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Posts published in April 2014

Letterman’s Retirement Brings Big Change to Late Night TV

By Christian Arnold Staff Writer It is a late night TV change of guard. The announcement that David Letterman will retire from the “Late Show” in 2015 – presumably sometime around when his contract is up in August of the same year – truly signifies the end of an era…

“Far Beyond Driven” Turns 20

By Carlo Valladares Assistant News Editor On March 22, 1994, grunge bands and commercial pop artists sat comfortably on the Billboard Top 200, the American music industry’s chart standard for album popularity. Mariah Carey, Nirvana, Boyz II Men, and Pearl Jam were all enjoying popular releases that year. Kurt Cobain…

Out Loud: The First Year Showcase

Mike Themistoceleous Staff Writer On April 11, 12, and 13, the Post Theater Company premiered their new production, “Out Loud: The First Year Showcase,” at the Little Theater Main Stage. In the production, first-year theatre majors at Post were able to demonstrate their skills – and boy, did they impress.…

Iron Chic Homecoming Show

By Christa Speranza Assistant Copy Editor From Billy Joel to Brand New, the Long Island music scene has generated a huge fan base that flocks to concerts nearly every month for their respected artists. In the public’s search for venues, some people may have been to the well-known theatres like Nikon…

Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Win-Streak Rolling

Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer During an offensive onslaught in the first 30 minutes of action, senior attacker Jackie Sileo amassed eight of her nine points (2 G, 7 A). After outscoring Molloy 12-0 in the first half, the no. 1 ranked Pioneers would go on and secure an 18-4 victory…

Close Call for Men’s Lax Against Mercyhurst

Michael Otero Staff Writer  On Saturday, April 12, the Pioneers met their match after the team endured a nine-hour bus journey to take on Mercyhurst University at Tullio Field, in Erie, (P.A.). Despite junior midfielder Connor Drost scoring a game-best five points off the bench, the number 11 ranked Pioneers…

Softball Goes 6-2 Over the Week

Michael Otero Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 8, the Pioneer softball team (currently 27-5) took the field against the Bears of NYIT in the “Battle of the Boulevard.” The Green and Gold never trailed the Bears once during the day, cruising to two victories at a clip of 7-2, and…

LIU Post Dancer On the Path to the Pros

By Ashley Ioveno Staff Writer It may not be football season just yet, but there is plenty of action going on at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. While the New York Jets are working on putting together its 2014 roster, the Flight Crew (the Jets’ dance and cheer…

Commuter Appreciation Week

By Ashley Ioveno Staff Writer The Commuter Student Association (CSA) held its first Commuter Appreciation Week, on Monday, March 24. The CSA is a club that helps commuters get involved and form lasting friendships at LIU Post. The club holds events on and off campus. CSA decided to sponsor Commuter…