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Susan Kelly Exhibits Works

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor There is a wave of street-inspired art at LIU Post this semester. Last week, Susan Kelly, a senior Art major, held her senior thesis show in the Hillwood Commons S.A.L. gallery. Her show, “HeartBeats,” had impulses from both the street world and music…

Arts in Brief

Compiled by Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Art Exhibition: Art Dept. Presents Student Exhibition. Brianna Vanacoro, BFA Art Educa- tion. Hillwood S.A.L Gallery. Free admission, all are welcome. Reception: March 25, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art Exhibition: Juan Lopez, MFA Art Educa- tion. Sculpture Gallery. March 24 –…

Review: “Insurgent”

By Jeniel Terrero Staff Writer “Insurgent,” the sequel to “Divergent” in the series of the same name, is the latest Young Adult book to be transitioned into a blockbuster film. Though many may compare this series to “The Hunger Games” trilogy, the only resemblance I see is the fact that both…

“The Riot Club”

By Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor “The Riot Club” begins with a smashing prologue; quite literally. In the 17th century, we observe the rise of a hedonistic social club at Oxford University, named after a promiscuous and glass-smashing student who was murdered by the husband of a lover. They’re like…

Arts in Brief

Compiled by Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor March 17 – 21 Art Dept. presents Student Exhibition: Susan Kelly, BFA Art Education. Hillwood S.A.L. Gallery. Free admission, all are welcome. Reception: March 18. 5-8 p.m. Duaa Khalil: MFA Art Education Sculpture Gallery. Free admission, all are welcome. March 18 Music…

Daddy’s Boy

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Masculinity, feminism, and identity are all issues faced by all people, both young and old, in society. “Daddy’s Boy,” written and directed by graduate student, Cristian Avila, emphasizes these issues. “It’s about a boy named Milo; [he’s] a 17-year-old wrestler, but he’s…

Melechesh: Black Metal From Jerusalem

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor What do you think of when you hear the term heavy metal? Do you think of thrash coming out of the Bay Area in the ‘80s, the New York hardcore scene, or maybe grunge from Seattle? Certainly not Black Metal from Jerusalem.…

Hidden Gem: The Digital Initiatives and Art Image Library

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Dr. Catherine R. Larkin, an associate professor, is the head of the Digital Arts and Image Library that is tucked away in the basement of the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library on campus. The library is a resource for students and faculty members to…

Pink Freud

By Jenny Edengard Staff Writer “Pink Freud,” a two-hour music concert, held in the End Zone in Hillwood Commons on Feb. 18, attracted a large crowd of students. This is the first time this event has been held, and was a collaborative effort between the Music Industry club, and the…

Get Warped at Coachella

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer The spring and summer seasons are a common time for music festivals. Music festivals such as Coachella, Vans Warped Tour, Electric Daisy Carnival, Boston Calling, and Bonnaroo are hosted outside, making the weather play in on the experience. Each festival has a different lineup, and…