Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter that followed caused LIU Post to close for a total of 11 days, including weekends. In order for students to complete their fall 2012 courses in full satisfaction with the New York State Education Department requirements, missed classes will have to…
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Mimmi C. Montgomery Contributor “Someday, I’d like to become the world’s greatest filmmaker,” said Petter Holmsen, 21, the winner of Norwegian Videomarathon 2012, and later, the winner of the Scandinavian version of Videomarathon 2012. In late September, the Norwegian film student returned to LIU, after flying to Copenhagen, where his…
Compiled by Brittany Lercara & Briana Longo Intoxication On Oct 19, a response to a call in Riggs Hall led to recovery of an unconscious student who seemed to be intoxicated; the unconscious student was transported to a hospital. Possession On October 21, residents were caught smoking marijuana in a…
Olivia Wicik Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, November 17, the New York Women in Communications Foundation held the 2012 Student Communications Career Conference at New York University’s Kimmel Center. The event was held from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Kimmel Center was filled with about 300 eager young women and even…
Victoria Esteve Staff Writer The Newman Club held a fundraiser to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy. The club has been collecting items such as baby necessities, socks, and scarves among other things in the chapel. The Mayor of Glen Clove, Ralph V. Suozzi, called and asked for assistance in the…
Cristina Foglietta Staff Writer Lauren Fiore, a social work graduate student at LIU Post, has been helping victims of Hurricane Sandy in Long Beach. She volunteered there for a couple of days during the hurricane and volunteered in Bayport during Thanksgiving weekend. Fiore says she plans on continuing to volunteer…
Jazlyn Beltre Staff Writer After 13 months of campaigning, rallying, and debating, Barack Obama will begin his second term in the White House. Although he beat former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in a landslide in electoral votes, he was not as popular amongst all Americans. According to A CNN article…
Anna Scheblein Staff Writer Professor Scott Carlin, in addition to teaching environmental science here at LIU Post, is very involved in the campus Recycling Program. Here’s what he had to say about how the program is progressing, what’s new, and where it’s heading. TP: How did the recycling program here…
Jazlyn Beltre Staff Writer Linda McMahon loses after investing almost $100 million in her campaign In Connecticut, Linda McMahon (R) lost her bid for a seat in the U.S. Senate to three term Connecticut Congressman Christopher Murphy (D). McMahon is married to Vince McMahon, former wrestling executive and retired WWE…
Erin Mei Staff Member On Monday, November 12, students gathered outside Hillwood Commons at the Flag Pole to celebrate its 4th Annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony during common hour. Samantha Vega, the President of Veterans and Students United (VSU) delivered her welcome speech and explained how VSU helps veterans in…