LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers: Welcome to the last issue of Seawanhaka for the spring semester. As you flip through the pages of this issue, you will find updates on news around campus such as the Wellness Recreation and Athletic Center being renamed in honor of President David Steinberg, the bike share program in Brooklyn, the yearly LIU Spring fashion show hosted by the Student Government Association, and a recap of our most popular articles from the year. This year has flown by and I can’t believe it’s my last issue. I’ve been Seawanhaka’s editor-in-chief for two years and I can honestly say that it has been the best two years of my college experience. I’ve made mistakes throughout this experience, but it has definitely taught me a lot. I’ve gained valuable skills that I have used at internships and I will continue to use during my career as a journalist. In these two years as editor, Seawanhaka’s website was launched, we rebranded and made the layout modern. the number of writers on staff has risen, and the quality what you read has been better. I couldn’t have done it without my team of writers and editors, Keeley Ibrahim, Chase Melvin, Karen Miller, Shanel Gilbert and Nicole Williams. As well as Curtis Stephen and Richard Nau. Thank you to the entire Seawanhaka team for all of your dedication, hard work, support and commitment to the newspaper. We have spent countless hours, tireless nights, and battled through a few headaches while producing the paper but it was well worth it and we always had fun.
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We’ve come so far and I’ve seen a difference in Seawanhaka since our very first issue, which covered the faculty strike, to this edition. With each newspaper that we print, we always make it better than the last. We’ve also stayed true to being the voice of the students, for the students, and by the students. And I know that Seawanhaka will continue to be. With that said, I introduce Shannon Thomas as the next editor-in-chief. Shannon has proven herself to be the best candidate for the position and I know that she will do a great job.
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It has been my pleasure to work with so many amazing journalists and I will never forget about Seawanhaka. I’ve made long-lasting friendships as an editor at Seawanhaka and I know that we will continue to see each other in this field. We made a great team and we exemplified the spirit of campus leadership and student life.
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Page 3- Looking Back: Top Stories of 2012-2013 Page 4- Bike Share Comes To Brooklyn Page 4- News In Brief Page 5- Farewell For Now Page 5- Campus Camera Page 6- Speech Students And Student Hill Day Page 6- Suspended LIU Student Back On Campus Page 7- Return Of The Student Task Force
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Media Specialist
Page 7- Transitions And Beginnings Page 9- Anti-Piracy Bill Page 9- Theft On College Campuses Page 10- The Real Deal Page 14- LIU Skyfall Dance Page 16- CBS Twitter Accounts Hacked Page 16- Exclusive Interview With Jodi Long Page 17- The Annual LIU Spring Fashion Show
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Page 18- Fallen Riviera On The Rise To Fame Page 18- Artists To Watch Out For This Summer Page 20- Rookie Of The Week Page 20- Blackbirds Take The Second Straight Title Page 21- Athletes Cross Into Track Phi Track Page 21- Blackbirds Take Second Straight Title Page 22- Softball Attempts To Improve Conf. Record Page 22- Blackbirds Shutout By Bulldogs Page 23- Farewell To Some Of Our Senior Athletes
LOOKING BACK: TOP STORIES OF 2012-2013
T Watch LIU Brooklyn’s new Student Government Association leaders get sworn in on their Inauguration day, May 7, 2013 in Luntey Commons. Doors open at 5 PM. For more information call the Student Life & Leadership Office (718) 780-4182. Join Dance Iquail at the Kumble Theater, May 1012. The 90-minute program will include three world premieres to celebrate its fifth anniversary season. Special guests include: Members of Concepts-inChoreography and the IQ Student Performance Group. For more information call the Kumble Theater at (718) 4881624.
BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
One article that sparked a lot of conversation and controversy on campus was our cover story “Up In The Air: Questions Linger About Campus Arrest.” It’s an incident that many students won’t soon forget. Four star players on the men’s basketball team were arrested after a campus fight at a party in the Avena Lounge. The arrests drew protests, an investigation, emergency town hall meetings on campus, and was highlighted by major media outlets. Many students were outraged about what happened, which included news and allegations that several female students were physically attacked during this incident. Seawanhaka News Editor Chase Melvin reported on the incident and the investigation. But it was all-hands-ondeck with this story. Since the situation was so sensitive – and finding sources who were willing to speak on the record was hard to come by – we had to be mindful of every detail we obtained. And we had to make sure that we had all facts and both sides of the story. Veteran investigative journalist Wayne Barrett, the George Polk Journalist-in-Residence at the Brooklyn Campus, offered helpful reporting tips as we coordinated our coverage. We stayed on the story and provided follow-up stories – including news that the players who were reportedly involved in the incident were reinstated
to the team. Last month, the Blackbirds won the NEC title for the third year in a row. At press time, the legal outcome for the individual players has yet to be resolved.
Another story that we tackled was the long lines at the financial aid office. For decades, Brooklyn Campus students have complained about the long wait at the office and the lack of available counselors. But Seawanhaka reporter Ashley Thompson previewed a plan from Integrated Student Financial Services (ISFS) to finally address those concerns. A few weeks, ISFS sent out a mass email about the proposed plan – which is now in effect – to streamline the office and to reduce the wait-time. Like many student groups, we didn’t have a home during the fall semester as the renovation in the Metcalfe building took longer than promised. We were reporting on these stories while working from the journalism department’s conference room. And we did so while using three laptops to plan and layout Seawanhaka editions every week. Even with these challenges, we still made it work as a team. The spring semester has been flying by, but the news has also been unfolding just as quickly. When Seawanhaka returned from winter break, we settled into our renovated office with new furniture and equipment. It couldn’t have happened any sooner. We decided to dedicate an entire issue to Brooklyn with a special focus on neighborhoods in the downtown area. This was a wellreceived issue. In fact, only a few issues now remain in our office. We even received a handwritten letter from LIU Treasurer Emerita Mary M. Lai. “I love what you say about “Spread Love in Brooklyn,” she wrote. “You should know that was President [Tristram Walker] Metcalfe’s philosophy.” It was a great start to the semester, but it wasn’t long when tragic news arrived when we learned that Jason Henry, a beloved Brooklyn Campus student, was shot and killed in Crown Heights after reportedly trying to intervene in an argument that involved his friend. Soon after, we received news on the passing of Rodney Pink, the director of Residence
BY: MABEL MARTINEZ
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Life and Housing. It was already a busy news year when we began received reports that some students had apparently fallen ill and were hospitalized after eating at the Blackbird Café. For incoming Seawanhaka reporter Shaelyne Moodie, it was her very first story. While teaming up with News Editor Chase Melvin, we filed a report on the sudden shutdown of the café by the city health department. And while the article was posted to our website, issues of the print edition suddenly went missing across the campus. It was clear that the issues were deliberately moved. We were not going to let this go without some answers. We immediately reprinted the issue because the stakes were too high. Parents and students were deeply concerned and worried about the handling of food at the café by Aramark. Our story – and the controversy about the missing issues – was highlighted by The New York Post, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and the Student Press Law Center. We had the facts and stood by them to produce a fair article. The entire incident just goes to show that as the voice of the students, we are making a difference on campus. And this semester will forever be remembered for the news that President David J. Steinberg decided to step down after 27 years as former Mercy College President Kimberly Cline was selected to replace him. She will be the first woman to hold the post. While the pace of news at the Brooklyn Campus will unfold as fast as ever, Seawanhaka will be ready to produce the best possible coverage for LIU and the community beyond.
