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Posts published in April 2015

Read It and Weep

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer To LIU Post students, the definition of a “good book” varies. “One that is hard to put down,” said Stephanie Mocerino, a sophomore Broadcasting major, “one that is entertaining and funny and leaves each chapter on a cliff hanger to make me want to keep reading it.”…

Arts in Brief

Compiled by Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor Art Show: Eight of Fifteen, LIU Post MFA Thesis Exhibition. April 6 to May 8. Steinberg Museum of Art. Reception: Wednesday, April 8, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art Show: Art Dept. Presents: Student Exhibition. Evelyn Adams, BFA Art Education. Reception: April…

WCWP pairs up with Play Troupe for “Meet Me in St. Louis”

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor As the actors mingle, technical talk fills the room, and the band sets up. Director Brian Long calmly paces around on stage, organizing the some 20 people involved with the production. The Port Washington Play Troupe and LIU Post’s WCWP radio are…

Athlete of the Week: Steve Gruse

By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Steve Gruse is a senior Physical and Health Education major hailing from New Fairfield, Connecticut. Gruse is one of the key defenders for the men’s lacrosse team and has helped LIU Post jump to No. five overall in the Division II rankings. Q: As…

Another Winning Weekend for Softball

By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a doubleheader sweep of Pace University on Thursday, April 16, the softball team continued its winning ways against St. Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday, April 18, taking both games in enemy territory. In the first game, both sides seemed to struggle at the…

Baseball Splits vs. Bridgeport

By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a win against Bridgeport on Friday, April 17, led by sophomore pitcher Jake DeCarli, who tossed seven innings of shutout ball, the Pioneers looked to make it five straight wins and two in a row against the Purple Knights. In game one of…

Sports Brief

By Michael Otero Sports Editor Men’s Lacrosse The men’s lacrosse team improved to 11-2 on the season after a thrilling 15-7 victory over Dowling College on Sunday, April 19. The victory assured the Pioneers of a first-round home semi-final contest because of their terrific conference record, which currently stands at 7-1.…

Campus to Hold 2nd Annual Relay

By Caroline Ryan Staff Writer Relay for Life will be held at the Pratt Recreation Center on April 17 from 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. The event will raise awareness and money in an effort to find a cure for cancer. The event is open to the public, and students are…

Workers Fight for Fair Contracts

By Caroline Ryan Staff Writer On March 26, LIU Post’s custodial and mechanical unit workers, as well as Local 1102 RWDSUUFCW members, stood outside the main entrance of campus protesting for a fair contract. The group of protestors called upon the school’s administration to create a fair contract, and allow for fair…