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HEMPSTEAD, NY VOLUME 85 ISSUE 11
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4. 2020
KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935.
Hofstra Dance Places President Stuart Rabinowitz announces Second Nationally retirement at end of term NEWS
By Melanie Haid NEW S E D I TO R
Hofstra University’s eighth president, Stuart Rabinowitz, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that he will retire at the end of his term, effective August 2021. “By the date of my retirement, I will have had the honor and privilege of serving our wonderful University for 50 years,” he said in a statement sent out by Student Affairs to the Hofstra community via email last week. Rabinowitz was a member of the law school’s faculty for 19 years, served as the dean of the law school for 11 years and will have served as president of the University for two decades as of next year. During Rabinowitz’s time as president, the University added
the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, the School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs and the School of Health Professions and Human Services – all of which not only added majors and minors to the University, but also more opportunities for students and jobs for faculty members. Three presidential debates were held in 2008, 2012 and 2016, as well as the New York State Gubernatorial Primary Debate in 2018, during Rabinowitz’s tenure. Rabinowitz has received over a dozen awards
according to the University’s website, among them the Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award, the Long Island Software and Technology Network Award and the UJA Federation Leadership Award. He was also named one of the Long Island Press’s 50 Most Influential Long Islanders. “President Rabinowitz has built an incredibly strong foundation from which the University will continue to grow and excel,” said Chair of the Board of Trustees Donald Schaeffer in the same statement released by Student Affairs. The Board of Trustees has reluctantly accepted Rabinowitz’s decision to retire and has already begun the
The Hofstra Dance team earned second place in three categories at the National Championship, held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Dance Team
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Netflix documentary unveils new layer to Swift By Taylor Rose Clarke ED ITO R-IN -C H IEF
Photo courtesy of Stereogum A new Netflix documentary gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the “Lover” singer’s personal life.
The Behind the glitter, the numerous Grammys, the sold-out arenas, the millions of dollars and the number one hit songs, a rather simple woman who is looking to show the world her authentic self is revealed. Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Netflix documentary “Miss Americana” gives fans more than just a look at how the multi-faceted popstar writes her music: It shows fans an inside glimpse into Swift’s personal life, something she has kept secret for much of her fame. Tackling everything from the infamous moment with Kanye West on the 2009 MTV Video
Music Awards Stage to her 2017 sexual assault trial and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, the documentary doesn’t shy away from the tough topics in the singer’s life. Full of transparency and honesty, the 85-minute film leaves viewers walking away feeling like they know Swift on a more personal level. Beautifully directed by Lana Wilson, the film combines home videos from Swift’s early days on stage with concert footage and raw, intimate interviews. It felt less like a movie and more like a rare, non-intrusive glimpse into one of the most powerful people in the entertainment world’s life.
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