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New Degree Program in Homeland Security Offered at Riverhead Campus

New degree program offered at Riverhead Meghan Glynn Have you ever wondered what it takes to defend our nation’s security?  Maybe you even thought that Homeland Security could be a career that you wanted to pursue?  Well now, the Riverhead campus of Long Island University is giving students just that…

Celebrating Lincoln’s Legacy

Report on lecture of Abraham Lincoln Jacqueline Favaloro On Friday February 11, the Hillwood Lecture Hall was packed with students, faculty, and community locals to celebrate Black History Month, and Abraham Lincoln. Valeda Dent, Dean of the University of Libraries opened the program with a warm welcome to audience members.…

Brookville’s Microwave Madness

Problem With Residence Hall Microwaves Ashley Noble For the last few months, hundreds of residents of Brookville Hall have been going without a necessity: their microwave room. Since late in the fall 2010 semester, residents of Brookville Hall have been going to nearby halls to warm up their food. A…

There’s Only One Time to Rush

Rush Week at C.W. Post By Kathleen Joyce Last week was the C.W. Post’s Greek Life Rush Week. Rush Week is the introduction to a sorority/fraternity. Students of Greek Life lead those who are interested in joining through a week that hosts various events such as campus touring, games, informational,…

Students Balance School and Saving Lives

C.W. Post students who volunteer as firefighters and EMTs Meghan Glynn Imagine this: as you’re laying in bed sleeping, a pager suddenly clicks to life, a dispatcher’s voice comes over and relays information to you.  It’s the middle of the night and someone in your community needs your help.  Without…

Another Successful Pratt After Dark

This years Pratt after dark This past Friday, the Pratt Recreation Center was bustling with students. From 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., C.W. Post residents, commuters, and their guests flooded the gym with one thing on their mind: Pratt After Dark. Who would not want to partake in a night…

Post Runs on Dunkin! Or is it Java City?

Coffee preference on campus Matt Marando It’s bright and early and class is about to be in session. Students who have just woken up swarm the Hillwood Café and Java City for their early morning coffee fix before they head out for a long day of classes. For the workers…

Post Offers a New Master’s Program Centered on Video Games

New Master’s degree in video game design and development Natalie Villanueva The School of Visual and Performing Arts will be offering a two-year master’s degree program in video game design and development beginning in the fall of 2011. “This master’s degree program brings to the C.W. Post Campus the serious…

I Have A Dream…

MLK Dinner Sandra Elien The Division of Student Affairs sponsored a Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Dinner on January 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the Tilles Atrium. The program included performances by the Cultural Greek Council and SNAPS. A crowd of 75 people was in attendance. The central room in…

Three Credits in Paradise

Winter class in Costa Rica Jacqueline Favaloro Imagine spending Winter break basking in the sun, interacting with ocean life, and having the experience of a lifetime, all while earning three credits. This past winter session a group of students embarked on a journey to Costa Rica to study dolphins. The…