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Pioneers Say Goodbye to Esteemed Senior

By Kiara N. Braithwaite Design Editor Now that the 2013-14 college basketball season is coming to an end, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the LIU Post men’s basketball team’s only graduating senior, Vaughn Allen. From game winning buckets to rim-rocking dunks, there was no shortage of sensational highlights…

Men’s Basketball Steal on Senior Night

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  On Wednesday Feb. 26, the LIU Post men’s basketball team took the time to recognize their lone senior, Vaughn Allen, as the Pioneers hosted the Molloy Lions at the Pratt Recreation Center. Senior night proved successful for the men, as they defeated the opposition with…

No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse Batters up Bloomsburg 14-7

By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer  Despite holding onto a slim 4-3 lead at the intermission, the No. 1 ranked Pioneers opened up the second half on a tear as they capped off a 9-1 run to secure their first victory of the 2014 season Saturday at Hickox Field, in Brookville,…

Fourth-ranked Men’s Lacrosse Starting up Perfect

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s lacrosse team hosted the first ECC game of the season on the Hickox field, which is currently under construction, and drew the longest straw after an even start against Mercy College at Brookville, N.Y. on Saturday, March 1. The field was partly…

Complete Three-game Road Trip With a Win

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  Having undergone a hapless week, which included two narrow losses within four days of each other, the men’s basketball team completed their three-game road-trip with a win against Mercy College, in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., on Feb. 19. Although the team’s mindset was expectedly shaken after…

Dance Team Striving for Excellence

By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor With enduring support from their two coaches as they push the dance team to reach perfection in every choreography they take on, the 10 dancers of the LIU Post team share a common goal: next year’s College Nationals in Disney World, F.L. The team…

Softball Comes Back Swinging

By Seren Jones Staff Writer  The LIU Post women’s softball team has returned and is ready to rumble this semester. The 19 team members, as well as Head Coach Jamie Apicella and Assistant Coach Carla Campagna, aim to build on the success of the 2012-2013 season; achievements which includes a first…

In Loving Memory of a Trusty Steed

By Katie Muller Staff writer On Feb. 16, the LIU Post Equestrian Team lost one of its talented members — George, a grade horse who has been part of the team long enough to watch many of its former and current riders trot off into adulthood. A school horse at…

Lady Pioneers Make it Five in a Row

By Michael Otero Staff Writer The Lady Pioneers (17-5) started their three game road trip on Wed. Feb. 12 when they traveled to Connecticut to take on the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights (6-17). The Pioneers shined and made it four straight victories for them, winning at a clip of 83-72.…