By Joseph Chang, Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, many students find themselves preparing, and potentially cramming, for finals. ‘[I’m] dreading all of my final assignments due to the fact [that] they are on the last day of classes,” freshman English major Joseph Interrante said. “It would…
Posts published in April 2021
By Shelley Dean, Staff Writer The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a pause in the production of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine after six individuals had cases of rare and severe blood clots. The pause was from April 13 to April 24.…
By Christopher Trick, Staff Writer The 2021 NHL season saw players seeking to compete with rival teams in the midst of a global pandemic and a sluggish economy, providing players and fans with some much-needed relief from the gloomy realities of the outside world. There are four divisions within the…
By Theresa Morrissey, Staff Writer After going 4-2 in the regular season, field hockey wrapped up their season, falling to #1 seed Rider University 0-5 in the Northeast Conference Championship in Lawrenceville, New Jersey on Thursday, April 22. Rider got an early start on LIU by scoring a goal in…
By Derrick Edafe, Staff Writer This year, the National Football League (NFL) did not hold their annual combine, where top scouted collegiate players get to showcase their abilities in front of NFL teams and the country. Instead, athletes had their “professional day” tryouts at their respective colleges. The NFL came…
By Jillian Mehta, Arts and Entertainment Editor Post-alum and self-taught fashion designer Melissa Mercedes has been nominated for the Cultivate award which supports the next generation of BIPOC indie designers in the plus-size fashion community. Mercedes has had a love for fashion since a young age and remembers sharing sketches…
By Jillian Mehta, Arts & Entertainment Editor “The Shiver” is a new alternative indie radio show hosted by sophomore art education major Jane Montalto and sophomore English education major Tori Monteleone. The co-hosts share a love for alternative music and love the chance to share it with listeners. “We call…
By Emma Robinson, News Editor The department of music recently ranked number nine on a list of Best Music Colleges in New York in 2021 for Best Value Schools. “Post offers a conservatory-style program that brings a diverse array of performance and academic opportunities,” the website said. “Undergraduate students can…
By Dylan Valic & Shelley Dean, Editor-In-Chief & Staff Writer As vaccines are being administered across the country, nursing students are doing their part in helping with the fight against Covid 19. Student volunteers have begun administering the Moderna vaccine at the campus’s vaccine center located at the University Center. …
By Jada Harrison, Staff Writer Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of all charges against him for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury returned with the verdict after 10 hours of…