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CONTENT Page 3- Textbooks: Something That You Used To Know Page 4- Healthcare Jobs On The Rise Page 4- New Dean of Enrollment Page 5- Obama Surges To Second Term Page 5- Campus Camera Page 6- Post Election, NYC Voting Machines A Headache Page 7- Pre-World AIDS Day Celebration

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TEXTBOOKS: SOMETHING THAT YOU USED TO KNOW BY: MICHELLE LAWTON

a sizable amount of students don’t purchase the textbook,” he said. “That’s why I almost always place my textbooks on reserve.”

Join Professor Hildi Hendrickson Thursday, December 6th between 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. for her presentation titled “HIV/ AIDS In Botswana: Surprising Successes in Southern Africa.” Discover what she learned from health professionals, academics and government officials last June during her trip to the continent. This seminar will be held in the Library Learning Center, room 515.

Get inspired this holiday season! Join LIU’s Music Program for its Winter Concert Series featuring LIU Chorus, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. This winter event will be held in the Kumble Theater December 12th beginning at 7 p.m.

BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM

The LIU Brooklyn Campus Library Photo Credit: Justin Ellis

ith electronic books (eBooks) on the rise, college students are increasingly hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks. It’s a solution that works for Mariah Hatfield, a senior majoring in nursing at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. “I stopped buying books after my freshman year,” said Hatfield, who has been using eBooks for two years and refuses to buy any more textbooks. “I don’t understand why they are so expensive.” She has been able to save at least $20 on eBook purchases compared to standard textbooks. Last year, the online retailer Amazon reported that eBook sales on its website officially outpaced those for standard hardcovers and paperbacks. Meanwhile, booksellers Barnes & Noble announced in November that sales for its eBook reader, the Nook, produced $160 million in revenue this fall – a 6% increase from last year. And while every academic textbook isn’t available for downloading as eBooks – which have noticeably lower prices – experts predict that more of them will be in the immediate future. In the meantime, Hatfield is turning to

friends to use their old textbooks while relying on the Internet to keep up with the material for some courses. Hatfield’s note-taking skills serve as a replacement for textbooks in her other classes. Hatfield is not the only one working around the pricey college textbook market, which is a $5 billion-a-year industry. For Benjamin Saunders, an assistant professor in LIU’s Psychology Department, making books easily accessible for students is a habit. While Saunders’ undergraduate psychology textbook amounted to over $100 in previous semesters, this semester it ranges from just under $70 for a new book to $52 for a used copy. “I ordered an unbound version of the textbook that was considerably cheaper than the hardcover version,” said Saunders. “Most, if not all of my students purchased the textbook.” Along with informing his students about digital alternatives to traditional textbooks, which are mandatory to do well in his courses, Saunders usually puts the book on reserve in the library for students with financial issues. “I find that when I teach lower-level courses, such as ‘Introduction to Psychology,’

While reserved books may be ideal for those students who spend hours in the library, other students may still find it difficult to get a hold of textbooks. “The students, instead of making copies [of the books], are ripping out the chapters,” said James. Despite these obstacles, Saunders argues that students have greater access to textbook material now more than ever. “If students need to sit in a bookstore and read the textbook, with no intention of buying it, that’s okay with me,” he said. “I certainly empathize with students who struggle financially, as I’ve been there, but good, driven students know that not being able to afford textbooks is no excuse for not reading them.”

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The Kumble Theater hosts Two Nights of Dance- Dance Winter Concert. This twonight event will be held December 7th thru the 8th beginning at 7:30 p.m. Come see LIU’s Dance Department perform their winter concert featuring choreographers Maria Baumann, Alenka Cizmesija, Maija Garcia, Erica Pujic, and Twyla Tharp.

Most professors only leave one textbook on reserve due to limitability, and the books are not permitted to leave the library. According to Yvette James, the library supervisor at the Brooklyn Campus, the most popular textbooks on reserve are for courses in math, biology, pharmacy and Spanish. James sympathized with those students who are struggling to pay for the increasingly costly textbooks. “Some math and pharmacy books cost over $100,” said James. “Sometimes, you don’t go through a whole book.”

HEALTHCARE JOBS ON THE RISE, SAYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

ver the past few years, the fields of medicine and technology have made considerable advancements. The relationship between the two is closely connected, so the development of newer techniques and practices will remain constant.

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According to U.S. Army Col. Ron Poropatich, diabetes patients who are sent videos on their cellphones and actually view them are more likely to check blood sugar levels and comply with their care regimens. Many years ago, people with diabetes would’ve had to go to doctors to get reminders on their treatment and had less technology to aid them with their ailment. Currently x-ray machines are able to see images from inside the body, and health professionals have recently made vast improvements in blood testing with the new Selfpowered Integrated Microfluidic Blood Analysis System (SIMBAS). A fairly new system, SIMBAS is said to diagnose diseases within bloodstreams in less than 10 minutes. In the past, people waited days to hear the results of a blood test – quite the leap from previous generations.

Since the medical field is becoming more fortified, more jobs have been created as a result. “Unemployment overall may be hovering near 10 percent, but a growing and aging population, the promise of

wider health insurance coverage, and advances in medical technologies are translating into attractive salaries and signing bonuses for many of the people delivering care,” said U.S. News writer Christopher J. Gearon in a recent article. The demand for physicians, therapists, nurses and pharmacists have risen over the last few years and nurses currently hold the most jobs in healthcare. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a statistical resource of the U.S. Department of Labor, registered nurses currently hold the most jobs at 2.6 million, but that number is expected to go up by 580,000 by the year 2018. LIU Brooklyn is known for its nursing program, so this will be welcome news for nursing students. However, nursing is not the only healthcare profession in higher demand. According to the U.S. BLS, the demand for pharmacists is expected to increase by 25 percent from 2010 to 2020. The Bureau also mentions that this increase in job demand is faster than any other occupation currently on the market. Students learning medicine are becoming more knowledgeable of current technology, which makes them strong candidates for future careers. “Technology is definitely beneficial to science and medicine,” said LIU Pharmacy major Andy Guan. “Technology is basically a prerequisite

The 1x2 inch SIMBAS chip said to diagnose blood diseases within minutes. Photo Credit: newscenter.berkley.edu.jpg

to making medicine these days. It allows us to work more efficiently, which in turn gets patients treated quickly.” Some health practitioners raise the issue of needing technology due to the need for information. There are databases full of relevant information in medical facilities across the country and sometimes information is needed from a certain facility that is miles away. This is where the advancement of technology shows its relevance. “In Pharmacy, technology is the whole game of using computers to transmit

Protected Health Information and processing insurance claims as well as databases all add to treating the patient,” said Daniel Lu, a Health Science major at LIU. “Technology has enabled us to act in ways that we could not have done otherwise.” Various healthcare laws and insurance policies have had a huge effect on U.S. healthcare professions. Today, more healthcare jobs are in demand – those seeking employment in the field should be well informed on current technological practices in medicine.

