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LONG ISLAND MAKES HISTORY WITH A THREE-PEAT BY: SHANEL GILBERT
Relax your way to an “A.” Engage in stress management relief techniques in the Avena Lounge and The Jonas Board Room, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 3/27/13. For more information visit the Student Life and Leadership office, M-311. Examine the role of Arab soap operas with guest speaker Noura Hajjaj. Critique the images of female victimization and degradation in the Arab television world. “Rethinking Stereotypes and Image-Making of Arab Women” begins 3/28/13. Join the conversation in LLC 515, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Get ready for the Easter holiday by attending LIU Gospel Choir’s “You’re Worth It” event, 3/29/13. Join in the festivities in the Avena Lounge beginning 7:30 pm. For more information contact Kapreka Booker in the Student Life and Leadership office, M-311, (718) 488-1216. BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
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arly in the school year, four members of LIU’s men’s basketball team found themselves unsure if their college career would come to a grinding halt. The athletes had been suspended from LIU-Brooklyn due to their involvement in an altercation that occurred on campus. As time dragged on, things only seemed to get worse; the young men were eventually arrested and found themselves in a place most people go to college to avoid: jail. However, in a stroke of good luck the suspensions were overturned and the young men were once again allowed to continue life as college athletes. This did not mean that what was once said had been forgotten, this did not mean there were to be no consequences for their actions and it also did not mean that life on campus would ever be the same. When Long Island’s basketball season opened, CJ Garner, Julian Boyd, Jamal Olasewere, and Troy Joseph realized that backlash was only just beginning. The 2012-13 season saw tougher opponents for LIU and opened with four straight losses that started with a loss to Morehead State at Long Island’s first ever appearance at the Barclays Center and the streak capped with a loss
to the No. 8 Kentucky in Lexington KY. As if that weren’t bad enough, Boyd the Blackbirds lead scorer suffered a serious knee injury in non-conference action. The injury would sit Boyd out for the remainder of the season and once again LIU’s men’s basketball team was faced with an unsure future. Throughout the preseason, many of the Blackbirds saw injuries that would make the loss of Boyd of heavier burden to bear. Seniors Forwards Booker Hucks and Kenny Onyechi sat out the first few games as a result of a shoulder impingement and a fractured ankle. Getting those players back was vital if Long Island planned to keep its spot as one of the NEC’s top contending teams. Still, the team struggled to pull it together and as a result LIU lost four straight conference games in a row and didn’t seem to be making any progress at getting better. The social networks were abuzz with comments that attributed the bad luck to karma and others wrote Long Island out of the running. Even LIU students began to doubt the Blackbirds chances of just making it to the NEC tournament. The defending Champions were being looked at as one of the worst
teams in the NEC, a far cry from backto-back champions. Yet, as if feeding off of the negative energy surrounding them, LIU pushed forward and despite the adversity, the Brooklyn Blackbirds went on to qualify for the No. 4 seed in the Northeast at 12-6 in conference and 17-13 overall. Long Island’s First game of the tournament was held at home against Quinnipiac. The teams went 1-1 against each other in the regular season and had met just days before in one of LIU final home games. Emotions were high and it showed as the Blackbirds and Bobcats traded leads in a game of cat and mouse. By the intermission LIU found itself down four points. The head of the second period saw little improvement for LIU who could not stop QU from building a nine-point lead with 7:48 left in the half. But, like all throughout the season Long Island pulled through and managed to take and hold the lead for the remainder of the half. The Blackbirds successfully
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It’s a Brooklyn battle! Participate in SGA’s Dodgeball tournament that will raise money for student scholarships! The battle begins in the Schwartz Gymnasium, 7:30 – 9 p.m., 3/28/13. For more information or to join a team, contact Aaron Raines (718) 780-4034.
Long Island University against Mount St. Mary’s Photo: LIU Athletics
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: DR. GAIL-ANN VENZEN
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r. Gail-Ann Venzen is an associate professor at LIU Brooklyn. Originally from Trinidad, Venzen received a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brooklyn College and her Ph.D. from Howard University. She has been a professor at LIU for 18 years and currently teaches oral communication, public speaking, business communication and debate.
mediocrity. Therefore, one of Venzen’s main goals is to encourage her student to make stronger efforts.
