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CACD Dean Completes First Semester

By Dondre Lemon Assistant News Editor Being a dean can have its ups and downs. Deans are responsible for running their own offices, as well as all the departments within their school or college. Each of the five academic deans at LIU Post has the responsibility of making sure their…

No Child Left Behind: College Tutors and Mentors Support Ambitious Youth

By Jacqueline Escobar Staff Writer Over the years, certain school districts have failed to implement quality support that students need in order to excel in academics and be prepared for college. Until elected officials support programs that aid high school students in enriching their knowledge in various academic fields, many…

The CEO Under 30: Degreed or Not Degreed?

By Destiny Diggs Staff Writer A young generation often given grief for being lazy, overindulgent in its love of iPhones and social media, and dedication to pop culture is often also crowned as being motivated risk takers. Entrepreneurs under the age of 30 start businesses faster than the baby boom…

Music Department’s Spring Plans

By Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor The department of music provides multitudes of opportunities for students to hone their skills playing a wide variety of instruments, as well as many networking possibilities with professionals in the industry. Visiting artists including the Shanghai String Quartet and Berta Rojas will hold…

Movie Review: Proud Mary

By Quedus Babalola Staff Writer Taraji P. Henson, popularly known for her roles as Cookie Lyon in the hit tv show, “Empire” on FOX and Yvette in the movie “Baby Boy” is now Mary Goodwin in the Sony film, “Proud Mary,” currently playing in all movie theaters. Controversy surrounded the release…

Men’s Indoor Track and Field has Strong Outing

By Michael Domagala Assistant Sports Editor The Men’s indoor track and field team had a strong performance behind senior health science major Stefan Adams’ first place 400-meter dash finish at the 36th Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic at the Coxe Cage on Jan. 13. Adams, of Jamaica, New York, finished with…

Women’s Swimming Returns

By Myles Goldman Sports Editor The women’s swim team got back in the pool to compete for the first time since before the winter break on Jan. 11 against Siena College. Statically, Post is the better team record wise with a record of 3-1 while Siena College’s was 2-3, so,…

Women’s Basketball Midseason Recap

By Myles Goldman and Andrew Servedio Arts & Entertainment Editor & Sports Editor As the midway point of the women’s basketball team’s season approaches, the women have taken control, with a record for all games of 10-5. Head Coach Deirdre Moore is pleased with the team’s recent success. “One of the biggest…