By Melissa Colleary Staff Writer The Office of Campus Life has big plans for the spring semester. “We’re not about maintaining the status quo. We’re not about maintaining programs that have been here year after year. If it’s a program that has been successful, we’re going to keep it, and…
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By Katie Muller Staff Writer The Fall 2014 semester ended with a blunt reminder of Mother Nature’s stormy strength. On Dec. 9, the excessive rain unleashed multiple leaks and floods on campus. There were three sizeable leaks in the roof of Hillwood in front of Subway and the café. Also,…
By Moa Golster Assistant News Editor It has been an unfortunate start of the spring semester for some of Post’s commuter students. On Jan. 20, the first day of classes, the off-campus shuttle did not show up either in Hicksville or on campus until after noon. Meanwhile, the shuttle’s limited…
By Chloé Margulis Staff Writer The Music Department, in conjunction with the Rockley Family Foundation, held a public instrument sale at the Tilles Center during the weekend of Jan. 2, to raise money for new instrument donations to the department. The foundation provided the instruments for the sale, including pianos,…
By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer Many students do not keep a car on campus. Using the shuttle requires following a schedule, and calling for taxis can be expensive. In Oct. 2014, LIU Post made the Zip Car service available as another option for students who need a mode of transportation…
By Dani Naess Hellesund Opinions Editor In lieu of the Paris shootings this month at the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo, the issue of offensive speech has become a hot topic. Around noon on Jan. 7, two terrorists with a plan to silence a loud voice in French media took their…
By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor We are now in the thick of awards season, with the Golden Globes already behind us and the Academy Awards coming up on Feb. 22. Bradley Cooper, Steve Carrell, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep are just a few of the familiar faces one…
By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Jan 26 – March 21st “Concrete to Data” Street Art and Graffiti Exhibition. Curated by Professor Ryan Seslow. Jan 27 Thesis Recital: Amanda Dolle, Soprano. Great Hall, 5:30 p.m. Free, all are welcome. Jan 28 Art Dept. Presents: Visions High School Art Exhibition.…
By Bendik Sørensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor There are as many interests as there are people on campus. With a healthy creative milieu, students can indulge themselves in the world of art and entertainment, both for credits and for fun. The privileges range from hands on work in a…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Steven Laurino, a fifth year senior majoring in History Education, is the starting quarterback for the football team. Laurino grew up in Boise, ID, but is originally from New York. The Boise native is a four-year starter at quarterback for the Pioneers and demonstrates…