Seawanhaka, Vol. 84, #1 - September 10, 2009 by SEAWANHAKA PRESS

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Vol. LXXXIV, Issue 1

Long Island Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brooklyn Campus

Sept. 10, 2009

WELCOME BACK

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Dear Brooklyn Campus Students,

CAMPUS NEWS

On behalf of the School of Health Professions I am pleased to welcome our new and returning students to the Brooklyn Campus. As you know, we are in a time of great change, both in the economy and in health care. Health care reform is at the forefront of political debate and, regardless of your position in this discussion, changes will happen. One thing is certain: in the current economy, healthcare remains stable and job opportunities are strong. The programs we offer in the School of Health are outstanding career choices. Shortages exist in all of the professions in our School and our students find rewarding jobs quickly. Regardless of how health care reform plays out, the need for our health care professionals will always be strong. We are excited to announce some changes in the school. This fall we will offer the Masters in Public Health degree for the first time. This degree will provide exciting new opportunities for employment in health education, epidemiology, health planning and many other aspects of public health. Another exciting development is the addition of the Department of Social Work, with both bachelors and masters degrees, to the School of Health Professions. This department was formerly in Conolly College and has now joined our health programs. We have also just launched a new Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree in the Division of Sports Sciences that will provide training for many entry level positions in health care. Please visit us, either in person or on our website. We have many exciting things to offer and we look forward to telling you more about them. Sincerely,

Dear Students, Greetings! “Welcome back” to the start of another academic year. I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer, and that you come back to campus ready to continue your educational journey. If you are a new student to the campus, I congratulate you on choosing the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University for your education. Over the coming weeks, you will learn first-hand what it means to be part of a “student-centered” institution. You will encounter a faculty that is committed to teaching excellence. You will realize that the campus provides an array of support services and programs to help you achieve success in college, your career and your life. Be sure to take advantage of everything the University has to offer. I want to extend a special “welcome back” to the students in the pharmacy program. Strive to do your best in your classes, laboratories, and experiential rotations. Make the most out of your education by getting involved in professional organizations, participating in student activities and events, and keeping abreast of developments in pharmacy practice. You are the future of our profession, and I challenge each of you to become a leader among your peers. Likewise, I encourage students in pharmacy M.S. and Ph.D. programs to build upon their studies by monitoring scientific advances and emerging issues in drug development. This will help prepare you for successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry. On behalf of the administrators, faculty, and staff of the College of Pharmacy, I wish you success, health and happiness during the academic year.

Barry S. Eckert, Ph.D. Dean, School of Health Professions

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Sincerely,

David R. Taft, Ph.D. Dean, School of Pharmacy

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WELCOME BACK LIU On behalf of its editors and staff of, Seawanhaka extends all of LIU’s returning students and incoming freshman a hearty welcome. We wish you all the best in the new academic year, and hope to hear your feedback! E-mail us at seawanhakapress@yahoo.com OR follow us on Twitter (@seawanhakapress)!

Dear Blackbirds, Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year here at the Brooklyn Campus of LIU. As the campus chaplain I want to use this opportunity to wish you a very successful year not only in the academic curriculum but in all aspects of your lives. I would like to offer my three little words of advice of how to have a happy, healthy, and holy life. The first thing to do is to pray every day. Take time to reflect, center yourself, and seek the grace of God by whatever name you use to call upon the higher power. Here at LIU you can make use of the chapel which is directly across from Financial Aid office. You might call the chapel the Spiritual Aid Office! Five days a week I celebrate Catholic mass. Many times during the year religious services are planned for students of many different religions. The Coptic Orthodox Christian Club often invites their priests to celebrate liturgy on campus. The Hillel Club regularly invites a rabbi for talks and services. The Muslim Student Association invites all to pray on Friday afternoons throughout the year. The Christian fellowship club prays weekly in the chapel and invites guests in for lectures and services. During your career at the Brooklyn campus the LIU chapel is there to help your journey. The second thing to do is to work very hard as a student. Try to get off to a good start and a good first impression with each new teacher. A good start and a good first impression do not insure a good result but they make it a lot easier! Do not be afraid to ask for help from your instructors, from academic advisors, from student mentors, and from your classmates. The more help you receive the better your grades will be. The final thought I want to leave for you today is to play as a college student by being involved with the activities of your university. We have Division 1 athletes playing many different sports. We have dozens of clubs and organizations on campus to help develop your interests and to foster community. When I was a chaplain in a Catholic high school, I used to warn new students not to join the “2:25 Club”. The final class would end every day at 2:25 and half the students would rush home. They would miss the most fun of being a high school student. I used to call those students members of the “2:25 Club”. That was the one club not to join! Try a few clubs, attend a few games, and participate in a few activities. College life is so much more than classes and assignments. It can be a great deal of fun if you learn to play on campus. Praying, working, and playing in one of the most culturally diverse urban campuses in the world is the life of a Brooklyn Campus Blackbird! It is really a pleasure for me to share this great time in your lives in such a unique atmosphere. May God bless you, may you be successful, and may you be filled with joy as you move toward commencement. Sincerely,

