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Dear Readers, Welcome to the first issue of Seawanhaka for the Spring 2013 semester. As you flip through the pages of this issue, you will notice that it’s somewhat different than the previous editions. My staff and I decided to have an entire issue dedicated to Brooklyn. You will find articles related to the economic development around Brooklyn neighborhoods, an LIU Brooklyn alum who’s the founder of African Voices magazine, and even where to dine out in Brooklyn. Throughout the issue you will still find news, arts & entertainment and sports news surrounding the Long Island University community. Born and raised in the Bronx, I rarely traveled to Brooklyn until I was accepted to LIU. The commute was and still isn’t the best but I got used to it. Brooklyn is so rich in culture, diversity, art, fashion and it just continues to evolve. My four years at the Brooklyn campus of LIU has become my second home. Brooklyn has so many things in store. We even have our own stadium where this campus’ commencement will be held.

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CONTENT Page 3- Fort Greene Close-Up: No Sleep Till Brooklyn Page 4- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service At LIU Page 5- News In Brief: President Obama Inauguration 2013 Page 5- Campus Camera Page 6- 20 Years On, LIU Brooklyn Grad Still Raising Page 7- As Downtown Brooklyn Changes Page 8- Dining Out In Brooklyn: The Inside Scoop Page 9- Park Slope Bookstore

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Page 10- Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Page 11- LIU Glaucome Awareness Month Page 14- Entertainment Weekly Page 14- A$AP Rocky Music Review Page 15- Come Eat At Chip Shop Page 15- Spring Fashion Trends Page 16- Juelz Santana Is Back Page 17- Student Life and Leadership Development

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FORT GREENE CLOSE-UP: NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN BY: ASHLEY THOMPSON

Greene are very content with the new developments of Downtown Brooklyn. They’re hopeful that the easy accessibility to the Barclays Center – and its major events – will produce more foot traffic into their businesses. However, they’re also closely watching to learn what all of this could mean to their future.

Kick off the new semester with LIU’s Got Talent contest, Thursday, 1/24/13! The Kumble Theater will host a night where LIU students show off their skills in music, comedy and magic. Admission is $5. Show starts 7 pm- 9 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Hotel of Holy Innocents in Tanzania, Africa. For more information contact info@kubletheater.org. The Center for Communication and Kumble Theater present: StartUp City: If You Can Make it Here... Learn from top business professionals and entrepreneurs about what goes into creating a tech startup in New York City. Seminar starts Thursday, 1/31/13. 6 pm- 7:15 pm. Free admissionRSVP at info@kumbletheater. org.

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But some observers fear that if the long-term plan is to bring Downtown Brooklyn to upscale heights to compete with other popular attractions across the city like Times Square, then many working-class residents and small business owners in Fort Greene will be pushed out of the area.

Fort Greene Park with view of neighborhood Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

ne of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods is located just blocks away from LIU Brooklyn. In fact, it’s closely associated with the rise of the “Hipster Brooklynite.” It’s also a tourist-friendly, brownstonefilled mecca where TV and film crews regularly shoot productions. And in a few months, the neighborhood’s outdoor cafés will come to life as spring arrives. Welcome to Fort Greene. Long before the arrival of the multibillion-dollar Barclays Center in September, which is home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and has already played host to some of the biggest acts in show business, Fort Greene has been in the spotlight. With the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) as a featured attraction, writers and artists have flocked to the area for the years. But Fort Greene is clearly dealing with the many issues associated with gentrification. Last year, Census data revealed that the northwest area of Fort Greene is also one of the poorest regions of Brooklyn with a median income of about $9,000; this area is where the many challenges of unemployment (which is higher in

Brooklyn than almost anywhere else in the city) is playing out. Still, the Barclays Center has become one of Brooklyn’s most visible attraction. Many Brooklyn residents are saluting the arena as a cause for future economic improvement in the downtown area. In fact, change has occurred so quickly that some critics fear that some areas of Brooklyn – like Fort Greene – is losing its working-class identity to become a “little Manhattan.” For some observers, the new arena represents a major economic opportunity for the entire borough. “The opening of the Barclays Center in late September not only marked a major boon to the neighborhood as a worldclass arts and entertainment destination, but it also offered a unique opportunity to connect thousands of new visitors to retailers located in Downtown Brooklyn,” said Vivian Liao, director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, a non-profit group. Some local business owners in Fort

“A major concern that many of us small business owners have is the scale of advancement that may cause the rent for our business to raise and resident housing,” Anador said. “Many of the residents, who were forced to move because of the new developments, are no longer our customers. If the rent on housing increases we lose our customers, if the rent for small business owners increase we could lose business.” Among the latest major recording stars expected to perform at the Barclays Center beginning next month and throughout the spring include singers Marc Anthony, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Rihanna. And while some local storeowners have seen business pick up of late, there have been some casualties. After 12 years, Raven Davis – also known as Cake Man Raven – was forced to close his popular Fort Greene bakery after his landlord reportedly wanted to increase his rent from $3,000 to about $5,000. For all those who own businesses, live or shop in Downtown Brooklyn and its surrounding areas, it’s safe to say that change is the name of the game these days.

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Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Dance Extravaganza, presented by Community Works. The Restoration Dance Theatre Junior Company will be center of attention with performances of African, Caribbean, Jazz, and Modern dance. Tickets are $7. Contact Community Works for more information- (212) 459-1854 or visit www.KumbleTheater. org

“The Barclays Center’s development hasn’t had a negative affect on us,” explains Lucy Anador, a small business owner in Fort Greene. “However, this development is still new and we’re wondering what’s to come next.”

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE AT LIU

BY: DESIREE RUCKER

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LIU Professor Deborah Mutnick, left, moderating the Martin Luther King Jr. event and Guest Speaker, right, Lawrence Cumberbatch. Photo Credit: David Gardiner Garcia

IU Brooklyn hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. event on Monday, which attracted a diverse gathering of the Brooklyn community. The audience included several LIU students and faculty as well as politicians and activists. Brooklyn Councilman Mathieu Eugene greeted the crowd while fondly speaking about the memory of Dr. King. “We need only to embrace the philosophy of Dr. King to make our country safer, he said. “If we only had more love, compassion and respect for each other, there would be no need for [gun control] legislation.” Moderating the event was Deborah Mutnick, an LIU English professor and one of the filmmakers behind the forthcoming documentary, We Will Not Be Moved: Downstate ‘63. The documentary recounts the efforts of the Brooklyn Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) crusading for jobs and justice at the construction site of Downstate Hospital (now Downstate Medical Center). Downstate Hospital was being built using federal and state tax dollars in a predominately African-American

community, yet no people of color were associated with the project. After the construction trade unions refused to hire Blacks and Hispanics, this economic inequality galvanized the community, and they pushed back using civil disobedience tactics to stop and disrupt construction. With what began as at most 40 activists, Brooklyn CORE formed a coalition with area churches that sent hundreds of parishioners to join the picket line. The event’s guest speakers Larry S. Cumberbatch, Yvonne Harmon and Rioghan Kirchner were former members of Brooklyn CORE; in addition to participating in various protests, they also appear in the documentary. The panelists fielded questions from the audience on how to become more informed about past civil rights issues. The three panelists agreed that it is important to start becoming involved at a young age; Cumberbatch and Harmon said that they had passed the mantle on to younger members of the community. The panelists encouraged the crowd to

not spend too much time questioning and waiting, but to educate themselves about their issue and take action. A representative from Community Board 9 encouraged the younger audience members in the room to stand up and create a dialogue with local police about controversial issues, such as stop and frisk.