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Congratulations graduating LIU Brooklyn seniors! Commencement 2013 will be held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center 5/16/13. Ceremony begins at 9:30 AM.
here’s been no shortage of hard-hitting stories this year. From arrests, notable deaths in the campus community, a health department-ordered shutdown of a campus dining facility, and the naming of a new university president – Seawanhaka has covered it all. Students and faculty only see the finished product but what they don’t see is everything that goes on behind-the-scenes. There were many other stories in the headlines that were planned well in advance and required weeks of reporting. At Seawanhaka, we take pride in what we do. And as journalists, we make sure to print the truth and to represent the student body. We rounded up our top stories from this past year with a behind-the-scenes look at how we did it, why we did it, and what came about after it was in print.
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BIKE SHARE COMES TO BROOKLYN
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esidents of Fort Greene and surrounding areas of Brooklyn attended a town hall meeting on April 24 to learn about and offer feedback on the Citi Bike Share Program, which was newly introduced by the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT). Under this program, the DOT installed hundreds of bike stations, known as kiosks, throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. These Kiosks will have bikes available for rent that can be used by the public at their discretion. Several people attended the meeting, which was organized by Brooklyn Councilwoman Letitia James and the DOT, held at the Church of the Sacred Heart located at 30 Clermont Ave. in Brooklyn. After introducing the hosts of the event, James opened the floor to questions from the audience.
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As many questions were asked, the reactions of the audience made it clear that the room was divided; there were residents in favor of the Bike Share and those against it.“My problem is not with the program,” said one Brooklyn resident, “I think it’s fine, however it’s a commercial enterprise and it doesn’t
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need to be in a residential, historic district.” Several individuals felt similarly; another resident presented a signed petition with over 100 signatures of local residents who want the kiosks on their block removed. “We have enough schools, we have enough city parks, why aren’t we using city property? Why are [kiosks] here burdening our tax paying citizens?” Though several complaints about the locations of the kiosks and the parking issues presented to residents, many people were in favor of the Bike Share program. “I am so excited for Bike Share, because the best way through this city is on a bike,” one enthusiastic resident said. “If you’re worried about parking, keep your car parked and use Bike Share.” Councilwoman James took to the microphone to inform the audience that within ten years working closely in Brooklyn neighborhoods, a number of fatalities have occurred in the area involving bikes being struck by cars. James said she would rather allow the kiosks to stay as “an age old reminder that we need to share the road and need
A Bike Share kiosk located on the corner of Park ave. and St. Edwards Street in Brooklyn. Photo: Onissa Sancho
to respect those who lost their lives.” The Bike Share includes the Citi logo because Citi sponsored the necessary equipment and signed a six-year contract with the NYC DOT.After much debate, the town hall meeting
ended with the residents and DOT understanding each other a little more and Councilwoman James continuing to strongly endorse the Citi Bike Share program. Visit http://citibikenyc.com to find out more about this program.
NEWS IN BRIEF: DEDICATION OF THE STEINBERG WELLNESS CENTER
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BY: NOELANI MONTERO
n honor of exiting LIU President David J. Steinberg, the Wellness Recreation and Athletic Center (WRAC) was renamed by the LIU Board of Trustees to the David J. Steinberg Wellness Center, in recognition of Steinberg’s 27-year tenure. The dedication ceremony was held in the Wellness Center on Wednesday April 24 at 3 p.m. Several LIU Brooklyn students and faculty were in attendance to attend celebrate this historic occasion.
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David J. Steinberg was appointed as LIU’s 9th president on April 1, 1985. Since then, Steinberg has been lauded for how the matter in which he has shaped Long Island University, as a whole, into what it is today. During his 27 years, Steinberg has increased both the University’s endowment and student population.
LIU Brooklyn Provost Gale Stevens Haynes (right) presented David J. Steinberg with a Blackbirds jersey during his retirement reception on April 24. The jersey has “Prez” and “27” on the back, in recognition of his 27-year tenure as president. Photo: Gene Boyars
Because of these achievements, the campus will help preserve Steinberg’s legacy through the Wellness Center— an LIU Brooklyn Blackbird jersey numbered “27” that reads “Prez” was suspended in the Blackbird Arena as a symbol of Steinberg’s achievements.
FAREWELL FOR NOW
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’m grateful for the opportunities that LIU Brooklyn has given me. The first class I took was Early Literature with Professor Sealy Gilles. After taking two years off from college, I had forgotten how much I enjoyed reading. Within two months of taking Gilles’ class, she suggested the Honors program to me and I’m proud to say that it is because of Professor Gilles that I started to flourish at LIU. As Seawanhaka’s Managing Editor for the past year, I’ve gained professional journalistic skills that have prepared me for the working world. I’ve worked alongside a remarkable team of editors to produce what I honestly believe is the best student-run newspaper in Brooklyn. Although our staff of writers is small, they have worked hard each week to bring LIU the latest campus news. I want to thank the Seawanhaka reporters from the bottom of my heart, because without them our work would be impossible. I’d like to thank our advisor, Curtis Stephen, who has remained committed to squeezing the best stories out of this staff each week and who, himself, is a wonderful news reporter.
BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
Thank you to LIU Brooklyn’s Journalism department. My success interning at FOX News Broadcasting and NBC Universal is largely due to my journalism training here. Whenever someone asks me which school I attend, I beam and say “Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus.” Many of the professors here are outstanding because they have a passion for what they’re teaching and I’ve seen it. It would be thoughtless of me to not address some of the most influential professors in my life including: Professor L. Warsh, Professor P. Horrigan, Professor P. Stephen, Professor S. Swaminathan, Professor J. High, Professor W. Berninger and Professor R. Engelman, just to name very few. In a few days I’ll be graduating with a double B.A. in English and JournalismCum Laude. I want to thank my mother, Arnett and father, Abdul. But I most want to thank my grandmother Curleaf Emery who is my biggest cheerleader in life. Whoever created grandmothers did a fine job making her and I love her with every part of my body.
Staff members of Seawanhaka Press celebrate another successful year. Photo: Seawanhaka Press
Thank you to Long Island University for this amazing experience and thank you to the Seawanhaka readers. Our readers are a tough bunch and they keep us on our toes. Lastly, for those who feel like college is hard or maybe they feel like
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
Amanda Wiggins, Nursing Junior
Frank Quintero, Media Arts, Senior
Natalie Koptyev, Biology Freshman
Melvin Stvil, Nursing Freshman
“I will be taking a road trip to Maine. I will take summer classes as well.”
“I will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas, but I would really like to go to the Dominican Republic. “
“I am going to Israel with the Birthright organization. It will be a great two-week experience.”
