By Jada Butler Co-editor-in-chief On Friday, Oct. 12, Kay Sato, the director of the Hutton House, known for hosting lecture series and classes for adults, many of them retired residents of the communities surrounding campus, was abruptly fired. A beloved and inspiring administrator to many, her dismissal has caused uproar…
Posts published in October 2018
By Matt Weinstein Contributing Writer Coming off of a big Homecoming win 37-6 against Saint Anselm College, the Pioneers defended their undefeated streak in their match against long-time rivals, the Pace University Setters, on Oct. 20. The 41-6 win against the Setters marks the 15th straight win since October 1998.…
By Jack Georgis Assistant Online Editor One of the concerns that has been raised after the mid-semester announcement about OneLIU is whether student voices are heard by university administrators, and how they can communicate their concerns. Dean of Students Michael Berthel believes that the Student Government Association (SGA) is an…
By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer The SAL Gallery had a reception for its latest exhibit showcasing the work of Danielle Savarese, a second year MFA student. “Dive In,” featured artwork by Savarese consisting of themes such as the oceans, sea turtles and ocean pollution. Most of Savarese’s works were made…
By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager The arrival of the colder months means more time for some of our favorite activities: watching movies, drinking hot cocoa and cozying up inside with a board game. While there are many things to look forward to, there are also things to be mindful of.…
Five months ago I graduated and left LIU Post. And today I am agitated when I have to ask, what is left at LIU Post? Friends of mine, both alumni and current students, are in a constant state of unease. They have to ask questions such as, when will this…
By Morgan Kashinsky Staff Writer While many students were enjoying a day without classes on Friday, Oct. 5, nine freshmen got to work for the community. Every year, the freshman service learning project allows first years to give back to their community. For 2018, their project was updating the garden…
By Sarah Wung Staff Writer Dr. Stephen Tettelbach has been a professor of biology at LIU Post for 13 years. He previously taught at LIU Southampton for 19 years until that campus closed. Since working at Post, Tettelbach has published 11 scientific papers, nine papers on bay scallops—two of which…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor The Campus Nutritionists hosted a World Food Day on Oct. 16 during common hour “to provide education about sustainable living, emphasizing minimizing food waste,” Sarah Schuette said. “They will provide smoothies, which are a great opportunity to use food scraps to reduce food waste, nutrition…