By Aliya Couillard, Staff Writer Thrifting, although it has been around for a while, has been a very popular way of shopping for the past few years, specifically amongst the younger generations. These second-hand stores can contain anything from clothing and accessories to furniture and decor. What once was just…
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By Aliya Couillard, Staff Writer The tote bag. This accessory has been seen hanging on the shoulders of individuals since the 1860s. Made in many different sizes and materials, the tote bag’s practicality makes it perfect for on-the-go use. Clearly, the tote bag has been around for quite some time…
By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor Marijuana has been at the forefront of conversation in the U.S. for the last decade, as Colorado and Washington became the first to legalize the drug for recreational use in 2012. With many states following suit, New York became the 15th state to do so…
By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor Not many people can say that they have spent five years at one university. Even fewer can say they did so as just an undergraduate student. Andrew Scarpaci began his time at Long Island University (LIU) well before he enrolled as a student. It all…
By Alexander Mousa and Joseph Frescott Long Island University communications professor Jean Carlomusto has officially entered “semi-retirement,” after a decades-long career as a professor and a filmmaker. Carlomusto is originally from Queens but moved to Long Island as a child. She grew up in New Hyde Park and graduated from…
By Joseph Frescott and Andrew Scarpaci, Sports Editors The 2023 March Madness tournaments came to their triumphant conclusions, with UConn and LSU winning the men’s and women’s tournaments respectively. This year’s tournaments were historic for a number of reasons. In the men’s bracket, a conference rival of LIU in the…
By Aliya Couillard, staff writer The LIU women’s lacrosse team is just starting to get a foot into their Northeast Conference (NEC) games. They currently hold a record of 5-7 overall but are 3-1 in the NEC. On Saturday, March 18, the Sharks won their first conference game. They blew…
By Grace Park, Staff Writer On Monday, March 13, the new fitness center in Riggs Hall became available to use. The fitness center is located in the lower level of Riggs Hall, accessible to all students with their LIU mobile ID. The gym is open from Monday – Wednesday: 8…
By Samantha Scarlatos, Staff Writer Being an athlete comes with dedication and loads of physical work, which comes with the risks of injury that can occur. About 30 million children and teens participate in a sport in the U.S. Of these people, 3.5 million receive injuries each year. According to…
By Nicole Sanchez, Staff Writer Taylor Swift kicked off her much anticipated “Eras Tour” on Friday, March 17 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This is Swift’s first return to the stage in five years with a three hour concert and a 44 song setlist. Swift made sure…