After taking over the world with her Renaissance tour, Beyoncé has announced the launch of her first hair care line: Cécred (pronounced like the word “sacred.”) In May 2023, the multi-Grammy-award-winning singer dropped […]