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Dance Professor to Retire

By Nicole Curcio Staff Writer Dr. Cheryl Halliburton is in her final semester as a Post faculty member. After 24 and-a-half years of working as a faculty member in the Department of Theater, Dance & Arts Management, and a co-director of the Post Concert Dance Company, Halliburton will be retiring in…

Holly Jolly Haircuts: Where to Find New ‘Do’s for December

By Nicole Rosenthal Contributing Writer The winter season is almost upon us, which equals final exams, papers and projects, flu season and going home to celebrate the holidays. Are you seeking a special look for all the upcoming holiday parties? Are you looking to come home from school looking your…

Professor Profile: Dr. Lutz

By Taylor Hill Contributing Writer English Department Chairperson and Professor Dr. John Lutz brings an honest perspective to his courses through his teaching philosophy and activities. Dr. Lutz is a Long Island native who also happens to be a Post alumnus. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English at Post and went…

Post Finalist at NY State Economics Association

By Jada Butler Staff Writer Not every student is given the opportunity to work alongside their professor in independent undergraduate research, but Oliver Hollingsaeter, a senior Economics major and member of the men’s soccer team, was among the lucky ones. In a year-long association with assistant professor of Economics, Veronika Dolar,…

A Library in the Modern Age: How LIU Post Librarians Help 21st Century Students

By Nicole Rosenthal Contributing Writer Dim lighting, stacks of books and absolute silence are just a few characteristics that come to mind when discussing typical libraries. For students who need to write papers or theses, the library can seem like a daunting place: many students may not even know where…

What Goes Into Halloween for You?

By Quedus Babalola Staff Writer Halloween may be one of the very few times during the year when people can dress up in costumes and not have to worry about looking crazy. It’s also one of the holidays that require creativity and imagination. Questions that come up around this holiday usually…

Service Project: Damage Control

By Jada Butler Staff Writer The gardens behind the Winnick Mansion are among many of the campus’ treasures. Recently, it seems the grounds have been neglected. Photographers and photo shoots can always be seen around the mansion, yet the state of the area could be improved, according to Shawn Welnak,…

Hartnett Delves into Generation Dementia

By Jada Butler Staff Writer Where do the angry Facebook post, the revealing Snapchat story and the unfiltered tweet disappear to after they’ve been deleted? Are they really gone forever? Michael Hartnett, author of “The Great SAT Swindle,” and “Universal Remote” introduces the question in his coming-of-age novel, “Generation Dementia,”…