By Joseph Iemma Features Editor Break is over, school is back in session, and 2016 is finally over. For better or for worse 2016 was certainly one of the more pivotal and perhaps tumultuous years in recent American history. With that said, there are two things the LIU Post community can take…
Posts published in January 2017
By Joseph Iemma Features Editor Don’t let her petite stature fool you. Stephanie Athanasopolous, a senior digital art and design major, boasts a persona that is larger than life, and she has the résumé to prove it. Before she turned 21 last October, Athanasopolous had already interned for a blog…
By Thomas Gillen Co-Editor-In-Chief Jan. 26 Communications and Film Department present Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring LIU post alumna Olivia Wicik, formerly at CBS News Radio and now at Ralph Lauren. Humanities 108 at 12:30 p.m. Free lunch. Open to students of all majors. Jan. 27-28 Theater: “Mad Rush,” by Ethan…
By Greg Vavrinec Contributing Writer The football team entered the 2016 season as underdogs, but proved all the experts and doubters wrong once the season was complete. The team entered the 2016 season with the expectation to build off its underwhelming 2015 season, finishing 4th in the Northeast 10 Conference,…
By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor After completing a productive, non-conference fall season on December 7, the softball team took a much deserved four week break before resuming training in preparation for the tough spring season ahead. Jamie Apicella, who is entering his 19th season as head coach of the Pioneers,…
By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor The women’s basketball team broke a three game losing streak Saturday with a 77-67 win over Georgian Court University at the Pratt Recreation Center. Freshman Forward, Mikaiya Moore, was the leading scorer for the Pioneers with a total of 17 points. The only time the…
By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor The Pioneers lost their fourth straight game Saturday after Saint Anselm College rose to a 87-81 lead in overtime at the Pratt Recreation Center. Senior Forward Greg Dotson led the home team in total rebounds and total points with 9 and 26 respectively, and Senior…
By Thomas Gillen co-Editor-in-Chief With 14 games remaining in its 2016-17 season, the men’s basketball team stands at 4-10, with a 3-2 record in the conference. With six games remaining at home, head coach Erik Smiles knows the team has to improve their game in order to contend for a…
By Thomas Gillen co-Editor-in-Chief Halfway through its 2016-17 season, the women’s basketball team stands at 6-7 with seven games remaining at home. Despite the record, the Pioneers are 3-1 in the conference. Head coach Deirdre Moore is not deterred, stating that the team is “a joy to coach. Every player…