The event ended with the buzzing of 80 volunteers looking to answer Dr. King’s ageless question of “What are you doing for others?” Possible planned activities include reading to children throughout the community, distributing free books about the civil rights with JUMPSTART and creating art with senior citizens of the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens community.

NEWS IN BRIEF: PRESIDENT OBAMA INAUGURATION 2013 BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM

resident Barack Obama was once again sworn into his role as Commander-in-Chief in front of a D.C. crowd of roughly 800,000 on Monday. The inauguration event began as early as 9 am and lasted long into the night. Sworn into office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President Obama’s inaugural address to the nation echoed that of the civil rights leader: “Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution,” Obama said. “We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together… our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago.” The ceremony’s roster of guests read like a list at the Grammys; The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé performed, with Beyoncé singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The inaugural parade began down Pennsylvania Avenue around 2:36

President Obama, left, being sworn in with First Lady Michelle Obama, right, by his side. Photo Credit: Fox News Latino

pm. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walked throughout much of the parade as they waved to a roaring crowd. In the evening, the events turned to

the Commander-In-Chief ’s Ball and the Official Inaugural Ball, both held in the Washington Convention Center. President Obama announced previously that he would cut back on the amount of inaugural balls there would be that

night, due to economic conditions. There was also a concert honoring military families.

Kevin Morales, Pre-Pharmacy Junior ? “When I think of Brooklyn I think of Williamsburg. The really nice areas with all the thrift shops, apartments and bicycles.”

BY: JUSTIN ELLIS

Olivia Johnson, Management Sophomore

Dakota Williams, Accounting Sophomore

Jessica Phillips, Communications Sophomore

“Brooklyn is where I live its my heart and soul.”

“Brooklyn has a rich history. I live ten minutes away from where the Brooklyn Dodgers played.”

“Brooklyn is the home of my family and homeland.”

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CAMPUS CAMERA: WHAT DOES BROOKLYN MEAN TO YOU?

20 YEARS ON, LIU BROOKLYN GRAD STILL RAISING VOICES contributed to the magazine. On Feb. 6, Butts will be honored at a Black History Month celebration at LIU Brooklyn titled “Living History: A Tribute To Excellence.” Butts is a graduate of LIU Brooklyn who has won the admiration of her former classmates; among them is David Galarza – a spokesman for the Civil Service Employees Union. “I’m just so proud of her because this is one sister that never had a profit motive when producing this magazine,” he said. “It’s been purely a labor of love.”

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Carolyn A. Butts, publisher of African Voices, will be honored at LIU on Feb. 6. Photo Credit: Mark Perkins

arolyn A. Butts is clearly in her element. As the faint sounds of jazz fills Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, her life’s work is on display for all to see – namely, the striking covers of African Voices magazine from the past two decades. Butts – alongside some of the artists who produced those covers – merrily moves about the circles of admirers, sipping on Yellow Tail wine with a mixture of pride, excitement and a heavy heart. For her, the emotions of this night were impossible to hide, representing far more than the unveiling of an exhibit but the fulfillment of a dream. “This is art,” said Butts, publisher and founder of African Voices. “With this show, we are doing something that the next generation is going to appreciate.” African Voices publishes the works of emerging writers and visual artists from the African Diaspora. Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans have

The magazine is the lead project of African Voices Communication, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to cultural awareness through the arts. Its annual Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series was founded by Butts and will be celebrating its own 20th anniversary in a few years. The annual festival presents the work of women in the independent film industry.

extraordinary because the publication has become important nationally,” said Ralph Engelman, chair of LIU Brooklyn’s Journalism Department. “She has done this in her quiet, modest way.” The exhibition From Cover to Cover: 20 Years of African Voices Magazine reproduces large formats of the magazine’s most notable covers, as well as other original pieces by each of the chosen artists, archival photos and posters. At the opening in November, a sculpture of a handcuffed African girl welcomed visitors as they entered the Schomburg gallery. The walls were lined with hanging abstract paintings of raised

BY: MAYLEE GRIFFIN

fists and symbolic representations of African American strength and culture. While fighting to hold back tears, Butts said “I feel really, really proud and it was important to have this celebration at the Schomburg Center, a prestigious institution where all the Harlem Renaissance artists and Fire!! magazine were honored. And now we’re part of that history,” she said. “Doing this event brings together historic artists. Faith Ringgold, Otto Neals, those are major artists of our time. Fifty years from now, the history that this magazine has chronicled will be documented and that’s a special feeling.”

Butts started a magazine called Collage while attending LIU Brooklyn in the late 1980s. Collage was comprised of poetry, short stories and political essays. “It was exciting because I’ve always written poetry and short stories,” she said, “so I was inspired to start it.” A similar vision led her to transition away from working inside mainstream newsrooms to working for herself. “With Collage, I think that’s when it really started for her although she had such a long-term vision for a magazine like African Voices,” Galarza said. Butts’ public service and passion for the arts has won her the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Women Making History Award and The Network Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award. In 2010, African Voices received the African American Literary Awards’ AfricanAmerican Best Literary Magazine Award. That same year, the magazine was presented with the American Library Association’s Zora Neale Hurston Award. “Her

accomplishment

really

Butts with Khalil Muhammad (left), director of the Schomburg Center and Michael Green, actor. Photo Credit: Kenya L. Smith

AS DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN CHANGES, BED-STUY VIEW IS MIXED BY: MICHELLE LAWTON

s the economic restoration of Downtown Brooklyn continues, many of Bedford-Stuyvesant’s neighboring residents don’t feel personally impacted by the changes – including James McTaggart. McTaggart, a 40-year-old who has lived in Bed-Stuy for 10 years, goes about his daily routines without giving much thought to the rejuvenation of Downtown Brooklyn, which has captured international headlines. “The reconstruction does not affect me,” he said matter-of-factly. But there’s no denying that many Brooklynites are being affected. Anchored by the $5 billion Barclays Center arena near the Atlantic Avenue mall, a string of new retail outlets are flooding the area’s commercial scene. The Gap has been added along with an Express, Aldo, and Aeropostale. Meanwhile, other stores like H&M are slated to open soon.

In Bed-Stuy, a working-class neighborhood that has long been populated by African-Americans and is well known as the hometown of late rapper the Notorious B.I.G., comedian Chris Rock and several others, has undergone gentrification for over a decade. Many small-businesses – already surrounded by change of its own – have been closely observing developments in Downtown Brooklyn with a mixture of fear, resignation, and apathy. Among them is Larry, an employee of the Zam Zam Stop and Shop on the corner of Fulton Street and Bedford Avenue. Larry, who declined to give his last name, said that he saw no difference in customer activity in his store that would stem from the changes within the Downtown Brooklyn community not

While Zam Zam Stop and Shop has been in Bed-Stuy for over a decade, Larry has worked there long enough to understand how much the business is tied to the community itself. “If the economy is bad, people do not come because they don’t have money,” he said. For Zam Zam Stop and Shop, customers generally visit to purchase oils and natural products – which includes black seed products, black soap, body oils, incense, and Shea butter. Downtown Brooklyn is currently undergoing some $300 million worth of public improvements according to the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) – a not-for-profit development group. And that’s after more than $9 billion in private investments that have already been made in the area since 2004 according to the DBP. That investment includes more than 5,200 residential units as well as 590,000 square feet in retail space. Despite mixed reactions from BedStuy locals, change appears to be on the way. The historic Slave Theater – which once served as a major community hub for local activists and currently sits unoccupied – is the subject of a looming bidding battle. Among those who are reportedly trying to purchase the theater is the New Brooklyn Theater, a not-forprofit performance group. Rumors are swirling about other possible bidders. And late last year, the City Council approved rezoning plans for north BedStuy in the effort to promote affordable housing and balanced economic development. In the meantime, residents like McTaggart aren’t sure what the proposed projects could mean for their own lives. “The Barclay’s Center and highrise residential living are the biggest changes,” he said. “I’m getting used to the changes more than liking them. I see gentrification accelerating now and I think it will continue.”