“I intend on getting a job or internship and I also plan on hitting the gym.”
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CAMPUS CAMERA: WHAT ARE YOUR SUMMER PLANS?
they’ll never graduate, I say, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it…and it isn’t easy, but that’s what makes us special.”
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SPEECH STUDENTS AND STUDENT HILL DAY
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embers of the Speech and Hearing Society Sigma Alpha Eta and their faculty advisor attended the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) on Student Hill Day.
Members met with staffers from Congressmen Engle, Crowley, Grimm, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office to discuss issues related to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. Professor George Pagano, faculty advisor for Sigma Alpa Eta, stated that this was an invaluable experience for all involved in advocating for our clients and profession.
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There are key legislative issues currently on the floor of the House and Senate that could affect our clients and the treatment they receive. One such piece of legislation is S. 367/H.R. 71. If this law is passed, it would repeal the Medicare Outpatient Therapy Cap and increase the amount of therapy sessions that Medicare patients will be allotted. Students also advocated protecting Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding for special education and related services and the preservation of Medicaid coverage of Audiology and Speech Language Services.
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In addition to advocacy activities, Sigma Alpa Eta has sponsored Communication
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Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Awareness Activities. Members Fabine Leroy and Marsha Jones-Wilson have hosted events in which they promoted the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and raised awareness of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) as an option for high school or undergraduate students interested in a career in a health science field. They are also planning a community service event with SNACKthe Special Needs Activity Center for Kids. This organization located in Manhattan is a not-for-profit organization that provides after school and weekend recreational programs for youths aged 3-18 with autism spectrum disorders and other similar developmental and behavioral disabilities. A key event that Sigma Alpha Eta Chapter have been engaged in is organizing a study abroad mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Students will provide speech, language and hearing services to the children of Santo Domingo and La Romana in the Dominican Republic. From June 3 to June 28, 12 students will travel to the Dominican Republic to provide speech, language, and hearing services to underprivileged children at local schools and hospitals.
Members of Sigma Alpha Eta on Student Hill Day. Pictured (from left to right) is Lupe Buten, Zimmad Imam, Dulce Arevalo, Prof. George Pagano, and Regina Volodarsky. Photo: Sigma Alpha Eta
This international program will benefit the students in their careers as service providers for children with communication disorders whose primary language is not English. This experience will also expand their scope as professional speech language pathologists and bilingual/multicultural
SUSPENDED LIU STUDENT BACK ON CAMPUS
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LIU Brooklyn student Christopher Reynolds alledgedly assaulted his Speech professor on April 15. Photo: Shaelyne Moodie
clinicians by gaining experience in a global framework. The students are fundraising to help defray costs for travel and living expenses. If you would like to help their endeavor, please visit www.gofundme.com/1oacuo.
BY: SHAELYNE MOODIE
nursing student who was previously dismissed from the Brooklyn Campus for his involvement in a fight two weeks ago was allowed to return to class on April 25, according to campus officials.
school after almost a week and a half,” Reynolds said. “Dean Kim Williams contacted me by phone April 25 and told me I was allowed to return to the campus—so that day my bill was readjusted and I went back to class.”
Haynes said that Pasternack “will not be returning” to campus, but she declined to elaborate on the specific details regarding his departure. Pasternack also declined to comment about the incident.
Christopher Reynolds, a second semester freshman, allegedly assaulted Professor Mike Pasternack during a Speech 3 class on April 15. Reynolds was arrested after the altercation and charged with a misdemeanor assault. Subsequently, Reynolds’ Bursar bill was cleared and was asked by campus officials to vacate his dorm room.
According to LIU Brooklyn Provost Gale Stevens-Haynes, several statements were collected from Reynolds’ classmates that exonerated him profusely. “The outcome our decision was very much in response to these statements,” Haynes said. “[The incident] was unfortunate, unacceptable and inappropriate. As the primary administrator, I felt that we took appropriate actions to resolve the situation.”
Reynolds has a court date set for May 16 in regards to an Order of Protection placed against him by Pasternack. “We haven’t had any contact since that day,” says Reynolds.
“I was excited to be allowed back in
RETURN OF THE STUDENT TASK FORCE
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ver the last few semesters, many LIU Brooklyn students have been voicing their concerns regarding campus safety and the role of security guards. While complete safety on campus may be an idealistic notion, there exists a group of students who strive to reach that plateau—they will come to be known as the Student Task Force. Talk of this Task Force has been resonating throughout the Brooklyn Campus since the Avena Lounge melee involving the Men’s Basketball Team last September. Many students were mystified by the idea, but the Task Force is not a completely new concept for LIU. “The Student Task Force has always existed [on campus] prior to the fall,” said Sean I. James, President of the Student Events Team (SET). “The Task Force has been inactive due to the lack of student participation.” According to James, the Student Task Force falls under the auspices of SET. The Task Force will be responsible for “planning campus events for student organizations as well as providing security and event management.” The security portion of the Task Force wasn’t active until mid-semester in
“These student volunteers dedicate their time to the safety of the University, and to make sure that their peers can have activities in a safe location,” James said. “We are not security, nor are we enforcers of the law; our responsibility is not to intervene in situations, but try to diffuse situations before matters get out of hand.” SLLD Director Karlene Thompson explained that these volunteers will undergo rigorous training before becoming full fledged Task Force members. “Right now, we haven’t gone through training yet, so [the Task Force] is not established until students have passed a test stemming from the course material,” she said. “The training will include learning effective communication skills, conflict resolution and team building so the team operates as a unit; each person will complement the others.”
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nother academic year is coming to a close, and the Long Island University Faculty Federation offers warm congratulations to our graduates for their wonderful achievements. This particular year
Task Force volunteers have been present at three campus events of various student organizations thus far, and they expect to be vigilant during Commencement 2013. “A lot of our tasks include greeting people and thanking them for attending, keeping our eyes open and throughout the events, the Task Force will accommodate the students in every way possible,” James said. Natasha Lewis, the administrative advisor of SET, said, “the main goal of the Student Task Force is to be liaisons between LIU Brooklyn students and
security. Sometimes security may be a little intimidating, so the Task Force acts as a first line of contact at these events. “[Task Force volunteers] are not security guards, and they’ll have to pass their test to make sure they know what their job is,” she added. “I don’t want students to feel that the Task Force is there to tell on them or ruin the fun, they’re there to make sure students are having a good time and staying safe, on and off campus.”