ALEXANDER SCOTT JOINS LIU AS NEW DEAN OF ENROLLMENT

New Dean of Enrollment, Alexander Scott Photo Credit: Justin Ellis

he LIU Search Committee appointed Alexander Scott as the new Dean of Enrollment for Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. Scott has over ten years experience in higher education. Scott has held various positions in admissions and enrollment

BY: JIBRIL RAHIM

management at Rutgers University, Fairfield University and Felician College since 1993.

clear and consistent message of what students can expect from the university and the campus,” Scott said.

Scott earned his B.S. in Psychology at the College of William and Mary and received his M.A. from Fairfield University. His duties will entail overseeing incoming freshman, transfer and international students. Scott understands the concerns and needs of students when first entering college – he plans on making adjustments to answer all new and current students’ questions at the Brooklyn Campus.

Earlier this year, LIU started a new advertising campaign that encourages prospective students to “find out how good” they really are. Scott believes the campaign was the right strategy for LIU; he feels every school has to rebrand at some point – if not, they run the risk of falling behind other campuses. “The rebranding has received positive reaction from prospective students,” Scott said.

When asked what attracted him most to LIU Brooklyn, Scott said he likes the diversity of the campus. “I am able to explore here because LIU is a giving

After new students enroll at LIU, Scott plans on creating outreach programs to help those students reach graduation. As for strategies to keep junior and senior

BY: KAREN MILLER

year students, Scott said, “Our career services brings in good employers.” He added, “We have increased grants as well.” According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, LIU graduation rates for students after four years is a mere seven percent. However, Scott believes these statistics do not always take into account personal issues students often encounter, which prevent them from graduating in four years. “LIU takes chances for students to become successful; most schools do not take the risk like we do,” Scott said. “We provide support.”

OBAMA SURGES TO SECOND TERM ON STRENGTH OF YOUTH VOTE BY: KAREN MILLER

or political campaigns, one of the most important and difficult groups to engage is young, collegeage voters between the ages of 18 to 29. The just-concluded presidential campaign race between President Barack Obama and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney was no different. Both the Obama and Romney campaigns used celebrity endorsements and social media in the effort to win over young voters. The increasing cost of college, student loan debt, and the state of the economy are the most important issues for many young voters, however actually reaching them is easier said than done. But that hasn’t proven to be the case for President Obama, who was re-elected with strong backing from young voters.

And while “Vote or Die” wasn’t a major slogan in 2012, many young used popular culture and social media to stay aware of the issues at stake in the campaign. For its part, BET aired a twopart documentary series titled “Second Coming? Will Black America Decide the 2012?” Hip-hop celebrities such as RZA, Prodigy, Eve and Naughty by Nature talked about the importance of voting and the issues that affect the youth. The film explored efforts to engage voters on urban youth violence and the debate over gay marriage, health care and concerns of the working-class.

President Obama speaking with college students. Photo Credit: www. 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com

According to Romney’s website, his attempt to attract the youth vote was to campaign on the promise of creating more jobs; Romney was criticized by many political observers for being outof-touch with many voters. Some observers say that President Obama was more active in reaching out to young voters. While he was being

interviewed about his policies on MTV, Romney was criticized for failing to appear on a Nickelodeon special where he was supposed to answer questions from the youth regarding outsourcing and the economic crisis. President Obama later participated in that special.

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CAMPUS CAMERA: WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR OBAMA’S SECOND TERM? BY: JUSTIN ELLIS

Sasha Robertson, Health Science Junior

Don McLean, Computer Science Sophomore

Rachael Faust, History Sophomore

Jonathan Pineiro, Athletic Traning Sophomore

“He has done a lot so far but I would like him to focus on students staying in school. Students could also use more government assistances such as grants.”

“The country is still divided on the Healthcare plan. Obama needs to get everybody to agree, also more focus on the economy and less on foreign affairs.”

“I would like better healthcare for people with a low income or no job.”

“I expect Obama to help increase more jobs and making sure that his bill of Obama care is kept intact.”

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The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, which tracks youth voting patterns, found that at least 49% of young people voted in the presidential election and that they were crucial in Obama winning battleground states including Pennsylvania, Florida and Virginia.

In 2008, Rock the Vote, a political education campaign that encourages young people to vote through music and popular culture, found even greater momentum for its 20-year-old “Rap The Vote” registration drive. Among those who partnered in the effort were hip-hop moguls Russell Simmons and Jay-Z. And as groups like the NAACP organized voting drives of their own, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs launched another campaign called “Vote or Die,” which received a lot of publicity.

POST-ELECTION, NYC VOTING MACHINES STILL CAUSING HEADACHES BY: ADRIENNE BLACK

eople are constantly trying to find a quicker and simpler way to get things done. But unfortunately, simplicity and speed do not always guarantee accuracy. That’s true for most technology – which includes voting machines. Although they were designed to make the voting process simpler, it seems they have actually done the opposite.

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In 2010, New York State replaced its lever machines – which had been used since the 1960s – to comply with federal law. But the new electronic machines have brought their shares of headaches for many voters in New York, which led to a great deal of frustration and long lines outside of polling stations during the recent presidential election. Many observers argue that it’s a problem that needs to be addressed as New York faces a citywide election new year, which includes voting for a new mayor.

