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A Journey to the Adirondacks

By Katie Muller Staff Writer Dr. Marianne Patinelli-Dubay, the Environmental Philosophy Program coordinator at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, visited the LIU campus to host a lecture about the wonders of the breathtaking parks in the Adirondacks, on Feb. 25. Patinelli-Dubay was invited by Dr. Arthur…

Thoughts Outside of the Box

By Jill Borowski Staff Writer Mark Simon spoke to students about his company Centerbrook, an architecture firm, during one of the segments of the Outside the Box Lecture Series at LIU Post on Feb. 27 in Hillwood Lecture Hall during common hour. His lecture focused on what he called “The…

From a Wet Bar to a Dry Bar

By Katie Muller Staff Writer  The opening of the new sports bar, The End Zone, on Super Bowl Sunday has received positive reactions from students and faculty. However, The End Zone strictly serves non-alcoholic drinks, which raised a question throughout campus: Why doesn’t LIU Post have an actual wet bar LIIU…

Mindful Wellness Event Shares Health Smarts with Post Students

By Jill Borowski Staff Writer LIU Post hosted its annual Wellness Day in Hillwood Commons on Feb. 11. This year’s theme was “Mindful Wellness” – overall health in more than one aspect. Wellness Day is sponsored by Medical Services here at LIU Post. The goal of Wellness Day is to…

Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman

By Carlo Valladares Staff Writer  Eric Krasnoff was elected the new chairman of LIU’s Board of Trustees, the governing body that is responsible for upholding the educational mission and fiscal policies of the university, on Jan. 28. Krasnoff, a retired chairman, president, and CEO of Pall Corporation, is excited about LIU’s…

“Date-A-Chi” Auction a Success for New Campus Chapter

By Carlo Valladares Staff Writer Greek life at LIU Post offers students a chance to improve their social skills, receive support for academic excellence, establish lifelong friendships, and help improve their college community through volunteer work. Students who affiliate themselves with sororities and fraternities receive opportunities to network with alumni professionals,…

The Countdown to Graduation

By Dani Naess Hellesund Staff Writer On Friday, May 9, LIU Post will celebrate its 56th commencement ceremony at 11:30 a.m., on the Great Lawn. “We are excited that LIU’s new president, Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, will preside over the ceremony,” said Rita Langdon, the new executive director of Campus…

Breaking Through

By Jill Borowski Staff Writer Women have been trying to get equal rights under the law for hundreds of years. Even as far back as the 1700s, Abigail Adams, wife of second president John Adams, realized that women legally were at a disadvantage. In one of her most famous quotes, she states,…

Marijuana in New York?

By Julian Wilson Staff Writer Marijuana has already been made legal in both Colorado and Washington, and as of Feb. 13, 2014, according to ProCon.org, New York is now listed among 13 states with pending legislation to legalize medicinal marijuana. On Dec. 11, 2013, New York state legislators proposed a…