Sept. 10, 2009

Dear New and Returning Scholars,

On behalf of the School of Education, I welcome both the new Class of 2013 and returning students to Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. As educators we are believers in possibility— the individual possibilities of ourselves and our students and the democratic possibilities of our communities, city and country. We know that the way we make our deepest values alive and real in the world is through the work we do with others, and education is our chosen work. Our mission at the School of Education is to create educators who value all human beings, believe in their capacities, and work for social justice through education. The Department of Teaching and Learning and The Department of Human Development and Leadership have formulated the qualities that we desire our education majors to possess. We call this the K.E.E.P.S. mission. This mission enables us to fulfill many goals. We impart to our students knowledge, and we in return learn from them because each student brings a wealth of life experience. We teach education majors how to discover and enquire, to ask important questions and follow them where they lead. Our education majors have the frame of mind that encourages them to show empathy to those with whom they work. We want to create a more democratic society, so that all people can participate fully in what this nation has to offer. This is pluralism at its best. If we have done our job correctly, our students leave enriched and empowered to perform the jobs and tasks before them. They are socially committed. In keeping with our mission to foster a more democratic society, the School of Education is presenting School Talks IV, the topic of which is working to support underachieving students in schools. One of the speakers will be Dr. Pedro Noguera. We invite you to participate in a lively discussion on ways to ensure that all students receive a quality education. It is through education that all citizens can reach their true potential. You can also stop by to see us in the Pratt Building, Second Floor, Room 213. We would love to meet you and to discuss how your career and personal goals can be achieved through majoring in education.

Fr. Charlie Keeney

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Best wishes for a great year.

Cecelia Traugh, Dean School of Education

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WELCOME BACK LIU

The School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus welcomes all new and continuing business students for the 2009-2010 academic year. We hope that you had an enjoyable summer and you are excited about the start of the new academic year. With the current state of the economy, the opportunities for business majors keep expanding to bring about innovation and creative thinking for the added value to organizations and its stakeholders. Our business undergraduate programs include formal study options in accounting, computer science, information systems, management, marketing, and business administration with a number of specialized electives. We provide you with a business education that guides you to navigate the global economy, and identify and exploit the opportunities in the business world.

Our mission is to prepare business leaders and responsible citizens in this dynamic and interconnected world in which we live. We are so fortunate that we are located in a community that is truly diverse and multicultural. As classes begin, we invite you to be part of the exciting culture of the School by actively participating in our professional development events, lecture series, various student clubs activities, and business socials. The faculty and staff are committed to forging partnerships with you to serve you during your educational journey and assist you as alumni of the School.

For inquiries about our students clubs, support services, or events, please free to visit the School of Business Offices in the Humanities Building, 7th Floor or contact Joan Pierre at (718) 488-1121 or joan.pierre@liu.edu. Students with interest in business, whether as a minor or a major, are encouraged to meet with our undergraduate academic advisor Marni Passer (marni.passer@liu.edu) and business career counselor Robin Goldstein (robin.goldstein@liu.edu) located in H-700. Our offices are open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the academic year. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the School of Business, we wish you a very productive year and look forward to assisting you begin your path of success. Sincerely,

Mohammed Ghriga, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business

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Welcome Nursing Students:

For those of you entering the professional phase of your nursing education today is a landmark day. It signifies your entry into the world of professional nursing. Your nursing education starts today and finishes when you successfully pass your NCLEX licensing exam. For those of you, who are continuing students, today marks your progress in meeting your goals. You are another step closer to becoming a professional nurse. The path you have chosen is not an easy one. Most of you will work harder as students than you have ever worked. You will make many sacrifices – financial, social, family and work. You will spend many late nights and weekends studying and long days in the clinical setting. You will be challenged academically and ethically. In return for your sacrifices you will leave this program a competent, ethical, welleducated professional. The world of nursing will welcome you. You will have the opportunity to spend the rest of your career in exciting, challenging and interesting jobs. You can work all over the world, in intriguing settings – as a nurse on an experimental research unit, in newborn nursing, in the field hospitals in Iraq, as an occupational nurse in a brokerage house, as a hospice nurse caring for the dying, as an educator. Nursing demands the best from you, but, in return, gives you the best – a life well spent. We are here to facilitate your progress and help you through your education. Come to us for assistance, challenge us, challenge yourself. To quote from the U.S. Army (and Maslow) “be all you can be”. Sincerely,

Dawn F. Kilts, M.A., RN, CEN, CANP, Dean School of Nursing

Ia n S m it h

Seawanhaka Editorin-Chief W he r e y o u ma y b e s e e n a r ou n d c a m p u s : In the Seawanhaka office (Rm. S-219) or the Honors Lounge. Ca re e r a s p i r a t io n s / g o a ls : Professional writer for a major music publication. World Series of Pop Culture champion.

W h y s h o u l d L I U ca r e th a t y o u e xi s t ? Because if I wasn’t here they would be out $25,000 in tuition. Also, I am active in the campus community (that’s my name right there).

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Year: Senior Birthday: July 14th, 1987 Major: Jounalism R o l e mo de l s : My Grandfather, Winston Churchill, Chuck Klosterman, George Orwell

F a ce b o o k o r M y s p a c e ? Facebook. I enjoy clean lines. C h i l d h o o d F ea r : Heights.

A d u l t F ea r : Conservative echo chambers. And heights. F a vo r i t e T V s h o w s : The Wire, Mad Men, Deadwood

I f y o u c o u l d ch a n g e o n e t hi n g a b o ut L IU , w h a t w o ul d i t be ? Increased activity, enthu-

siasm and participation from the entire student body.

F a v o r i t e c la s s a t L I U : I think if I answered this honestly, I would offend somebody. So, all of them.

G u i l t y Pl e a s u r e : My Chemical Romance records, Patrick Swayze movies (Roadhouse, Point Break, Ghost). F a v o r it e m u s i c : Radiohead, Wolf Parade, Wu-Tang Clan F a v o r it e p r o f e s s o r : Every single one.

H id d e n T a l en t : I can cook a mean steak.

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CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

By Ian Smith Editor-in-Chief

“Salutations.” For those of you familiar with the works of author E.B. White, in particular, the award-winning children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web, you will remember that this is the method by which the optimistic spider, Charlotte, introduces herself to the book’s unwitting hero, Wilbur. “Salutations means greetings. It’s my fancy way of saying hello,” says Charlotte. It seems fitting that I should great you, my loyal readers, in such a dignified, “fancy” way. Throughout this year’s inaugural issue of Seawanhaka, you will read letters from deans, directors and other important campus figures. Conspicuously absent, however, are letters from student leaders, welcoming back their peers from an all-too-short summer break. This is why I am here. Well, sort of. There are other reasons, but I’ll get to those later. What I’m not going to tell you are all of the things you’ve already heard before. You know, how your university years are going to be “the best years of your life,” or how “now is the time when you should take advantage of any and all opportunities,” or that, “what you do in college will dictate the terms of your professional life.” You know all that; you’ve had it drilled into your heads for years by parents, guidance counselors, academic advisers and a host of others. What I’m going to tell you is something that they didn’t, something that may not have crossed your mind until now. This is especially true for LIU’s incoming freshman class. What I want to tell you is this: learning at the university level will be difficult. Very difficult. More difficult than anything you have ever experienced in any other classroom, more difficult than anything you know. It’s interesting to note that, on the day I’m writing this, President Barack Obama delivered a speech to kids across the United States, from grade school on up. Much of what he talked about was aimed directly at students younger, sometimes much younger, than ourselves. However, something he did say in his broadcast will certainly be true for all of you. “The truth is, being successful is hard.” Truer words may never have been spoken.