The computerized voting machines often have little glitches that can cause big problems; a glitch in the system is the last thing anyone wants to deal with on Election Day. For voters like Suanne Harrow, a registered nurse from Bellport, Long Island, the process in which she picks candidates by using a mark-sense optical scan voting system has proven to be discouraging. This system requires voters to fill in the bubble next to their choice with a

dark black marker so the scanner can properly read the results. If the circles are not filled in completely or dark enough the scanner will not be able to read it, therefore discarding the vote. That’s what happened to Harrow. “The first time I used these new voting machines, my ballot wouldn’t go through the scanner,” said Harrow. “I didn’t fill in the bubbles properly so I had to redo the whole thing.” The lack of efficiency in the $50 million optical scan system has made more people skeptical about the voting process. And while Suffolk County resident Christopher Murphy, a registered nurse, hasn’t experienced any problems with the machines himself, he’s heard many complaints from friends. “I don’t think these new scanners are as accurate as the old lever machines,” Murphy said. The electronic voting machine-fueled headaches have made some New Yorkers long for the days of the old mechanical lever machines. “It almost makes you feel like you’re playing with a slot machine in Las Vegas,” says Murphy. Beyond the machines, the small round tables where voters are placed to make their selections have also managed to draw complaints. “The angle of the tables you have to lean on to fill out the ballot is awkward and hurts my back,” said Morgan Richard, an office worker

The new NYC voting machines. Photo Credit: Associated Press

in Bellport, Long Island. But those aren’t the only concerns. “I think some sort of total privacy is needed so people can’t peek over your shoulder while you’re voting,” said Harrow, who prefers the old lever method in which people were able to step into the voting booth, pull the curtain and vote more privately. During the recent presidential election, widespread problems with voting machines were reported across the city.

On Election Day, City Councilman Jumaane Williams of Brooklyn tweeted: “This is outrageous, disgusting and disrespectful to what voting should be.” While voters may want the machines to change, that won’t be happening anytime soon. As the last state to adopt the new machines, they will be here for the immediate future. But the question as to whether they will work when New Yorkers need them remains. Voters across the city will found out when they return to the polls next year.

OBAMA SURGES TO SECOND TERM ON STRENGTH OF YOUTH VOTE (continued from page 5) “Polls Show Lost Opportunity for Romney among Young Voters,” was one headline from The New York Times as the race drew to a close. While Romney criticized Obama’s handing of the nation’s slow economic recovery, he made limited gains among voters aged 18 to 29. Those findings were from a national poll of young voters conducted for the Harvard Institute of Politics. A poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute shows that approval ratings for Obama among young voters

is at 52% from November 2011 which had 46%, but the increase in youth vote does not compare to the influence that he had with the youth in 2008 when he was first elected. After the presidential election, an early poll conducted by Edison Research discovered that Obama won 60% of young voters while Romney had just 36%.

KUMBLE HOSTS TV WRITERS’ PANEL DISCUSSION

IU’s Kumble Theatre was the site of the “Writers’ Room: Is TV Better Than Ever?” panel discussion presented by the Center for Communication Nov. 13. The event featured notable television writers eager to share their experiences and speak on behalf of their medium. There was a diverse blend of aspiring writers, producers and LIU students and faculty members in attendance. The event began by introducing the panel’s moderator Adam Buckman, a television columnist for TVHowl.com. Buckman has over 25 years of experience covering television as a reporter, including 18 years with the New York Post. Buckman welcomed the esteemed writers to the stage. The crowd applauded the panelists, who are among the most well-known and successful television writers today: Brian Burns, Andrew Lenchewski and Terence Winter. Brian Burns is a writer and coexecutive producer for the CBS series

Blue Bloods. Now a New York-based writer and producer, Burns began his entry into television while working at a morning show in Washington, D.C. Wanting to realize his dream of writing professionally, he began writing several spec scripts after devouring the Robert McKee book Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. “Once you know what kind of shows you’d like to work on, you need to keep writing until someone takes notice,” Burns said. Burns is also known for his three seasons of writing on HBO’s Entourage in addition to his work on the NBC series The Fighting Fitzgeralds, which he created with his brother – actor, writer and producer Ed Burns. Andrew Lenchewski, creator and executive producer of USA’s Royal Pains, went through several years of “profound unemployment” before landing a steady job. A graduate of UCLA’s communication studies program, Lenchewski began writing for television on a whim. “Even if you don’t

IU Brooklyn hosted the PreWorld AIDS Day Celebration in the Avena Lounge on Nov. 30, the eve of national World AIDS Day. At this unique event, students received HIV testing while celebrating health awareness with their peers.

want to write, you should try [freelance writing],” Lenchewski said. “Should you decide to start writing, you have to keep at it; good [writing] transcends careers.”

The Sopranos, Xena: Warrior Princess, Sister Sister and The PJs. Winter also wrote the screenplay for the 2005 feature film Get Rich or Die Tryin’.

Lenchewski recently wrapped the fourth season of Royal Pains in August, and he attributes the show’s success to the changing face of television. “Many networks are evolving, and as such they’re willing to take more risks – you should be willing to do the same.”

The panelists continued to discuss the various opportunities television writing now offers – perhaps more than ever before. “Television is where the action is,” Buckman said, and rightly so.

Rounding out the panel was Terence Winter, creator and executive producer of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. A New York University graduate, Winter received a J.D. from the School of Law at St. John’s University in 1988. After joining a law practice, Winter began to yearn for something more. “I did everything I could to deny my writing,” Winter said. “I spent a few years practicing law, but in my heart I knew there was nothing I’d rather do than write.” Winter also worked as a writer and producer for several shows including

In addition to the games, the Avena Lounge opened the floor to student performances, which included spoken word poetry and songs inspired by AIDS awareness. Hourly raffles were also held, and to ensure every student left with something in hand, red t-shirts bearing the slogan “Get tested and carry on” were given to students who were tested.

The Pre-World AIDS event also included various educational games designed to teach students about sex. A “battle of the sexes” trivia game and Sexual

“One out of every two sexually active Americans will contract an STD – it’s important to get educated about our health,” said LIU sophomore Adair Wilson, a student who participated with the event. “I supported this event because it creates health awareness, which is very important.

