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Posts published in November 2016

State of Education: Offended?

By Pooja Bachani Columnist Offended? Of course, it’s in style. Generation Z, and Generation Y to a certain extent, members are often heard saying “I’m offended” as they express utter disdain towards a person or idea. But what does it mean to be offended? How did the term enter our…

Field Hockey Loses to Ship in Chip

By Michael Otero Sports Editor From intensity and focus to jubilation; sophomore forward/midfielder, Emily Miller, let the no. 4-ranked Pioneers exhale with the game-winning goal in the 78th minute of their overtime NCAA Division II Semifinal win against no. 5-ranked Saint Anselm College on Friday, Nov. 18. The win advanced…

Football Finishes Historic Season

By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off its thrilling 48-41 victory against Winston-Salem State University in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament, football faced its toughest test to date and suffered a 40-21 loss at the hands of Shepherd University on Saturday, Nov. 26, at Bethpage Federal…

The Show goes on for LIU Post Football

Michael Otero Sports Editor Led by red-shirt sophomore running back Malik Pierre, who ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns, the No. 10 ranked and second-seeded Pioneers took care of business against seventh-seeded Winston-Salem State University, 48-41, in the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament on Saturday, Nov.…

Professor Directs New Film

By Alec Matuszak Assistant News Editor Lisa Robinson, a  film professor in the department of communications and film, has directed a new film “Claire in Motion,” starring Betsey Brandt, who is best known for playing Marie in the television series “Breaking Bad.” Co-directed by Annie Howell, the movie is a…

Community Reacts to Election Results

By Caroline Ryan News Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 9 professors and students joined together to express their feelings about the presidential election by holding a sit-in during common hour in Hillwood Commons. “The idea behind the sit in was to come together and find positivity and togetherness on a day…

Hakuna Matata

By Harry Pearse Columnist In light of the presidential election and the outrage of many Americans about the victory of Mr. Trump, I think we should all take a step back and relax. Although it may seem like there is a lot to worry about, there isn’t. Not yet, anyway.…

Campus DVD Players Are Becoming Extinct

By Katherine Tavarez Staff Writer The DVD players have been removed from classrooms on campus this semester. The university has begun investing in higher-end technology, replacing as many classrooms as possible. “By the end of the spring semester, we will phase in another 30 state of the art classroom projection/smart…

Success Coaches vs. Academic Advisers

By Nicole Curcio Staff Writer Academic advisers are commonly available on college campuses throughout the nation. They are meant to lead students to educational, and in some instances, career successes. The majority of students on campus do not have academic advisers; however, they have success coaches. Success Coaches, located in…