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Episode 1:

Greetings & Salutations

But, ultimately, that is why we are here, is it not? To be successful, not just in general, but on our own terms. For most of us, success means different things. For some students, it might mean entry into the university’s Pharmacy program. For others, it might mean the acceptance of a coveted internship. Still, for others, success might be measured in much smaller increments; an A on a test, a point scored in a sports event, the smooth planning of a campus-wide event. While the meaning of success is as diverse as LIU’s student body, the steps needed to obtain it are largely the same - hard work, perseverance a willingness to go above and beyond what is simply required. You will face pitfalls and obstacles, most certain. At one time or another, you will fail. That is guaranteed. It is how you deal with these failures that will, in part, define your ability to excel at LIU. Will you succumb to them, give up and limp away like an injured pet? Or will you analyze your mistakes, isolate what went wrong and work even harder the next go ‘round? You might be thinking that there must be some secret, some tricks that you can pull in order to do well without putting in the effort. I’m sorry to tell you that those don’t exist. All that exists is the grindstone, which your collective noses will be constantly pressed against. I’m not saying this to scare you or send you running for the hills. I’m just trying to give you an idea of how things really are. If you have some sort of genetic aversion to sincere effort, well, all I can suggest is that you might want to rethink your current course of action. So, with that haear-warming diatribe on the trials and tribulations of academic life out of the way, I can now move on to welcoming 2009’s incooming freshman. Welcome. See how easy that was? No pressure. In all seriousness, though, with all the doom and gloom I’ve put forh thus far in this column, you freshman might be a little bit, how do I say it... off put. Don’t be alarmed, because while there will always be work to be done, there will also be plenty of opportunities to relax, kick back and enjoy

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the city that you are now calling home. Too often LIU students see the campus as a very insular community, interested in the goingons of the Downtown Brooklyn area. It is often forgotten that we are a small part of something much bigger, New York City, the greatest city in the world. I would recommend to you all that you take the time to explore this wonderful city of ours. If you haven’t been, go to the Met, take in a Broadway show, go walking in Central Park. If you’d like to stay close to campus, grab a bite at Junior’s or go see a performance at BAM. Coney Island is still open right now, so make sure to see the boardwalk before you can’t ever see it again. While I do often espouse the greater wonders of New York City, that doesn’t mean you should eschew the innumerable activities on campus. If you think that campus life is boring, ask yourselves, are you actually doing anything? Enjoying campus life involves a lot of give and take, and you’ll get out what you put in. Now, more than ever before, LIU needs the support of an active and involved student body. The community aspect of this campus is not nearly as robust as it should be, but that can be easily changed. It depends on the participation students like you. LIU’s innumerable clubs and organizations offer the best way to not only get involved with campus life, but to make a host of new friends as well. Have an opinion that you want heard? Send a letter to Seawanhaka. Interested in broadcast? Join up with our friends over at WLIU-BK Radio and LIU TV. Want to change your campus for the better? Get involved with Student Government. It’s as simple as going to a sports game and cheering for your team. It’s as simple as helping a new student finding his way around campus. It’s as simple as caring about what happens to the place that we all inhabit. Although I don’t always show it in my column (as you will come to realize in the near future), I do care about this university, and as a senior, I want to leave it a better place than I found it. Nevertheless, improving our campus, both within and without, is all of our responsibility. Feel differently? Send a response to seawanhakapress@yahoo.com and you could end up here!

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Kumble Theater

CAMPUS CALENDAR

For more information, call (718) 488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.

S at. , S eptember 26 - S un. , S eptember 27, 2 p. m. Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series Festival spotlights the talent and struggle of women of color in the film industry.

Thu. , October 1 - Mon. , October 11 “Scribblin’ at the Automat” Uplifting original play dramatizes a conversation between lifelong friends, acclaimed writer James Baldwin and famed photographer Richard Avedon.

