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“A to Z” Series Premiere

By Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer “A to Z” is a new romantic-comedy television show on Thursday nights at 9:30 on NBC, created by Ben Queen (writer of “Cars 2” and Fox’s “Drive”). The show follows the relationship between Zelda Vasco (Cristin Milioti) a no-nonsense lawyer, and Andrew Lofland (Ben Feldman)…

Review: “A Walk Among the Tombstones”

By Jill Borowski Staff Writer Liam Neeson stars in “A Walk Among the Tombstones,” which opened on Sept. 19 in New York. Scott Frank (“The Lookout”) directed the film, which is based on the novel written by Lawrence Block of the same name. Neeson plays the character of Matthew Scudder—an ex-cop…

South Korean Art Exchange Comes to Campus

By Stephanie Deodat Staff Writer LIU Post hosted an art exhibition for South Korean schools Ulsan and Honam Universities in the Hillwood ASL Gallery, from Sept. 16 to the 27. During this time, works from Art students of Ulsan and Honam Universities were showcased, featuring a variety of mediums that…

LIU Post Arts in Brief

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Sept. 8 – Nov. 15 Steinberg Museum of Art, Hillwood Commons, 2nd Floor. Color and Time: Paintings by Roy Newell, 1956 – 2000. Robert Harrist, Guest Curator. Changing New York: Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938. Sept. 10 – Oct. 11 Fringe Festival at…

“Big Love” at Little Theatre Mainstage

By Potoula Anagnostakos Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor LIU Post’s Little Theatre Mainstage is gearing up for their next production. “Big Love,” written by Charles L. Mee, and directed by Jason Jacobs, is edgy, dark, and thought provoking. As the playwright himself puts it: “It’s jagged, it has sharp angles.…

Art Gallery Store to Open Soon

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Plans are finalizing for a student-run Art Gallery Store that will be built into the ASL Gallery in Hillwood Commons. The university- funded store will feature and sell student-made art, ranging from ceramics, paintings, t-shirts, sculptures, mugs, and everything in between. Initially slated…

Big Plans for WCWP

By Stephanie Deodat Staff Writer WCWP (88.1 FM), the campus’ radio station, will be hosting a free party on the Hillwood Commons rooftop during common hour on Sept. 24. The station will be treating Post students to free food, give- aways, and live music. “It’ll be a huge blowout! We…

Film Students Win 48-Hour Challenge

By Potoula Anagnastakos Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Between Aug. 15 and 17, students from LIU Post’s Film department participated in and won the 2nd Annual Huntington Cinema Arts Centre’s 48-Hour Filmmaking Contest. The contest challenged local filmmakers to create a short film in just one weekend, starting at 7…

Location, Location: A Seminar for Film Students

By Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor Last week, the New York State Governor’s Office for Motion Picture and TV Development sent representatives to conduct a seminar for LIU Post students. The free event, hosted by the Film department, was held during common hour in Kahn, room 119. Locations Department…

Creative Corners of Campus: The Clubs of SVPA

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor There are a myriad of arts-related clubs and organizations on campus to suit the needs of any student with a creative spark. The clubs, which provide a way for students to network and make friends with like-minded people, are open to all students.…