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Love in the Digital Age

By Olivia Mangelli, Staff Writer It’s only the second month of 2025, and those who wish for everlasting love year after year are already losing hope. With technology advancing at an exponential rate, you would think it would be easier to find your perfect match online. But for some, this…

Does Genre Exist in Music Anymore?

By Katherine Abayev, Staff Writer Last weekend’s Grammy Awards prompted discussion on the state of music in our modern age. There were lots of surprising wins and losses, incredible performances, and eccentric fashion statements. But many were left wondering how certain songs achieved nominations in categories or genres they didn’t…

Healthy Living: Life on and off the Ice

By Danielle O’Connor, Staff Writer Meet Milana Butera, a junior nutrition major who’s a standout athlete on the women’s hockey team. Not only is she dominating on the ice, but she’s also making noise in the world of fitness and nutrition. As a dedicated student-athlete, Butera has taken her passion…

Long Island Car Show Culture: A passion for classic rides and custom creations

By Nick Singer, Photo Editor Long Island is the home of an extremely tightly knit automotive culture. Bringing together those who share a common love that blends nostalgia, craftsmanship, creativity and anything that burns gas and rubber. From classic car connoisseurs to custom builders, Long Island car shows represent more…

Hamburger America: Make it a Double!

By Dan Golden, Staff Writer When making new friends, I tend to use this as an icebreaker: “What is the best $20 you’ve ever spent?” The answers tend to vary wildly from a fun accessory enhancing an outfit, to an adorable knickknack from Comic Con, to just the right bouquet…

Driving in New York

By Jenny L. Rivera N.Y. drivers are different from the rest of the world. Their driving speed, like their walking pace, is fast. It’s like a strategic way to say “get out of my way”, using a tactic that effectively communicates their strong sense of urgency and impatience.  According to…

Is Nepotism Unfair?

ny Katherine Abayev, Staff Writer Our parents knew a generation of elite and admirable talent in the media. Now, as LIU students come of age, we are seeing a whole new generation of celebrities with famous and influential parents. Where they had Kate Moss, the blueprint for all supermodels and…

Restaurant Review:Welcome to Moe’s

By Izzy Stein, Features Editor Are there levels to the Southwest food giant or is America just overpopulated with “good” Mexican restaurants?Many times throughout the week when I find myself hungry, which is often, a question is posed: “What should we eat?” Though a brief silence almost always ensues, one…