Tue. , October 20, 10:15 a. m. and 12:15 p. m. Community Works S at. , October 24, 7 p. m. Kingdom Choice Awards

Tue. , S eptember 1 - Fri . , October 2, Humani ti es Gal l ery Judith Shea “Legacy Collection Sculpture and photographs.

“Jazz Clinic and Concert Series” features top names in jazz. Admission is free. For more information, call Bob Aquino at (718) 488-1668.

Tue. , October 6, 4 p. m. - 6 p. m. , Humani ti es Bui l di ng, Room 106 T.K. Blue Jazz saxophonist will conduct master class on “Improvising the Blues.”

For more information, call La’Shaina Dickerson at (718) 488-1132

Tue. , S eptember 1 & October 6; Wed. , S eptember 16 & October 21 6:30 p. m. , LLC 115 Toastmasters International Club Meeting Public speaking club provides a supportive and fun way to become more persuasive. Call Vanessa Gonzalez at (718)488-1435.

Readings

Tue. , S eptember 1 - Fri . , October 2, S al ena Gal l ery “Under the Glass” Contemporary Russian photography.

The English Department’s multicultural “Voices of the Rainbow” series is funded by the Prov ost’s Office. Admission is free. For more information, call Louis Parascandola at (718) 488-1109.

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, Humani ti es Gal l ery Matt Freedman and Paul Rhoads Sculpture and paintings.

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Business

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and S aturday/Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Humanities Building Gallery is closed on weekends). Admission is free. For more information, call Nancy Grove at (718) 488-1198.

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, Resni ck Gal l ery Cynthia Dantzic Works by Brooklyn Campus art professor.

Fri . , October 16, 7 p. m. , Kumbl e Theater Dance Faculty Concert Eclectic evening of contemporary dance and performance. Tickets: $15; $10, students and seniors with ID.

Wednesdays, 4 p. m. - 6 p. m. , Humani ti es Bui l di ng, Room 106 Long Island University Chorus The chorus rehearses every Wednesday, starting September 9. For more information, contact Gloria Cooper at (718)488-1450.

Exhibitions

Mon. , October 5 - Fri . , November 6, S al ena Gal l ery “Turnstile” Group exhibition.

For more information, call (718) 488-3355.

Tue. , October 20, 4 p. m. - 6 p. m. , Humani ti es Bui l di ng, Room 106 Amir El Saffar Iraqi-American trumpeter will discuss improvising with Arabic modes and scales.

Fri . , October 30 - Tue. , November 10 El Jubilado

Tue. , S eptember 1 - Fri . , October 2, Resni ck Gal l ery BASIS Summer Program High-school student work.

Dance

Wed. , Octo ber 7 , No o n, Lo cati o n TBA Thomas Say ers Ellis and Jacqueline Bishop A poet and photographer from Washington D.C., Ellis co-funded the Dark Room Collective. Auhor of the highly praised collection, “The Maverick Room,” he has been published in Grand Street, Ploughshares and The Best American Poetry (1997, 2001). Bishop is a Jamaican-born poet, writer, painter and filmmaker. Founding editor of Calabash: A Journal of Carribbean Arts & Letters, she has written the novel, “The River’s Song,” and the poetry collections, “Fauna” and “Snapshots from Istanbul.”

Mo n. , Octo ber 2 6 , 6 p. m. , Lo cati o n TBA Kev in Bak er Baker has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times and Harper’s magazine. His works include the historical novels, “Sometimes You See it Coming”; “Paradise Alley”; “Striver’s Row”; and “Dreamland,” which is set largely in Coney Island.

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SEAWANHAKA GAMES & MORE

“I don’t know how to cook. I wouldn’t even know how to boil an egg properly. I never cooked a turkey in my life. I hate to say I neer even carved one. But Martha Stewart and I have something in common. We have both been the targets of federal prosecutors.” -Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, from his new book, The Governor.

A r i e s (March 21 - April 19)

L i b r a (September 23 - October 22)

Your charming side is out in force today, so make the most of it! You should find a few opportunities to impress potential romantic partners or business associates, and it's easier than ever.