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marks another transition for the University. As you all know, Dr. David Steinberg is retiring as President of LIU and, on July 1, Dr. Kimberly Cline will succeed him as the University’s tenth President. At this time of transition, we pause to reflect on the state of the University and on our dual roles in it as both faculty and union members. As a faculty, we are the only constant; as a whole we embody university’s values and ideals and strive to preserve them. As union members, we work to ensure the wellbeing of that faculty so that we can teach our students effectively and with excitement and energy. The Long Island University Faculty Federation, the lawfully constituted
union of the full-time and part-time faculty of the Brooklyn Campus, plays a singular role in the life of this university. The union itself does not set academic policy or establish curricula, but, through the contract, it safeguards the academic freedom of individual faculty members to teach their courses and pursue their research. It also fights for and guarantees the faculty a standard of living that, while certainly making no one rich, is sufficient to allow the faculty to do the job they love. As most students are aware, this mission can put the union at odds with the administration of the university, leading to confrontations where both sides argue publicly over how best to allocate tuition money. Probably unknown to most students, and even some faculty,
is the fact that the union also works closely with the university on a daily basis to solve numerous small problems before they turn into big ones. We want every student to know that everyone at this university—faculty and staff, unions and administration— puts students first. While we may have different ideas and different approaches, our common goal is to give each student the best possible education. In this regard, though, the faculty holds a unique position. The academy began as a group of learned individuals who join in intellectual exploration with young people seeking knowledge and
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TRANSITIONS AND BEGINNINGS
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the fall of 2012; it was reactivated under SET and brought back with the help of LIU Brooklyn’s Student Life & Leadership Development (SLLD) office and Associate Provost Brad Cohen. One of the main objectives of the Task Force is to help ensure that Brooklyn Campus students have a say in security policies on campus.
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TRANSITIONS AND BEGINNINGS enrichment, and it remains so today. In short, the heart of the university has always been and will always be the relationship between the faculty and the students, a relationship that is precious to all who teach at LIU. To suggest otherwise is divisive and undermines the mission of the university.
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It was implied recently that the faculty today is much better than it was twentyfive years ago. We disagree. LIU has always had an exceptional faculty. Senior faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to share and, holding tenure, are able to ensure that the university stays true to its roots and its mission; our dedicated and talented adjunct faculty are a vital and valued part of our community; and young and gifted new faculty members with fresh ideas invigorate us. This is
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how a university can at once be both timeless and dynamic. We extend our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2013. You have all worked hard, and you are well prepared for your future. Make sure you take the time to enjoy the journey. We also commend our future graduates for their hard work and dedication. You will continue to challenge us, and we will continue to grow together. We wish all students to remember the true central principle of unionism: a right not defended is a right lost. Take this to heart and live by it. You can compromise in an argument, you can compromise over money, but you can never compromise your principles. We congratulate Dr. David Steinberg on his years of service and his many accomplishments, and we wish him a
productive, long, and happy retirement. We also welcome Dr. Kimberley Cline and look forward to working closely with her to create an even stronger LIU. We hope that, building on Dr. Steinberg’s legacy, she can lead the university to a future of both intellectual and financial prosperity.
Social Work Department Maria McGarrity, Treasurer English Department Melissa Antinori, Grievance Officer English Department
Congratulations To The Class of 2013! On behalf of the membership and Executive Committee of the LIUFF Edward J. Donahue, President Department of Chemistry Biochemistry Ralph Engelman, Vice President Department of Journalism Communications Studies
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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ATTEMPTS ANTI-PIRACY BILL, AGAIN
BY: JERVELLE FREDERICK
This could be the worst of the regulation bills brought before the House of Representatives. It’s no surprise that CISPA advanced during a time when several Americans were preoccupied with the recent, devastating events in Boston. It makes me wonder, why are these sorts of bills being brought up now?
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he United States of America was built on the foundation of freedom and respecting individual privacy, but in recent years some bills brought up in the House of Representatives have beat to a different drum. During the week of the Boston Marathon bombings, a controversial bill called the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) made it through the House of Representatives. What is CISPA? The “Cyber Security” bill
suggests giving the government access to everything one does on the Internet through companies the individual is affiliated with. If the information obtained were concluded to be a “cyber threat,” government officials would have the authority to respond accordingly. This means that all emails, tweets, Google searches, Instagram posts, etc., would forward all one’s personal information to the government without a warrant. After passing the House, the bill is said to not survive the senate or President Obama, who has threatened to veto it.
Much of the world’s information is shared through the Internet. What if you were denied certain news stories or certain information from other states other than your own or countries? You wouldn’t be as well informed as you were before; you would be living in an authoritarian setting.
Human nature thrives on power. We have the system of checks and balances so that one branch of government doesn’t trump the other. The government should have power to an extent as well. The CISPA bill claims to stand for safety purposes, but the American people should open their eyes to see the grander scheme of things. Too much government is never good – in fact it is un-American. Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Ponder this because the fight for regulation of the Internet is far from over. CISPA will disappear, but something new will soon take its place. Will you buy into this negation of freedom for safety talk?
BY: ANGELICA MARIANO
s the technological world continues to thrive around us, the imminent dangers of theft are on the rise.
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students is cell phones. According to the N.Y. Police Department, nearly forty percent of robberies involve cell phones of all varieties.
In New York City, a tech-savvy metropolis bursting with locals, commuters and tourists , cell phones have become the number one target of thieves; the mobile devices can quickly be seized from the hands of unsuspecting victims every day. Cell phones, along with iPods, laptops and other similar devices are being stolen everyday nationwide.
Cell phone thefts are costing consumers millions of dollars and are forcing law enforcement agencies and wireless carriers struggle for promising solutions. After your cell phone is stolen, all you can do is report the incident to the campus police and the local police, turn off your device, and hope that your insurance covers theft.
While I was in the bathroom, my cell phone was stolen from the countertop while I retrieved some paper to dry my hands. I recently spoke to other students who have also had their phones stolen while on the campus. “[I feel] cellphone theft has become more frequent on campus,” said George Davis, a LIU Brooklyn junior majoring in Respiratory Therapy. “Some students lack morality when it comes to their peers’ property.”
Theft is the number one crime committed on college campuses in this city. In 2010, 2,695 crimes were reported to police on college campuses and 97 percent of those crimes were robberies. The number one item stolen from college
Chances are you will not get your belongings back, and campus police just keep the report on file; they don’t seem to launch any investigation to find your property. I myself was a victim of theft on the Brooklyn Campus several weeks
It seems as if all students can do to protect themselves is to be more conscious of their surroundings. Cell phone theft is on the rise and this issue will probably not be resolved anytime soon.
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CISPA spells out the fear of the US Government taking too much control in the private lives of the American public. People could say, “Oh it’s just to make sure we’re safe. If you aren’t doing anything illegal then you shouldn’t be worried,” but that is the wrong way to view these regulations. Here’s another saying: “Give them an inch they take a mile”—if the government is allowed to pass this law, what’s stopping them from expanding the reach of its power to other aspects of our lives?
What the government really needs to do is protect the American people from cyber warfare. This can be taken care of by funding more programs that keep our Internet and our computers safe without distorting the freedom of the country’s citizens.
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THE REAL DEAL: LOVING YOU TO DEATH Both men and women can be the victim in an abusive relationship, but more women report being abused than men. The 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) states that more than 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and more than 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
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s love supposed to hurt? Professor Tasha Valentino of Monroe College asked this question at LIU Brooklyn’s Master of Public Health program workshop entitled “Loving You to Death.” The program was presented in honor of National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2013, which draws attention to important, but not always well known, public health issues – like unhealthy relationships. “Unhealthy relationships are a public health issue, because they affect more than just the individuals involved.” says Valentino.
