Genna Apfel As the spring semester quickly comes to an end, college students are eagerly awaiting their summer breaks. With the thought of going to the beaches and to pools as your island getaway and becoming a beach bum ( no I am not talking about the tanning salon), summer…
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Kortney Gloska’s Spring 2011 BFA Thesis Exhibition “Eyes Wide Shut” Shea O’Rourke Artist Statement: “Until four years ago, I lived in a small town in upstate New York, called LaFargeville. Moving to Long Island opened my eyes to so many things that I never imagined. September of my freshman year…
The C.W. Post Cheerleading Team Jessica DeSalvo Attending every home game during basketball and football season, the C.W. Post cheerleaders show their Post pride. They are responsible for hyping the crowd up before big games such as homecoming or the ECC basketball playoff games. The beginning of the 2010-2011 season…
Tenure’s impact on students Genna Apfel When you get home from a long day of classes, does it usually result in the question, “What did you learn today?” The typical response students would give is “nothing.” While your family thought you did learn something and probably assumed you just didn’t…
How to deal with stress and prepare for midterms Jessica DeSalvo It’s that time of the year again. Midterms are here, and students are beginning to experience exam stress. Have no fear, we will provide you with helpful ways to not only prepare for exams, but also to recognize if…
Have our manners diminished in the classroom? Genna Apfel Do you remember growing up and being told to raise your hand in class and not speak while someone else was? These rules are what we grew up with and were the only thing we knew or thought was correct. While…
Delta Week’s Empire State of Mind week Sandra Elien Delta Week’s “Empire State of Mind” was filled with a weeklong set of activities consisting of “Color Me Culture,” “Fit NYC,” “Select or Reject,” “Men’s Appreciation: Honoring the Kings,” and a trip to A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home. These weeklong activities…
Recycling on Campus Meghan Glynn With a growing concern for the environment and protecting our planet, C.W. Post has started taking steps to become more green and eco-friendly. But, maybe the university isn’t doing as much as it could be, and the question arises, can we do more? Is it…
Professor Kristi Serrano explains why Internet marketing is so important Marissa Santomaso While all of us update our Facebook statuses, follow celebrities on Twitter, and pray that an employer has stumbled upon our LinkedIn accounts, we have to wonder: How important is online communication, really? Kristi Serrano, an alumni and…
Snow causing parking problems and hazards to students By Genna Apfel It seems as if this snow will never stop. Some people like it because they admire the excitement it creates. Crisp snowflakes that you can catch on your tongue, building a snowman, or perhaps skiing down a beautiful white…