By Aliya Couillard, Staff Writer The tote bag. This accessory has been seen hanging on the shoulders of individuals since the 1860s. Made in many different sizes and materials, the tote bag’s practicality makes it perfect for on-the-go use. Clearly, the tote bag has been around for quite some time…
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By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor Marijuana has been at the forefront of conversation in the U.S. for the last decade, as Colorado and Washington became the first to legalize the drug for recreational use in 2012. With many states following suit, New York became the 15th state to do so…
By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor Not many people can say that they have spent five years at one university. Even fewer can say they did so as just an undergraduate student. Andrew Scarpaci began his time at Long Island University (LIU) well before he enrolled as a student. It all…
By Alexander Mousa and Joseph Frescott Long Island University communications professor Jean Carlomusto has officially entered “semi-retirement,” after a decades-long career as a professor and a filmmaker. Carlomusto is originally from Queens but moved to Long Island as a child. She grew up in New Hyde Park and graduated from…
By Grace Park, Staff Writer On Monday, March 13, the new fitness center in Riggs Hall became available to use. The fitness center is located in the lower level of Riggs Hall, accessible to all students with their LIU mobile ID. The gym is open from Monday – Wednesday: 8…
By Samantha Scarlatos, Staff Writer Being an athlete comes with dedication and loads of physical work, which comes with the risks of injury that can occur. About 30 million children and teens participate in a sport in the U.S. Of these people, 3.5 million receive injuries each year. According to…
By Amisha Temal, Staff Writer RISE and the Student Government Association will host Take Back the Night (TBTN), an event focused on sexual assault and domestic violence awareness on Monday, April 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. TBTN will take place on the first floor of Hillwood Commons, and…
By Amisha Temal, Staff Writer In the 2022 spring semester, students collaborated to restart the Black Student Union (BSU) at Post. BSU is a student-run organization that ensures Black students have a vessel for resources, opportunities, and inclusion. In its pursuit to diversify Post, BSU welcomes all students to join…
By Joseph Frescott, Assistant Sports Editor Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is one of the many technologies that has rapidly advanced over the past decade, as companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Google have embraced the emerging industry. One of the most recent developments came with the introduction of ChatGPT, a language-based…
By Aliya Couillard, Staff Writer Consumerism by definition means the protection or promotion of the interest of consumers. It’s a culture that revolves around the idea that personal satisfaction and economic stimulation stem from the purchasing of goods. Nowadays, with the immense amount of platforms that come with social media,…