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NHL All-Star Game Recap

By Grace Catanese, Staff Writer The National Hockey League (NHL) just had its all-star game and it got many people, fans of hockey or not, to tune in and watch this year’s event.  The NHL All-Star Game is essentially a midseason event where the league showcases its biggest stars for…

Athlete of the Week: Syd Morris

By Joe Frescott, Sports Editor Over 360 miles away from home, dawning the baby blue and gold leotard for just the thirteenth time in her young career, Syd Morris cheered as their teammate Annalisa Page completed her first beam routine of the season. Morris, knowing their name would be called…

Super Bowl LVIII Preview

By Brendan Kaufman, Staff Writer After three weeks of NFL playoff games, the biggest game of the year is nearly upon us. With the powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs representing the AFC and the consistent threat of the San Francisco 49ers representing the NFC, it’s a matchup for the ages and…

Back to back: LIU Cheer and Dance are named National Champions for the second consecutive year

By Gilliana Taylor, Staff Writer On Friday, Jan. 12, the LIU Cheer and Dance teams won the Open Spirit Program Gameday category at the Universal Dance/Cheer Association (UDA/UCA) College Nationals in Orlando, FL. The Sharks swam to the top of the category in the Finals, beating St. John’s University, University…

LIU Football season recap

By Alexa Garrett and Olivia Mangelli, Staff Writers There’s no question that the 2023 LIU Football Season was one of the best seasons that the Sharks have had in several years. Beginning their season against several well-known football programs: Ohio University, Bryant University and Baylor University, LIU suffered four straight…

Men’s Soccer Wins NEC Championship

By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor The LIU men’s soccer team made history on Sunday, Nov. 12 winning the program’s sixth Northeast Conference (NEC) postseason championship when they defeated Sacred Heart University 1-0.  The lone goal was scored by two-time NEC Player of the Year Emil Jaaskelainen, who received a corner…