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Smite: Nu-Wa, Guardian of Heaven

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…

Health Column: Priorities

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…

Commuter Column: Joining Clubs

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…

Campus Dining Guide: Eat This, Not That

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…

The Bookshelf: The Poe Estate

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…

Health Column: Time to De-Stress

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,…