The continuously changing Atlantic Terminal, adjacent to the Barclays Center, which is garnering mixed emotions from Bed-Stuy Residents Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn Photo Credit: Google Images

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The run-up to the Barclays center arrival in 2012 came after years of court battles and the displacement of many storeowners and residents. Meanwhile, those who are still in the area are struggling to remain in the face of rising rent.

too far from its location. “[This store is] only affected if the economy is down,” he said.

DINING OUT IN BROOKLYN: THE INSIDE SCOOP

BY: ADRIENNE BLACK

he restaurant business has always been very fickle. As one shuts down, another one opens up. Often these restaurants are being shut down as a result of failing inspections. For people in the restaurant business, the grade their establishment gets can make or break them. Since July 2010, restaurants in New York City have been required to publicly post their inspection grade on the front window of their establishment.

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The main objective of this rating system is to inform and protect the public. Restaurants in New York City are graded on a point system: 0 to 13 points is an A, 14 to 27 a B, and anything over 28 points is a C. Restaurants that receive a B or C grading are given a month to fix their flaws before a second evaluation. Although it’s pretty clear that a C rating posted on the window means that this restaurant is probably not the best choice, an A rating doesn’t always guarantee quality either. The ratings only signify the level of cleanliness the day the inspector was there.

At some establishments, the restaurant grading system has become more of a marketing ploy than a health precaution. Owners know that customers don’t want to eat at places with a rating below an A, so they’ll do anything to get or keep their A rating – even if that means cheating the system. A survey done by Baruch College last March found that 88 percent of New Yorkers consider a restaurant’s grade when choosing where to eat and 76 percent feel more confident about a restaurant’s sanitation if it has an A rating in the window. People who actually work in the restaurant business have mixed feeling about these ratings. Some are grateful, while others seem to be very cautious of other establishments. After becoming a waitress, 20-year-old Jessica Davila has become more careful about dining out. “Seeing how the restaurant business works firsthand, I am definitely hesitant about eating at other places now,” she said. “There is a lot of stuff that happens in the background of restaurants that is not okay for employees or customers.” But there is a very important catch to this whole restaurant grading system.

Celebritea Café in Downtown Brooklyn prouly displaying its A rating. Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

The grades really only represent the cleanliness of the establishment, not the quality of the food. So it is possible that a restaurant with a ranking of A might be completely sanitary yet still have food that is unappealing. Meanwhile, another restaurant with a C rating might not be as clean as required, but still provides the tastiest food on the block. As a result, it’s hard to gauge how effective the grades are for business. These grades seem to have more of an impact on people’s mentality than on the actual food itself. David Shi, who is the manager of Celebritea Café in Fort Greene, says the concern about restaurant grades seems to differ by the area. “In this neighborhood, a lot of people really care about the grade on the window. But in Chinatown, people don’t care as long as the food is good,” says Shi. “Different cultures have different ways of preparing meals that may not be up to code, but the food still

comes out great.” Diners who place a priority over the quality of the food over the cleanliness of the establishment aren’t uncommon. 25-year-old Brooklyn resident, Peony Rene agrees that how the food tastes is more of a concern to her than the restaurant’s grade. “I know some people who will only eat at restaurants with an A rating,” she said. “But my current favorite place to eat has a C rating.” However, it’s important to remember why restaurants are required to publicly post these grades on their windows. It’s not to trick customers into only bringing their business to certain places, city officials and consumer advocates argue. The purpose is to ensure that local restaurants are clean and safe enough for customers. How good or bad the food is, in regards of taste, is the least of the Department of Health’s concerns. These grades have actually improved

the sanitary conditions of restaurants throughout the city. In fact, just a year after this law was put into place the amount of salmonella infections decreased by 13.5 percent, according to the city’s Health Department. That percentage is a 20-year low for all of the five boroughs. Although there are many varying point of views on the grading system for New York City restaurants, there hasn’t been any serious complaint mounted against the practice as of yet. Meanwhile, there are a few iPhone apps – including ABCeats developed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration – that allows customers to look up restaurant grades as well as detailed inspection information. Ultimately, as Brooklyn diners are discovering, one letter grade isn’t quite a full report card.

PARK SLOPE BOOKSTORE ENJOYS STATE OF INDEPENDENCE

BY: MICHAEL GARCIA

Exterior of Park Slope Community Bookstor Photo Credit: Chase Melvin

The number of independent bookstores has been steadily declining in recent years. The American Booksellers Association, which supports independent stores, currently has a retailer base of some 1200 stores nationwide. “Traditional brick and mortar booksellers like Community Bookstore have been under siege for decades, first with the advent of big box stores like Barnes and Noble, then Amazon with its predatory pricing and now e-books,” said Ezra Goldstein, co-owner of the Park Slope Community Bookstore. The closing of stores comes at a crucial time of definitive change in the business of book selling, where online sales and the introduction of advanced technology have dramatically affected

the profits and traffic of bookstores. In recent years, Barnes & Noble has had to close a number of local stores while reducing space, once occupied by books, in most outlets to sell its latest model of Nook e-readers and tablet devices. With the evolution of digital technology and social media, online retailers such as Amazon and eBay have capitalized in the business of book-selling by not only introducing substantially lower prices on paperbacks, but also introducing e-readers and e-books. But for small retailers like the Park Slope Community Bookstore, positive sentiment about Amazon is hard to come by. “Amazon cheats,” argues Goldstein. “They sell books at the lowest possible price to get customers into their system so they can then sell them vacuum cleaners and to drive competitors out of business.” Founded in 1971, the Park Slope Community Bookstore is Brooklyn’s oldest independent retailer. And like just about every outlet in the city, they’ve had to make adjustments to maintain a loyal customer base – such as the addition of coffee shops and occasional live music. For Park Slope, regularly

playing host to indie Brooklyn-based authors for in-store events has become a noted community-based speciality. Many independent bookstores have struggled to maintain amenities readily available to many major retailers such as cafés. “Although we haven’t had a café for years now, we still offer major readings,” said Goldstein with a reference to its recent “Brooklyn By The Book” monthly series. For many major bookstores, textbooks have long been a profitable stock in trade. But e-readers are redefining the way college students are accessing textbooks and classroom material. E-readers have not reduced the lugging of bulky textbooks all over campus but have also put a smaller dent in the most vulnerable of pockets. “It’s crazy what technology has come to,” argued Tito Marrero, a senior at LIU Brooklyn who is struggling to meet demands of tuition and classes. “Schools sell books at ridiculous prices. With Kindles, you can get textbooks way cheaper.” Still, like any new craze, the sale of Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s

Nook have steadily plateaued due to the rising cost of production, which some observers hope can hopefully inject new life back to traditional book-selling, particularly at independent bookstores. “It’s hard to explain, or speak for a mass of people, but I personally believe it’s the continued desire to escape,” stated Sara Shier, a sophomore at LIU Brooklyn. “People are constantly bombarded with technology and media and to some it’s overwhelming. Reading provides an escape.” The closing of Barnes & Noble provides a reality check that even mega bookstores are vulnerable to the technological breakthrough. However “Mom & Pop” stores argue that they’ll always have their advantages in the tug-of-war of book selling. “A major feature of small stores such as ours is the opportunity that it provides for unhurried, non-intimidating browsing,” explains Goldstein. “People often come in looking for one book and leaving with another or several. The browsing experience is something that can never be replicated online.”

