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Posts published in October 2017

How to Handle Midterms and Stress

By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer According to my Critical Health Issues class, stress is defined as “The nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it”… how much more general of a definition can we get!? The “nonspecific response” to “any demands”? That sure encompasses a lot of…

Are You the Next Mr. DeZirable?

By Albert Donor Contributing Writer Have you got what it takes to be desirable? This November, you can find out just how “DeZirable” you really are. The sorority sisters of Delta Zeta are entering the final preparations for their annual philanthropy event, Mr. DeZirable. Campus Life has rated the event…

Pierrot Consort to Perform

By Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor Prepare for an evening of diverse classical music played by the music department faculty ensemble, the Pierrot Consort. The consort will perform songs by five different composers including Claude Debussy, Dmitri Shostakovich, Arthur Foote, and Robert Schumann. “The concert has a good variety…

One Man Show: Thomas Alma

By Tashina Tappin Staff Writer From Oct. 23-28, the Student Art League (S.A.L) Gallery showcased the work of graduate art student, Thomas Alma. He uses painting as creative outlet and a way to escape the world into his imagination. Alma showed several of his paintings, most of them being some…

DIY Craft: Fall Tea Lights

By Tashina Tappin Staff Writer Materials: Glass containers or mason jars Real or artificial craft leaves Mod Podge ($1.49 at Michaels) or hot glue gun Sponge brush(optional) Rubbing alcohol First, make sure the outside of the jar is clean. Wipe it gently with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or…

Women’s Swimming Season Opener Victory

By Mikey Domagala Staff Writer The day after the football team defeated Southern Connecticut in it’s annual Homecoming game, 52-35, the women’s swimming team began its season with a win, adding to LIU Post’s successful sports week. The women’s swimming team scored a 110-89 victory over Central Connecticut State University,…

Campus Bikes: A Disaster on Wheels?

By Molly Cunha & Jada Butler Staff Writer & News Editor On Friday, Oct. 13, the day before Homecoming, students were surprised to find 25 new yellow bicycles spread out across the campus, with multiple bikes chained to bike racks in front of Post Hall, Brookville Hall, the library, and…