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The Search Is Over

Dorianna Valerio News Editor On July 1, Dr. Kimberly R. Cline will take on the role as LIU president, a position previously held by Dr. David J. Steinberg for the last 27 years. As LIU’s tenth president and first ever female to hold the office, Cline will be responsible for overseeing…

Students Question Computer Competency Exam

Mimmi Montgomery In order to graduate, LIU students must pass four competency requirements (computer literacy, library use, oral communication and writing). However, many students complain about the difficulty level of these tests and the computer workshop. Additionally, numerous students question the necessity of the information presented. According to the LIU…

Diversity BBQ Brings Students Together

Cecilie Nag Lively music and fresh lunch drew students to the Hillwood Commons outdoor patio during Common Hour on Thursday, March 29th. Funded by the Student Government Association, the second annual Diversity Barbeque was the final event of Diversity Week, which had been running since Monday, March 26th. During the…

LIU Post Goes Over Budget

Freddie Schwartz      At the March 6th Student Government meeting, the administration announced that the campus has exceeded its budget for this year. “The campus has a budget of about $40 million, but the campus spent around $44 million,” stated LIU Post Provost Dr. Paul Forestell. Some students are…

Do You Know Your Red Flags?

Adrianna Alvarez Recent statistics show that one in five college students experience dating violence, and the Red Flag Campaign at LIU Post is designed to address that startling statistic and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. On March 6th, organizers of the campaign held the “ Find…

Pioneers Win ECC, Heading to NCAA Tournament

David Otero The men’s basketball team defeated the Bridgeport Purple Knights on Saturday, March 4th, by a score of 86-67 to win the East Coast Conference Championship and to earn an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. Senior guard Stefan Bonneau, named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, led the Pioneers…

LIU Post Film Major Receives Black American Achievement Award

Daniel Caccavale On Thursday, February 17th, junior Film major Dontae Hawkins received the 2012 Black American Achievement Award from Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro. Hawkins was given the award “in recognition of your determination and perseverance in overcoming obstacles in your life and becoming the outstanding young man you…

Moving From Email to Gmail

Alex Parker A week after LIU Post was officially launched, students’ email accounts will now be undergoing a change as well. Students’ MyLIU email accounts will be switched over to Gmail, with a scheduled go-live date of Monday, February 20th. The switch is being made to provide students with more…