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he Park Slope Community Bookstore, like many independent bookstores across the nation, has long had to operate in the shadows of major retailers. But as the book-selling trade increasingly shifts online, local independent bookstores have been forced to become more innovative to stay in business and fend off fiercer competition.

AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE SANDY

lmost 3 months have passed since Hurricane Sandy, but looking at neighboring houses of my street, I still notice some repercussions.

didn’t suffer and had such basic needs as power, heat and gas. It’s very uncomfortable and exhausting to live in a cramped studio with so many people.

I live in Sheepshead Bay area in Brooklyn – it’s near Coney Island, and as I’ve already written an op-ed article right after Hurricane Sandy, our district suffered severely in that weather conditions. And the recovery took much more than couple of days.

And all of that lasted for about a month! Only couples of days before Thanksgiving Day we were able to come back in our apartment, where finally, heat, power, gas and water were turned on again. In December the landlord of our building made some repairs and protected everything against the threat of mold appearing.

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Right after the Hurricane, all TV news broadcasting covered the aftermath in different areas, but it lasted no more than a week, and then the media moved onto other topics such as the presidential election. People who didn’t live in the devastated zones had no idea about the inconveniences we experienced and for how long.

The recovery of my district took about a month; the buildings of our streets were flooded at the night and we didn’t have any power, gas, hot water or heat – and we were without those utilities for about 3 weeks! Can you imagine living in an apartment without hot water to take shower, without gas to boil a kettle? It was November and day after day was getting progressively colder. Lacking electricity, we could not switch on lights, use heaters or even charge laptops or cell phones. And without Internet connection, smart phones hardly worked.

As I’ve already mentioned, almost 3 months have passed, but in our area the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is still visible The post office and banks are closed for repair, some ATMs are still out of service and nearest groceries, stores and cafes are out of business. It’s difficult to say how more time will be needed for complete recovery.

Outside was even worse than inside. Traffic lights didn’t work, of course, because of the power outage; the same circumstances applied to signboards and street lamps. As it was getting dark, the street looked like in a horror movie; the obscurity of night was everywhere. The subway didn’t work- there wasn’t any transportation for a couples of days at all! Only in several days bus service started operating. All nearest groceries and pharmacies were closed and ATM machines were out of service; we had to walk 15 to 20 blocks to buy food or water, or to get cash. For three weeks and a half we had to move from one friend’s to another, whose houses located in areas, which

Present image of Sheepshead Bay Photo Credit: www.nydailynews.com

BY: YANA NADELYAEVA

Sheepshead Bay during Hurricane Sandy Photo Credit: Yana Nadelyaeva

LIU GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH

Early detection of glaucoma is important because this disease can be treated when diagnosed early. Photo Credit: www. ameritasinsight.com

If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, it will cause permanent loss of vision. Without the necessary treatment, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness within a few years.

In most cases, damage to the optic nerve is due to increased pressure in the eye, also known as intraocular pressure.

Glaucoma is often called the sneak thief of sight. In most cases, the intraocular pressure builds up and destroys sight

without symptoms. Early detection of glaucoma is important because this disease can be treated when diagnosed early. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma; certain people are at a much higher risk and need to be checked frequently by their eye doctor. A major risk factor of glaucoma include the following: ages over 45 years, family history of glaucoma, Black racial ancestry, history of elevated intraocular pressure, and history of injury to the eye. Some types of glaucoma are openangle and angle-closure. Open-angle glaucoma, also called wide-angle glaucoma, is the most common type of glaucoma. The cause is still unknown. However, an increase in eye pressure occurs slowly overtime and pressure pushes on the optic nerve.

which can go unnoticed until late in the disease. Detecting glaucoma is one reason you should have a complete exam with an eye specialist once a year. Treatment depends on the type of glaucoma that you have. If you have open-angle glaucoma, you will probably be given eye drops or prescription pills to lower pressure in the eye. Other treatments involve, laser therapy, eye surgery (if other treatments do not work), eye drops, and medicines to lower eye pressure that are given by mouth and through a vein.

Angle-closure glaucoma, also called acute or chronic angle-closure or narrow – angle glaucoma, is less common but can cause sudden buildup of pressure in the eye. If you have had acute glaucoma in one eye, you’re at risk for an attack in the second eye; your doctor is likely to recommend preventive treatment. Symptoms for glaucoma are usually few or no symptoms. The first sign of glaucoma is often loss of side vision,

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his month isn’t just flu season but it’s also Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is an eye condition that leads to damage of the optic nerve. This nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

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LUPE FIASCO ANTI-OBAMA RANTS & CHIEF KEEF’S LEGAL ISSUES

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LA rapper Guerrilla Black and five other people were arrested on Jan 16 for their involvement in using stolen information to create fake credit cards. According to Manhattan Beach Police, the rapper and the other suspects were earning more than $20,000 a month and banks in the United States and international financial institutions lost significant amount of money.

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heck out Seawanhaka inside scoop of entertainment news below. Rap artist Lupe Fiasco was removed from the stage while he performed on Jan, 20 at president Barack Obama’s inaugural festivities at the Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. Lupe performed his 2011 track, “Words I Never Said,” the rapper talked about his stance on the United States and Obama decisions on the Gaza strip. In the past, Lupe has called Obama a terrorist and refused to vote during the

Alexsandra Wright the former mistress of Matthew Knowles has recently filed documents in family court asking for increase in child support. Wright claims Knowles sent her threatening emails in 2011 after the scandal broke of Knowles having an affair on wife Tina Knowles. Since the scandal, Beyonce fired her father from being her manager and Tina has divorced Matthew. An unidentified girl has filed a petition against rapper Chief Keef failing to support their daughter who was born back in 2011. The girl’s exact age is unclear, but according to the documents filed she attends a Chicago middle school. In the state of Illinois it is a misdemeanor for two people under the age of 17 to engage in sex even if

LONG.LIVE.A$AP HAS ARRIVED

he long awaited debut album from A$AP Rocky was released on Jan 15th. Long.Live.A$AP was worth the wait. The young New York rapper made his debut in 2011

Former Diplomats members Cam’ron, Jim Jones and Freekey Zekey are set to have a ten year anniversary concert for their 2003 Diplomatic Immunity album. The rappers will perform at B.B King’s on March 25. Tickets are now available to purchase on www.bbkingsblues.com. Former G-Unit member, Lloyd Banks is linking with DJ Drama for a new mixtape series, titled All Or Nothing. The release date for the series has not been announced, stay tune for emerging details. According to Bossip.com, Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend Brooke Crittenton allegedly claims that Kanye was insecure and vulnerable, Crittenton claims Kanye would not perform on stage unless she was on the side of the stage to encourage him. She also claims the rapper is obsessed with curvy women and the only reason he is dating Kim Kardashian is because she fits into his brand.