An act of kindness leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, but it doesn't take you long to kick into gear and repay the favor. Life is great, and you feel like a part of something big.

You're in a good groove today, and should be able to prove to almost anyone how dependable you can be -all you have to do is act naturally! You may impress someone so much they give you a new title of respect.

Watch your temper! You are prone to extreme behavior today, which should be fine -- exhilarating, even -as long as you keep yourself from boiling over. Things should settle down in a few days.

Taur us

(April 20 - May 20)

G em in i

(May 21 - June 21)

C anc er

(June 22 - July 22)

Try not to overwhelm anyone with questions today -least of all yourself! Self-doubt and other self-destructive tendencies are dangerous right now, so make sure you're keeping it positive. You pick up on someone's subtle signals late in the day and should be able to parlay that into a much stronger relationship. It may be romantic or business, but you should be better off tomorrow.

Le o

(July 23 - August 22)

Sc orp io

(October 23 - November 21)

Sagittarius

(November 22 - December 21)

You need to focus on the numbers this time -- even if you can't figure out how to find them! Use your big brain to track down the figures you need, and then everything should start to make sense.

C a p i c o r n ( December 21 - January 19)

Get back to nature, if that's at all possible -- your great energy makes a brief communion with the woods or surf incredibly rewarding! It's a great day to take a break from your routines.

Aqu ari us

(January 20 - February 18)

Your energy is better spent on closings than openings today, so make sure that you're doing whatever you can to clear off your desk and otherwise make sure that you're ready for what's coming.

A strange emotional state washes over you midday, and you might have to duck out of work or other responsibilities in order to take care of it. Life should get a bit simpler in the near future, though.

Your mind and spirit are running more deeply than ever, so now is the best time to go spelunking in your subconscious. You may pull out some artistic notions or a new direction for your life!

Your psychic powers are stronger than usual today, so expect some big jolts as people's souls reveal themselves to you. It's a good time to file information away for alter use, rather than taking direct action.

V ir go

(August 23 - September 22)

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P is ces

(February 19 - March 20)

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SEAWANHAKA GAMES & MORE Vs.

Man’s Point of View

The Question:

A g o o d fri end o f mi ne wo rks i n cus to mer s erv i ce and, fo r s o me reas o n, has attracted a rather l o y al fo l l o wi ng amo ng the o v er 4 0 s et. Thes e crazy co ug ars ro uti nel y as k hi m o ut to di nner o r o n o uti ng s . They co me back to hi s jo b repeatedl y jus t to i nteract wi th hi m. He’s had eno ug h o f i t. What can he do to make them s to p?

You’re kidding me, right? I don’t know what your friend is so worked up about; he should be flattered that such high-class ladies are flocking to him. But, if it’s really becoming a problem, he can always go the brutally honest route. That being, anytime a cougar approaches him he can say, as loudly as possible without yelling that, no, he is not interested in any kind of weekend excursion, and, no, he would not get with you even if he had no other choice. That should set things straight. Or embarass the cougar to the point where she’ll never come back. Whichever comes first.

Woman’s Point of View

At first, I couldn’t stop myself from laughing at this question. What guy would really turn down dates, especially from older women? After thinking about it for a while though, I realized that just as women hate it when guys act like obnoxious fools, guys might actually feel the same way if women act rude. So, here’s me taking the mature route. Tell your friend to explain very clearly to these women that he is in no way interested, and if they don’t stop making these inappropriate advances, he will have them permanently banned from his job. If that fails, tell him to call the cops and report the cougars for stalking him.

Last Week’s Solutions

G N I M K O E C E W T X NE

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To: From: Date: Re:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus Community Gale Stevens Haynes, Provost September 1, 2009 H1N1 Flu Update

MEMORANDUM

As the possibility of a resurgence of the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) seems likely this fall, Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus is taking the necessary precautions, to ensure that the Campus – our students, faculty members and administrators – are prepared in the event of a health crisis.

