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Posts published in February 2011

Damn, He Got A Point: Do “Body Counts” Count?

Double standard of women and men regarding sexual promiscuity Kahlil Haywood So, Paul has about 14 under his belt, and James has about 10. Jessica has five, but these five came in the span of roughly six months. I guess, you can take this as your cliché example, but off…

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Alumni Column Krause “It’s not easy being green.”  I’m sure you all know this phrase from your friendly children’s muppet, Kermit the Frog.  But for the first time in my life I understand what Kermit’s saying…well let’s just say I can relate.   Being a recent college graduate of Post,…

Worldwide Traveling Journalist Visits Post

Speech by professional journalist Kathleen Joyce Long Island native Mary D’Ambrosio visited C.W. Post last Thursday, February 10th. Students from the Media Arts Department filled the Humanities classroom to above expectations. Professor Sandra Mardenfeld gave extra-credit to students in her class who attended, but even without the extra-credit, students still…

What’s a Grab ‘N Go?

Report on grab n go system in hillwood Matt Marando It’s Common Hour. Love it or hate it, it’s the prime time for most Post students to relieve their hunger pains. If you’re going to Winnick, you might find that there are lines wrapped around the place in order to…

Update on the Outbreak

Update on virus Anne Winberry As the panic from the recent virus outbreak winds down, students are beginning to wonder the real cause of this illness.  In our last issue, students voiced their concerns over the food in Winnick Hall. In recent weeks, all students have been e-mailed a request…

New Degree Program in Homeland Security Offered at Riverhead Campus

New degree program offered at Riverhead Meghan Glynn Have you ever wondered what it takes to defend our nation’s security?  Maybe you even thought that Homeland Security could be a career that you wanted to pursue?  Well now, the Riverhead campus of Long Island University is giving students just that…

Celebrating Lincoln’s Legacy

Report on lecture of Abraham Lincoln Jacqueline Favaloro On Friday February 11, the Hillwood Lecture Hall was packed with students, faculty, and community locals to celebrate Black History Month, and Abraham Lincoln. Valeda Dent, Dean of the University of Libraries opened the program with a warm welcome to audience members.…

Brookville’s Microwave Madness

Problem With Residence Hall Microwaves Ashley Noble For the last few months, hundreds of residents of Brookville Hall have been going without a necessity: their microwave room. Since late in the fall 2010 semester, residents of Brookville Hall have been going to nearby halls to warm up their food. A…

You’ll Love the Way We Fly

Delta Week’s Empire State of Mind week Sandra Elien Delta Week’s “Empire State of Mind” was filled with a weeklong set of activities consisting of “Color Me Culture,” “Fit NYC,”  “Select or Reject,” “Men’s Appreciation: Honoring the Kings,” and a trip to A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home. These weeklong activities…

Recycling on Campus: Helping the Environment or Complete Waste of Time?

Recycling on Campus Meghan Glynn With a growing concern for the environment and protecting our planet, C.W. Post has started taking steps to become more green and eco-friendly.  But, maybe the university isn’t doing as much as it could be, and the question arises, can we do more?  Is it…