Venzen began teaching while working on her graduate degree; one of her professor’s suggested Venzen teach an “Introduction to Speech” class and has been teaching ever since.
Venzen knew from her own experiences as an undergrad on academic probation how difficult adjusting to college can be. “I tell my students I understand that transition from high school to college is not easy for everyone,” she said, “you might not see your potential for success right away because you have to find discipline first.”
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According to Venzen, the most challenging part of teaching is encountering a difficult student who does not see the value of their education. “I like when I see a student who may not have been the best throughout the semester, but towards the end, they [understand],” Venzen said. Another frustrating aspect of being an educator in her opinion is seeing students with potential that seem to be content with
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Despite the number of advanced level courses she teaches, Venzen enjoys teaching her oral communications class the most because she gets to “shape young minds while they are still early in their college careers.”
When it comes to Women’s History Month, Venzen believed it is a welldeserved honor. “Women have been put into a place of being silent for too long and not able to get their own identity out, she said. “A lot of people don’t know that there are many famous
Dr. Gail-Ann Venzen (left) speaks with Seawanhaka reporter Shannon Thomas at the “Inside the Faculty Studio” program on March 21. Photo: Erica Richards
women in the world who are doing great things and making change. To have a [month] where we these women can get recognition is a great achievement.” Venzen also believes that although today’s society is immensely male
dominated and a glass ceiling is placed over women; In Venzen’s opinion it is important for women to remember that they can do anything they put their minds to because “women are the lifelines of the world.”
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: RAJUL PUNJABI
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ajul Punjabi is an English and journalism professor at LIU Brooklyn. She received her undergraduate degree from Kearn University in New Jersey and pursued her master’s at the Brooklyn Campus. After graduating, Punjabi began her professional career as a journalist and has had been published in VIBE, Playboy, GIANT and on the BillBoard website. Although she is currently a college professor, journalism is her first love; she is also a freelance writer. Punjabi began her college career as a fashion design major. Her English professor noticed her talent for writing and suggested she switch her major to journalism. Later on, she received an internship at VIBE magazine and decided journalism was her passion – she intended to pursue it as her career. Punjabi loves her work because it requires her to have “a youthful mentality” since it is not known what tomorrow brings and a journalist must
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always be able to think ahead. Punjabi began teaching while doing her fellowship at LIU Brooklyn for her master’s and discovered she loves teaching because it is an opportunity for her to give back and help students pursue their own goals. “I remember what it is like to want something but not really know how to go about it,” she said. “I believe guidance is crucial.” She finds the most challenging part of teaching is giving a student’s work a letter grade because she values everyone’s particular style, but it must be done in order from students to grow and learn. Punjabi credits some of her own success in her career and life to strong female role models and editors because they have given her support and guidance. Every month in her opinion, is Women’s History Month because of the examples her mentors have set throughout her professional and personal life. Punjabi
Rajul Punjabi interviewing singer Estelle. Photo: Kellyann Petry
stated, “It is very important to see small parts of you in successful women to emulate and have a healthy set of goals for yourself.” Punjabi also believes it is very important that women should not limit themselves to only one role: “We
can still keep traditional roles, still know how to cook and clean, but be able to take over in a boardroom too.”
IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
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elebrating Women’s History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the many valuable contributions women make to American society and societies all over the world.
The very nature of highlighting positive accomplishments may seem to paint an overly rosy portrait of women’s position in American society. The issue is in fact far more complicated and conflicted. It seems to be an obvious statement that women are integral to every aspect of society—from politics to economics to the positive development of culture— yet, as the last election taught us, women’s rights are still regulated and policed in a way that men rarely if ever experience.
the same qualifications will only earn $ .75 for every (white) man’s dollar. The percentage difference for women of color is even greater.