The Brooklyn Campus’ University Health & Medical Services has partnered with The Brooklyn Hospital Center to provide excellent, compassionate health care to students, faculty and staff members, and their families including a wide variety of diagnostic and preventative services that will be outlined in a brochure that we will be distributing across the Campus. If you develop flu-like symptoms, it is recommended that you see a health care provider. University Health & Medical Services is located at: 175 Willoughby Street (Entrance on Fleet Place) Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For appointments call: 718-246-6450 (Walk-ins accepted)

Between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., please visit the Family Medical Center located at: The Brooklyn Hospital Center 121 DeKalb Avenue, 1st Floor, Maynard Building For appointments call: 718-250-8657

If you need to speak to a physician after hours, call: 718-250-8621.

In addition, you should take these basic steps to protect your health: • Cover your nose and your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. (The use of alcohol-based hand cleaners also is effective) • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, as you will have a greater chance of infecting yourself if you have been exposed to some one who is sick. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • If you get sick with flu-like symptoms such as coughing, fever, body aches or sore throat, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home from work or school and that you limit contact with others to keep from infect ing them.

Students, and faculty and staff members who become ill with flu-like symptoms should stay home and see their health care provider. Residential students, who exhibit flu-like symptoms, where possible, should contact their families and go home, remaining there until 24 hours after symptoms subside. We will continue to follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as they are revised and updated.

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Blackbirds Kick Off 2009-2010 Season By Michael Ng Sports Editor

As the academic year comes into full swing, several of our sports teams have already been competing against schools across the country, preparing for the daunting battle of the Northeast Conference. Let’s take a look at what each team has done so far this season.

Wo men’s So ccer The women’s soccer team had an impressive first four games to start their season, winning all four matchups and shutting out every opponent along the way. They started their impressive season with 1-0 victories against Iona and Buffalo during their home opener, and continued their impressive play by winning the USF Odwalla Nike Classic against San Francisco and San Jose State. Freshman Jennifer Bannon has been a tremendous force at the net for the Lady Blackbirds. The first-year student athlete won the starting duties over the summer and has not disappointed. In the first four games she recorded 15 saves and shut out every opponent she faced. Her performance has drawn attention from the NEC, who awarded her with back-toback accolades. She won NEC Defensive Player of the Week honors, followed by NEC Rookie of the Week honors the next week. She also received the BigAppleSoccer.com Player of the Week honors for her performance in the USF Odwalla/ Nike Classic. Kayleigh Morgan currently leads the team with two goals and was named Adidas/NEC Player of the Week for the first week of September. Samantha Hoak, Kim Bishop, Aly Hanson and Ariana Calderon each have one goal for Long Island. The Lady Blackbirds have won their last 11 games on home turf, stretching all the way back to last season. The team will travel to Queens to take on St. Johns on Friday Sept. 11, and then will compete in the George Mason Tournament in Fairfax, Va. Long Island begins conference play on Sept. 25 against Wagner.

Men’s So ccer The men’s soccer team has accomplished a feat that has, until now, eluded them throughout their entire program history: win a game against a California-based team on the road. The achievement was earned last Monday against Santa Clara in the UC Irvine College Classic. Sophomore Adam Janssen picked up the shutout after saving six shots. Senior Adam Kelemet scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute and Jakeem Johnson tacked on another goal ten minutes later to seal the victory for the Blackbirds. The rest of the season hasn’t gone so well for Long Island, having lost to Colgate in the season opener, as well as to No. 15 ranked UC Irvine. The Blackbirds will look to earn some much-needed wins when they play their home opener on Saturday Sept. 12 against Columbia. The team begins conference play on October 2 against Bryant at LIU Field. Vo l l ey bal l The Long Island University Volleyball team didn’t have the best start to their season either, but don’t let the 1-6 record fool you. The Lady Blackbirds traditionally have not started their seasons well. Playing against some of the nations top-tier schools would not do wonders to any team’s record. In the past three seasons, Long Island began 2-4, 4-9 and 5-7 in 2006-2008 respectively and still won the Northeast Conference Championships in all three seasons. LIU will begin a three-game home stand for the Courtyard LaGuardia Classic beginning Friday, Sept. 11. Their opponents will include Colgate, Siena and Georgia.