Students at the Pre-World AIDS Day event. Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

Responsibility Jeopardy thoroughly tested students’ knowledge of safe sex practices and how STDs might be contracted. “The games were helpful to the students,” said Natasha Lewis, SLLD’s

“After finding the right audience, you just have to worry about maintaining the quality of your show,” Winter said. “Keep it interesting, then you won’t really be working at all.”

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Presented by the office of Student Life and Leadership Development (SLLD) and University Health & Medical Services (UHMS), the Pre-World AIDS Day Celebration was held to encourage students to learn more about the AIDS disease and get tested. “We really believe that HIV testing is no different from any other health examination,” said UHMS Director V.R. Small. “You should never be ashamed of your health, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

As Lenchewski mentioned, television networks are constantly evolving and looking for newer, edgier ideas to stay ahead of the competition. While many movie studios attempt to cater to increasingly broader audiences, television casts out a very precise net – one capable of reaching “niche audiences,” groups of viewers with specific tastes.

Coordinator of Community Relations and Civic Engagement. “It was shocking to hear some of the answers that came from some students, but each contestant walked away with greater knowledge.”

Several Brooklyn Campus students felt similarly, as several more arrived to get tested. “Our goal is to get at least 100 students tested during the month. Thus far, 50 students have been tested,” Lewis said.

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PRE-WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRATION

BY: CHASE MELVIN

L.I.U. AND WORLD AIDS DAY

his December 1st many people around the globe observed World AIDS Day. This yearly global event recognizes HIV/AIDS as lifethreatening conditions that affects more than 34 Million people worldwide. It is important to know and learn how these conditions are spread and how you can prevent yourself and your loved ones from transmitting these diseases. AIDS is a chronic, potentially lifethreatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body›s ability to fight the organisms that cause diseases.

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HIV is a sexually transmitted disease. It can also be spread by contact with infected blood, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. It can take years before HIV weakens your immune system to the point that you have AIDS.

There›s no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are medications that can dramatically slow the progression of the disease. These drugs have reduced AIDS deaths in many developed nations. But it is imperative to know that the symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary depending on the phase of infection. Within the first few weeks of infection with HIV, you may have no signs or symptoms at all, although you›re still able to transmit the virus to others. Many people develop a brief flu-like illness two to four weeks after becoming infected. Signs and symptoms may include: - Fever - Headache - Sore throat - Swollen lymph glands - Rash You may remain symptom-free for years. But as the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic symptoms such as: - Swollen lymph nodes- often one of the first signs of HIV infection - Diarrhea

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- Weight loss - Fever - Cough and shortness of breath HIV can be transmitted by infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions must enter your body. You can’t become infected through ordinary contact — hugging, kissing, dancing or shaking hands — with someone who has HIV or AIDS. HIV can’t be transmitted through the air, water or via insect bites. You can also become infected with HIV in several ways including: During sex. You may become infected if you have vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner whose blood, semen or vaginal secretions enter your body. The virus can enter your body through mouth sores or small tears that sometimes develop in the rectum or vagina during sexual activity. Blood transfusions. In some cases, the virus may be transmitted through blood transfusions. Sharing needles. HIV can be transmitted through needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood. Sharing intravenous drug paraphernalia puts you at high risk of HIV and other infectious diseases such as hepatitis. From mother to child. Infected mothers can infect their babies during pregnancy or delivery, or through breast-feeding. But if women receive treatment for HIV infection during pregnancy, the risk to their babies is significantly reduced. There are certain risk factors regarding HIV and AIDS including unprotected sex. Unprotected sex means having sex without using a new latex or polyurethane condom every time. Anal sex is more risky than is vaginal sex. The risk increases if you have multiple sexual partners. Having another STD could increase your chances of transmitting HIV. Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) produce open sores on your genitals. These sores act as doorways for HIV to enter your body. Using

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Natasha Lewis with LIU students at the Pre-World AIDS Day event. Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

multiple people that share needles and syringes are another way to contract the HIV disease. This habit exposes users to droplets of other people’s blood. Lack of circumcision in males also increases the risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV. HIV infection weakens your immune system, making you highly susceptible to all sorts of infections and certain types of cancers. Although it’s important to receive medical treatment for HIV/AIDS, it’s also essential to take an active role in your own care. The following suggestions may help you stay healthy longer: Eat healthy foods. Emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Healthy foods help keep you strong, give you more energy and support your immune system. Avoid certain foods. Food-borne illnesses can be especially severe in people who are infected with HIV. Avoid unpasteurized dairy products, raw eggs and raw seafood such as oysters, sushi or sashimi. Cook meat until it’s welldone or until there’s no trace of pink

color. Get immunizations. These may prevent infections such as pneumonia and the flu. Make sure the vaccines don’t contain live viruses, which can be dangerous for people with weakened immune systems.alternative-medicinecopingand-support. This December remember to take care of yourself and know your HIV/AIDS status.

Did you know?

More than 50 organizations attended our career and internship fair this week. Meet with a counselor in our office to discuss next steps and how to follow-up with your favorite employers It is not too early to start looking for your next internship! We have many of cyclical opportunities for students, meaning certain internships are listed and available each semester. Some examples include Scholastic, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NBCUniversal, and Brant Publications, Inc. LIU Brooklyn students can access MyCareerKey, our career/management/job bank system, to search for open positions, register for on-and-off campus events, and apply directly to jobs and internships We are open year-round to meet your needs. We will be open during the winter vacation to help you

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Amandeep Kaur, Pre-Pharmacy Aneesa Osborne, Political Science Angely Martinez, Business Management Josh LaMore, English Congratulations on your continued achievements! SS InternShip

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“My summer 2011 FDA internship was a great experience as I am passionate learner of anything regarding medicine, health, and science. I worked on organizing and learning about New Drug Application (NDA) files which primarily deal with the regulation and control of new drugs in the United States. I also worked on drug and food import investigations, novel disease outbreak issues, and informing the public about certain health hazards. I believe I gained skills and knowledge necessary to make a significant contribution to public health in the future. The Office of Career Services has helped me tremendously in improving my resume and preparing me for this prestigious FDA internship.”

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We thank our wonderful panelists for joining us on Wednesday, October 17, for our annual Student Success Panel. More than 100 students attended to hear about your various exciting internship, volunteer, and leadership experience!

