By Elise Person, Staff Writer Some businesses and food chains have changed the way they handle everyday business amidst the new coronavirus pandemic, with some being forced to shut down completely as social-distancing is encouraged across America. For this reason, sit-down dining is no longer an option at all New…
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By Tiana Ono, Staff Writer While the COVID-19 positive count continues to increase daily, the situation may seem less serious to students without symptoms who don’t know a friend, family member or co-worker with a confirmed case. But the United States has become the country hardest hit by the coronavirus…
By Leah Arroyo, Staff Writer While some courses can seamlessly be moved online, those majoring in the arts may find it difficult to participate in class. To assist them while attending class remotely, the school has provided Adobe Creative Cloud for students to download and utilize at home. COVID-19 has…
By Emma Robinson, Staff Writer Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, who also teaches a course on foundations of entrepreneurship, hosted a donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) on Saturday, March 28, with the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and Accounting Brew at the Syosset Library. “Quite frankly, our healthcare workers…
By Sophia Strauss, Staff Writer Due to recent activity regarding the outbreak of COVID-19, some, if not all, on campus events were canceled or postponed. This list includes, but is not limited to, the Spring Fling Concert, Pratt After Dark and Relay for Life. These events are a staple of…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every professional sport has been postponed, suspended, or cancelled, including the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA. The NBA was the first to suspend their season on March 11. Originally, the league planned to hold games without fans in attendance. However, the announcement of the…
By Anisha Jintoorkar, Staff Writer The growing fear of COVID-19 has resulted in the creation and spread of myths and misinformation on social media. Some claim that eating Chinese food puts one at a significant risk of developing coronavirus. This stigma stems from the origin of the virus being Wuhan,…
By Hayley Cohen, Staff Writer On Instagram, there is an account that posts photographs of tiny rubber ducks hidden all around campus. When someone on campus finds one, they can post of photo of it with the hashtag #liudux, therefore participating in a “ducky scavenger hunt.” The account holder, Alina…
By Leah Arroyo, Staff Writer Senior social working major Adam Silverstein is very involved on campus. He has been a Residence Assistant and Orientation Leader for three years, was elected as the 2019 Homecoming King, and is the founder and president of the Be The Change Club. However, there may…
By Jade Leah Burns, Staff Writer Four members of the LIU Post Circle K Club took a trip to the New York District Convention (DCON) in Albany, New York from March 6-8. The Circle K is an international organization that is the world’s largest collegiate service group. It is a…