By Chanel Lubsey Staff Writer Some documentaries are made to share people’s stories with the world, and shine light upon situations to bring understanding to others. This is what one former student planned to do with his original work. Film alum Justin Portaro (‘18) has a documentary about Mort Kunstler’s…
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By Jack Georgis Arts & Entertainment, Online & Newsletter Editor The Arts Education Outreach program at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts started offering specialized dance courses for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects a person’s movement. Stephanie Turner, director of education and outreach at…
By Jack Georgis Arts & Entertainment, Newsletter & Online Editor Two former students from the film department, Justin Portaro (‘18) and Kat Gueli, attended several film festivals over the summer and won a number of awards. “We did one [film festival] in Texas called the 52nd Houston World Fest,” Portaro…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief Three music ensembles will embark on a tour to Spain and France from July 22 to 30 to perform at several festivals. There will be 46 attendees on the trip, including student musicians from Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz, Women’s Choir and Saxophone ConClave performing at…
By Alexander Espinosa Staff Writer One of the most popular games among digital game design students is “Assassins Creed: Origins,” an open world game that was released on October 27, 2017. The game revolves around a man named Bayek, a Maji from Siwa, and takes place in ancient Egypt during…
By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor HerStory Writers Workshop has been active on Long island for more than two decades, and on campus for the past few years. This semester, I had the opportunity to work with the HerStory Writers Workshop, that encourages women to write share their stories.…
By Shannon Miller Assistant News Editor The Post Concert Dance Company (PCDC) will present dynamic dance pieces in the Spring Dance Concert from April 26-28, many of which are choreographed by its members. An 8 p.m. performance will take place each night at the Little Theatre Mainstage, and an additional…
The S.A.L. Gallery’s last exhibition of the semester was shown from April 17-22 By Josh Tolentino Assistant Features Editor Photographers Ashley Wilson and Erin Brotell showcased their exhibits in the S.A.L. Gallery in the library from April 17 to April 22. Wilson’s collection, “The Brave,” Brotell’s collection, “Chasing the Sun”…
By Dylan Valic Staff Writer Senior art therapy major Maria Salazar exhibited her work, “Metamorphosis” in the Sculpture Gallery, from April 17 to 24. Guests admired 10 of Salazar’s original sculptures by Salazar. The theme of “Metamorphosis” is the potential for post-traumatic growth. “Through art you use your pain to…
By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor Professor Susan Zeig, chair of the com-munications department, accompanied seven students to a screening called “Following Their Lead Youth in Action” on April 8. Brave New Films and the Ford Foundation sponsored the screening. It took place at The Ford Founda-tion Center for…