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Posts published in February 2015

Most Embarrassing Moments in the Classroom

By Melanie Spina Staff Writer Sweaty palms, nervous laughter, cheeks as red as a tomato — this is basically what happens when a student or even a professor gets embarrassed in the classroom. Students and professors spend so much time in these classrooms that, sooner or later, embarrassing moments are…

Professor’s Profile: A Christmas Carroll

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer Students who have taken classes in the Fine Arts building may be familiar with Professor Gwendolyn Carroll, who is part of the Music Department. Carroll teaches Elementary Musicianship, Musicianship for Music Teachers, and Keyboard Harmony. Despite her 53 years of teaching, Carroll shows no preference towards…

Museum mimics the streets of NYC

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Street artists have gathered to create a journey through the evolution of graffiti and art at the Steinberg Museum on the second floor of Hillwood Commons. The exhibit features work from more than 35 artists, and different mediums such as photography, graffiti…

Snowed In? Watch This

By Sana Zahra Staff Writer The winter season is all about sitting near the fireplace, drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows, and watching your favorite movies. It’s the season where everyone wants to stay warm and be around family. LIU Post had its first snow day on Jan. 27, so The…

Second Half Rally Falls Short as Firebirds Best Pioneers

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Thursday, Jan. 29, the women’s basketball team (11-8) played host to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Firebirds (16-3). The East Coast Conference battle was a tale of two halves for the Pioneers, as their shortcomings in the first half proved too…

Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Racing no. 6

By Maxime Devillaz Co-Editor-in-Chief The 2015 East Coast Conference indoor track and field Coaches’ Poll was released on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and both the men’s and the women’s team each ranked sixth. Only a couple of days later, Pat Slevin was officially announced Head Coach of the teams, including Cross…

Men’s Basketball Hurdles Past UDC in 74-61 Victory

By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor On Thursday, the men’s basketball team used an early scoring tear to cruise to a 74-61 win against University of the District of Columbia (UDC) in an East Coast Conference clash at the Pratt Recreation Center. The Pioneers (10-9) jumped out to a 13-2 lead, led by…