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Posts published in March 2014

The Student Body Holds First Sale

By Julian Wilson Staff Writer The Student Body, Hillwood’s fashion boutique, held its first sale on March 3, during common hour. The aim of the sale was to raise awareness on campus about the new boutique, and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and others. Clothing, shoes, and…

NEFCU Finds New Home Off Campus

By Jonathan Seltzer Staff Writer The Nassau Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) had an office on the second floor of Hillwood Commons, until Dec. 2013. This NEFCU branch allowed students to cash paychecks free of charge, and provided on-campus banking services for staff and faculty. As of March 14, NEFCU’s new location…

WCWP Celebrates Spring Break

By Peter Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor WCWP, LIU Post’s resident radio station, held a “Kickoff to Spring Break” event on March 6, outside of Hillwood Commons during common hour. Members of WCWP’s Public Relations and Promotions departments ran the event under the direction of Dan Cox, the station’s general…

Honors Student Raises Funds for Foster Children

By Alyssa Seidman News Editor Raphaelina Marti, a senior English and Psychology major, held a fundraiser collecting money for Together We Rise, a non-profit organization based in California, which aims to improve the lives of foster care children across America, On Wednesday, Feb. 26, during common hour. Marti, a student…

Stadium Construction Underway

By Carlo Valladares Staff Writer In Nov. 2013, the Village of Old Brookville’s zoning board approved the construction permit to start building LIU Post’s new stadium facility. The permit approval process has delayed the building of Post’s new stadium since Aug. 2012, when the school planned to start the renovation.…

Events on Campus

By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor This spring semester, LIU Post has been hosting new events for students on campus. The goal is to increase school participation for on-campus activities. Students should expect to see more new programs and initiatives in the upcoming semester, according to Michael Berthel, associate director at the…

What Happens on a Snow Day

By Talia Charlton Staff Writer The possibility of even more snowstorms has been the topic of discussion, as the winter season slowly dwindles to an end. This 2014 winter season has brought plenty of snow throughout the East Coast, and has caused commuters everywhere to roll their eyes at just…

How Mindful Eating Can Mend Your Relationship With Food

By Jessie Valentine Contributing Writer Did you know that this past week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week? Eating disorders are more common than you think, especially on college campuses. The most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, characterized by severe restriction of food intake leading to weight loss of…

“I’m So Stressed Out!”

By Julian Wilson Staff Writer College students deal with stress every day. From paper deadlines and tuition bills, to balancing school with a job, it’s difficult for students to relax. A 2008 article from ‘Mental Health’ on nbcnews.com, claims that one in five undergraduates are constantly stressed. “Most students in…

Women’s Basketball Earns Top Seed, Bye, & Home Court in ECC Tourney

By Michael Otero Staff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Lady Pioneers (21-5) took the court against the Molloy Lions (14-13) at the Pratt Recreation Center. The thrilling contest needed an overtime period in order to decide the winner. LIU came out victorious, pulling out the 64-57 win. The first half…