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According to the Associated Press, Alicia Keys is set to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans.

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with the highly acclaimed mixtape Live Love A$AP. The success of the mixtape placed the young MC on top of the charts along with his A$AP Mob group and he earned a multi- million dollar record deal with Sony, RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music.

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it’s consensual relationship. The case is currently pending.

The 24 year old MC first single, “Peso” was leaked on the internet in 2011 and received major airplay on Hot 97 New York radio station. Within a few months, the rapper was the opening act for Drake’s Club Paradise Tour. The lead singles for Long.Live.A$AP are “Goldie” and F**kin Problems,” both singles are currently receiving major radio airplay. The debut album from A$AP Rocky deserves the recognition of an album worth waiting for and the

production proved it as well. The track, “Pain” is a creative mix of interesting verses from the MC and the production was very unique and will give listeners an appealing effect. The song “Suddenly” shows A$AP does have great rapping skills; the MC is rapping about his childhood and growing up in the streets of Harlem. “1 Train” is the highlight song of the entire album, A$AP teamed up with Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T and Joey Bada$$. A$AP may not have been as lyrical like the featured guests on the single, but he holds his own on “1 Train.” “Wild For The Night,” has a catchy beat and A$AP rapping styles were very different. “Angels” was another different

kind of track, A$AP address the feud he has with Spaceghost Purp and Raider Klan who in the past few months had several altercation. Long.Live.A$AP overall was a decent debut album from A$AP because he is unique in his own way and he does not follow the typical mainstream hip-hop routine. Be sure to download Long,Live.A$AP on iTunes.com.

COME EAT AT CHIP SHOP BY: STEPHANIE PERSUAD

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There are two locations both in Downtown Brooklyn, which makes getting to Chip Shop extremely easy after classes. The restaurants are located at 129 Atlantic Avenue, which is walking distance from LIU’s Brooklyn campus. The second location is at 383 5th Avenue in Park Slope. One amazing feature about this place is that they deep-fry practically anything if requested. Food items like Snicker bars or Oreos can be fried. The restaurant also offered Yorkshire Gold Tea, which is a British import. The taste was a delicious blend between black tea with a hint of Earl Grey- absolutely satisfyingnot to mention the adorable name. The other drink they offered was a British native club soda, which had a lemon flavor. The British native club soda is a recommend drink if you are an avid soda drinker and tired of the typical

Coke and Pepsi products. The first entrée was fish and chips, which was a crispy fried cod fish accompanied by sea salt seasoned fries. The entrée was a straightforward dish as far as flavors go and the taste was like any regular order of fish and chips. The other entrée was the lobster mac and cheese special. The meal was a delicious blend of Swiss and American cheese baked to perfection with lobster chunks hidden underneath and served on a plate surrounded with a sea of peas. The mac and cheese was an interesting lovely new twist on an old favorite dish. The lobster mac and cheese is a recommend dish for cheese and/or seafood lovers. Overall, Chip Shop proves to be a chill and affordable eatery to visit. If you’re around the neighborhood and looking for something new or trying to impress your friends while sparing your wallet, come eat at this British eatery. Feel free to read more about Chip Shop and other up-and-coming NYC restaurants at www.eatabletreats.blogspot.com

Popular literature and films of 2012 seem to be influencing fashion for this new year. The erotic bestseller of E L James, “Fifty Shades of Grey” — with its key topic of domination and submission — is going to style our closets with bold black and white color combinations and strong shapes. This powerful trend was very visible at Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Moschino runway shows. While BCBG Max Azria channeled the romance novel in other variations, displaying leather and lace throughout its collection. “The Great Gatsby” film returned the “Roaring Twenties” in designers’ collection, especially in Ralph Lauren’s runway show. The notable details were fringe drop-waist flapper dresses, sequins, beading, chiffon and silk fabrics. Peplums, which were on trend at the end of 2012, seem to be on top of the list for spring. Including ruffles and frills on any part of clothing, from necklines and cuffs to skirts and hemlines. That surely brings a romantic side for the warmer

weather, and these trends were already seen at Givenchy, Dior, Oscar de la Renta and Balenciaga. Not only trees and flowers, but the closet of a true fashionista should be in full blossom this spring! Floral prints are a must have this season and the more pieces with romantic flowers the better. The amazing bouquet can be made by mixing prints and colors together. Since Pantone named emerald as color of the year for 2013, items in that shade is another great option for spring. This rich green color suits practically everyone despite skin tone, hair and eye color. Due to its popularity this season, it won’t be difficult to find any wardrobe essential of that shade in any store. A roll neck sweater will perfectly match jeans or any other denim piece as a casual outfit. While an emerald dress, combined with bright accessories for a pop of color and black pumps is an elegant decision for an evening outfit. And last but not least, the trend for spring 2013 is exotic prints and patterns. The modern time of world cosmopolitism keeps on influencing many spheres of life, and fashion is one of them. Presentation and interpretation of far away destinations like Asia, Africa and India is going to be in a style of clothing and fabrics in numerous ways in the upcoming season. These fashionable trends are surely noteworthy and true fashionistas will have great variety of options to create a stylish and unique spring look.

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ocated on a cozy street corner in Downtown Brooklyn, Chip Shop offers a laid back vibe along with delicious and authentic British cuisine. The walls are decorated in various British themes and give off a hip and funky vibe which makes it a great spot for quick meets ups or long chats accompanied with a classic cup o’ tea.

s January is almost over and warmer days are soon to come, for true fashionistas it’s time to think about upcoming spring trends. Numerous collections presented trends for the season during New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Moreover many stores have already introduced the newest trends in online catalogues and fashion magazines. So, what will be stylish for the spring season?

JUELZ SANTANA IS BACK

BY: KAREN MILLER

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uelz Santana is back with brand new music after five years of not releasing new material. Throughout the years the MC faced many legal issues and he released the unsuccessful mixtape, Takeover in 2008 that was not as flourishing as his previous projects.

Juelz gained mainstream success when he joined Dipset rap group with members Jim Jones, Freekey Zekey and Cam’ron in the early 2000’s. Juelz was featured on Cam’ron’s 2002 hits, “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma,” which earned him a pathway to a successful career. The Dipset rapper released two albums, titled From Me to U and What the Game’s Been Missing while the rap group was dominating the hip-hop scene. In mid 2007 the members of Dipset all went their separate ways; Juelz started to release minimal music and eventually vanished from the industry. The long awaited mixtape, God Will’n shows a new and out of the ordinary type of music from Juelz. The rapper decided to follow the typical mainstream trends by using all southern beats and enlisting appearances from popular artists such as Meek Mill, Lil’ Wayne and Wiz Khalifa. Despite the production change, Juelz still delivers the same metaphors in his

rapping skills. In the song “My Will,” Juelz raps about his life and living young and if he was to die today he is happy how his life turned out. “My Will” will leave a memorable effect on listeners.

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The best songs on God Will’n are “Soft,” “Bodies,” “Sho Nuff,” and “Wanna Be Me.” The collaboration on “Turn It Up” featured a rap verse from Llyod Banks was a disappointing track compared to their 2010 hit single “Beamer, Benz or Bently.” The Dipset rapper still finds a way to draw in listeners with a produced track from Jahlil Beats on “Nobody’s Safe.” Juelz pairs together personal tragedies and serious life concepts along to an irresistible beat. Despite the high expectations for God Will’n, Juelz failed to deliver the comeback many fans were expecting; Juelz should have stayed with his original sound. The veteran MC plans to release his third album, Born to Lose, Built to Win later this year. Be sure to download the free copy of God Will’n on www.datpiff.com.

