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Posts published in “Year: 2015

Tennis

By Michael Otero Sports Editor In their ECC Semifinal matchup against top seeded NYIT, the Pioneers fell by a score of 5-2 on Friday, Oct. 23. The lone victory for the Pioneers in singles play came from sophomore Meagan Byrne who fought back after dropping the first set. She won…

Swimming

By Michael Otero Sports Editor The 2015-16 campaign for the swimming team got underway on Saturday, Oct. 24, when it invited Central Connecticut State University to the Pratt Natatorium. Although the Pioneers dropped the meet by a score of 129-96, senior Joyce Kwok was one of the bright spots for…

Bayside Brewery

By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Three years ago, while working nights, senior Accounting major, Anthony LoSardo came up with the idea, Bayside Brewery. Bayside Brewery’s philosophy is to start big and think even bigger. Their long-term goal is to launch New York’s largest craft beer opening. He mentioned how…

Sandy, Three Years Later

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer It has been three years since Super Storm Sandy ravaged America’s eastern seaboard. In terms of force, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were hit hardest by the storm. Sandy made landfall in the Carolinas when she was bordering category three status. However, these states…

LIU Promise(s) Book Event

By Maxime Devillaz Co-Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Oct. 29, the promise office is hosting a bookjobs.com and Association of American Publishers event during common hour in the Student Incubator in the Library. Representatives from the company will be sharing a presentation with students regarding the careers available, including publishing, marketing, editing,…

Midnight Madness

By Angela Alfano & Kahleel Bragg Co-News-Editor & Contributing Editor The second annual Midnight Madness event hosted by Campus Life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 p.m. to midnight in the Pratt Recreational Center. Midnight Madness is a free event for all students to come out and support the…

CIPTAR Psychoanalyzes Children Behavior

By Jeniel Terrero Assistant News Editor The University’s Children’s Institute for Play Therapy and Research (CIPTAR) will host its first annual Play Therapy Workshop on Friday, Nov. 13. The workshop will analyze therapeutic play methods for children exposed to trauma using psychological and clinical exercises. CIPTAR was founded this past…

Mummy Man

By Brian Riley Co-News-Editor Dr. Bob Brier has been to Egypt over 100 times, however, mentioning his next trip still fills him with excitement. Dr. Brier is the school’s resident mummy expert, who spent decades studying the field of ancient Egypt. Dr. Brier, a Senior Research Fellow, which basically means…

Forum on Relations with Korea

By Brian Riley Co-News-Editor Congressman Steve Israel and Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho- Young will visit campus on Friday, Oct. 30, to discuss the relations between U.S. and the Republic of Korea. This event, which will be held in the Tilles center Patrons Lounge at 2:15 p.m. is open to all. Possible…

Equestrian Team Places First

Thanks to an overall high point performance, the equestrian team placed first, atop the hosts from Stony Brook University, at the Old Town Equestrian Center in Seldon, N.Y. Jessica Sulkers, the show’s overall high point rider, amassing most points out of all competitors throughout the event.