By Brendan Kaufman, Staff Writer After three weeks of NFL playoff games, the biggest game of the year is nearly upon us. With the powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs representing the AFC and the consistent threat of the San Francisco 49ers representing the NFC, it’s a matchup for the ages and…
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By Gilliana Taylor, Staff Writer On Friday, Jan. 12, the LIU Cheer and Dance teams won the Open Spirit Program Gameday category at the Universal Dance/Cheer Association (UDA/UCA) College Nationals in Orlando, FL. The Sharks swam to the top of the category in the Finals, beating St. John’s University, University…
By Donovan Gibbs, Staff Writer On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Michigan Wolverines defeated their hated rivals Ohio State 30-24 at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The victory not only improved their record to 12-0, but punched their ticket to Indianapolis for the BIG 10 Championship Game. The win…
By Amisha Temal, Features Editor Head track and field Coach Simon Hodnett sadly passed away on Friday, Nov. 10. His passing has overwhelmed the community with tremendous grief. With 15 seasons of coaching at Post, he was a true pioneer. Hodnett was born on Mar. 13, 1967, and grew up…
By Alexa Garrett and Olivia Mangelli, Staff Writers There’s no question that the 2023 LIU Football Season was one of the best seasons that the Sharks have had in several years. Beginning their season against several well-known football programs: Ohio University, Bryant University and Baylor University, LIU suffered four straight…
By Kendall Shamus, Staff Writer Giving back to the community is something that people love to do in the winter months with the holidays right around the corner. On the LIU Post campus, the Division One teams are not only dedicated on the field but dedicated to giving back to…
By Joseph Frescott, Sports Editor The LIU men’s soccer team made history on Sunday, Nov. 12 winning the program’s sixth Northeast Conference (NEC) postseason championship when they defeated Sacred Heart University 1-0. The lone goal was scored by two-time NEC Player of the Year Emil Jaaskelainen, who received a corner…
By Dylan Stovall, Staff Writer The LIU Post Baseball and Cheerleading team spearheaded community spirit by hosting their inaugural League of Yes event on Oct. 8th at the Pratt Center. The League of Yes provides opportunities to individuals of all ages with disabilities to experience the joy of playing baseball…
By Kevin Lake, Staff Writer On Oct. 14, Youtuber KSI stepped into the boxing ring against Tommy Fury, the paternal half-brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The fight took place at the Manchester Arena in England. After six rounds, the battle went the distance with the result being a…
By Alexa Garrett, Staff Writer The NBA season kicked off Oct. 24 with the opening game between the Los Angeles Lakers and reigning champion Denver Nuggets. Since then, other notable teams such as the Phoenix Suns, the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors, and the Milwaukee Bucks have started their…