Our own campus provides a fascinating illustration of critical shifts in women’s position. We are a majority female campus representing a diverse array of ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, and age ranges. We have young women right out of high school in classes with grandmothers who have raised two sets of children. The unifying purpose of all these women is the opportunity to change their lives for the better. One way of raising awareness of the many social issues that impact the lives of women and, through them, men is LIU Brooklyn’s Gender Studies Program. Faculty from disciplines like history, English, biology, social work, and psychology teach courses that explore the social dynamics of gender from multiple perspectives. Taking even one class in gender studies would open the eyes of any woman or man at the university to the enormous changes that have happened and that need to happen to help balance our society. In honor of this month, the Gender Studies program
has a display in the Resnick Gallery on the development and expansion of women’s publication in print and electronic media in the United States. Women are making great strides all across the country. Though conditions do need to improve on a number of fronts, we have made progress. The women’s movement in this country, feminism, and the willingness of progressive men to change, adapt, and share power has produced a significant
difference in opportunity for women. Thus, the celebration of women’s history can encompass all of these things—the struggles, the triumphs, and the need to continue with progress and change. One of the iconic images of the women’s movement is Rosy the Rivetter, flexing her muscle, and stating, “Yes, we can!” To commemorate Women’s History month, I propose modifying this slogan to “Yes, we ARE!”
CAMPUS CAMERA: THOUGHTS ON WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
Serghio Antonio Adams, Poli. Science Grad Student
Karina Succar, Pre-Pharmacy, Freshmen
Kamil Roozkowski, Pharmacy Junior
Angela Della Rocca, Pre-Pharmacy Freshmen
“Women’s History Month is an illusion of equality. Women should be celebrated daily not just for a single month.”
“Women’s History Month celebrates and shows the world what women in the past have accomplished. They have made many things possible for women and I’m very grateful.”
“Women are important because they have created so much for the world in many fashions. The more educated the women in world are, the better the world would be.
“Women’s History Month is important because women have accomplished so much. It is very important to have equal rights so women can understand their significance.
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The economic recession in this country has had a disproportionate impact on women’s lives as they were extended the majority of subprime mortgages and head the majority of single-parent households. Women continue to be woefully underrepresented in our national and state governments, making up a paltry percentage of legislative, judicial, and executive bodies. The wage gap persists as every (white) woman in a comparable position with
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LONG ISLAND MAKES HISTORY WITH A THREE-PEAT (continued from pg. 3) defeated its opponent 91-83 and would move on the semifinal round. Unlike its previous conference tournament games, the semifinals round would be on a whole new platform for the Blackbirds. They were to play at Wagner College where LIU suffered verbal assaults that may have contributed to its loss. This time however, Long Island came away victorious, downing the Seahawks 9482. Garner led the Blackbirds with 23 points followed by Olasewere with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. From the moment they hit the court LIU took full control of the contest and by the end of the first half the visitors managed to put Wagner in a 20-point hole.
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Midway into the second half the Blackbirds saw its largest lead of the night at 24 points. Still, the Seahawks played hard and were able to bring LIU’s lead back down to 11 points. Unfortunately for Wagner the Blackbirds were just too much to handle and ended the night with a 12 point lead.
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On the last day of the tournament, Long Island returned home to take on Mount St. Mary’s in the Championship round. Once again led by Garner with
31 points, LIU made NEC history by picking up its third conference title in as many years. However, the win did not come easy. The Blackbirds trailed for large portion of the opening period but ultimately took the lead 35-31 before heading into the intermission. Feeding off the energy at home, the Blackbirds opened the closing period ready to make history and for the first time throughout the season the men’s basketball team could genuinely smile as senior Booker Hucks hit a trey to close the half 91-70. Not only had the team made history without one of its key players, but they had overcome one of LIU’s most controversial basketball seasons ever. Sadly, the Blackbirds concluded its historic season with a 68-55 loss to James Madison in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Regardless, this does not take away from the significance of the 2012-13 season and the men’s basketball team will go down in history as one of the best to grace the court at LIU. The Blackbirds wave goodbye to Garner, Hucks, Olasewere, Onyechi and Brandon Thompson who have all ended their basketball careers at LIU on a high note that wasen’t soon be forgotten.
