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Posts published in February 2012

A Lenten Crash Course

Adrianna Alvarez What is Lent?  It’s pretty obvious when it starts – one can’t help but notice a bunch of people who walk around one day a year with ashes on their forehead. However, what’s the real meaning of Lent? And why is it necessary for me to give something…

Forever Young

Cristina Foglietta Maybe you have been waiting months or even years for this day, but whenever it does happens, it’s epic – yes, I’m talking about your 21st birthday. At 21, you can drink, gamble and get into any bar or club. No more restrictions on your life! Time to…

Fashion Column: How To Dress for a First Date

Marisa Anziano Let me set the scene. The good-looking guy in your Psych class finally realizes what you have known all along and asks you out. After the initial excitement of having a date this Friday night, panic totally consumes you as you stand in front of your closet, wondering…

The Commuter Column: Parking Wars

Kathleen Joyce The only day I’m on campus now is Monday, so parking on the great Post campus doesn’t bug me as much as it used to. I was driving through one of the closer parking lots, not the large one in the back and eureka! I saw a spot!…

Queer Corner: Is It Because I’m Gay?

Phillip Degaltini Meeting someone is difficult for anybody, but sometimes when you’re queer, things are a bit more complicated. The queer nightlife seems to be the place to find yourself a little steamy romance, but if you don’t have an affinity for bars or clubs, you might find yourself out…

TV Review: “Royal Pains”

Paul Kalis Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) was making a name for himself in the New York City medical community until he lost everything fighting for one of his patients. His younger brother, Evan (Paulo Costanzo), convinced him to join him on a trip to the Hamptons, where a billionaire and…

TV Review: “Alcatraz”

Paul Kalis Alcatraz, America’s most infamous prison, which housed the nation’s most notorious murderers, rapists, kidnappers and thieves until 1963, is the premise of FOX’s new thriller from executive producer J.J. Abrams. When Detective Rebecca Madsen (Sarah Jones) is assigned to a homicide case, she runs a fingerprint in the…

TV Review: Downton Abby

Andrea Deignan You may have noticed the words Downton Abby appearing in your Facebook news feed, in your friends’ Tweets, in the newspaper, on the Internet… basically, everywhere. What is this Downton Abby, you ask yourself? It happens to be the latest British invasion. Our friends from across the pond…

Travel Review: Reykjavík, Iceland

Adina Oditt Known as the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik is located in the center of the volcanically and geologically active nation of Iceland. A sparsely-populated North Atlantic island, Iceland is famous for its hot springs, geysers, and active volcanoes. However, most of the action is settled in the vibrant capital,…

OT Thriller Makes it Back to Back Wins for Lady Pioneers

Christian Arnold The LIU Post Pioneers women’s basketball team defeated the NYIT Bears 73-68 on Wednesday, February 1st, and the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights in overtime 77-72 on Saturday, February 4th. The two wins moved the Pioneers record to 16-7 on the season and 7-4 in ECC play. During…