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Posts published in April 2013

Does Facebook Belong in the Work Place?

Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer A lot of people today use their Facebooks as a type of online “journal”, stating whatever comes to mind (no matter how rash it may be), and posting photographs of everything they do. When employers and their staff are exposed to each other’s private thoughts and photographs…

Last Editorial

Olivia Wicik & Alex Parker Editors-in-Chief Almost four years ago, on a scorching hot day at the end of August, I drove onto the C.W. Post campus. It took me twenty minutes to figure out where I was supposed to park. College orientation was an overnight event where I knew close…

Relationship Column: He Says, She Says

Alex Parker Editor-in-Chief This is my last column ever. I hope you all have enjoyed my little rants for the past few years because I know I have enjoyed writing them and getting feedback from readers. Ok, so, after the spring fling concert I was hanging out around campus with a…

What Role Do Smart Phones Play in Your Life?

Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer Smartphones have become second nature to our generation. We were toddlers when our parents were getting their first cell phones; back when people were still using beepers. Technology has advanced so much in our life span that many students don’t know how they would live without it.…

Ombré Style, In Again

Gabriella Ianiro Staff Writer One hot trend this spring is ombrè, a style in which color graduates from light to dark. For example, a blue ombrè dress may be very pale green at top, but the fabric becomes deeper in color as it reaches the bottom hem. Ombrè can be seen…

How to Make Your Resume a Winner

Mimmi Montgomery Assistant Features Editor Never more than one page, leave out unnecessary information, and god forbid – no typos. These are qualities that could catch the employer’s eye when looking at your resume. During the semester’s final Food For Thought lecture on April 16, three journalism professionals offered their expertise…

Short Films at Tribeca

Pete Barell Staff Writer A myriad of short films debuted at the Tribeca Film festival this year. Varying from documentaries, to animations, to twenty-minute dramas, there have been many rich selec- tions. Here are just a few that premiered. Film: “RPG OKC” Written and Directed by Emily Carmichael Language: English Country:…

A Different Work of Art

Megan Draghi  Staff Writer When one attends an art show, he or she expects to see paintings or framed masterpieces. However, what if there was an art show that went beyond a simple picture framed on a wall? What if the canvas consisted of live models instead? LIU Post art…

Day of Silence Speaks Volumes

Tina Kasin Online Editor LIU Post’s Newman Club, a part of the catholic community, hosted this year’s Day of Silence event on Thursday, April 18. Day of Silence is a national event that calls to awareness discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in schools. Students of all…

Post Speaks Against Domestic Violence

Angela Alfano Staff Writer LIU Post’s Social Work Department hosted the second annual Family and Domestic Violence Conference in Hillwood Commons. The daylong event was made up of several workshops and presentations where speakers educated the audience on domestic violence and other forms of aggression as well as other risks and…