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Posts published in December 2011

How to Study Before Finals

Cecilie Nag The semester is rushing towards the end. The last day of regular classes is December 12th, and from December 15th through December 21st, it’s finals time. Quiet hours are coming into effect in the residence halls starting on December 12th, with a mission to provide the on-campus students…

Movies Aren’t What They Appear to Be

Paul Kalis “Hooray for Hollywood, that screwy, ballyhooey Hollywood. Where any barmaid can be a star…” The word Hollywood is often used as a synonym of American cinema. The city of Hollywood, the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” is the leader in the creation of motion pictures, television production, video…

What is Google Plus?

Freddie Schwartz Social networking websites have become one of the most popular tools for communication. Facebook is by far the most popular with over millions of members and its features such as creating events, groups, apps like Farmville, and so much more. This however led way to competition for other…

TV Review: 2 Broke Girls

Chantell Moore If you are looking for a show to offer you some laughs, then take a look at CBS’ new comedy 2 Broke Girls. It’s about Max (Kat Dennings), a brooklyn waitress that decides to take in Caroline (Beth Behrs), a former rich girl who is penniless and homeless…

TV Review: “I Hate My Teenage Daughter”

“I Hate My Teenage Daughter” FOX By Paul Kalis The new comedy follows two mothers, Annie Watson (Jaime Pressly), who grew up in a conservative household, and Nikki Miller (Katie Finneran), who grew up unpopular and overweight, as they realize that their daughters, Sophie Watson (Kristi Lauren) and Mackenzie Miller…

Music Review: Rihanna – Talk That Talk

Nicole Ramlogan Rihanna’s sixth album, “Talk That Talk,” came out on November 18th. I must say, it is definitely one of my favorite albums from her. I got it last week, and I haven’t been able to stop listening to it. The album doesn’t only have one specific genre; it…

Dancing to Fight Cancer: Zumba Dance Class Review

Marissa Poggio On Friday, December 2nd, the Ballroom Dance club hosted a Zumba dance class in the Pratt Recreation Center at 7 p.m.   The class promoted the Livestrong Foundation and supported cancer awareness. The event was free for all Post students and was sponsored by the Nutrition Club as well…

Thomas Holton Gives Art Show at Hillwood

Matt Marando Photographer Thomas Holton is presenting his series The Lams of Ludlow Street at Hillwood Art Museum from September 12th to November 5th, 2011. The series is an essay of photos that follow an immigrant Chinese family living in a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Chinatown.  Following an electrical fire…

Strong Showing for Swim Team

Heather Norris The C.W. Post women’s swim team walked away from last weekend’s College of New Jersey’s 2011 Lions Invitational on Sunday, December 4th, with a second place finish. Out of the seven teams that took part in the event, the team’s 666 points were enough to put the team…

Women’s Basketball Loses OT Nail-Biter

Christian Arnold The C.W. Post women’s basketball team’s five-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday, November 30th, when it lost 70-69 in overtime to the undefeated Dowling Golden Lions. Senior guard Felicia Joyner led the Pioneers with 17 points while adding three assists. Junior guard Ashley Caggiano contributed…