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Posts published in April 2011

Community Report

Meghan Glynn This week, we’re going to take a little tour de Brookville, and see what this town is made of.  Literally.  According to the 2000 census, the village of Brookville has a population of 2,126.  This figure has since increased and the results of the 2010 census show a…

Senior Spotlight- Christina Berardi

Helene Bruckner Christina Berardi has started 11 games this season for the C.W. Post softball team, posting a 9-1 pitching record. The Pioneers are 17-5 thus far, winning both games in their double header this past weekend against Molly College. Berardi was named the East Coast Conference Pitcher of the…

Women’s Lacrosse Battles On

Matthew Saur The Lady Pioneers had not played in 10 days, but on Wednesday, March 30th, that did not affect the outcome of their game against the Bridgeport Purple Knights. Aside from being their first game in 10 days, Wednesday’s game was also the Pioneers’ first ECC match up of…

Softball Sweeps Molloy

Heather Norris Heavy hitting led the C.W. Post softball team to victory on Sunday, April 3rd, over the Lions of Molloy College.  Junior infielder Kendall Bright led the Pioneers, batting 3-for-6 on the day with four RBI and two runs scored. In the first game, senior Sarah Kiser took the…

Men’s Lax Bounces Back

David Otero Coming off a tough, 8-7 overtime loss to the rival Dowling Golden Lions on March 26th, the C.W. Post men’s lacrosse team felt no ill effects, as the Pioneers (10-1) bounced back with a 9-5 victory over the NYIT Bears on Saturday, April 2nd. The Bears (4-3) jumped…

Damn, He Got A Point: Do Overs

Kahlil Haywood I allude to quotes from stand up comics, a lot of times when I write, because I happen to think that we laugh at jokes most of the time because we relate to them. When a joke isn’t funny, it’s usually because you can’t relate to it. Chris…

Spring Shopping Update for both High and Low Budgets

Genna Apfel As spring approaches, you may find yourself eager to indulge in the world of shopping.  Despite the fact that in today’s economy we may find ourselves budgeting our money more than ever, there is a possibility that you still need to fill the emotional and physiological need to…

“Why Don’t College Students Sleep?”

Sandra Elien Sleep is necessary after a long day of grueling classes and extracurricular activities. From a scientific standpoint, the human body requires that the muscles relax and become irresponsive to one’s surroundings.  This is an essential process so that the general condition of the human body is maintained. Sleep…

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Genna Apfel As the spring semester quickly comes to an end, college students are eagerly awaiting their summer breaks. With the thought of going to the beaches and to pools as your island getaway and becoming a beach bum ( no I am not talking about the tanning salon), summer…

“It’s Always On the Page”

Samantha Bishal Only 20 to 25 students can be chosen to attend the  M.F.A. in Writing and Producing for Television program offered at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus.  But be warned, “You must be sure to check your ego at the door” if you’re willing to take it all on.…