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LIU named top business school

By Maxwell Morris, Staff Writer LIU is a renowned school throughout the country for several reasons. It is known nationwide for its historical campus, once being the estate of C.W. Post. LIU is also known for its direct access to global hotspots such as New York City, the nest for…

The cost behind snowboarding

By Lexy Cassell, Staff Writer It is no secret that snowsports will run your wallets thin. However, with its rise in popularity, the question is, how do individuals get into the sport without breaking the bank?  Jackie Dorney and Kenzie Ulrich from Woodward Tahoe both give their insight on this…

March is Women’s History Month

By Ella Barrington, Staff Writer A lot of months throughout the year celebrate many different things and people. February celebrates Black history, June celebrates those that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and this month of March, we celebrate women’s contributions towards history.  Women’s History Week was established in…

Presidents’ Day

By Dominick Pacileo, Staff Writer Many students are well acquainted with the Presidents’ Day holiday, if only because it means a three-day weekend for them. However, there is a deep history behind the time-honored tradition.  “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known…

Athlete of the week: Billy Jerry

By Joe Lonegro, Staff Writer The LIU Men’s Ice Hockey team is hitting its stride, and after a much improved season, they faced the defending national champions on a four-game winning streak. There were many games that the Sharks played competitively, but still fell short. However, they are now finally…

Student selected to compete in American Pops Orchestra NextGen National Competition

By Lexi DeLorimiere, Staff Writer Junior music education major Annie Rodriguez was selected out of hundreds of applicants to compete in the American Pops Orchestra NextGen National Competition on January 29. Rodriguez was chosen out of 30 contestants to make it to the semi-finals. The American Pops Orchestra (APO) is…

Should Groundhog Day go away?

By Dominick Pacileo, Staff Writer Many people are well acquainted with the ancient tradition of Groundhog Day, whether it be from their nostalgic childhoods or the classic film starring Bill Murray. Children from across the world are enamored with the tradition of the groundhog coming out of its hidey hole…

Being single this Valentine’s Day

By Gabriella Cavaleri Staff writer Store shelves are filled with hearts of chocolate and Instagram pages are filled with happy couples. It’s once again Valentine’s Day, a bitter day of loneliness for many who find themselves without a partner.  Junior music education major Brett Herman never had strong feelings about…