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Posts published in March 2017

Pet of the Week: Meet Spoonky

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Meet Spoonky, senior graphic design major Leslie Tincopaonetto’s dog. Spoonky is a 10-year-old dachshund/wiener mix. When Tincopaonetto was 11, she got Spoonky on her trip to Peru in 2006. “When I get home from work or school, he is always waiting by the door running…

Balancing School & Your Social Life

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor With little over a month left in the spring semester, many students are overwhelmed with schoolwork and deadlines. Students are trying to do well in their classes and still have time for themselves. Whether it is going out with friends, getting a manicure, exercising at…

Kendrick Lamar Single Review

By Alec Matuszak Arts and Entertainment Editor Immediately after clicking play on Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar’s new single, “The Heart Part 4” the listener is greeted with the ominous sound of crows chirping and ying away in a flock – just as they would do after an executioner handles his…

The Evolution of Drake: ‘More Life’

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Drake fan or Drake critic, one cannot deny that the three time Grammy recipient’s following and popularity rank alongside some of the greatest musicians of all-time. Don’t believe me? For starters, check Spotify’s analytics department. According to Spotify, Drake is the first artist in Spotify’s…

Piano Recital Captivates Winnick Mansion

By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor Brought to the Great Hall of Winnick Mansion from the studio of professor AeRee Kim, the LIU Department of Music presented the graduate piano recital of Xiaoyao Che on Thursday, March 23. Over 30 guests filled the hall at 8 p.m., friends, family, and…

David Elyaho Violin and Viola Performance

 By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Sophomore music education major David Elyaho was the man of the hour on Friday evening, Mar. 24, as he performed several pieces on both the violin and viola for a very supportive crowd of professors, family and friends. Elyaho looked relaxed – but…

Arts This Week

Compiled by Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor March 28-April 1 Art Exhibit: S.A.L Gallery presents Sarah Scharpira, MA Fine Arts. Reception Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 p.m. March 29 Public Relations Student Society of America presents “Lifestyle Marketing and Advertisement.” Humanities 108 at 12:30 p.m. Department of Music presents: Hillwood Recital…

Baseball Split Series in Conference Opener

By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor The LIU Post Baseball team won two of their games against St. Thomas Aquinas College over the weekend in Yaphank, NY, but stumbled in their second double-header against the Spartans. This was their first conference opponent of the season. The Pioneers have had to travel…

Men’s Lacrosse Continues Strong Season

By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor The Pioneer men’s lacrosse team dominated the Dominican College March 22, defeating them 13-1 at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Pioneers shut down the Charger’s defense during the first half, leading the 9-0 going into the break. Four of the first five goals by the…

Simulation Center’s High-Tech Mannequins

By Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor Students in various health profession programs receive the full hands-on experience of handling the closest thing to actual patients: mannequins with high-tech simulation capabilities. They can encounter numerous complications and situations that they would encounter in a real hospital. The Interprofessional Simulation Center in Pell…