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LIU Women’s Soccer opens conference play 3-0-1 and defeats reigning NEC champs

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the LIU Women’s Soccer team took on reigning Northeast Conference (NEC) champions, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). In their first conference home game, sophomore Stephanie Schubert and senior Grace Henning found the back of the net to defeat the Blue Devils 2-1.  Going into conference play,…

Athlete of the Week: Hasnae Goulamzi

By Jenny L Rivera, Staff Writer Running is not a thing most people prefer to do. However, running 86 to 90 miles per week is the norm for the Fall Fest 2024 5K winner, Hasnae Goulamzi. She is not only a winner for herself, but for her team, her school,…

Students discuss NBA playoffs

By Nick Fioravanti, Staff Writer The National Basketball Association wrapped up its regular season on Sunday, April 14 in thrilling fashion.  Over in the Western Conference, 11 out of 15 teams had a .500 record or better (meaning they won half or more of their games). The Oklahoma City Thunder…

Post students feel ‘The Caitlin Clark Effect’

By Myra Mulongoti, Arts and Entertainment Editor Caitlin Clark has left her imprint on women’s basketball, while simultaneously rewriting the narrative surrounding women’s sports. Her record-breaking collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes at The University of Iowa has been nothing short of legendary. She is the National Collegiate Athletic Association…

Athlete of the Week: Dominic Pieto

By Ella Barrington, Staff Writer Dominic Pieto, a communications major from Cranberry Township, Pa., set a program record on March 22. Striking out 17 batters throughout eight innings, the redshirt junior led the Sharks to a 14-6 victory over the Norfolk State Spartans.  “It was kind of just a normal…

Athlete of the Week: Anthony D’Alesio

By Lauren Ritirato, Staff Writer Anthony D’Alesio made LIU Wrestling history as the first athlete to secure a spot in the Division 1 NCAA Championship. D’Alesio is a junior Sports Management major coming from Youngstown, Ohio, and competes in the 184 lb weight class. Before he donned the blue and…