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Posts published in March 2018

Food for Thought: Electrolytes

By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager Electrolytes are the body’s key to energy production, cardiac function, water balance and movement. They do this by communicating with one another and with the rest of the body, to maintain a normal blood pressure, ensure that there’s the proper amount of fluid cushioning our…

To Greek, or Not to Greek?: Sorority Edition

By Destiny Diggs Staff Writer Joining a greek organization in college can be one of the most anticipated extra curricular activities students look forward to joining during their college career. During recruitment week, the last week of September and the first week of February, organizations speak with prospective members. The…

History was Made at the Academy Awards

By Jennifer Coley, Gillian Pietowski Staff Writer, Assistant Features Editor The 90th installment of the Oscars took place at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Centre in Los Angeles, California on March 4, and the ceremony made history more than once this year. Guillermo del Toro nabbed the…

Students Speak About #MeToo

By Anand Venigalla Assistant Features Editor The #MeToo movement has started a nationwide discussion about sexual harassment, power dynamics, and the impact that social expectations and systems have on women’s professional and personal lives. LIU Post students have felt its impact. “In a way I think the #MeToo movement is…

Spring Fling Artist Revealed

By Karis Fuller Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor The Student Activities Board revealed the Spring Fling 2018 performer during common hour on March 20, but does musician Jeremih meet the standards of the student body?  Jeremih (Jeremy Felton) is an American R&B singer, producer and songwriter. He rose to fame…

Spring Band Festival Coming to Tilles

By Karis Fuller Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor The Tilles Center for Performing Arts and the music department will host the 14th Annual Band Festival from April 10-13. The event will combine the LIU Post Wind Symphony with nominated high school students. Dr. James McRoy, director of wind studies, and…

Athlete of the Week: Katie Humhej

By Myles Goldman Sports Editor Katie Humhej, a sophomore health science major from Surrey, British Columbia, pitched in her first home game of her sophomore year on Saturday, March 17 when she pitched all five innings against American International College. She had four strikeouts and only allowed one run. In her…

Baseball Comes Back to Brookville

By Myles Goldman Sports Editor With the baseball season in full swing, the Pioneers came back to Brookville to play their first home game on Saturday, March 17 after opening the season with 14 games away. The first 14 games of the season were monumental for some players. Junior pitcher…