Lunar New Year 2024 Photo Gallery

The Shuttle Bus at SUNY Old Westbury   

Some students are having problems with the OW campus shuttle bus service. The buses are not consistently on time which can make students late for classes. A Catalyst reporter had difficulty getting home on Tuesday and Thursday nights for three weeks because there was no service after 7:30 p.m. Students […]

Club Bash: An SGA Event

Club Bash 2024 in the Campus Center Atrium. Photo Credit: Luisa Garcia. The Center for Student Leadership and Involvement (CSLI) and Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Club Bash in the Campus Center Atrium on Wednesday, January 31,  during the new 1:30 to 2:30 common hour at SUNY Old Westbury.  Club […]

Dr. Fred Millán: A Distinguished Service Professor at SUNY Old Westbury

If you are a psychology student at SUNY Old Westbury, you know Dr. Fred Millán. And chances are, Dr. Millán knows you, too. Dr. Fred Millán was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. “I grew up in a neighborhood that was Puerto Rican and African American, and […]

Remember: “Your Direction is More Important than Your Speed”

Photo Credit: myhappydigitallifestyle.com. Do you recall a time you got lost and you chose what you believed was the best route? And to make up for the lost time, you drove a little faster only to find out later that you had chosen the incorrect route yet again? And you came […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Photo credit: bcrf.org The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and the value of research, early diagnosis, and prevention. This month is also difficult for those who are remembering loved ones who passed away from breast cancer. Breast cancer may have some impact on your life, […]

Circular Fashion: The Hottest Sustainable Fashion Trend

Photo credit: askmeoffers.com. Fashion evolves constantly and new trends appear, helping us to change our wardrobes, and shaping the way we present ourselves to the world. Today, the hottest fashion trend is circular fashion, the future of sustainable style. It’s more than just a trend, it’s a way of thinking, and […]

Self-Care is Cool: What is Self-Care, and How Can You Implement it in Your Life?

Photo Credit: thesheaf.com Self-care is a concept that has been introduced as an important necessity in our lives to live a life that is worth living. Do you know what self-care really means? In 1998, the World Health Organization defined self-care as, “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain […]

Horoscopes

Aries: March 21–April 19 Cultivate an attitude of gratitude and be positive. Give yourself what you really need. You have been going through some troubles, but they will end if you start using affirmation words and start believing in your full potential.  Don’t be afraid to be adventurous and have […]

Rice Pudding: The Origin and Variations of the Recipe

Colombian-style rise-putting. Photo Credit: blog.amigofoods.com. Rice pudding is a Latin American dessert that can be found all over the world due to its simple ingredients and incredible taste. It has some variations from country to country, but each recipe shares some similarities.  It’s not a seasonal or celebratory dish. Just a […]