By Nicole Curcio News Editor On Friday, March 3 Time Out, the concession stand in the Pratt Recreation Center, began to sell acai bowls. The addition to the menu was made to bring a healthy momentum to the athletic center. Promise coaches James Economou and Cara Caporale spearheaded bringing new…
Posts published in March 2017
By Adam Hornbuckle Staff Writer As of fall 2017, the degree plan for most baccalaureate students will be reduced to a 120 credit plan of studies, replacing the current 129 credit plan of studies required to obtain most bachelor’s degrees. Students currently on 129 credit plans will be able to…
By David Capobianco Staff Writer On Thursday, March 2, members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 30, which represents the maintenance workers at both the LIU Post and the LIU Brooklyn campuses, held a protest by the west gate of campus at noon. The protesters blew up…
By Caroline Ryan co-Editor-in-Chief Caitlyn Greig, a senior dance major, is organizing an event to raise money for cancer research while also hoping to set a world record. The dance majors, together with the Post dance and cheer teams, are attempting to break the Guinness Book of World records for…
By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer The Starbucks in Hillwood Commons has been getting a lot of heat lately for its lack of items. Some products, including almond milk and skim milk, have been sold out recently, which has affected customers. “Starbucks is a daily morning routine for me, but unfortunately…
By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor In honor of International Women’s Day, LIU’s Office of Employer Relations hosted an event in the Hillwood Cinema from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on March 6, beginning with a students’ artistic showcase, and followed by a Women in Business panel. The event opened…
By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor We take sexual assault ‘very seriously,’” 95 percent of American university presidents said in a montage of press releases on cases of sexual assault and rape that occur on or near their respective campuses. Their goal, however, may not be to protect the students,…
By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor A fire broke out in the second floor kitchenette of Queens Residential Hall midday Monday, March 6. The fire was caused by a cooking incident – a popcorn bag accidentally placed in the microwave for 20 minutes instead of the advised two and a…
By David Capobianco Staff Writer This summer, up to 15 students can earn three credits by taking a trip to Slovenia and studying abroad in an ECO 44 course, led by economics professor Veronika Dolar. The trip will run from June 28 to July 10, and also feature visits to…
By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer On Thursday, March 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) and Theta Chi teamed up to co-sponsor the campus’ first Silent Disco event in the Long Island Room of Winnick Student Center. A silent disco is a popular event commonly held in the boroughs, it is a…