Ashley De Shields The administration of Long Island University and the SGA have been trying for some time to strengthen the ties between C.W. Post and its sister campus in Brooklyn. Among other things, there have been bi-campus retreats and guest speakers as well as athletic events. However, it still…
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Alex Parker Anniversaries can be spent a multitude of ways with your spouse. If you’re more of a low-key couple it might just be a movie-on-demand kind of night where you sit on the couch and cuddle up together. If you’re feeling a little more lavish, perhaps you go to…
Jaclyn Goldstein What makes a high school student truly prepared for college? In fact, what does it mean to be “prepared” for college? Is it being equipped to write papers, or take tests? Maybe it is being ready to manage your time appropriately; perhaps it is a combination of all…
Kathleen Joyce According to tattooartist.com, tattoos have become a popular cultural phenomenon in the past fifteen years, as well as a thriving business. Tattoo parlors have popped up everywhere recently, and young adults have created tattoo portfolios that come equipped with unique designs. Shows like ‘LA Ink’ have…
Dorianna Valerio On September 30th, Provost Paul Forestell issued a memo via e-mail reminding students, faculty and staff members about Post’s non-smoking policy. The policy prohibits the use and carrying of any smoking paraphernalia inside any building on campus. However, the policy has prompted a very valid question; should smoking…
Billy Achnitz As many of you have probably noticed, C.W. Post has implemented a new printing policy in all of the computer labs around campus. In my 5th year at Post, I have to say that I was a little perturbed when I was asked to break a dollar to…
Jaclyn Goldstein For education majors, it is not uncommon to have discussions based on developing authentic assessment and innovative lesson plans in their education classes. Professors share rich knowledge of different ideas that their students can implement in their own classrooms one day to create lifelong learners. One issue that…
Dorianna Valerio As the academic year begins, students at Post may come to find themselves graduating later than expected. Something like switching your major or falling behind academically can be the reason why students find themselves tacking on an extra semester or so. E-mails sent to Post Administration asking for…
Ashley DeShields As students returned to C.W. Post for the first day of school, many were shocked when they arrived to their classes. Post’s full time teachers were on strike. When people hear that teachers are on strike, most assume it is all about money, and while it is part…
Alex Parker Every C.W. Post student must pass a computer, library, and oral competency exam before they are eligible to graduate. The purpose of the exams is to test what the University feels are “essential literacys”, according to Nicholas Ramer, Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.…