By Joe Frescott, Co-Editor-In-Chief 7,615 miles. That distance separates the two places Myra Mulongoti calls home. Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, Mulongoti lived a simple life with her older brother, Kachi, and her parents. Not having much of a choice in the matter, Myra was a diligent student who had…
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By Ryan Agosto, Staff Writer As the common news and media cover a multitude of stories on celebrities and the lives they lead, very few things fall between the cracks. The stories that follow these celebrities become taken as reality, as the biggest and smallest things about them become stories…
By Marquette Gonzalez, Staff Writer As the 2025 NFL Draft concluded in Detroit on April 27, football fans nationwide erupted in excitement and surprise over the weekend’s selections. At Long Island University (LIU), two Giants fans were especially thrilled with the results. For two junior business administration majors and football…
By Julia Helldorfer, Staff Writer “Ice in your veins.” Erin Harkins recalled the phrase her dad often used when talking about sports, and performing when the pressure is at its highest. This mentality has fueled her clutch performances for the LIU women’s lacrosse team. Harkins is a midfielder in her…
By Nick Singer, Staff Writer On Saturday, April 5, Dylan Scott held a concert at Terminal 5 in Manhattan. The show was part of the “County Till I Die” tour, which featured openers Graham Barham and George Birge. The doors to the venue opened at 7:00 that evening, and fans…
By Mylie Norton, Staff Writer “Diva” is a Latin word that translates to “goddess”. In recent years, we have seen the rise of the “diva”, a term previously detested by the masses. But how has that term taken over our world and those who are classified as so-called divas? Calling…
By Ryan Capone, Staff Writer Currently, America has trouble controlling its obesity epidemic. According to the World Federation for Fighting Obesity, America has the 19th highest obesity rate in the world for both adult males and females at 43 percent of its population. With the amount of fast food readily…
By Alexa Garrett, News Editor What is the Department of Education (DOE)? A question many college students do not know the answer to. Many are unaware of the spectrum that the DOE covers, what civil rights issues it handles, and the amount of funding the department provides to schools nationwide.…
By Marquette Gonzalez, Staff Writer As spring unfolds and temperatures rise, many Long Island University (LIU) students are experiencing a positive shift in their moods and motivation. The transition from gray skies and cold winds to sunshine and warm temperatures has brought relief to students juggling academic responsibilities, internships, and…
By Ryan Agosto, Staff Writer On Thursday, Apr. 10., one of New York City’s helicopter tours went from enjoyment to devastation as the aircraft crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six passengers aboard. According to AP News, this is one of the many aircraft collisions resulting in the death…