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Student Life and Leadership Development - Upcoming Events: Calling all Student Leaders to “GET ON THE BUS” Advocacy Day 2013 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Represent your District in Albany and make a difference Sign-up in the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development M-311

RED PUMP PROJECT- LIU Brooklyn Campaign Table Monday, March 4, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sign-up at the table or at the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development M-311 For more information, please contact Natasha A. Lewis, Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement and Community Relations in the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development at (718) 488-1216.

On March 10, 2013, the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), encourages people to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS and raise awareness of its impact on women and girls. LIU Brooklyn will be starting our Red Pump Project and we are asking all LIU Brooklyn women to be a part of this impactful campaign. We will “Paint Brooklyn Red” as we campaign in the Fort-Greene Brooklyn community distributing information to nearby schools and programs regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic that affects women all over the country. On the last day of the Red Pump Project, we will all put on our red pumps and march to the Barclays Center where we will release balloons in remembrance of women who lost the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Don’t Be A Fool, Blood Drives Are Cool Monday, April 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Health Science Lobby “There is no substitute for human blood. One in three people will need blood sometime during their lives. Blood only lasts 42 days. Your donation is critically important” (New York Blood Center, nd). Please be sure to bring your government issued identification card and eat prior to donating blood. For more information, please contact Natasha A. Lewis, Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement and Community Relations in the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development at (718) 488-1216.

“In Union there is Strength” -Aesop

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RED PUMP PROJECT- “Paint Brooklyn Red” March to the Barclay Center Friday, March 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Employer Information Session: Meet Janice Blake, Director, Health Research Training Program at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, who will share approaches to get your “foot in the door” • Learn about the HRTP internship experience • The benefits of internships and how to succeed • Review the eligibility requirements and tips for applying Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: TBD Please check MyCareerKey or call Pratt 510 for location

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All Majors Welcome!!! Registration through MyCareerKey is strongly encouraged. Light Refreshments will be served.

It is not too early to start looking for your next internship! Meet with a counselor in our office to discuss next steps Counselors are here to help review your resume , develop targeted cover letters and provide feedback on mock interviews We have many cyclical opportunities for students, meaning certain internships are listed and available each semester. Some examples include MTA NYC Transit, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NBCUniversal, and SONY Corporation of America 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

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WHILE YOU WERE OUT... WOMANS BASKETBALL GIVES ITS ALL

Womans basketball team gives full attention to Head Coach, Gail Striegler Photo Credit: LIU Athletics LIU fell apart, which allowed QU to build a comfortable eight point lead. As quickly as the Blackbirds chipped away the deficit, the Bobcats built it back up sending LIU into the Locker room down 24-30. The deficit wasn’t the worst possible but the Blackbirds seemed to let the pressure get to them as QU increased its lead from six to 17 points without allowing LIU a single basket. Long Island responded immediately to the Bobcats display of dominance with a short spurt that pulled its opponents lead back down into the single digits. Back and forth the teams would trade baskets but it was no use, the Blackbirds ended the night with 60-67 loss, despite its last minute rally. The loss not only accounted for the fourth in LIU’s streak, but also dropped the Blackbirds 3-9 overall and 0-1 in conference. Again the Blackbirds would have just about a week to pull things together before challenging Sacred Heart. Long Island controlled a large portion of the evening, riding out a lead that extended

to five points, but SHU did not fall back quietly as they slowly took control of the game with 10:40 left in the half. Before long, SHU built up a 16 point lead with just under three minutes left to play. Sacred Heart was able to maintain its double digit lead for the remainder of the game and as a result the Blackbirds once again fell, this time 47-61. The Lady Blackbirds would again lose 4166 at its first appearance at the Barclays center against Mount St. Mary’s. Unlike LIU’s previous opponents, the Mount took early control of the contest and never trailed thought the competition. The visiting team sent Long Island into the locker room down 12 points and by the end of the night the mountaineers more than doubled its first half lead. 0-2 in the conference the Blackbirds looked to redeem themselves at home, but fell short of a tantalizingly close goal with a 70-74 loss to Wagner University. The loss devastated an already down team who walked off the court visibly upset over the outcome of the game. Although the Blackbirds had tried its best to outdo its opponent, they could

not shake Wagner as the teams traded leads back and forth a total of 14 times during the contest. Following the disappointing loss the Blackbirds once again had one week to practice and recover before going toe-to-toe with Monmouth. Again, the Blackbirds would record yet another heartbreaking loss as the team fell to the Hawks 62-63 after a last second layup pushed the visiting team over by one point. The Blackbirds loss can be attributed to back-to-back failed free throw attempts that resulted in second chance points for Long Island’s opponent. LIU also lost control of a 15 point lead that could have spelled the difference between a win and a loss. Despite having gone on a losing streak, several of the Blackbirds recorded new career and season highs over the winter break, Guz recorded a career high of 21 points against Wagner, Duval recorded 14 points against Ohio, Roberts also added 14 points over Alabama, Junior Genise Presley added eight against Quinnipiac, and whippy also put up eight points over Ohio respectively.

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an 21 marked the start of what could be a turnaround for the LIUBrooklyn women’s basketball team. The Blackbirds picked up its first win since Dec 21 over Fairleigh Dickenson while also breaking an eight game losing streak. Led by senior Tamika Guz with 18 points, the Blackbirds seemed to be falling into the same routine as its opponent built its lead into double figures early in the opening period. Long Island struggled to destroy its deficit but managed to get back within striking distance of FDU. The half continued like a game of cat and mouse that ended when the LIU took the lead and ended the half up one, 35-34. In the second half, Fairleigh threatened to run away with the contest yet again but the Blackbirds overcame an eight point deficit to tie the game, 48-48. From there, LIU took the lead making good use of second chance points as the team outrebounded its opponent. Long Island’s lead stretched to as much as nine points with just 39 seconds left on the clock, which put the game out of reach for FDU. Following Guz with 18, junior Cleandra Roberts added a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. LIU saw four players in the double digits including Senior Krystal Wells with 15 points and eight rebounds and sophomore Letava Whippy with 11 points and seven rebounds. The win comes just in time to break an eight game losing streak that began after the Blackbirds travelled to Hawaii where the team participated in the Bank of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Invitational. Unfortunately, Long Island lost all three of those games 33-52 to Hawaii, 58-80 to Alabama, and 48-59 to Cincinnati. At the conclusion of the week, the Blackbirds had dropped to 3-8 overall. Just one week later, LIU stepped back out onto the court against Quinnipiac in the team’s first NEC conference game of the season. The Blackbirds were able to hang tough with its opponent as both teams traded basket-after-basket with not much of a deficit to speak of. However, with 7:40 left in the first half,

