By Talia Charlton Staff Writer The possibility of even more snowstorms has been the topic of discussion, as the winter season slowly dwindles to an end. This 2014 winter season has brought plenty of snow throughout the East Coast, and has caused commuters everywhere to roll their eyes at just…
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By Jessie Valentine Contributing Writer Did you know that this past week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week? Eating disorders are more common than you think, especially on college campuses. The most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, characterized by severe restriction of food intake leading to weight loss of…
By Moa Golster Staff Writer Maria Emdal Otterlei’s alarm goes off at 5:15 a.m., she forces herself out of bed, tiptoes around in order not to wake her roommates up, before heading out into the cold. It is Thursday in sleepy Hicksville, but Otterlei is heading to the train that…
By Seren Jones Staff Writer As last semester flew by, and spring slowly sets in, students once again find themselves thinking: “It’s that time of the year again.” That’s right, spring semester for LIU Post’s students, means internships, and internships mean a taste of the real world – a taste…
By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor The search for summer internships has begun. A summer internship can be the gateway to an entry-level position, but unfortunately, they are not always easy to obtain. Summer internships can be either paid or for college-credit. To get college credit, students must have permission…
By Julian Wilson Staff Writer The spring semester will be a trying time for the two new student- run shops located in Hillwood Commons. The Student Body, which opened at the end of the fall semester, and the Treat Shoppe will end up proving whether the entrepreneurial forces behind the…
By Kahleel Bragg Staff Writer As the semester rolls on, many students on campus are excited and anxious for spring break. This year’s spring break begins Saturday, March 8 and will end on Sunday, March 17. This is a time for students to take a nice break from school, get…
By Natasha Khajooei-Kermani Promotions Manager Social media is part of our everyday lives. We are confronted with it wherever we go, in everything we do. It appears that social media with its inherent urge of constant and silent communication is forcing us to neglect our desire to be truly alone…
By Talia Charlton Staff Writer Royal blue, hunter green, burgundy, and maroon are the colors of the season for Autumn/Winter 2014. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) displayed a plethora of colors, draped sweaters and dresses, and streamlined coats within various fashion shows at the Lincoln Center in New York City,…
By Gabriella Ianiro Features Editor There’s no denying it: as much as we may try, winter is in full swing and it’s hitting hard. The days are short and the nights are brutally cold. The “winter blues” are defined by mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy. Luckily for you,…