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Unhealthy relationships refer to domestic violence, abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV). Domestic violence happens among people that live together; this includes your spouse, partner or family members. People use violence at home to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation. It is important to understand that you can be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship with someone you don’t necessarily live with. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 12 million victims of IPV each year and those victims include children as young as 11 years old to adults over 45 years old. Abuse and violence go hand in hand. Abuse is when one person in a relationship tries to dominate and control the other person- it does not have to be physical. However, once the abuser physically harms the other person, it is considered violence.
Why are these alarming statistics important to college students? Break the Cycle: Empowering Youth to End Domestic Violence, an agency that provides comprehensive dating abuse prevention programs exclusively to young people, conducted a study about IPV among 508 college students in 2010. The agency found that more than half (57%) of the college students interviewed and surveyed who had ever experienced violence and abuse said it occurred in college. As college students, it is our responsibility to be aware and spread awareness of this pressing issue to reduce the number of individuals in abusive and unhealthy relationships. At this point, you may be thinking, “What are the signs and symptoms of an unhealthy relationship?” According to Safe Horizons, an organization to help victims of crime and abuse, you may be experiencing relationship abuse if your boyfriend or girlfriend: - Acts jealous or possessive and tells you who to hang out with or what to wear - Makes threats to hurt you or someone you care about - Threatens to hurt him/herself if you want to end the relationship - Pressures you sexually (touches you or forces you to have sex against your will) - Acts physically aggressive towards you or does not respect your personal space which can include: holding, pinching, grabbing, kicking, shoving, or giving you “light” punches/ “love taps” - Steals money from you, or intentionally breaks something valuable of yours - Spreads rumors about you, insults you in front of friends or does anything else that is meant to make you feel badly about yourself - Follows you around, gives you unwanted gifts, leaves threatening messages on your cell or email - all of
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which are forms of stalking - Isolates you from people you usually count on for support, like friends or family - Says things like: “I only do it because I love you,” “If only you would do what I tell you,” or “You asked for it.” and other things that are blaming and manipulative So what do you do if you recognize some of these signs of abuse in your current relationship? Your goal is to get out of the relationship, and that last step is the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship. You must have a safety plan in action during this time to assure that your abuser will not hurt you. You should also have a great support system (parents, friends, school teacher/ professor, mentor, etc.). A safety plan is a plan of action that will help lower the risks of being hurt by your abuser. Loveisrespect.org
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NBA player Jason Collins recently conducted an interview with Sports Illustrated and officially said he is the first openly gay active player. The Washington Wizards player said he
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never intended to break the barrier, but he didn’t want to hide his sexuality either. For more on this exclusive interview and to read the full story on Collins be sure to pick up the latest edition of Sports Illustrated now available on newsstand.
two have different personalities and he compared Brown’s life to artists who suffered tragic deaths. The father also adds there is more to the story of Brown and Rihanna 2009 Grammy assaulting situation.
Michael “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz of the Beastie Boys have announced they plan on releasing their memoir book, which is about the band’s career. According to The New York Times, the book will feature contributions from other writers and behind the scenes photos of the legendary band. The Beastie Boys’ book is expected to release in bookstores in fall of 2015.
British filmmakers Briton Asif Kapadia is set to release never before seen footage of deceased superstar Amy Winehouse. The documentary will highlight the singer’ success that was barely mention in the media. Stay tune for emerging details.
Rapper Lil’ Reese was arrested on April 28; the rapper was sleeping in his car when police arrested him. Lil’ Reese was arrested for an incident that has resulted in charges from battery and trespassing. According to The Chicago Tribune, Lil’ Reese has a criminal record and he is being held on $100,000 bond. Stay tune for emerging details. Chris Brown’s father recently told the New York Daily News that he doesn’t approve of his son and Rihanna to continue dating. Brown’s father said the
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Jodi Long has been into acting since she was seven years old, starting off on the Broadway play “Nowhere to Go but Up.” When Long attended a preforming arts high school, she began to consider what she wanted to do in her life. Wanting to originally be a lawyer, Long said that she went on to study at SUNY Purchase where she earned her BFA in acting. Other theater productions of hers are “Loose Ends,” “Getting Away with
Murder’’, and ‘Flower Drum Song’’. One of Long’s biggest breaks was her notable role on “Sex in the City” as the “power lesbian” Patty.
She has had many roles in movies such as “Beginnings” along side Ewan McGregor, Patty Hearst, and Hot Chick. Her recurring roles on notable shows are the Cosby Show, Sex in the City, Law and Order: LA, Eli Stone, and Michael Hayes. The actress now has the recurring role of Korean mother Ok Cha Sullivan on “Sullivan and Son” created by Rob Long, Peter Billingsley, Vince Vaughn, and Steve Byrne. The show evolves around her son Steve who leaves his great job as a corporate lawyer in New York to take over the family business bar in Pittsburgh. Her hilarious character is frugal and outspoken especially when it comes to her son. Long not only has talent in acting,
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The New York Knicks star player Carmelo Anthony recently launched a bi-annual watch lifestyle magazine titled, Haute Time. Anthony’s column includes timepiece trends and new products. The magazine is now available in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ACTRESS JODI LONG ew York native Jodi Long has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Although some of her parts were small, they were and still are memorable. The “power lesbian” in “Sex in the City” to the Korean mother in “Hot Chick” yelling “Ling Ling you forgot your bling bling,” Long has explored many roles. Now, Long is a recurring character on the show “Sullivan and Son” on TBS, playing the mother of main character.
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but explored the areas of writing and producing for her own documentary Long Story Short. In the documentary, she went back to her roots, telling her story of her parents ‘Larry and Trudie’ who was a popular nightclub act of the 1940s and ‘50s on the Ed Sullivan Show and the obstacles they had faced. Her documentary was successful, winning awards and becoming top rated. In her future work, Long will be staring in her own one-woman show ‘Surfing DNA’ this summer at the Working Stage Theatre in West Hollywood. The show is about her and her journey growing up with her vaudevillian parents. She explained one of the main reasons she had decided to do achieve this was because “Dr. Cosby told me that no one is going to write it for you, you have to write it yourself. ”She will also be in the drama ‘A Picture Of You’ casted as the deceased mother of siblings Kyle and
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Throughout her career, Long has found great inspiration in Dr. Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, and. “Many people have said to me that my acting reminds them of Lucille Ball. That’s because I grew up watching her!” “When I get asked why I do comedy, I say I learned from the best [Bill Cosby].“ In the midst of her busy life, Long still makes time to cook. She also practices Kundalini Yoga in which she was offered to instruct but does not have as much time to pursue it. Holding other roles outside of acting, Long serves on the board of a non-profit organization, Hollywood Orchard and the Board of the President’s Counsel of the Arts Board at SUNY Purchase.Check out Jodi Long on the second season of “Sullivan and Son” premiering on Thursday, June 13th at 10/9pm CT.
