By Donovan Gibbs, Sports Editor The race for the Larry O’Brien trophy is off to an exciting start as the NBA Playoffs have gotten underway for the 2024-25 season. The first round of the playoffs officially wrapped up Sunday night, and the basketball world took notice of the physicality, budding…
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By Julia Helldorfer, Staff Writer “Ice in your veins.” Erin Harkins recalled the phrase her dad often used when talking about sports, and performing when the pressure is at its highest. This mentality has fueled her clutch performances for the LIU women’s lacrosse team. Harkins is a midfielder in her…
By Marquette Gonzalez, Staff Writer As the 2025 NFL Draft concluded in Detroit on April 27, football fans nationwide erupted in excitement and surprise over the weekend’s selections. At Long Island University (LIU), two Giants fans were especially thrilled with the results. For two junior business administration majors and football…
By Julia Helldorfer, Staff Writer “Ice in your veins.” Erin Harkins recalled the phrase her dad often used when talking about sports, and performing when the pressure is at its highest. This mentality has fueled her clutch performances for the LIU women’s lacrosse team. Harkins is a midfielder in her…
By Ryan Kelley, Staff Writer The 2025 Masters Tournament was one for the books, adding another unforgettable chapter to the legendary history of the Augusta National golf course. From the first drive to the last putt, this year’s tournament was full of excitement and surprises, keeping golf fans on the…
By Ryan Agosto, Staff Writer. Brayden Wilcken is a living example of practicing how you play. LIU’s goalie and redshirt-freshman finance major spends his time proactively working towards his future, setting an example of self-betterment for others. The youngest of three brothers, Brayden was always challenged by his siblings, Stephen…
By Danielle O’Connor, Staff Writer. The Yankees are off to a solid start this season, and LIU students are here for it! Aaron Judge is playing great, the hitting has been phenomenal and fans are starting to believe this could be a big year. Of course, it’s still very early—but…
By Donovan Gibbs, Assistant Sports Editor The SEC is once again the kings of men’s college basketball as the Florida Gators completed another major comeback and an all-time finish, defeating the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the National Championship game. In the most-watched national championship matchup since 2019, Florida wins their…
By Katherine Abayev, Staff Writer Annalisa Page is the definition of a determined and hard-working athlete. Page is a third-year biology pre-medicine student at LIU Pos and an excellent gymnast on the gymnastics team. In the 2024 season, Page was an all-rounder, competing in all four gymnastics events. Additionally, Page…
By Danielle O’Connor, Staff Writer LIU is saying farewell to three of its star gymnasts as the student body celebrated their accomplishments throughout their athletic collegiate career at their annual senior night on Sunday, March 2. Senior night served as a tribute to their commitment to the sport, highlighting the…