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ALICIA KEYS: GIRL ON FIRE

BY: JUSTIN ELLIS

an amazing artist since the release of her debut album, which showed her potential Songs in a Minor. Her music now gives off different vibes and visuals. Key’s career was destined for stardom since the age of twelve. At that time she learned to play the piano and two years later began writing her own music. The talented artist recognized the advantages music could give her so she passed on the opportunity to attend Columbia University. She made the right choice because over her amazing career, Keys has won 104 awards and was nominated 193 times for many top awards. Girl On Fire Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

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t’s been three years since Alicia Keys released an album, but finally the wait is over with her new release, Girl on Fire. Keys has consistently been one of the most talented artists in the music industry and has grown throughout the years taking her fans along for the ride.

In her latest album, Keys shows her development as a person through becoming a mother and a wife. The Grammy winner has matured into

Even with the success the singer hasn’t stop producing amazing songs, Keys’ has proven there is nothing she can’t do from her smooth vocal skills to her known piano skills. At the age of 31, Keys has completed five albums and she deserves the title of a legend. Some of the best songs from the album are, “Girl On Fire,” “New Day,” and “Brand New Me.” The song “Brand New Me,” has some interesting lyrics “It’s been a while, I’m not who I was before,” tells of changes she has gone through in her life. The song teaches the lesson many refuse to learn, people change

COUSTILLAS’ “CRYSTAL” IDEA! Bruce Coustillas, seems everything under control.

hether he’s designing glasses for a celebrity’s birthday party or coordinating this year’s World Music Awards, French cofounder of Crystal Custom Eyewear,

Alicia Keys’ has gracefully become one of the faces of music. She’s no one hit wonder; she continued to get better at her craft. Every Alicia Keys’ songs on the new album offers passion with confidence in the words she speaks. Girl on Fire is available on iTunes and in stores everywhere.

1) Swimming Pool Kendrick Lamar 2) Girl On Fire Alicia Keys 3) Ball T.I. Ft. Lil’ Wayne 4) Freedom Nicki Minaj 5) Adorn Miguel

6) Everyday Birthday Swizz Beats 7) Bands Make A Dance Juicy J 8) For The Love Fabolous 9) Clique Kanye West, Jay-Z 10) Diamonds Rihanna Girl On Fire Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

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Coustillas’ company was formerly composed of t-shirts and hats and then became an eyewear line when he wanted to look for other ways to promote companies. “[I] Tried to get something that [people] could wear but also use as an advertising product. One morning [I] came up with the idea of using sunglasses,” said Coustillas. Celebrities wearing Crystal Custom Eyewear Photo Credit: Crystal Custom Eyewear

over time for better or for worst. The song is touching to the heart because it’s about losing friends or loved ones due to the changes. Music such as this is what Keys has done her whole career; connecting with her fans on common ground with issues we all face.

According to his company’s blogspot, his goal is to create and develop new marketing products that will reduce production, creation, and management costs for distributors. Coustillas says that Crystal Custom Eyewear appears to be an innovative way to achieve his goals.

When trying to promote his product, Coustillas went to various nightclubs across the country and looked for people that loved his glasses. He eventually found his large following after ordering a few for some famous DJ’s. “And now we have a lot of celebrities who order our glasses for their weddings, parties, birthdays, [or for their] boyfriends,” said Coustillas. One of Crystal Custom Eyewear’s regular celebrity clients include Miami Heat basketball player, Dwayne Wade, who wears them occasionally at personal and public events. “Every time he wears them, he takes photos in them and he loves it,” said Coustillas. Between 1995 and 1998 Coustillas worked for the World Music Awards as

its Talent and Production Coordinator. He will once again return to that title for the 2012 World Music Awards. He previously left because he felt he was too young and he wanted to try new things. “Life goes on you have to do something different in your life and you have to try many things to see what you really like to do,” said Coustillas. As for aspiring designers Coustillas said,”never be in a hurry. Do things with time. Everybody has to take time to search for the right product, the right business, the right place.” For now, his glasses can be found on his website, www.crystalcustom.com. Coustillas plans to have his glasses for sale and in stores throughout New York by next year.

HOMECOMING CONCERT & CELEBRITY PAGEANT EDITION BY: KAREN MILLER & MICHELLE LAWTON

Ryan Leslie was second to perform and he interacted with the students by taking song requests to perform. The singer also talked about his recent appeal to pay a man 1 million dollars for finding his lost laptop which contained his pre-recorded music. Leslie was real emotional and even started crying when he talked about being on the front cover of the The New York Post and how the newspaper called him “rap weasel.” The highlight of the concert was when Leslie pulled out a copy of the Post and lighted the newspaper on fire and threw it on the ground. Everyone started screaming and clapping from the shocking burning of the paper. “I was well please with homecoming this year,” said freshman student, Jennifer Moore. Ryan Leslie performing at the Kumble Theater Photo Credit: Justin Ellis

The hosts for the evening were LIU students Bria, Rhonda and Marcelis. The homecoming concert started with rap cipher, as the four students rapped over various instrumental beats. Students were full of excitement after the cipher was finished. Varsity Boys who are both alum of LIU had a live band and had the students full of excitement as they watch the Varsity Boys show their skills in rapping. Second to perform was Exit 21, which is composed of four male singers. . After the opening acts performed, ASAP Rocky performed hits from his mixtape LiveLoveA$AP, and thanked the LIU students for having him perform. “I congratulate all of you, keep doing your thing in school,” the rapper said.

Not everyone was content with the turn-out of homecoming this year. “The two people I thought were going to win didn’t,” said Jacob Perry, media arts, junior student. Perry was not pleased with the pageant as a whole and deemed it “boring.” While he felt the pageant did not have enough content, he was also disappointed in the lack of coordination with the show. “It could have been more organized,” said Perry. He did not trust the conclusions from the judges and questioned whether their winners won as a result of favoritism. According to LIU graduate student and homecoming judge, Xaviera Nichols, each judge independently rated the individual contestants using the same criteria. The contestants were judged based on their creativity, poise, clarity, and originality. Once the judge’s scores

were completed, a tally of the total results was collected to determine the winners. Nichols was satisfied with the contestant’s performances. “I was expecting the best,” she said. She noted the difficulty in question and answer portion of the pageant. “I feel like they did their best with what they had.” Most contestants left the pageant as a winner. One of the women’s basketball star, Krystal Wells, won the popular vote for Miss Congeniality. “Krystal is down to earth,” said Herbert. “I have a lot of respect for her.” Although Herbert displayed humbleness as homecoming queen, she was full of confident sass. “You don’t have to be an athlete to shine,” said Herbert reflecting on her image as a less popular commuter student. “I’m the new face to represent the students here at the Brooklyn Campus.”

