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Posts published in January 2016

Former Wrestler Still has Love for the Game

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief During the 2014-2015 school year, LIU Post reinstated wrestling, a sport that had a long history at the university. Before last year, the last wrestling match at LIU was in 1988. The comeback has sparked great feedback from alumni and former wrestlers alike. Warren Hannas was…

LIU Post Frosh wins Irish Dance Contest

By Maxime Devillaz Co-Editor-in-Chief Kyle Felice has a chance to become world champion, in a sport that would have many shake their heads unwittingly. The freshman biology major is a competitive Irish dancer who floored his competition in the men’s under-18 Mid-Atlantic Region Irish Dance Championships in Philadelphia on Friday, Nov.…

Pioneers Sinking, but Seeking Redemption

By Michael Otero Co-Editor-in-Chief After su ering their fourth straight loss one week ago to the University of the District of Columbia in our nation’s capital, the women’s basketball team found itself 14 games under .500 and sitting at 2-14 on the season. In that matchup against UDC, the Pioneers…

Crime Blotter

Compiled by Angela Alfano Co-News Editor All incidents that take place on campus are, by law, a matter of public record and can be found at the office of Public Safety. The Crime Blotter is provided monthly by the Pioneer as a public service for the campus community. Petit Larceny…

LIU Still Open Despite Snow Hangover

By Brian Riley Co-News Editor For the second spring semester in a row, Post has been hit by a crippling snowstorm in the first few weeks of the term. Last semester, winter storm Juno resulted in a day and a half of canceled classes. Although this time, winter storm Jonas…

LIU Post Matters

By Brian Riley Co-News Editor During the fall 2015 semester, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) club made its return to campus after a year of absence. The club’s mission is to help the advancement of colored people, like its name says, but on a smaller level…

LIU Post to Host Global Game Jam

By Marissa Hoffmann Staff Writer From Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31, Post will be holding a 48-hour long Global Game Jam. The event is being held for the rst time, and will take place in the Long Island Room located downstairs in The Winnick Student Center. Once participants…