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his year annual LIU Brooklyn Fashion show highlights an evening in which, some upcoming fashion designer presented culture and fashion. “The Annual LIU Brooklyn Fashion Show,” was presented by SGA in Luntey Commons on April 25. At this rich culturally infused fashion bonanza, students were able to witness a flowing showcase of collections. The event included live dance performances and New York’s very own Hot 97 DJ Spynfo. Although the highly anticipated show wasn’t said to begin until 7:30 p.m., doors closed in less than thirty minutes due to the overflow of guests. After the first floor met full capacity, the excited audience crowded to the second floor eager for what the night had in store. The bustling waves of conversations and laughs amongst the audience quieted to whispers and murmurings as the spotlights signaled for commencement. When the spotlight centered on the stage, two female dancers emerged into the audience eye dressed in black and camouflage clothing.
“Everything was great,” said student Huguette Ulysse. However, Ulysse also adds the exception that “some of the lights [were] being focused on the audience which made it hard to see the models.”
Unfortunately, accidents were no stranger to the first half of the event. Student and former model Domonique Byrd shares her thoughts concerning the first half, “I thought it was nice and very colorful.” However Byrd adds, “some people were always messing up the floods and there were a couple of wardrobe malfunctions here and there, but that wasn’t the models’ fault.” A model’s heel breaking upon her entering the runway served to be the event most talked about malfunction. Nonetheless, the model’s choice to fulfill her role in the show as she strutted up and down the runway brought in a roar of cheers and applause from the audience. Before shifting into the third collection, DJ Spynfo took over the night temporarily during intermission. DJ Spynfo engaged the audience with his humor and musical mixes not only maintained the audience’s attention, but he also energized the audience for the next collection.
monokinis. Among these stylish pieces was a wide range of bright, neon-like colors, giving the audience a forecast of what maybe [hot] this summer. This annual fashion show began to come to an end after the final collection walked onto the runway, which featured a mixture of tasteful pieces that is adaptable for a number of occasions. The collection had floral and plastic bearing ensembles, which presented the collection with a unique twist on classic pieces. The distinctive blend earned the designer a great applause from the audience. The night ended with closing remarks from Isaac acknowledging the SGA members for their months of hard work, preparation and dedication to the night of fashion. SGA member Ciara Ward said, “The fashion show was everything I expected it to be. We worked really hard.” Ward also adds, “the process was difficult […] everyone loved it” Ward is proud with the product of their hard work.
Joi Johnson, a popular model in the collections, described the DJ’s presence as “very hype,” as he interacted with the audience. Johnson also adds, “I had a wonderful time being a model in the show, all of the designs were awesome and DJ Spynfo did a very good job allowing audience members to participate, it was really cool.”
The host of the show was current SGA president Jermaine Isaac,. The show started off by introducing the first collection of the night by a designing duo. This urban collection featured trendy clothing such as polo’s and tops that could be a hip addition to anyone wardrobe.
As intermission comes to an end, a jewelry collection enters the runway. This collection showcased necklaces wrapped around the model’s thigh or waist in a stylish manner. The collection also showcased chains on the male models, whose topless presence was greatly praised by the female members in the audience.
The second spring collection graced the runway with its vibrant colors and sprightful clothing. The collection featured a blend of warm colors and hues with flowy sheer fabric. This
The fourth collection to make its presence on the runway was a bathing suit collection. A variety of swimsuits were showcased including two pieces such as bikinis, one pieces, and
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Their vivacious performance introduced the theme of the show as it captivated the audience with their lively routine and their waving of international flags.
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allen Riviera has found a way to blend the sounds of old and new school pop/rock into their music and blaze their own trail through the club scene and build a solid following in the Los Angeles area and make their way into music industry.
of their hometowns. Parry and Ornest are both from towns that have the name ‘riviera’ associated with them. Will Parry is from the South West of England by the English Riviera and Steve Ornest is from Redondo Beach, which is known as the Redondo Riviera.
Fallen Riviera started when musicians, Steve Ornest and Will Parry met at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Ornest convinced Perry to accompany him to Los Angeles over their Christmas break to record some songs with music producer Wyn Davis.
Although Fallen Riviera has only been together for three years, the group has already worked with a music icon. Ken Scott, who has also produced songs for the Beatles and engineered tracks for Elton John, Pink Floyd and Duran Duran. Scott was also a part of the production team for Fallen Riviera’s first single, “Somebody Take me” and their other hit, “Those times are gone.”
Davis has known Ornest since he was 15 years old and received demos from him in the past. When Ornest and Parry arrived in Long Beach their first performance was at the Blue Café. They decided to prolong their trip for a couple of extra weeks to record more songs, and continue performing. The duo then decided not to return to school in Boston. “Berklee is still waiting for us to enroll,” Parry said jokingly. The band’s name is a reference to each
According to Parry, they were already acquainted with Scott and were comfortable working with him. Parry said, “It was a dream to work with him [Ken Scott] he’s an amazing, talented producer.” For future projects, Fallen Riviera would love to work with Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno who have produced records for the groundbreaking band U2. Ornest wants
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Will Parry, Steve Ornest, Matthew Denis, Nick Adams of Fallen Riviera (left to right) Photo Credit: www.theagencygroup.com
to one-day work with the renowned U2 producers, “they are really able to get the best out of their artists,” he said. When it comes to writing and arranging their songs, the members of Fallen Riviera likes to listen to a lot of classic rock music and bounce ideas off one another to begin writing, and build their lyrics. Will, the pianist of the group would love to work one day with fellow British musician, Adele. Steve aspires to oneday work with Bruno Mars because he loves the sound of his voice, but does
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ARTISTS TO WATCHSheOUT FOR THIS SUMMER meli Sande has just inked a deal with Def. Jam
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She has already made a name for herself globally, but have yet to make a major impact in the United States. She has written songs for Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Fantasia and Leona Lewis. Her debut album, Our Version of Events became the biggest selling album in the United Kingdom for 2012. The singer has had many top ten songs overseas, both as a featured and as a lead artist. Her voice exudes the strength of Beyoncé’s and the passion of Lauryn Hill to make the perfect combination. Her sound is pop, R&B, soul, and contemporary all in one. Emeli is starting to make a name in the US. She has been praised by the likes of Adele, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Her debut single, “Next to Me” has so far, reached number 20 on the ITunes chart and is receiving a considerable amount of radio play.
Iggy Azalea Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has a lot of potential to be a big star. She has the looks, talent and story to make it big.
