By Nick Singer, Staff Writer 2025 marked the 139th Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Every year, thousands of eager fans gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to witness the iconic Punxsutawney Phil predict the next six weeks of weather. This annual celebration is known as Groundhog Day. The…
Posts published in February 2025
By Katherine Abayev, Staff Writer Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new technology that has impressed the masses with its incredible ability to imitate human conversation and originality. These AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, can solve equations, give advice for multiple situations, and change their responses based on given feedback. AI is…
By Mylie Norton, Staff Writer In their fifth year of competing at Long Island University, the Cheer and Dance team has won three consecutive National Championships at the Division 1 level. On January 19th, the Sharks Spirit teams took the stage at the UCA/UDA National Championship at ESPN’s Wide World…
By Danielle O’Connor, Staff Writer The LIU Men’s Hockey team has been making waves this season, showcasing their incredible skill and determination on the ice. With a mix of upperclassmen and new Sharks, the Sharks have faced tough competition while delivering impressive performances. As the season progresses, the team’s growth…
By Dan Golden, Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 1st, the marquee matchup for the NBA was the Los Angeles Lakers embarrassing the New York Knicks without one of their stars, Anthony Davis. LeBron James dropped a triple-double at Madison Square Garden after beating the Knicks in their building. At 12:12…
By Mylie Norton, Staff Writer Women’s professional sports have been increasingly gaining the recognition they deserve on all levels. From recognizing the amazing talents and teams at the collegiate and professional levels, women’s sports are being talked about now more than ever. This has led to a surge in viewership,…
By Izzy Stein, Staff Writer ardian of Uncrustables and other Goods: an interview with Makenzi Mollitor If you’ve ever strolled down the perpetual halls of Pratt Recreation Center, chances are you’ve crossed paths with some of the true pioneers behind student athlete success without even noticing. Among this group of…
By Olivia Mangelli, Staff Writer It’s only the second month of 2025, and those who wish for everlasting love year after year are already losing hope. With technology advancing at an exponential rate, you would think it would be easier to find your perfect match online. But for some, this…
By Katherine Abayev, Staff Writer Last weekend’s Grammy Awards prompted discussion on the state of music in our modern age. There were lots of surprising wins and losses, incredible performances, and eccentric fashion statements. But many were left wondering how certain songs achieved nominations in categories or genres they didn’t…
By Donovan Gibbs, Assistant Sports Editor After 284 games of wild comebacks, highlight plays and record-breaking performances. Football fans alike are exactly one week away from game 285, Super Bowl LIX. The big game hosted in the “Big Easy” of New Orleans, LA will consist of two teams whose journey…