Pep Squad member, Thelma Herbert was crowned the new face for Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus’ Homecoming queen after her Beyoncé impersonation in the Paramount Gym. Homecoming was a Hollywood themed; this year was the “Celebrity Night Out” edition. As the homecoming king, Pedrito Exumé, quickly took his new found position out of the Paramount Gym, Herbert, a business management senior, lingered taking in the moment. “I am overwhelmed. I just opened up another chapter,” said Herbert. A mother of two, Herbert was surrounded by congratulating energy from her children, friends, and family. Her inspiration stemmed from her children. “For those who are parents, it’s not the end of the world,” said Herbert. The queen continued talking as her daughter constantly ran up to her telling her how “beautiful” she looked. “They are the

Pedrito Exumé and Thelma Herbert, crowned Homecoming King and Queen Photo Credit: Michelle Lawton

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tudent Government Association presented the homecoming concert on Nov 29 at the Kumble Theater. Ryan Leslie, ASAP Rocky, and opening acts from alum and current students performed for the LIU Brooklyn concert goers. Proceeds from the concert served to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The second event was the homecoming pageant celebrity edition. The pageant took place on Dec. 1 in the Paramount gym and music was played by Hot 97’s DJ Spynfo. This year’s pageant was different from previous years, LIU students competing for the top prize to be crowned, LIU Brooklyn King and Queen.

ones that keep me going.”

NEW CANADIAN STAR, RUMI BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM

YOUNG MONEY ARTIST EXPOSED & SAN ANTONIO SPURS CONTOVERSY BY: KAREN MILLER

Singer, Rumi Photo Credit: www. sienaprometheanblogs.wordpress.com

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ou rarely hear the word “infusion” when it comes to music, but rising singer Rumi aims to change the game with his upcoming album, Evol Dog. “The album has elements of Rock, Spanish, Mediterranean, and Blues” says Rumi, who has learned to combine his different life experiences into his music. “I have a diverse background. Everything I make is a reflection of my background.”

Born in Tehran, Iran, Rumi has made his way across multiple cities including Vancouver, Dubi, London and New York. His album Evol Dog is a collection of inspired songs influenced by multiple world leaders from Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Gandhi. He explains that his creative juice is a combination of amazing people. “I heard [King’s] voice in my dreams and I felt his speech. I grabbed my guitar and I dedicated my writing [to him]”, says Rumi. “I’m a student of life.” As a graduate from the Vancouver Film School and the New York Film Academy, Rumi says music and film were always engrained from a young age. In addition to his music career he runs “Clairvoyant”, a film production company where he uses his combined talents of directing, producing, and writing. Rumi says his journey has allowed him to learn how the music industry works. His career has led him to sign a contract with EMI, where he also set a precedent for becoming the first Persian crossover artist to be signed with the company in over 100 years. But

Rumi says that that accomplishment was only the cherry on top of his already flourishing career. “I didn’t know at the time [of the deal], but the universe has a way of working itself out.” “RemembeRing” is the first single off Rumi’s upcoming album Evol Dog. According to Rumi “RemembeRing” is the story of a lost love and how far you’ll go if you love someone. The video was shot in Dubai over three different weekends. Like the message in his new single, Rumi says he has left pieces of his heart around the world. “I was very close to this song.” Between writing, performing music, and producing, Rumi also dabbles in photography and his foundation Rise in Love which combines music and love that would make a difference in society. “My whole message to the world is that we need to rise in love and learn to believe in our superhuman powers…I want a stronger and braver world.” What’s next for a world-traveler like Rumi? He’s excited about his New York City release party for two of his upcoming singles. This star-studded event will be held December 12, 2012. But according to Rumi, he is taking life one step at a time. “I intend not to think so far ahead. We’re always dealing with opposing forces.” Follow Rumi on twitter at @RumiOnline and visit his website RumiOnline.com to get more info on this singer who is one to watch.

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Young Money rapper, Tyga in the past has claimed he grew up in the rough inner city of Compton, but recently TMZ has obtained footage of Tyga from 2008, where the unsigned artist talks about growing up in the Valley and how his mother drives a Range Rover. The footage also shows Tyga as he competes on MTV show titled, “Bustas,” the show was about wannabe- rappers. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes announced on her Twitter account that the producers of the show lied about co-star Kim Zolciak quitting the realty show. According to Leakes’ Twitter page, she believes the producers of the show fired Kim because she was too dramatic. According to TMZ, the IRS has seized all of actress Lindsay Lohan bank accounts so she can repay her outstanding debt. The trouble actress reportedly owes unpaid federal taxes for the years 2009 and 2010 in the amount of $233,904. Female rapper Kreayshawn is currently on her Group Hug tour with Honey Cocaine, Rye Rye and Chippy Nonstop. The artists made a stop at Bloomington, Illinois when her tour bus was set ablaze. The inferno started after a generator exploded. Kreayshawn stated on her Twitter account that there were no reports of injuries or fatalities.

Earlier this week, photos of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker who plays for the San Antonio Spurs shows the two posing with fake guns that pointed at the head of referee Joey Crawford. The referee has an ongoing feud with Duncan because he once ejected the basketball star from sitting on the bench during Spurs’ game. No comments have been made by the NBA as of yet. The Queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J. Blige was hit with a lawsuit for not paying back a $2.2 million bank loan. According to legal papers filed by Signature Bank, the Grammy winner reportedly received the loan in October 2011 and she failed to make payments starting in July 2012. Slain rapper Lil JoJo’s mother Robin Russel blames rap artist Chief Keef for the murder of her son. In a recent interview with TJ Holmes on his show Don’t Sleep, the mother strongly believe Chief Keef paid someone to murder Lil JoJo in Chicago a few months ago. The case is currently under investigation. Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner is engaged again to Crystal Harris. The couple plans to walk down the aisle at the Playboy mansion on New Year’s Eve. Marvin Gaye’s son, Marvin Jr is trying to stop the production of creating a movie based on his father’s life. Gaye’s son is also asking his father friend, Lenny Kravitz to not participate in the movie.