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BLACKBIRDS OVERCOME SIX GAME LOSING STREAK

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ver the break LIU Brooklyn’s men’s basketball team turned a six game losing streak into a three game win streak after defeating Monmouth 75-65 at the Wellness Recreation and Athletic Center last Saturday afternoon. Down six at the head of the second, the Blackbirds picked up the pace unwilling to record its second home loss after having its 31 home game win streak shattered just days before. Within the first two minutes of the half seniors Jamal Olasewere and Brandon Thompson evened out the score 36-36 with a three point play followed immediately with a trey from Thompson. Although the Hawks responded with a layup that put it back in the lead, the success would go on to be short lived as LIU slowly took control of the half. Long Island was able to increase its lead to as much as 12 points in the half but the visiting team was not ready to give up just yet and used many short spurts to get back within striking distance of the Blackbirds. However, Monmouth’s attempts went on to be unsuccessful as LIU put up an impressive defensive display that held its opponent back long enough to end the night with a much needed victory. The opening period went in favor of the Hawks who took an early lead off of a three point shot by Jesse Steele. Although the Blackbirds evened the score numerous times during the half, they simply could not overtake Monmouth whose lead increased to as much as seven points before sending LIU into the locker room down six. Led by senior C.J. Garner with 16 points and five assists the Blackbirds saw three players in double figures. Thompson contributed with 14 points and Olasewere with 13 points. Junior Jason Brickman added eight points and five assists respectively. Although the win marked the third game in the Blackbirds streak, the most interesting game was played just nights before in Hackensack, NJ against Fairleigh Dickenson. It was there that a Thompson hit a buzzer beating three point shot that pushed the game into

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the double digits.

FDU opened scoring in the overtime period putting the team up 71-69 and despite having the Blackbirds close behind Fairleigh seemed to be in full control. However, at the 2:29 mark the Blackbirds sprang back to life and tied the contest 75-75 before taking and holding the lead with four straight points from Garner who closed out the night with a free throw that gave LIU the second win in its streak at 79-75. During regulation, the Blackbirds struggled to hold FDU back and vice versa as the teams traded lead and runs in attempt to outdo each other. LIU’s held its largest lead of the night with seven points in the first half that Fairleigh Dickenson had no trouble with chipping away. The home team increased its lead to as much as 10 points in the second, but were also unable to stop its opponent from getting back within striking distance. Olasewere lead the court with a doubledouble of 30 points and 16 rebounds, followed by Garner with 23 points. The two were the only Blackbirds to score in

The first win in Long Island’s streak took place on Jan 12 at the Barclays center over Mount St. Mary’s 86-72. Led by Freshman EJ Reed with 21 points the Blackbirds looked to record its first win at Barclays. With its first home loss still fresh in its mind, LIU pounced on to the court with an intensity that helped put the team up early. The Blackbirds controlled much of the contest and opened the closing period up by 10 points. LIU was able to increase its lead to as much as 17 points at the 15:40 mark however, the Mount did not just disappear without a fight and worked to get LIU back within four points. Unfortunately for MU, Long Island would once again break away and bring its lead back into the double digits. LIU held a steady lead throughout the half and placed the Mount out of reach by the 1:45 mark with a deficit of 15 points. The Blackbirds closed the half up 14 points with a score of 86-72. The streak puts the Blackbirds up 3-3 in conference and 8-10 overall. All three

wins were much needed after the LIU went on a six game losing streak that included losses against St. Peters 67-80, Seton Hall 58-89, Lamar 80-81, Sacred heart 73-77, Quinnipiac 74-82 and Wagner 75-86. Over the break many of the Blackbirds recorded new career and season highs including: Thompson with a career high of 23 points, Reed with 21, senior Booker Hucks with 20, sophomore Gerrell Martin with 15, freshman D.J. Griggs with seven, sophomore troy joseph who also added seven and Khalil Murphy with five points. Reed also made LIU history after being voted the Choice Hotels NEC Rookie of the Week three times in a row. Olasewere hit a season high of 30 points against Wagner, Garner hit 23 over Fairleigh, and senior Kenny Onyechi hit 16 against Quinnipiac. The Blackbirds return to action on January 24 against St. Francis NY at 7pm in the Battle of Brooklyn. The game will be televised on MGS2.

MENS & WOMENS TRACK COMPLETE ALBANY GREAT DANE CLASSIC BY SHANEL GILBERT

t the Albany Great Dane Classic, senior Wilmot Stubblefield won the men’s triple jump event with a leap of 15.04 meters and classmate Brian Richards placed second in the long jump after he leapt 7.51 meters. For the women, Freshman Ja’mesha Richard and Kyaira Wright-Harmon placed 15th and 20th in the women’s long jump with distances of 5.33 meters and 5.24 meters. In the men’s 4x4 relay graduate student Nickolei Mahlung, senior Dwayne Layne, sophomore Andi Augustin and classmate Allistar McLean placed third with a time of 3:16.19. Out of 23 men’s team the Blackbirds placed fifth in the event. The team of freshman Alea Stevens, classmate Anise Cuffee, senior Amber Mitchell and freshman Marielena Rivera finished the women’s 4x4 relay with a time of 3:42.47 which put the team in tenth place.

Previously the Blackbirds competed in the NYRR College Night where the

men’s track team place third overall. At the event Richard placed first in the women’s 60-meter dash with a 7.68. For the men freshman Brendon Rodney finished the 60-meter dash first with a time of 6.85. Junior Eric Williams followed his teammate in second place with a time of 6.94.

HART MAKES LIU BOWLING HISTORY

Senior Jamal Roberts also came in first for LIU with a time of 21.90 in the men’s 200-meter dash. Close behind the senior teammate Mikhail Williamson finished third followed by Mahlung who came in fourth. Freshman Olufemi Atibioke, Roberts, Mclean, and Augustin placed third in the

men’s 4x400 meter relay race recording a collective time of 3:19.10. Atibioke also placed third in the 500-meter dash and finished with a time 1:04.49. The Blackbirds next event will take place between Jan. 24-26 at the Terrier Classic, at Boston University.

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ed by freshman Natasha Bidwell with 243, LIU- Brooklyn’s women’s bowling team picked up its first win at the St. Francis Brooklyn New Year Knock Down, 1001-891 against Hampton on Jan 19. After the first day of bowling the Blackbirds ranked third, and also defeated two nationally ranked teams. Sophomore Brittany Hart led LIU with a pinfall of 1,310 over all six games for an average of 218. The Blackbirds also saw wins in the fifth and sixths rounds on day one, 970-923 against (12) Sacred Heart and 1024-915 against (19) St. Francis (NY). Long Island is currently 3-1 against the Terriers. On day two, Hart recorded the first

perfect 300 game for the Long Island women’s bowling program as the Blackbirds picked up wins in the second and final rounds of the day. LIU beat (9) Wisconsin – Whitewater 825-760 against and Delaware State 831-733. LIU finished third at the St. Francis Brooklyn New Year Knock Down and Hart has been selected to be a member of the All-Tournament team. Standing alone the sophomore ranks in fourth. The Blackbirds compete again at the Kutztown Invitational on Jan. 26-27.

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With a time of 1:15.00 sophomore Katrina Anderson placed third in the 500-meter dash, her new personal best. Freshman Shanice Grant placed second in the 60-meter hurdle even with a time of 8.77.

Senior Wilmot Stubblefield Photo Credit: LIU Athletics

CAN THE BLACKBIRDS PULL IT TOGETHER?

BY: JUSTIN ELLIS

ince the 2009–10, the LIU women’s basketball team won between nineteen and twenty-two games each season. Within that stretch, there were multiple visits to the NEC tournament. Although they did not win the championship, the team could still count it as a successful seasons nonetheless. Unfortunately the current season, has not gone well for the Blackbirds and as of January 21, LIU women’s basketball had a record of 4-13 overall.

