David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post football team ended its four-game losing streak by defeating the Millersville Marauders (2-6) on Homecoming by a final score of 20-15. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Heuer started in place of injured sophomore quarterback Steven Laurino, and helped lead the team to a much needed…
Posts published in October 2012
Erin Mei Staff Writer On Friday, October 19, at 7 p.m., students came together to express their school spirit at a pep rally held in the Pratt Recreational Center. The pep rally kicked off the 2012 Homecoming weekend. Alerie Tirsch, director of the Student Life and Leadership Development, estimates that…
Alex Parker & Olivia Wicik Editors-in-Chief The atmosphere of Hofstra’s campus on Tuesday, October 16, was that of pure exhilaration and anticipation. Governor Mitt Romney and incumbent President Barrack Obama would be going head to head in their second debate. Everywhere you went on campus there was something going on.…
Peter Barell Staff Writer Television star Charlie Weber makes a splash in the new MTV series Underemployed. One year after graduation, a group of college friends face the harsh realities of the “real world.” This very relevant show chronicles the not-so-easy path to success in our world today. In the…
Adrianna Alvarez Opinions Editor Every time I’m sitting in class and the person next to me coughs or sneezes, I feel a sense of panic, hoping that I don’t catch those germs that are now traveling through the air in those tiny, congested classrooms. There are a few things that…
David Otero Sports Editor Fitzgerald is a tight end for the Pioneers who has five receptions for 32 yards and one touchdown receiving, as well as a fumble recovery for a touchdown Week 1 against Clarion this season. Q: What was your personal best moment (career highlight) as a member…
David Otero Sports Editor Antonio Powell-Fields is the captain defensive back of the Pioneers’ defense. Last season, he recorded 75 tackles, one interception, seven pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. With his 2011 campaign, he earned a spot on the ECAC Football Division II All-Star Team. This…
Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor After losing the first game of the 2012 season, the LIU Post Pioneers men’s soccer team found its winning ways again in two games last week, defeating both Philadelphia University and Queens College. On Tuesday, October 16, the Pioneers traveled to Philadelphia to take on…
Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer The number three ranked women’s soccer team went 1-0-1 for the week, when it traveled to Rockville Center, N.Y., to roll past Molloy College 4-0 on Wednesday, October 17. At Homecoming on Saturday, October 20, the team tied Queens College to extend the Pioneers’ streak to…
Marisa Anziano Copy Edtor For the third year in a row, the New York Yankees came up short and did not make it past the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series. Although the Yankees battled the injury bug, the team seemed to sail through the first…