By Gabriella Ianiro Features Editor There’s no denying it: as much as we may try, winter is in full swing and it’s hitting hard. The days are short and the nights are brutally cold. The “winter blues” are defined by mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy. Luckily for you,…
Posts published in February 2014
By Seren Jones Staff Writer LIU Post will be expecting 30 local high school students to visit the campus and experience a day in the life of a Post student, from Feb. 18 to 20. The students, who hail from Long Island and the five boroughs, will arrive on campus…
By Paul Kalis Business Manager On Friday, Feb. 7, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth performed some of her most memorable songs and Broadway show tunes, including music from “Wicked,” “Promises Promises,” and her new album “Some Lessons Learned” in a concert appearance at the Tilles Center for the Performing…
By Eirik Bjorno Sports Editor Long Island University has decided to expand the athletic program at LIU Post. Several new sports will be added to the athletic department, including: women’s fencing, women’s golf, and men’s wrestling. Joe Patrovich is appointed head coach for men’s wrestling, Tom Kane will be in…
By Chihiro Kusaza Staff Writer LIU Post Fine Art’s professor, Winn Rea, exhibited her work on Jan. 8, through Feb. 1 at the Phoenix Gallery in New York City. There were six videos and 12 drawings on display. This marked her third solo exhibition at the gallery. Her artwork is…
By Michael Otero Staff Writer On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Women’s Basketball team (15-5) squared off against the District of Columbia Firebirds (14-4) in a battle of the East Coast Conference’s top two teams. The Pioneers came out on top with a 74-72 win from Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville,…
By Eirik Bjorno Sports Editor Thursday, Feb. 6, the men’s basketball team took on the Firebirds of the University of District of Columbia for an ECC match up. The Pioneers dominated the game right from the get-go, and won comfortably 91-52. Coming from an astonishing 84-49 win last week against…
By Peter Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor The Post Theatre Company held the Virgil J. Lee New Play Festival on Feb. 6, 7 and 8. The festival is an annual event that showcases new work from LIU Post theater students and professional playwrights. This year featured “Falling in Line” by…
By Carlo Valladares Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, the Black Students United (BSU), a club committed to encouraging a unified campus and sharing African-American culture and professionalism among LIU students, will host events the last week of February. The LIU chapter of National Association for the Advancement of…
By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor Feb. 14 can be one of the most dreaded days for some couples. Valentine’s Day is that time of year when the pressure to show someone just how you feel about them, intensifies dramatically. Some people use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show…