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Posts published in October 2013

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

By Kristy Oconnell Staff Writer Happiness is a really difficult topic to discuss, mainly because we all achieve happiness in different ways. Fortunately, I realized this right after I sat down to write, so I was able to take a step back from writing. I had to disconnect myself from my…

Hunger Games Parody Comes to Tilles

By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer On Oct. 19, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts hosted the live stage comedy “Hungry Hungry Games” at its concert hall. With the tag line “The funniest show in the district,” the “Hungry Hungry Games” takes on the treasured film franchise rooted in Suzanne…

Zombie Themed Events Rise like the Living Dead

By Michelle Morey Staff Writer As the AMC’s “The Walking Dead” gains popularity, more and more people have become interested in zombies and the idea of a zombie apocalypse. Venues in New York City held several zombie-related events this year. There was the 5K “Run for Your Lives” zombie run,…

Still Number One!

By Julie Baumgarten Staff Writer The men’s soccer team remains undefeated after a pair of victories over the Molloy College Lions and the Saint Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Spartans last week, bringing their record to 14-0. The Pioneers is currently ranked as the best men’s soccer team in the country,…

Women’s Soccer Battles Towards Playoff Spot

By Eirik Bjorno Sports Editor The LIU Post women’s soccer team has managed to keep their good start going, and are now holding a 10-4 overall record, while being 4-2 in the East Coast Conference. It will be a close race to secure one of three available playoff spots. On…

Annual Tournament Raises Funds for Arts Education

By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer On Oct. 21, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will host its annual Swing for Kids Golf and Tennis Tournament at The Creek Club in Locust Valley. For more than 20 years, the benefit has raised funds that have supported Arts Education at Tilles.…

Social Media Has Proven Effective for LIU Post

By Olufunmilayo Coker Staff Writer LIU Post loves social media; there are over 30 Post organizations and clubs on Twitter, nearly 60 on Facebook, and over 20 on Instagram. Included in the numbers are some of Post’s larger clubs and organizations: LIU Post Pioneers, the LIU Post Honors Program, LIU…

The Soft Policy

By Dani Naess Hellesund Staff Writer When you are in the library studying, and your friend calls and asks if you want to talk for a bit, what do you do? Well, something you might not know is that The B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library at LIU Post has a…

Want Allergy-Free Food Options? Head to the South Shore

By Christa Speranza Assistant Copy Editor Whether you have lactose or gluten intolerance, or just prefer to eat less processed foods, more restaurants are offering diners different options that cater to their lifestyles. These alternative menu choices are popping up along the South Shore of Long Island. Also, vegetarianism and…

Rules of Being a Roommate

By Jacklyn Stringham Staff Writer One of the many things students living on campus look forward to every year is meeting the person they will be sharing a room with for the next nine months. Many imagine what their roommate will be like. It is great to be optimistic about…