By Dondre Lemon Assistant News Editor On Jan. 10, the I.T. department sent an email to the LIU Post community regarding two security vulnerabilities: Meltdown and Spectre. These bugs allow hackers to steal memory from commonly used computers and smartphones. According to the New York Times, the program, Meltdown, can…
Posts published in February 2018
By Anand Venigalla Assistant Features Editor Rachel Szekely, the director of curriculum for non-native speakers (which plans the curriculum for international students in the first-year writing program) and associate professor of English, is currently the only professor at Post whose specialty is linguistics. Szekely received a Ph.D. from the Graduate…
Willie Hiatt, a latin american history professor who doubles as a street photographer, found public canoodling a common theme during his fall research semester in Lima, Peru. Since Peruvian youth tend to live at home longer than their U.S. contemporaries, amorous couples must find space for romance where they can—park benches,…
By Kyhara Jeanty Staff Writer Valentine’s Day can get pretty expensive. Here are some affordable ideas to make your special someone happy on a budget. The best thing to do if you’re not trying to break the bank is a DIY project. Project 1: “I-Heart-U” Pop-Up Card What you need:…
By Gillian Pietrowski Assistant Features Editor It is very easy to dislike a day dedicated to having a significant other if you don’t have one to share it with. I mean, who wants to see sappy love posts all over social media to remind you that you’re alone, right? Well…
By Angelique D’Alessandro Assistant Online Editor Necessary Materials: Multi-colored construction paper Scissors Hole puncher Twine, string, or wire Pencil Tape Marker For those who are single and still searching for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, this quick and easy do-it-yourself heart decor is the perfect touch for any dorm…
By Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor A trip to the other side of the globe may create astounding memories and life-changing experiences. Hyon Hartberger, MFA student, found her muse in the landscapes of her home country, South Korea. Her series, “Evolution,” hung in the Student Art League Gallery from…
By Myles Goldman Sports Editor In 2007, Justin Timberlake released the album, “FutureSex/Love- Sounds.” The Grammy-nominated album featured well-known songs such as “SexyBack,” “My Love,” and “Love Stoned.” During March 2013, Timberlake released his album, “ The 20/20 Experience” and won awards including the Billboard Music Award for best R&B…
By Tiffany Rose Miller Staff Writer Eugene Feigin, an adjunct professor of music since 2002, and his sister Tatiana Feigin have been playing musical instruments from the age of seven. The siblings share their musical talents annually in the Great Hall with a recital for students, faculty and the general…
By Karis Fuller Staff Writer The spring sports training season is in full swing and so is the wider athletic community. On Feb. 5, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) had its first meeting of the semester. What is SAAC and what do they do? It is a campus committee…