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Professor’s Profile: A Christmas Carroll

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer Students who have taken classes in the Fine Arts building may be familiar with Professor Gwendolyn Carroll, who is part of the Music Department. Carroll teaches Elementary Musicianship, Musicianship for Music Teachers, and Keyboard Harmony. Despite her 53 years of teaching, Carroll shows no preference towards…

Meet Nigina Khaitova

By Sana Zahra Staff Writer Donovan Bailey, the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 miles once said, “Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice above all, and don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Nigina Khaitova is a freshman majoring in International Studies at…

Ten Odd Questions: Meet LIU Honors College

By Chloé Margulis Staff Writer Dr. Joan Digby is the current director of the Honors College at LIU Post. She is involved in the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and was the president in 2000. One of her greatest contributions to the council was the invention of the “Partners in the Parks”…

LIU Chapel Helps Out During Holidays & Finals

By Chloé Margulis Staff Writer Students and faculty of LIU Post are blessed (pun intended) to have the support and services of the Interfaith Center, also known as the Chapel, on campus. The Interfaith Center encourages people to continue pursuing their religious beliefs, as well as come to appreciate those of others.…

From Player to Coach: Bryan Collins

By Brian Riley Staff Writer The football team concluded what has been an incredible season; filled with comebacks, heartbreaks, and exceeded expectations. After two consecutive losing seasons, the Pioneers have turned it around this season, and much of the credit is due to their head coach, Bryan Collins. Before the…

Ten Facts about Post, Part VIII

By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor 1) The online version of the campus radio station, myWCWP, was founded in 1999. It is run by students and is directed towards campus ages. The radio station, 88.1, is geared towards the core audience, aged 35 and older. 2) The campus Poetry Center,…

Veterans Day: More Than Just A Day Off

By Caroline Nickolaus Staff Writer Veterans Day, which was celebrated on Nov. 11, honors the service of Americans who were a part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Symbolizing the anniversary of the end of the First World War, this holiday takes place on the aforementioned date since the war ended…

Midnight Madness

By Kahleel Bragg Features Editor On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the LIU Post men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their seasons by hosting “Midnight Madness” in the gymnasium at the Pratt Recreation Center. Midnight Madness serves as a fan appreciation night where the basketball teams get a chance to showcase…