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A Whole New “League” of Legends

By Josh Tolentino Assistant Features Editor Apex Legends is a unique, all-out battle royale that supports instant gratification with fast-paced gameplay and an emphasis on teamwork. You and two other players will drop onto a map that’s slowly shrinking and fight for survival against 19 other teams. Through scav-enging and…

The Terrifying Truth on Society’s Obsession With Food

Professor Publishes Book on Food and Environmental Anxieties in 1980s Horror By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Thomas Fahy, associate professor of English, recently published a book with the University Press of Mississippi called “Dining with Madmen: Fat, Food, and the Environment.” The book is dedicated to exploring America’s preoccupation with…

President Cline Gets Social Media Savvy

By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Over spring break, a new user joined the Instagram feed. University President Kimberly Cline started an Instagram page to share stories and photos about LIU and to “bring the campus alive” to prospective students. “Facebook is still used by millennials, but Instagram is the top choice…

Relay for Life Returns

By Alexander Espinosa Staff Writer Members of LIU Promise are bringing “Relay for Life,” to students and faculty alike to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. The year 2019 is LIU Post’s 6th Annual Relay for Life event. Over the past 5 years, this event has raised more…

Guitar Festival Comes to Campus

By Shannon Miller Assistant News Editor The 27th Long Island Guitar Festival will return to campus from April 9 to 14. The event, presented by the Department of Music, will showcase distinguished guitarists in the classical and jazz genres, as well as a national high school guitar competition. Scheduled concerts,…

Browse to Host Smash Brothers Tournament

By Christian Klimaszewski Staff Writer Gamers, get ready, as Browse, the technology store in Hillwood Commons, will host its gaming competition Thursday, March 27, in the End Zone at 6 p.m. The semesterly competition is open to anyone interested and a new game is featured every tournament. Participants will compete…

Students Share Excitement for Spring Fling

By Myles Goldman Staff Writer American electro house musician Steve Aoki will perform at the spring fling concert on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Tilles Center. He was nominated for a Grammy award for his album, “Wonderland.” Tickets are selling quickly due to Aoki’s popularity, according to Ryan…

Freshmen Showcase: Behind the Curtains

By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor The class of 2022’s freshman year will culminate with their first Post Theatre Company (PTC) mainstage show, the Freshman Showcase, this spring. The showcase consists of two shows, one directed by theatre professor Lauren Reinhard and the other by adjunct professor David Apichell.…