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Complete Three-game Road Trip With a Win

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  Having undergone a hapless week, which included two narrow losses within four days of each other, the men’s basketball team completed their three-game road-trip with a win against Mercy College, in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., on Feb. 19. Although the team’s mindset was expectedly shaken after…

Dance Team Striving for Excellence

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor With enduring support from their two coaches as they push the dance team to reach perfection in every choreography they take on, the 10 dancers of the LIU Post team share a common goal: next year’s College Nationals in Disney World, F.L. The team…

Softball Comes Back Swinging

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  The LIU Post women’s softball team has returned and is ready to rumble this semester. The 19 team members, as well as Head Coach Jamie Apicella and Assistant Coach Carla Campagna, aim to build on the success of the 2012-2013 season; achievements which includes a first…

In Loving Memory of a Trusty Steed

By Katie Muller Staff writer On Feb. 16, the LIU Post Equestrian Team lost one of its talented members — George, a grade horse who has been part of the team long enough to watch many of its former and current riders trot off into adulthood. A school horse at…

Lady Pioneers Make it Five in a Row

By Michael Otero Staff Writer The Lady Pioneers (17-5) started their three game road trip on Wed. Feb. 12 when they traveled to Connecticut to take on the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights (6-17). The Pioneers shined and made it four straight victories for them, winning at a clip of 83-72.…

Men’s Basketball Commence Three-game Road Trip

By Seren Jones Staff Writer The LIU Post men’s Basketball team endured a busy week as they travelled to the University of Bridgeport and Dowling College. The Pioneers commenced a three-game road trip with an 83-68 loss to East Coast Conference rival, Bridgeport Knights, at the Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium in…

Swim Team Overwhelm Opponents in Conference Championship

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor  After a comfortable lead from first splash during the three-day- long event, the Pioneer swim team stood for an impressive victory in the Metropolitian Conference Championships in Pistachaway, N.J. on Feb. 14-16. On Friday, Feb. 14, senior Captain Malin Hedberg took the lone Pioneer…

Women’s Lacrosse Tops the ECC Preseason Rankings

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer Coming off a remarkable season where they captured their fourth National championship, LIU Post women’s Lacrosse looks to get back to work as the two-time defending NCAA Division II National champions, behind the lights of senior attacker, Jackie Sileo. Sileo has been honored as Pre-season…

The Pioneers Name Coaches for New Sports

By Eirik Bjorno Sports Editor Long Island University has decided to expand the athletic program at LIU Post. Several new sports will be added to the athletic department, including: women’s fencing, women’s golf, and men’s wrestling. Joe Patrovich is appointed head coach for men’s wrestling, Tom Kane will be in…