BY ALEXANDRA FERRAGAMO STAFF WRITER Students might be familiar with the Grimm Brothers’ tale of “Hansel and Gretel,” alongwith the characters of a cruel witch and the two children she stuffs with sweets in preparation for consuming them. Having arrived at the Showcase Cinema de Lux on Feb. 4 to…
Posts published in February 2020
BY SHANNON MILLER CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The 92nd Academy Awards (The Oscars) aired Sunday, Feb. 9, and it surprised viewers with historical and record-breaking moments. Although the hostless ceremony received its lowest viewership in history, it consisted of memorable highlights which gave the show an underlying message of unity. Known to some…
BY CHANEL LUBSEY STAFF WRITER Every Super Bowl, a celebrity performs a star-studded halftime show to entertain viewers at the event and viewers watching from home. Super Bowl LIV was held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla., with two main halftime performers: Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. With Miani’s…
BY LEAH ARROYO STAFF WRITER More than 102 million viewers tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, Feb. 2. In this year’s faceoff, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers went head-to-head for the title of Super Bowl Champions. One of the millions of viewers was…
BY ELISE PERSON STAFF WRITER The men’s lacrosse team lost to Siena College with a score of 12-14 in their first inaugural game as a Division I program onSaturday, Feb. 8. Despite the loss, freshman Sean Boll made a major impact in his collegiate debut with five goals for the…
BY JASON GLICKMAN STAFF WRITER The men’s basketball team defeated the first place Merrimack Warriors in a conference game on Saturday, Feb. 8, walking away victorious in overtime with a score of 67-64. In addition to that, it was a record-breaking day for LIU, as three Sharks hit career marks…
BY EMMA ROBINSON STAFF WRITER While Post Theatre Company consists of approximately 180 students, their rehearsal and class facilities are comprised of renovated horse stables that cannot sustain the growing program. David Hugo, director of the musical theatre program, attended a budget and finance meeting in New York City over…
BY ELISE PERSON STAFF WRITER Paula Bergström, women’s ice hockey freshman defender, was recently named to the Swedish National Team. The team will play in the Euro Hockey Tour playoffs in Sweden from Wednesday, Feb. 5 to Saturday Feb. 8. The Euro Hockey Tour is a tournament that prepares teams…
BY SOPHIA STRAUSS STAFF WRITER Students returning to campus from winter recess have recognized a significant change in the campus’ scenery. Several trees were cut down along Chipmunk Trail, a pathway formerly known for its lush forestry and abundance of little animals. But Chipmunk Trail isn’t the only place affected…
BY JILLIAN MEHTA ASST. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Executive Dean of Students Michael Berthel sent out an email to students, familiesand staff on Monday, Jan. 27, informing everyone of recent news and information aboutthe 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The email included preventative measures and resources for students who may have…