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New Program, New Possibilities

By Shelby Townsend Contributing Writer A new undergraduate degree in Fashion Merchandising has launched this fall. In the 129-credit degree program, students will complete a variety of classes that deal with a wide variety of the aspects in the fashion industry, while gaining out-of-classroom experience as well. LIU Post first…

“Pioneer Nation” Opens its Doors

By Michael Otero Sports Editor A new school merchandise store opened on the lower level of Hillwood Commons on the first day of school. What was formally a student art gallery is now known as “Pioneer Nation.” The store, which is directly across from Starbucks, has opened its doors for…

A Walk Among the Greats of Post

By Thomas Gillen Staff Writer When students were welcomed back to campus this semester, they may have noticed something different along the walkways. Numerous banners showcasing notable LIU Post alumni can be seen throughout the campus grounds. Dubbed the “Alumni Walk,” these banners stretch from Hillwood Commons up to the…

Tilles Center Gears Up For New Season

By Kayla White Contributing Writer It is going to be yet another busy year for the Tilles Center of Performing Arts. All season long, a different play, concert, or performance is slated to take place right here at LIU Post’s very own performance hall. On Friday, October 2, the Tilles…

LIU Career Connect

By Sana Zahra Staff Writer JobNet was the resource for LIU Post students to access information about on and off campus jobs for many years. This fall semester, LIU Career Connect has replaced JobNet to assist students in finding jobs. “Student[s] can browse internship[s], as well as part-time and full-time on…

Raise The Rooftop!

By Danielle Marano Staff Writer Tuesday, Sept. 22, the radio station held a rooftop party on top of Hillwood Commons, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. WCWP began hosting this event last year, to showcase the campus radio station and its students. Both Media Arts Department faculty and students helped to…

New Beginnings for Freshmen

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Last week, hundreds of freshmen began their college careers at LIU Post. Although representatives from the Admissions Office stated that they were not authorized to provide information on the number of incoming freshman enrolled at Post this semester, professors have taken notice of the new…

LIU School of Visual and Performing Arts Becomes College: Collaboration Increases

By DaisyMae VanValkenburgh Contributing Writer The School of Visual and Performing Arts is becoming one college with two schools. Noel Zahler, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, explained that the decision took place nearly two years ago. Starting this fall, the marketing for the new college begins.…

Twisted Taco

By Amanda Leung Contributing Writer When looking for a new food option, Twisted Taco, opening on campus this fall, will be sure to satiate those with the love for Mexican food. The first Twisted Taco location was founded in 2002 by Paul Gibbs and Ray Sieradzki. The franchise’s new location in Hillwood…

Level Up

By Alec Matuszak Staff Writer Some college students might find video games a distraction from their academic work. This is not true, however, for LIU Post’s game design majors. For them, video games are a part of their academic work. An undergraduate game design major has been added for the…