By Mimmi Montgomery Assistant News Editor “Advertisers should just quit. Nothing will ever top this Volvo ad. Makes me want to sell my house and buy a Volvo truck!” was one of thousands of Tweets about Volvo’s new truck ad, featuring Belgian martial artist/action star Jean-Claude Van Damme, performing a symmetrically…
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By Kahleel Bragg Staff Writer Social media has a tremendous impact on today’s generation of kids, teens, and young adults. Social media can be defined as websites and applications used for social networking. Most students on campus agree that Facebook and Twitter are among the most popular social media outlets.…
By Joshua Sutphen Staff Writer Many people say that chivalry is dead – but is it? Chivalry is defined as being a gentleman for one’s significant other. To women, chivalry may be when their partner opens doors for them or picks up the check at a restaurant or bar. Sometimes,…
By Mirna Youssef Staff Writer Most people, during their college careers, have had at least one history lesson. They have learned about countries, wars and significant monuments. But the students here at LIU Post are not just learning about history – they are walking on it. Believe it or not…
By Talia Charlton Staff Writer -There are so many health clubs and so little time to make a decision about which one is the right match. Let’s face it – gym memberships are expensive, and price is a very important deciding factor. With gyms such as New York Sports Club,…
By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer While many college students would prefer to remain Internet explorers, they are missing out on the un-digital beauty that nature walks and state parks hold. Tucked away near the LIU Post campus are lovely little locales just begging to be explored. This article will enlighten…
By Carlo Valladares Staff Writer In appreciation for our troops, Veterans Day is a day of celebration and gratitude. At the LIU Post campus, it will be no different. Post is hosting a number of events all week that are being organized by Veteran Students United (VSU). “The VSU will…
By Joshua Sutphen Staff Writer Some say distance means so little when someone means so much. Long-distance relationships have appeared through history time and time again. With the start of online dating websites, and easier means of communication, the trend of dating someone from a distance has risen a great deal.…
By Amanda Bernocco Managing Editor In ancient Egypt, people preserved the dead by mummifying their corpses. Observing the way the mummy is wrapped, and their measurements, help mummy experts learn about the ancient civilization. “Mummies are like little encyclopedias. If you know how to read them, they’ve got a lot…
By Nina Wikstøl Staff Writer Throughout his monthlong show on the streets of New York, the famous graffiti artist known as Banksy has turned the city into a giant game of treasure hunt this October. Unveiling a new art piece on a daily basis, Banksy communicates with the public through…