FASHION FOR FOOD, ANYONE?

BY: NAVARRE CALDWELL

he monumental “Fashion Nurtures” event featured the Tribal Truths Collection – guest designers and artisans presented by Brenda Brunson-Bey on Dec. 1 and brought to the Kumble Theater for Brunson-Bey’s 21st Annual Fall/ Winter show sale items. Brunson-Bey along with three guest designers and 12 artisans from Diaspora Art Mall showcased their unparalleled collections of clothing and accessories. The atmosphere of the assorted collections and designs mesmerized attendees of the event as they browsed and shopped around the theater. Brenda Brunson-Bey, creator of Tribal Truths Collection exalts the African culture and heritage into her designs and produces chic African masterpieces. Presenting her collection along with other featured artisans and designers for 21 years has been a wondrous experience for her, having nourished the African American community with her showcases and designs.

Kathy Anderson, founder of Hats by Kat & Accessories Too is a collection of custom made hats, leather flower accessories and hand knits. “I try to do casual hats because in New York more women wear them. More of my work is block hats, along with cocktails hats,” Anderson said “I don’t do one particular style of hats because I work with furs, leathers, and fabrics as well. It just depends on my mood and what I feel like doing at the time.” London native Ella Isaac, founder of L.I.P.S. (Living In Perfect Style). Stated, “I started 21 years ago, so I’ve been in business for a quite a long time. I find inspiration everywhere, so every season we do a new collection and it’s all about the color, texture, and whatever works

with the fabrics that inspire me for the year.” Isaac’s target women 25-45 of age, but she has a lot of younger customers who likes her fabrics. “The brand has been around for a pretty long time. It’s well known amongst the older clientele,” said Isaac. Designer Sherlock, of Casual Elegance had a very interesting story about how he came about designing men and women’s accessories, such as belts, bags, and weekenders. Casual Elegance started four weeks ago when Sherlock was making dog collars for his two dogs. From making dog collars, Sherlock stated that he started mastering his handcraft into making belts and bags for both women and men.

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One of the models from the show. Photo Credit: Navarre Caldwell

The runway was set up with a backdrop of African art while a live African instrumental band played as the models walked on the runway. The

show started promptly at 3:15 p.m., it was time for Brenda and the featured designers to bring their pieces to life on the runway. The attendees moved swiftly to the Kumble’s auditorium and sat avidly waiting for the first collection to blaze the stage. The featured designs were Hats by Kat & Accessories Too, Fabric by Ochun, Hand Knits by IONI and EDGEWEAR, and Tribal Truths Collection by Benda Brunson-Bey.

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“In Union there is Strength” -Aesop

MEN’S BASKETBALL ENDS LOSING STREAK BEHIND TRIO OF DOUBLE-DOUBLES

BY: SHANEL GILBERT

ow holding a record of 2-4, LIU Brooklyn’s men’s basketball team marched out onto the court at the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center last Wednesday night to play its first true home game since the opening of its season. Students piled into the WRAC, eager to see the Blackbirds pick up their first win against Columbia University and they were not disappointed. Long Island recorded its first win in four games led by senior, Julian Boyd with19 points. With Long Island up five to start the half, lead scorer for the lions; Mark Cisco looked to close the gap to a single possession by converting a three point play but was unable to sink the extra basket. Immediately after junior, Jason Brickman hit a trey that gave LIU a little more room to breathe. However, the Blackbird lead was short lived as Columbia capitalized of the home teams missed shots.

Unfortunately, Columbia’s attempts went unrewarded as they ended the half 70-61. Behind Boyd senior Jamal Olasewere and Brickman both added 19 points. Senior, CJ Garner added seven of his own and classmate Brandon Thompson added five respectively. Including Cisco, the Lions saw two other players in double figures, Grant Mullins with 15 and Brian Barbour with 12. Within the week the Blackbirds recorded its second win of the season against Lafayette who defeated Long Island in early November. Lead by Boyd with 20 points, LIU took down its opponent 71-60 and saw four players with double figures.

Back On Track: Senior Jamal Olasawere led the charge in LIU Brooklyn’s first victory of the year. The tesam looks toward its supporting cast for more involvement this season. Photo Credit: Media Relations

Tied after a trey by Brickman at the head of the closing period the Blackbirds looked to take control of the half and were able to get up by as much as seven points. But as fast as the points went up they came down as Lafayette responded to the Blackbirds display of dominance with one of its own.

Long Island regained control of the contest but Lafayette stayed close behind. LIU responded with seven straight points that put the team up 5648. From there the Blackbirds remained in control of the contest and were able to build its lead to as much as 13 points with just 16 seconds left to play.

Levi Giese helped put Lafayette in the front seat after teammate Joey Ptasinski stole the ball from freshman, EJ Reed. The leopard used the basket to build a quick three point lead but a three pointer by Brickman stop the visitors dead in their tracks with a tie game (4242).

The first half opened strong for the Blackbirds who slowly seemed to lose momentum as they struggled to keep pace with the Leopards. Slowly, Lafayette worked its way into the lead using the help of a short spurt sparked by a layup by Giese. The visitors

extended its lead to as much as nine points before Long Island was able to pull itself back into the contest. Boyd recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Olasewere followed with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Brickman added 12 and 10 assists, while Garner added 11 points of his own. The Blackbirds look to increase its win streak when the team returns to the WRAC on Dec. 8 to take on Hofstra University at 2:00 p.m.

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Tied at 27 Long Island was determined to take back its lead and eventually the Blackbirds were back on top 33-31. LIU was able to build its lead to as much as eleven points, but the Lions steadily clawed their way back into the contest.

CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK STAY HEADSTRONG DESPITE LOSS OF COACH SANDIFORD

“It was sad to see Coach Sandiford leave especially because it was sudden and unexpected. However, I do feel that it serves as an opportunity for us to expand and improve our cross country/ distance running portion of the team. From here, we hope to build over the foundation that Coach Sandiford established.” Says Elijah Taylor of the track team. Due to her leaving distance

runner joined the mid-distance and sprinters for practice. “I find it more enjoyable because we are doing a lot more of the things that we weren’t doing before such as plyometric. However, we still workout off of endurance and hence we still do long runs as much as we did them before,” said Taylor. The hopes within the team are whoever the new coach will be will have the opportunity to reshape and improve the distance program here. This has been the team’s weakness at conference championships. We have always been strong in the sprints and lacked a bit in the distance events because of lack of numbers. Watching the ambition of all track athletes coming back from summer

training in-shape. The newcomers and returning athletes dedicating their life to the work out, watching the amount of discipline they have to have in order to mentally do the workouts and hit certain times is a astonishing. This season the Blackbirds goals for this coming indoor and outdoor season are to take both the men and women’s titles back to Brooklyn. 19 points with just under two minutes left in the closing half. The Great Danes had successfully placed Long Island out of reach 67-48. The loss put LIU at 1-1 overall. Wells was followed by Bhasin with 16 point, while Davis led LIU in rebound, once again, with seven. The Blackbirds get back to action at the LIU Brooklyn Turkey Classic, Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ENDS SKID AGAINST TOWSON

but the Tigers cane right back up from behind to retie the game 63-63. Again Robinson used a rebound with 29 seconds left of game time, to put LIU up by two, this time for good as time ran out on Towson after a missed three point shot by Ciara Webb.

Tied at the head of the second, both teams were unable to sink a basket for a full two minutes before Guz landed a jumper that put LIU up by two. Immediately after, Towson’s Michelle Peebles used a layout to tie the game back up 26-26. From there Towson expanded it lead by up to 10 points with 4:31 left on the clock. Up & Up: Women’s Basketball got back on track with a win against Towson. Photo Credit: Media Relations

aturday Dec. 1, LIU Brooklyn women’s basketball team ended its three-game losing streak with a 65-63 overtime win against Towson University. Senior Tamika Guz led the Blackbirds with 18 points. Tied 55-55, the overtime period ignited a fire within the Blackbirds who were determined to end its losing streak.

Guz hit the first basket for LIU putting the team up by two. Right behind Guz, lead scorer for the Tigers Tanisha McTiller tied the game back up 57-57. Capitalizing off of a missed trey, senior Kelly Robinson was able to rebound the ball and returned it for a layup that gave Long Island a 4 point lead. The Blackbirds were able to stretch its overtime lead to as much as six points

Long Island chipped away its deficit using an 11-0 run to retake the lead. The run was sparked by Guz with a layup followed by a trey from Senior Krystal Wells. Junior Cleandra Roberts added a layup and hit one-of-two from the free throw line. The run was capped with another trey from Wells that put the Blackbirds up by one. Still, Towson refused to back down quietly and managed to get back ahead

Photo Credit: Media Relations

ith the arrival of this fall semester LIU Track athletes got the news that the Cross Country and assistant track and field Coach Julia Sandiford would not be returning to LIU-Brooklyn, due to personal reasons. Which lead to the loss of this year’s cross-country season. All of the distance runners have to red shirt, which means they’ll be eligible for a fifth year to compete and carry out that missed season.

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BY: SHANEL GILBERT

after trading baskets with the home team. Down two with 18 seconds left on the clock the Blackbirds were down to the wire, Robinson saved the night with a layup that tied the game 55-55 to put the contest into overtime play. Long Island controlled most of the first half only to have the Tigers creep up from behind to tie the game. The score was evened a total of 12 times throughout the contest that also saw 10 lead changes. Following Guz with 19 points, Roberts recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebound. Robinson added 12 points of her own, followed by Wells who added eight, including two treys. The Blackbirds win came much needed after a two back-to-back home losses against Colgate (61-75) and UMKC (6670). Roberts led LIU against Colgate with 14 points and Wells lead against UMKC 26 points including five treys. Now that LIU has ended its streak the Blackbirds look to see success against Rutgers tonight, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm.

VOLLEYBALL’S STREAK HALTED AGAINST DEFENDING CHAMPS UCLA Photo Credit: Media Relations

BY: JOHN TOLIS

IU’s outstanding 19 game winning streak was snapped last Friday to the hands of the NCAA defending champs, the UCLA Bruins.

In the first set, the Blackbirds took an early 3-2 lead after a UCLA error. Both teams were battling and exchanging points, but the Bruins went on a 4-0 run that gave them a 10-5 lead. LIU kept on clawing it’s way back, but UCLA held onto the lead and went on a 7-0 run and the set closed, 25-13. In the second stanza, again the Blackbirds were keeping it close early. LIU freshmen, Mirjana Rajic tied the game up 4-4 after a kill, and Vera Djuric dumped the set to make it 5-5. UCLA grabbed a hold of the lead, but kills from Tamara Ignic and Bianca Muniz made it 12-8. The Bruin hit the Blackbirds right back and didn’t allow the lead to slip.

The No. 7 seed won the final set with a score of 25-12 and put a stop to the NEC Champions’ season. Ignic finished the match off with eight kills and eight digs, while Annika Foit led her squad in kills with nine. Djuric had 26 assists in the loss. Despite the loss, the LIU Blackbirds should be proud of their efforts. They went a perfect 16-0 in Northeast Conference play and set a school record for most consecutive wins with 19.

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The Blackbirds lost 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament and finished the 2012 season with an impressive record of 25-8. LIU hasn’t seen a loss since Sept. 15 against Maryland. Even though the Blackbirds didn’t win a set, the girls played a hard fought match the whole way.

They went on a 4-0 run, and won the second set 25-15. The Blackbirds gave the national champs a scare with the game at 24-13, as they got two straight points, but UCLA closed it out. In the third and LIU’s final set of the season, the Bruins still had momentum and grabbed onto an early 2-0 lead. UCLA made LIU’s chances of a comeback harder as they were up 103. LIU tried to spark a comeback, but wasn’t consistent.

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