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not believe his songs are as memorable as they could be. When they aren’t preoccupied with writing, and performing songs, Will spends his time playing soccer, and working out. His band mate Steve enjoys cooking Italian food and compares it to making music. The singer said, “I love it [cooking], and I get lost in it. Cooking reminds me about why I love music.” For more information on the group, check out the band official website at www.fallenriviera.com. Be sure to download Fallen Riviera’s full- length album Another World on itunes.com.
and for a while has been a part of B.O.B and T.I’s Grand Hustle label. Her debut single “Work” has already collected almost 7,000,000 views on YouTube and it only came out two months ago. The song is very catchy and talks about her struggle to making it out of the hood of Miami to get her record deal. This summer could be her big chance to change the rap game. Solange Since the beginning, Solange has always been known as the little sister to Beyoncé. However, Solange has been breaking out of that title and is starting to make a name for her own self. Her latest single “Losing You,” has been played on major TV networks and the video has racked up over 6,000,000 views on YouTube. Her latest EP, True, was released to positive reviews by critics. She seems to have found her sound and her songwriting skills have gotten better. Macklamore
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He already made a major impact with his debut single, “Thrift Shop”, which sold 5,000,000 copies in the US alone, but that was only the beginning of what’s to come from the Seattle rapper. He already has a second single out called “Can’t Hold Us” which has already reached the top of the iTunes chart and is currently eating up radio as well. He raps about everything from cheap clothes to marriage equality, things that no rapper has ever rapped about. He has all of this success and he isn’t even signed to a label. His debut album, The Heist, still have a few more tracks that could be big songs for the summer.
Ariana Grande She rose to fame as playing the ditzy redhead Kat on the Nickelodeon hit show Victorious. But now she is embarking on a music career that is different from any Disney or Nick star. Her debut single, “The Way”, shocked many because of its resemblance to the work of Mariah Carey. It was number one on the iTunes chart just seven hours after it was available for download. The R&B record features rapper Mac Miller and has so far peaked at number ten on Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. It is receiving major radio play and a lot of acclaim from critics. She is another fresh face to look out for this summer.
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omen’s track and field team saw decent results last saturay at the Penn Relays Freshman Kyaira Wright-Harmon led the Blackbirds by taking fourth place in the high jump at 1.68m; a respectable result out of 24 opponents. Long Island also saw a seventh place finish in the 4x100-meter relay as freshman Anise Cuffee, sophomore Bryanna Williams, classmate Shakia Williams and senior Amber Mitchell crossed the line at 46.81 just a .03 second difference from the teams ECAC qualifying time.
In the 4x200 meter relay, freshman Shanice Grant, sophomore Brittany McClain, classmate Katrina Anderson and Williams finished at 1:40.22, good enough for 31-out-of-60.
Earlier on, the women’s track and field team earned 42 points at the Morgan State Legacy meet. The score was good enough to place ninth out of the 25 participating teams. In the heptathlon Grant took second place overall after winning the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.15. Freshman Ja’Mesha Richard finished third a time of 14.09 while junior Camille Thomas
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came in right behind her at 14.56. The 4x100 meter relay, Cuffee, Williams, Mitchell, and S. Williams placed fourth with by crossing the line at 47.09. The team of Anderson, freshman Josephine Watson, Cuffee, and Williams ran to a time of 3:57.25 to place seventh. Senior Dottie Vea placed second for Blackbirds with a 47.00 m throw in the hammer throw. Vea also threw a distance of 12.21m in the shot put. The women’s track and field team will compete at the Northeast Conference Championship hosted by Monmouth May 4.
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he LIU Brooklyn men’s track and field team competed at the Penn Relays but saw little success in its results. In the men’s 4x400-meter relay event, Long Islands’ teams of senior Brian Richards, classmate Chris Welch, Freshman Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme, and sophomore Andi Augustin crossed the line with a time of 3:15.07. Sadly this was only good enough for the 31 spot out of the 69 teams that competed.
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Long Island also competed in the 4x800-meter relays with the team of Welch, sophomore Elijah Taylor, senior Rogers Kipruto and classmate Kenneth Wallace-Whitfield and crossed with a time of 7:53.65. In the 400-meter hurdles the Blackbirds also saw a bad finish as, Petit-Homme ran to a time of 53.34 only to finish in spot 17. Sophomore Kemar Lewis tied for eighth place after hitting a mark of 1.96m in the high jump. Also in eighth place, senior Richards recorded a mark of 7.08m in the long jump. Previously, the Blackbirds saw success at he Morgan State Legacy meet where LIU scored 52 points to take the seventh spot of out 20 teams. Lewis took the top spot in the high jump with a leap of 2.08m to lead the Blackbirds in this event. Petit-Homme finished second overall with a time of 53.42 in the 400-meter
hurdles while his teammates WallaceWhitfield, senior Dwayne Layne and sophomore Allister Mclean crossed at 56.70, 55.95 and 55.64. In the 4x100-meter relay the team of sophomore Mikhail Williamson, sophomore Brendon Rodney, graduate student Nickolei Mahlung and Richards first place at 40.86. Two LIU teams placed in the 4x400meter relay, in sixth McLean, Augustin,
Welch and freshman Olufemi Atiboke placed sixth (3:19.09) while the team of Petit-Homme, Rodney, senior Jamal Roberts and junior Kervin Morgan came in third (3:14.63) place to finish the race. Williamson led the Blackbirds with a time of 22.01 in the 200-meter dash while Morgan crossed the finish line at 22.14. Senior Wilmot Stubblefield crossed at 22.30 and graduate student Jarenn Stewart finished with a time of
22.91. Stewart also landed a mark 6.35m in the long jump. Junior Rogers Kipruto also cometed for LIU, completing the 5000-meters in 15:50.38, while classmate Steve Buscema finished in fifth place with a javelin throw of 48.69m. The Blackbirds see its next action May 4 at the Northeast Conference Championship hosted by Monmouth.
ATHLETES CROSS INTO TRACK PHI TRACK
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n every sport, trust in your teammates is a must, but trust is something you must build. For track and field athletes this is especially important this is why many runners join the Track Phi Track fraternity. Despite being called a fraternity, Cyrus D. Jones created Track Phi Track in 1983 with the intention of being “A brotherhood and sisterhood that leaves no Track and Field athlete behind.” For 60 dollars a year athletes in the field have the chance to meet and bond with others on a deeper level.
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
LIU seniors Chris Welch and Jamal Roberts are both members and have been happy with the benefits that have come with membership. It’s a fraternity with name value that you can even use it towards getting a job “The fraternity is resume worthy. You never know the person you are applying to for a job maybe more helpful to you since they are your fraternity brother or sister” Welch said. While Roberts believes his membership has helped him gain more friends and a better understanding of the teammates he runs with everyday
your teammates it [Track Phi Track] puts you in situations that you must do so. It forces you to acknowledge others as family.”
“If you really don’t communicate with
Another benefit is that while track and
To some the term “fraternity” may sound scary due to television adding negative connotations to pledging, but in many cases violent and extreme behavior does not exist. In the rules and regulations for Track Phi Track the fourth rule is written in all caps is “NO HAZING” and no ritualistic initiations that involve embarrassment.
field part is a priority so are grades and keeping your schoolwork a priority is actually written into the rulebook. One more rule that just encourages a principal that many sadly lack discipline. To build the discipline a no alcohol demand has been set into place and if that’s a problem it helps to have brothers and sisters to push you through. Overall the Track Phi Track fraternity is a positive experience for runners, and welcomes to new members to its rank as Roberts and Welch cross into the brotherhood.
BLACKBIRDS TAKE SECOND STRAIGHT CONFERENCE TITLE
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BY: SHANEL GILBERT
olf is a sport that requires skill, dedication and above all patience. LIU-Brooklyn’s women’s golf team has proven itself to embody all three properties as it took the Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship title for the second time in a row. The Blackbirds defeated 11 opponents with a total team stroke of 942 over three rounds.
