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Posts published in October 2013

Head Coach Profile: Meghan McNamara

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer As the head coach of LIU Post’s women’s lacrosse team, Meghan McNamara has many goals for the upcoming season. She wants her players to focus on the little things and developing good fundamentals. Also, McNamara wants her players to develop strong bonds with one another…

Men’s Soccer Suffers First Loss, No Longer No. 1

By Julie Baumgarten Staff Writer This past week, the men’s soccer team experienced its first winless week so far this season. Though still number one in the East Coast Conference, the Pioneers fell to the Post University Eagles and tied the Mercy College Mavericks last week. The Pioneers traveled to…

Field Hockey Perfect at 17-0

By Christian Arnold Staff Writer The LIU Post field hockey continued its push for an undefeated season with wins over Mercy College on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Saint Anselm on Saturday, Oct. 26. Both victories came by relatively wide margins. In addition, the Pioneers continued their winning streak with an…

Homecoming 2k13

By Kahleel Bragg Staff Writer LIU Post’s Association for Campus Programming (ACP) had students hyped and anxious for Saturday’s homecoming with a week full of exciting events. Homecoming is a week dedicated to welcoming back alumni and also a time for current students to have fun, socialize, and partake in…

Find Out How Much You Really Pay

By Adrianna Alvarez News Editor A letter was sent home by Gale Stevens Haynes, provost and chief operating officer, informing students of an increase in tuition for the 2013-14 academic year, about a month before school started. The letter stated that the university will implement “a modest increase,” a little…

$50 Added to Commuters ID Cards

By Michael Otero Staff Writer Many students are unaware that money has been placed on all commuter students LIU ID cards. All students who are taking nine or more credits, according to Associate Provost Jessica Hayes, were issued $50 dollars on their ID cards. The money came from the students…

Crime Blotter

Compiled by Briana Longo and Brittany Lercara Staff Writers Underage Drinking On September 7, 2013, 2013 at approximately 12:18 a.m., a female student called Public Safety and stated she was very sick from being nauseous and dizzy. The student was taken to North Shore Glen Cove Hospital, the student later…

Pink is Tougher Than Some May Think!

By Jacklyn Stringham Staff Writer The month of October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to honor and admire those who are fighting, or have at some point had to fight, the difficult battle against breast cancer. During this month, pink becomes the symbol of…

And the Changes At Post Continue

By Julian Wilson Staff Writer LIU Post may have standards that set it apart from other colleges and universities. However, like any other university, LIU Post changes with the times as well. The question to ask is: what are some changes that LIU Post students have noticed for the new…

Why, Oh Why Can’t We Have Better WiFi?

By Jacklyn Stringham Staff Writer Living on campus can be both pleasant and unpleasant for any college student. However, living on campus this year at LIU Post may just be unbearable. As college students, we depend on our devices to get us through the day. With all the students now…