By Harry Pearse Staff Writer 360 B.C., in the magnificent setting of ancient Greece, the glorious city of Athens, Plato records a conversation between Socrates and Crito. In this genius piece, we find out the love and “zeal” that these philosophical pioneers have for academia and knowledge is something that…
Posts published in September 2015
By Pete Barell Editor-at-Large In high school, I played soccer. By play, I mean sat on the bench talking about philosophy, homework and staring at cloud formations with the other players who were kept on the team as a mercy gesture. Sometimes, I’d get subbed in (I was a “defender”)…
By Bendik Sorensen A&E Editor Now through Oct. 3, exhibition of Stephanie Mosenson, BFA. The exhibi- tion is in the SAL Gallery in the Library. The opening reception will be held on Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. Free admissions and all are welcome. Music Department presents Faculty Jazz Concert. The…
By Bendik Sorensen A&E Editor The Steinberg Museum in Hillwood Commons started its season with an exhibition made in-house. The exhibition consists of a handful of faculty members and their respective works. Diverse works and media, including oil paintings, drawing, sculpting and even digital political commentary. Responsible for some of…
By Melanie Spina Assistant A&E Editor Seung Lee, Art Professor and Director of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies at LIU Post, will be on sabbatical for this school year. The professor, who has been working at Post for 26 years now, felt that as he traveled to different countries, it…
By Thomas Gillen Staff Writer After the fairly uneven season eight that saw Peter Capaldi make his debut as the Twelfth Doctor, season nine of Doctor Who promises to excite the senses with “The Magician’s Apprentice.” Season nine premiered on Sept. 19 and found the time Lord facing off against…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Gioe, a sophomore Engineering major from Huntington Station, N.Y., is a runner for the LIU Post Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Gioe is coming off a stellar first year with the Pioneers, performing very well in both the East Coast Conference…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor Facing a one-goal deficit and 15 minutes to go in regulation, the men’s soccer team somehow found a way to climb out of the hole and tie the game. After one full extra period, the Pioneers eventually pulled out the dramatic 2-1 win against the…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor After leading comfortably 37-20, with less than three minutes remaining, the LIU Post football team suffered its first loss of the season in dramatic fashion to NE-10 rival, Stonehill College, 40-37, on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers (3-1) dominated throughout the…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor The tennis team made quick work against Holy Family University on Saturday, Sept. 26, as they bested them by a score of 7-2. The Pioneers won all three doubles matches, led by seniors Didi Fatchikova and Lucie Chrastecka. Fatchikova also won her singles match in straight sets as…