By Alex Espinosa Staff Writer In “Smite,” we are introduced to NuWa, a Chinese goddess known as the guardian of heaven and the protector of man. But according to legend, just how accurately does “Smite” capture this goddess? Lore: When two warring gods shattered the World Pillar, heaven and earth…
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By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager While college students have somewhere between 18-25 years of life experience under our belt, we are far from reaching our maximum potential. It’s easy to get caught up in daily routines, drama and news. As young adults, it’s our job to be under the impression…
By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer “Across the Universe” by Beth Revis is the first book in a trilogy of the same name. The story begins in the nearby future, when a girl named Amy Martin is cryogenically frozen with her parents. They are put on the generation ship Godspeed that…
By Gillian Pietrowski Columns Editor “Argue as if you’re right, but listen as if you’re wrong (and be willing to change your mind). Make the most respectful interpretation of the other person’s perspective.” – Adam Grant A book I am reading, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” by Greg Lukianoff…
By Travis Fortounas Staff Writer With the variety of clubs LIU has to offer, it’s hard to decide what club to join. From gaming to Greek Life, there’s a club for many interests. As a commuter you might think twice about joining a club. You may wonder whether staying on…
By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager While we may have some luring and enticing dining options on campus, like Subway and Starbucks, we often forget that even though the packaging advertises “fresh” and “natural” products, some of the offerings from these establishments may not be the healthiest for our bodies, though…
By Gillian Pietrowski Columns Editor “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist—that is all.” – Oscar Wilde, The Soul of Man Under Socialism It has been ingrained in us that we must grow up, get a real job, get married and have a family –…
By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer “The Poe Estate” by Polly Shulman is the third book in her trilogy about the New York Circulating Material Repository, a library that has collections of fictional artifacts from classic literature. The previous two books in the trilogy, entitled “The Grimm Legacy” and “The Wells…
By Alex Espinosa Staff Writer In the video game “Smite,” we are introduced to a truly terrifying monster, far worse than any nightmare, named Scylla. Few people believe that true evil exists; scholars believe that evil is nothing more than an opposing moral view point. They are wrong; evil does…
By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager There’s an eye opening National Geographic documentary titled “Stress – the Portrait of a Killer” that everyone, especially college students who are juggling challenge after challenge, should watch. This documentary delves into subjects such as how stress affects the body’s ability to repair damaged cells,…