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Posts published in November 2012

LIU Post Recycling Program Update

Anna Scheblein Staff Writer Professor Scott Carlin, in addition to teaching environmental science here at LIU Post, is very involved in the campus Recycling Program. Here’s what he had to say about how the program is progressing, what’s new, and where it’s heading. TP: How did the recycling program here…

Vikings Celebrate Knicks Win

Cecilie Nag Staff Writer 20 LIU Post students cheered on the Knicks as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 104 – 94 in Madison Square Garden on Friday November 9. The trip was planned and hosted by the Scandinavian Vikings Club and advisor Martin Guss. The New York Knicks remain undefeated…

Lincoln Enters the Heated Oscar Race

Peter Barell Staff Writer There has been a lot of hype over Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.” The film pairs Spielberg with one of the most celebrated actors alive, Daniel Day-Lewis, and brings to light the life and struggle of our 16th president during the turbulent passing of the 13th amendment. “Lincoln”…

LIU Post Basketball Tips Off 2012 Season

David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post women’s and men’s basketball teams seasons have officially begun, but in different fashions. The women battled and edged out a one point victory in its opening game against Adelphi University while the men dropped each of the first two games in the Southern…

Dowling Tops Women’s Soccer Again

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer Only nine days after Dowling College beat the Pioneers in the ECC Semifinals, Dowling finished the Pioneers season with a 2-0 win the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, November 11. The Pioneers were considered underdogs in the National Championship this year as the…

Sandy’s Effect on Sports

David Otero Sports Editor In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, sports were the last thing people were concerned or worried about. Countless lives have dramatically changed due to the damage to their houses and lack of power and gas. Some even lost their lives because of the storm. However, during…

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain

Erin Mei Staff Writer Kevin Hart may only be 5’4” but he definitely makes up in jokes for what he lacks in height. On Saturday, November 10, he made history by selling out both New York City shows and also making Madison Square Garden history by being the fourth comedian…

Travel Review: Montreal, Canada

Adina Oditt Staff Writer Known as the only bilingual city on the North American continent, Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. The second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history and a well-deserved…

Movie Review: Taken 2

Nicole Ramlogan Staff Writer Fast paced, intense, and cannot look away are just a few words to describe Taken 2. Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is back for some more action. For those of you who didn’t see the first Taken movie, Mills’ daughter, Kim, gets kidnapped while…