By Izzy Stein, Features Editor There are very few students on campus who can go about their time at LIU unnoticed. Aliya Couillard is not one of them. A senior fashion merchandising and management major, Couillard is certainly no stranger to turning a look. Throughout her 4 years, she has…
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By Myra Mulongoti, Editor It’s not every day that you meet someone graduating with a double major in health sciences and broadcasting. However, Joe Frescott has always aimed to follow his heart and write his own story. He didn’t arrive at LIU with a plan, just with an open mind,…
By Joe Frescott, Co-Editor-In-Chief 7,615 miles. That distance separates the two places Myra Mulongoti calls home. Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, Mulongoti lived a simple life with her older brother, Kachi, and her parents. Not having much of a choice in the matter, Myra was a diligent student who had…
By Mylie Norton, Staff Writer “Diva” is a Latin word that translates to “goddess”. In recent years, we have seen the rise of the “diva”, a term previously detested by the masses. But how has that term taken over our world and those who are classified as so-called divas? Calling…
By Ryan Capone, Staff Writer Currently, America has trouble controlling its obesity epidemic. According to the World Federation for Fighting Obesity, America has the 19th highest obesity rate in the world for both adult males and females at 43 percent of its population. With the amount of fast food readily…
By Nick Singer, Staff Writer. On Sunday, Feb. 16, Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosted its “SNL50 Anniversary Special.” The special celebrated the show’s run of 50 years with an incredible lineup of comedy sketches, live musical performances and stand up monologues, uniting some of the most popular names in the…
By Mylie Norton, Staff Writer Overconsumption core is a social media phenomenon concerning our excessive consumption of goods. In a society obsessed with surplus, the added exposure to the online world means an endorsement for overconsumption by internet celebrities whose status can be extremely influential on our culture. Social media…
By Ryan Agosto, Staff Writer Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural holiday celebrated in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States. Whilst the holiday still commemorates the foremost patron saint of Ireland, consumer culture has come to encapsulate the idea, turning the day into somewhat of a spectacle for binge…
By Ryan Kelley, Staff Writer There has been a major surge in sports betting within younger generations, particularly Generation Z, as well as the younger half of Millennials. The rise of betting culture and the overall appeal to young adults has seen an increase due to its ability to be…
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…