By the second round Boothroyd quickly jumped ahead with a stroke of 74, and took the top spot for LIU. The third round saw little difference as Maynard and Boothroyd tied with a round of 80 each. Unfortunately for Maynard her second round score of 80 (75,80,80) dropped her into the fifth individual spot; still a respectable feat out of the 55 athletes competing. Freshman Marisol Doglioli tied for the sixth individual spot with four other players after carding rounds of 78, 75 and 83. Classmate Victoria Fegan took the 43 spot with rounds of 87, 86, and 88 for a total of 261. Mariana Juaristi of Fairleigh Dickenson
LIU women’s golf team and Back-to-back champs take a break from golfing to pose for a team picture. Photo Credit: LIUAthletics.com
took the top individual spot with rounds of 71, 78, and 70. Sadly her team was not able to duplicate her performance and ended the event in the third team spot.
in 16-of-16. The Blackbirds saw four top spot victories as well as a narrow win over Ivy League competitor, Columbia University.
Women’s golf has seen its ups and downs this season but only placed last at the Yale Invitation where LIU came
During this season Doglioli and Felip acquired NEC honors as Players of the Week. While Maynard earned accolades
of the NEC’s Golf of the Month. The Blackbirds season is not quite over as they will compete at the National College Athletic Association Regionals at the Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, Ca. May 9-11.
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Sophomore Alice Boothroyd (76,74,80) completed the event with a stroke of 230, her score was good enough to lead to Blackbirds after three rounds and take the No. three individual spot. However, in the first round, classmates Brianna Maynard and Cristina Felip were on top for Long Island after carding a total of 75 each.
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SOFTBALL ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE CONFERNCE RECORD
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espite LIU’s softball teams overall record of 17-35 the Blackbirds will compete in the NEC tournament in a couple weeks. With the season coming to a close LIU attempted to improve its seeding but saw mixed results.
Playing in Brooklyn, the Blackbirds split a doubleheader with Monmouth. The first game went to LIU 2-1 with singles by sophomore Nichole Toven and senior Karina Cervantes that drove in the two runs. Junior Cassie Vondrak started for the Blackbirds and pitched a complete game. Vondrak struck out four players to improve her record to 12-18. The second game went quite different as Monmouth won 8-2. Vondrak this time wasn’t as effective allowing all eight runs, seven of these being scored in the fourth and fifth innings. Kate Kuzma of Monmouth hit a fourth inning grand slam that put the game out of reach in a hurry. The Blackbirds saw another split in
doubleheader verses Mount St. Mary’s the results were. Once again Vondrak fell victim to another grand slam this time in the first game and by Bre Lohman. There were also other issues worth pointing out such as; three LIU errors, two committed by junior Lauren Morizi. To finish off the doubleheader, LIU was able to add one to the win column taking the game 5-0. Sophomore Nicole Archer dominated the contest by throwing a two hitter to improve her record to 5-7. The runs came in a big clump in the second inning with hits by freshmen Celinna Cosio and Whitney West, sophomore Madison Green and Cervantes. LIU played once more against Hofstra and were obliterated 9-1. Archer pitched well until the sixth inning when things went south for the Blackbirds. In her 5 1/3 inning effort she allowed seven runs, five of them earned and six walks that didn’t help her teams cause. The Blackbirds final regular season game before heading into the Northeast conference will be held on April 30 at 6pm.
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BLACKBIRDS SHUTOUT BY BULLDOGS
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IU-Brooklyn’s baseball season looked to be hitting a high note, but once again things have taken a turn for the worse. Over the weekend, the Bryant Bulldogs cooked the Blackbirds 14-0.
fourth inning. The Bulldogs skill was showcased with four runs that came by four separate hits. This was just too much for LIU to overcome, especially since they were only able to collect four hits throughout the game.
Before the huge loss, the Blackbirds faced off against Bryant in a double header. Game one fell in favor of Long Island who outplayed its opposition to take the game 4-2. Sophomore Jordan Wilcox pitched six innings for LIU and allowed two runs. Junior Kevin Needham went two for three with three runs batted in to lead the Blackbirds to victory. In the third inning LIU drove in three runs pulling away. Senior Evan Zerff was called in from the bullpen to close out the game and was successful.
The final two games verses Bryant left a lot to be desired since LIU scored no runs. Bryant won 10-0in the first and homed three times mixed in with its ten hits. The Blackbirds then matched their previous performance losing 14-0 with half of those runs coming in the sixth inning. Craig Schlitter was just too much for LIU and struck out eight players.
Finishing off the doubleheader wasn’t quite as triumphant land the Blackbirds saw a 6-1 loss. Kevin McAvoy; Bryant starter, stifled the Blackbirds offense. McAvoy struck out six players over his five innings of work but Bryant’s hitters were just as efficient with a three run
Senior Karina Cervantes at bat. Photo Credit: LIU Athletics.com
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
Hofstra was another opportunity that LIU didn’t take advantage of losing again 14-6. It was torture as LIU allowed twelve runs in three innings. The pitching was bad all around and the Blackbirds were forced to burn the bullpen using five pitchers. Long Island muscled up for the six runs but it just wasn’t good enough to win. May 3 -5 the Blackbirds will play four games against Quinnipiac on LIU’s home field.
Junior Kevin Needham Photo Credit: LIUAthletics.com
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
FAREWELL TO SOME OF OUR SENIOR ATHLETES
BY: SHANEL GILBERT Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
Aleksandra Pavlovic, Tennis Senior Uzice, Serbia Majors in business management
Caitlin Farrell, Lacrosse Senior Endicott, N.Y. Majors in computer arts
Essana Gray, Bowling Senior Brooklyn, N.Y. Majors in biology
Also played soccer for LIU in 2011 and 2012.
Greatly assisted the Blackbird in its 2013 season, that saw just four overall losses.
Added 26 more goals to her career stats in the 2013 season.
Also helped her team earn the No. three seed in the NEC.
Jamie Young, Men’s Golf Senior Barrie, Ontario Major: Business Management
Jennifer Bannon, Lacrosse Senior East Greenwich, R.I. Majors: Sports Science
Josh Waters, Men’s Golf Senior London, England Major: Business Management
Katie Egan, Lacrosse Senior Hanover, Mass.
Aided in many of the Blackbirds successful events this season.
Led the Blackbirds to two Northeast titles in her four years at LIU.
Recorded five straight top-spot finish in the 2013 season.
Mariah Hatfield, Senior Muscatine, Iowa Major: Journalism
Taysha Blessington, Tennis Senior Sydney, Australia Major: Sports Management
Helped her team earn the No. three seed of the NEC bowling Championship.
Contributed towards all six shutout victories in the 2013 season.
Also contributed to the Blackbirds dual championship titles in her four years at LIU,
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Alana Wohlers, Lacrosse Senior Tustin, California Majors in Journalism
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WOMEN’S TENNIS EARNS
SECOND STRAIGHT NEC TITLE