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Picked Off

By Michael Ng Sports Editor

The beginning of the school year is never something to look forward to. Gone are the days of summer, when we had plenty of time to sleep or, alternatively, enough free time to do absolutely nothing. The one good thing about the first week of September, however, is that we can finally be excited about the start of the professional football season. Getting worked up any time before that means you’re just being over anxious. There are many good storylines unfolding as we enter the season. Jay Cutler’s childish acts, Brett Favre’s childish acts, Brandon Can Eli Manning guide the Giants to another Super Bowl? Marshall’s childish acts, (Photo Credit: www.inreesewetrust.blogspot.com) Michael Crabtree’s childish acts and, oh, how could I forget, Michael Vick is back. But let me focus for a moment on the athletic side of the sport. More specifically, our New York Giants. Why focus on Big Blue? Well, that’s my team, and, let’s face it, the Jets are going nowhere this year, at least, not with Tom Brady back in New England. Let’s read something positive to start our school year. The big question coming into the season will be how the Giants will fare without a big time receiver. We all witnessed during last season’s down stretch, when Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg, that the Giants couldn’t compete without one. Although they still don’t have the playmaker they want Eli Manning to throw to, their receiving core is a lot better than the one we saw at the end of last season. Rookies Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden could prove to be two reliable receivers for Eli Manning. Nicks has shown some playmaking ability in the preseason and Barden, at 6’6”, could be a red zone threat for opponents. Along with the continued development of Kevin Boss, Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon, the Giants receiving corps is not too bad and that’s good enough considering this is still a team built on the running game and the defensive line. If Brandon Jacobs can stay healthy, the Giants will have no problem moving the chains down the field. Ahmad Bradshaw will perform well in his new role as the No. 2 back. He’s faster than Derrick Ward and should have some big plays throughout the season. If you thought the defensive front was great the past two years, well come up with word better than that to describe this years line. Osi Umenyiora is back and should relieve Justin Tuck on the other end from double teams. New York also signed Chris Canty and Rocky Bernard to solidify their front four and provide much needed depth to a group that faded down the stretch last year. Along with the addition of linebacker Michael Boley, the defense is far more aggressive with turnover capabilities, which will help out Manning and the passing game. If their defense lives up to expectations and Jacobs stays healthy, Big Blue can live without a top-tier receiver. They’ll be dangerous in the red zone with Jacobs and big targets like Barden and Boss. Look for them to win the division again and make a strong push in the playoffs.

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Team

Long Island Central Conn. St. Fairleigh Dickinson Sacred Heart St. Francis (PA) Mount St. Mary’s Bryant Monmouth Robert Morris Wagner Quinnipiac

Team

Central Conn. St. Fairleigh Dickinson Monmouth Quinnipiac Mount St. Mary’s Long Island St. Francis (PA) Sacred Heart St. Francis (NY) Bryant Robert Morris

Team

1. Sacred Heart Fairleigh Dickinson Robert Morris Central Conn. St. Bryant St. Francis (PA) Long Island Quinnipiac St. Francis (NY)

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NEC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

WOMEN’S SOCCER Pct. ------------

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Pts -------------

NEC

Pct.

NEC

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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Overall 4-0 2-1-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 0-1

Pct.

1.000 .625 .500 .500 .500 .400 .333 .333 .333 .333 .000

Streak W4 L1 L1 W1 L1 W2 W1 W1 W1 W1 L1

Home 2-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 0-0

Away 1-0 0-1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1

Neutral 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0

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MEN’S SOCCER Overall

Pct.

2-0 2-0 3-0 0-0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-3

1.000 1.000 1.000 .500 .500 .333 .333 .000 .000 .000 .000

Overall

Pct.

Streak W2 W2 W3 T2 L1 W1 W1 L1 L2 L3 L3

Home 0-0 2-0 1-0 0-0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-1

Away 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-0-1 1-1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1

Neutral 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1

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VOLLEYBALL 5-1 3-5 3-5 1-2 1-5 1-5 1-6 0-3 0-4

.833 .375 .375 .333 .167 .167 .000 .000 .000

Streak W4 L1 L4 W1 L2 L2 W1 L3 L4

Home 3-0 0-0 3-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-4

Away 1-0 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-0

Neutral 1-1 2-3 0-2 0-0 1-3 1-3 0-3 0-2 0-0

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