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The Blackbirds have been plagued with turnovers and low field goal percentages. The season has been made even tougher due to the long losing streak; which is presently at a high of seven games. The women’s basketball team has fourteen games left in its season, allowing plenty of time to fix things, but in order to see any changes, it has to be done now.

One of the largest issues for LIU has been defense. This season opposing teams are shooting a combined 39% against the Blackbirds, which has left Long Island with a scoring margin of negative 10. Comparing to this team to last years team; who recorded a margin of plus five, it becomes apparent that the 2012-13 women’s basketball team is in horrible shape. The question then arises, what has changed? According to Head Coach Gail Striegler “last year’s team was very senior latent, which has led to four of our starters graduating and two of our top bench players also graduated.” Unfortunately for the Blackbirds and colleges everywhere this is an unavoidable circumstance. Eventually everyone leaves but in most cases others players step up to fill the shoes of the players they lost. Regardless, defense is not based on talent, it’s all effort and the effort is lacking for the Blackbirds right now; especially since the team is struggling to score. Basketball games often come down to which team has the least turnovers and so far in this season that has not been LIU; which averages twenty-one turnovers per game. To have nearly played half of the season and have that many turnovers is a tragedy in

Head Coach Gail Striegler run play by team Photo Credit: LIU Athletics

sports. A team cannot and should not give the opposition any extra chances to score and expect to not suffer the consequences. The Blackbirds average more turnovers than assist, meaning they give the ball to the other team more than they do to each other. If this team is intending on picking things up this has to end, they have been punished in practice for the turnovers they commit, but overall the team just has to take better care of the ball and each other, since a large amount of turnovers stem from players who make rushed decisions under pressure. Turnovers are a fixable problem, but when will the Blackbirds learn? The biggest flaw that this team has to overcome is scoring. Currently, LIU scores fifty-two points per game respectively, but it does nothing when the team allows sixty-three points per game defensively. There’s that magic word again “defense.” LIU is a running

team that usually leads to high scoring games, but that hasn’t been the case. A team built with a running mindset should never have a game that ends in a score as low as thirty-two or thirty-three as they did with Rutgers and Hawaii. Another noticeable issue has been the low shooting percentage, which stands at just 35% combined with the three point percentage of 28%. Along with high scoring games. Running teams, overshoot the ball; this does nothing is a team is missing more than half of the shots they take.

game but is just as important to winning games as taking care of the ball.

Despite missing shots the problem hasn’t been taking “bad shots,” but rather an issue of accuracy, which can always be improved through practice. Maybe for this specific group of girls the program needs to be tweaked; slow down the pace and maybe the results will be better. So far this in season there are many things to complain about but a positive side does exist. It’s something you might not see by just watching the

“This group compared to my previous teams has had the best team chemistry, they really like each other it’s almost scary we are 3-11, I was feeling horrible and they put me in a good mood.” At the current pace it’s hard to tell if this season can be turned around for the better, but with the right attitude and mindset it is certainly not impossible.

In short the Blackbirds genuinely care for each other. The losing streak has forced the team to come together as a group to deal with pressures of one of its worst seasons so far. Something as bad as a seven game losing streak could fracture a team, but it shows high character of the women of LIU who have done just the opposite. Even Coach Striegler has noticed the bond while also getting caught up in the emotion.

BLACKBIRDS LOSE KEY PLAYER IN NONCONFERENCE ACTION streak in the presence of the family and friends who had come to see him play. Unfortunately for the redshirt senior, after 24 minutes, 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, his season would come to an abrupt end. “Due to the pain, I kind of thought something had happened but I was hoping and praying, I would be able to come back”.

Senior Julian Boyd Photo Credit: LIU Athletics

ike any other game day, Julian Boyd, 22, woke up, attended breakfast with his teammates and prepared to face off against Rice University in Houston Texas. Little did he know, Dec. 12 would mark the end of his career as a college athlete.

Boyd, a Texas native, hit the court eager to add another win to the Blackbirds

“The only plus to this is that I can actually feel the pain of my injury unlike my heart, where I felt no pain and thought I was okay”. The diagnoses left Boyd in a state of depression but still he prevailed, and with the right diet and exercise he also led the Blackbirds to their first NEC Basketball Championship in 30 years. Again, Boyd would help make history for LIU as he and his team pulled in

As the Blackbirds success grew so did media coverage, from the daily news to the school paper. Boyd found himself in the spotlight of a local basketball celebrity. However, there is always a down side to new found fame and Boyd quickly learned how being in the spotlight could go south. As the 2012-13 school year picked up Boyd and three of his teammates were suspended from school indefinitely. The young men were accused of assaulting several students at an all-out brawl that occurred during a welcome back party on LIU school grounds. Because the Blackbirds made school history the year before, news of the suspensions quickly spread and Boyd’s name was dragged through the mud along with it. Again Boyd’s college future seemed hazy, but after further investigation, Boyd and his fellow teammates were welcomed back to the LIU campus of course, not without two game suspensions each. Although it is not clear what the ramifications of that night may be in the future, Boyd was one again given a

MEET SOME OF OUR SENIOR ATHLETES

BY: SHANEL GILBERT

chance to do what he loved most. As the Basketball season picked up, the Blackbirds saw an onslaught of defeats as they faced tougher opponents. Still, the team was able to overcome Columbia, Layette and Hofstra before traveling to Houston to take on Rice. It was there that Boyd would tear his ACL and meniscus, rendering him benched for the remainder of the 201213 season. “I felt hurt, because I knew I wasn’t going to be able to play, but at the same time I knew it was something I had to go through and I tried to be as positive as possible”. Boyd is scheduled for surgery this month, followed by a seven to nine month recovery period. Although the senior sat out his sophomore year under a medical redshirt, LIU sports department plans to apply for a second medical redshirt, as Boyd has played under 30% of the 2012-13 season. Although there is no guarantee Boyd’s second medical redshirt will be cleared, he remains hopeful about his future. “I just hope to get back on the court and hopefully help LIU to another championship next year.”

Photo Credit: LIUAthletics.com

Track & Field, Jasmine Carter Hometown: Fontana, Calif. Previous School: Mt. San Antonio Coll. Major: Sports Science

Mens Basketball, C.J. Garner Hometown: Silver Spring, Md. Previous School: Univ. of South Al. Major: Media Arts

Womens Basketball, Tamika Guz Hometown: Miami, Fl. Previous School: Miami Norland Major: Health Science

“I’m going to be either working at a highschool starting off small and then working my way up.”

“I plan on becoming one of the greatest all-around musicians ever”

“I’m actually planning on going to physicians assistant school and after that I’m going to apply to grad-school.”

Track & Field, Rogers Kipruto Event: Distance/Cross Country Hometown: Rift Valley Province, Kenya Previous School: Tambach Major: Health Science “I’m an internatinal student and got to meet people from all over the world.”

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“I woke up focused and ready for the game as usual. I was a little more excited because I was going to play in front of my parents but I was ready to go out and get the game started”.

The new injury has stopped Boyd from returning to the game he loved for the second time in his life. During the 2009-10 season, Boyd, sat out his sophomore year after being diagnosed with noncompaction cardiomyopathy. This meant that Boyd’s body was not circulation blood properly, as a result the 6’7 forwards entire body would begin to cramp when he over exerted himself.

a second NEC championship. LIUBrooklyn became the reigning champs back-to-back, but were unable to defeat its first NCAA tournament opponent both seasons.

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