By Michael Otero Sports Editor And the bragging rights go to the New York Jets, at least for four years. The New York Jets defeated the New York Giants in overtime on Sunday by a score of 23-20. Going into the game, there was a lot of hoopla surrounding a…
Posts published in December 2015
By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Woeful, pitiful, inept, and disgraceful are a just a few words used to describe the Los Angeles Lakers since the death of Franchise Owner, Dr. Jerry Buss, back in the spring of 2013. Formerly known as the ‘Showtime Lakers’, the Lakers as of 2013 wouldn’t…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Thursday, Dec. 3, the fifth-seeded Pioneers got an incredible performance from sophomore outside-hitter Danielle Valenza, who totaled a match-high 19 kills, but it wasn’t enough to get passed fourth-seeded NYIT in the NCAA Division II Championship East Region quarterfinal. NYIT ultimately won the hard…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Akosa Maduegbunam, a senior broadcasting major form Hyde Park, Mass., is a shooting guard for the men’s basketball team. Maduegbunam is in his third year for the Pioneers and is averaging 7 points and 4 rebounds through the first six games of the season.…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor After falling behind by 17 points in the first half, men’s basketball (5-2) battled back to secure a 71-63 victory over the Mercy College Mavericks (1-3) in their East Coast Conference debut, Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. The…
By Angela Alfano Co-News-Editor LIU Post had an unusual visitor in Hillwood Commons on Tuesday Dec. 1 during common hour. Blossom, a four-legged representative from Northshore Animal League of America, stopped traffic of the second floor of the commons as students fell to their knees to entertain the almost 2-year- old…
By Brian Riley Co-News_Editor LIU Post has two upcoming study abroad opportunities, including a trip to Peru during the winter break, and a service project in Puerto Rico during spring break. Yet, on Nov. 24, LIU Information sent out an e-mail notifying students that the State Department has recently issued…
By Maxime Devillaz Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad’s intentions were clear. ”These barbarians have nothing to do with Islam,” he said, referring to the radical terrorist group, the Islamic State. “Most of their victims are Muslim,” he added, blaming the media for its distortion. The social scientist, and associate professor in…
By Brian Riley Co-News-Editor The Office of Campus Life and Appleseed Expeditions is offering an Alternative Service Break to Puerto Rico this upcoming spring semester. The trip will cost $1,995, and will take place on March 7-11. The price includes travel, hotel accommodations, and food. Appleseed Expeditions is a travel…
By Gianna Barberia Contributing Writer With over 80 active clubs and activities, it is hard to believe that one very important club has been left out until recently. Post’s brand-new book club, which had their first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, has been extremely successful, welcoming 56 eager members. “The…