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Me, on A and E

By Pete Barell Editor at large Yes, the summer is over. Am I happy about it? No. What I am happy about is the start of this column. After two years as the Arts and Entertainment editor, I have passed the torch over to the very capable hands of Mr.…

The Dystopian Film Fascination

By Danielle Sposato Staff Writer What would you do if you knew that your name would be thrown into a Russian Roulette lottery system that would reveal your impend- ing fate? Can you picture yourself having to fight for your life — to kill innocents to survive? These odds are…

Album Review: James Bay

By Melanie Spina Staff Writer You may not know who James Bay is, but I am sure you’ve spent some time listening to his newest hit, “Let It Go” every time it comes on the radio. With his unique, husky, rugged, and gruff voice, the British singer-songwriter has been gaining…

Read It and Weep

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer To LIU Post students, the definition of a “good book” varies. “One that is hard to put down,” said Stephanie Mocerino, a sophomore Broadcasting major, “one that is entertaining and funny and leaves each chapter on a cliff hanger to make me want to keep reading it.”…

Arts in Brief

Compiled by Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor Art Show: Eight of Fifteen, LIU Post MFA Thesis Exhibition. April 6 to May 8. Steinberg Museum of Art. Reception: Wednesday, April 8, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art Show: Art Dept. Presents: Student Exhibition. Evelyn Adams, BFA Art Education. Reception: April…

WCWP pairs up with Play Troupe for “Meet Me in St. Louis”

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor As the actors mingle, technical talk fills the room, and the band sets up. Director Brian Long calmly paces around on stage, organizing the some 20 people involved with the production. The Port Washington Play Troupe and LIU Post’s WCWP radio are…

Arts in Brief

Complied by Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Art Show: Eight of Fifteen, LIU Post MFA Thesis Exhibition. April 6 – May 8. Steinberg Museum of Art. Reception: Wednesday, April 8, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art Show: Luminous Coordinates, featuring Zaun Lee, Sungwook Jake Seo, Zin Helena Song, Yusam…

Eight of Fifteen: The Annual MFA Thesis Expo

By Bendik Sorensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor An exhibition of great variety is currently on display in the Stein- berg Museum in Hillwood Commons. The annual MFA senior show, consisting of the work of eight students, is called Eight of Fifteen. The exhibit, under direction of Professor and Director…

Review: “It Follows”

By Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor These days, horror films are at a disadvantage – they’re pumped out by major studios at such a rate that it seems theIR quality has diminished, and so perhaps have the expectations of viewers. For every well-rated flick in the genre, dozens of…