By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Meet Bella, senior business marketing major Stephanie Lafortezza’s dog. Bella, born on Oct. 6, 2006 is a 10-year-old Maltese and Bichon mix. Lafortezza got her as a Christmas present in 2006 when Bella was two months old. “She puts me in a good mood…
Posts published in April 2017
By Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor With graduation right around the corner, many seniors are excited and counting down the days. Meanwhile, others might still be figuring out what they are going to wear to the momentous occasion. Some students are playing it more business-casual, like Taylor Bass, senior musical theatre…
By Nicole Curcio News Editor Hanging out with friends in your dorm and looking for a quick snack? Here’s a quick, delicious snack that can be created in the microwave in minutes. This snack can be served on a laid back Friday night! Prep time: 5 Minutes Serving: 4 to 5…
By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Graduation is officially less than one month away. While seniors and graduate students scramble to get their respective portfolios and resumes in order, they have not put the prospects of celebrating their graduation on the back-burner. Take for instance, Muhmaet Hassan, senior finance major who…
By Adam Hornbuckle Staff Writer On Saturday, April 22. the Music Industry Club will hold a music festival at Nuti Park next to the Pratt Recreation Center. The festival MIC Fest, will take place from 1p.m. to 9p.m. and will feature 10 music acts ranging from pop singers to rock…
By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Hip-hop album releases just keep on coming lately, and there’s much more in store for April. Super-producer turned artist Mike Will Made It released the second installment in the ‘Ransom’ series to fan praise and critical…
Compiled by Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor April 4-8 Art Exhibit: S.A.L Gallery presents Gabriella Lundy. BFA Art Education. Reception Wednesday, April 5 from 5-8 p.m. Sculpture Gallery presents Laura Sweeney, MFA Fine Arts. April 5 Public Relations Student Society of America presents “Meet and Network” with fellow students. …
By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor Baseball returned to campus for the first time since March 10 in an East Coast Conference match-up against Mercy College. Due to inclement weather and its effects on the LIU Post Baseball Field, the Pioneers have had to compete at Baseball Heaven in Yaphank, NY…
By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor The softball team won both games in an East Coast Conference doubleheader against Queens College April 2 on their home field. The Pioneers started off the first game down by one in the second inning, but a four run third inning brought them in the…
By David Capobianco Staff Writer For sophomore sociology major Karis Fuller, swimming is just one of the many things she can do. She earned a black-belt in karate at the age of 8. She can play four instruments: the violin, viola, guitar, and piano. As a child, she danced and…