LIU Brooklyn students and faculty gathered in the Cyber Cafe to cheer for the Blackbirds during the 2013 NCAA tournament on March 20. Photo: Chase Melvin
WELCOME TO MAYOR BLOOMBERG UNIVERSITY
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BY: NOELANI MONTERO
hy not ban trans-fat in the cafeteria? Banish high fructose corn syrup drinks from vending machines. Deport the salt shakers, along with the Big Gulp. While we’re at it, LIU Brooklyn students are forbidden from using music earplugs— it damages their ears and prevents them from hearing professors.   Although detrimental to one’s health, smoking is ultimately a choice. I was standing by of the glass panel windows in front of the Pratt Building while smoking a Newport 100 and checking my email. Expecting to just clear out some junk from “Cobra Heath� and “Christian Mingle,� I almost deleted the Provost’s message. The statement said: “LIU Brooklyn strives to provide a healthy, clean, safe and productive campus environment, and we believe that all members of the campus community are entitled to clean air.�
The letter encourages smokers to quit and informs us of the access of tools to help that process become easier. This sounds fine, but as adults we have the right to quit on our own terms. “The latest report from the Surgeon General concludes that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke– even an occasional cigarette or exposure to secondhand smoke is harmful� said the email from Provost We do not control the direction of the wind. In 2014 when we are pushed to the other side of the gate, will the smoke not seep through? Or will students be immune to the smoke leaking in from the cracks of the walls? The email said no level of secondhand
College campuses across the country including Long Island University Brooklyn have instituted smoking bans. (AP Photo/The Decatur Daily, Jeronimo Nisa)
smoke is safe. So is there really something to gain from this inconvenient change? The wind will blow in any direction it pleases. This is why no matter how courteous a smoker is, secondhand smoke is always lurking. Many students are as shocked as I was when they heard the recent news from the provost. “I don’t think they should do it,� said Mary Ferruggia, a psychology major. “You can’t determine how I deal with my stress, if smoking is how I cope, then so what?� Maybe moving students to a designated smoking area would be a better idea. The change would be less dramatic and Long Island University would seem less like Bloomberg University.
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Four winning photos will appear in Issue 22 (September 2013). We interesting cell-phone photos. Artistic but not necessarily perfect. Be creative. Multiple submissions OK. Abstract OK. Rough edges OK. Filtered OK (think Instagram). Boring not OK. Send to wayne.berninger@liu.edu. Deadline: April 12.
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That opening line got to me. If students are entitled to clean air, then why are smokers not entitled to smoky air? I was shocked to be receiving yet another infringement on my student rights. First the parks, then my school? Pretty soon smoking will be banned in general, I presume.
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NICKI MINAJ AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE
BY: JERVELLE FREDERICK
Nicki Minaj performing in NYC in August 2012 Photo: www.gbasibe.com
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porting a buckle-embellished black leather jacket by Tom Ford and a natural look, Nicki Minaj grazes the cover of Elle Magazine’s April 2013 issue. The rap diva is known for her over the top wigs and excessive use of makeup. This toned down Nicki is one that the public is unfamiliar with.
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When questioned about her experience sans her cartoonish Barbie persona Nicki had this to say: “When I saw myself with barely any makeup on, it was such a...I’m so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard,” she said. “I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes – you know, nothing – I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.” Makeup can be dangerous in the sense that it could rob one of one’s very identity. After the release of the cover the Internet blew up with comments of the star appearing better with the natural image. Many applauded her for bravery. Minaj is a spokeswoman for many others out there who feel the need to cake on the makeup. Usually such behavior points to an insecurity. Some people on the internet mentioned her practice of contouring her nose leading to many African Americans developing feelings against their own noses. The young especially are said to not see their wide noses as flattering in this time period. On the cover Nicki proudly displays her natural nose. This may reassure to some that they are fine the way they are. It also speaks volumes about the industry and
it’s obsession to Europeanize African American features. Some bring the argument that a thinner nose makes one more appealing in the market. Dr. Donald Bird, a journalism professor at LIU Brooklyn, was astonished to see the difference between “Barbie” Nicki and natural Nicki. “I don’t know a lot about makeup,” he said, “but the implication of the shading of the nose goes beyond make up. I think one of the big problems when I taught press and society was adolescent girls resorting to bulimia because they wanted to look like the models. Makeup may be harming young girls more than helping.” What the cover itself is saying to the public is that natural is ok. It is promoting the idea that makeup doesn’t need to be layered on for one to look and feel beautiful. Wardrobe as well doesn’t need to be exaggerated to make a positive statement. Simple is arguably better in this context and most. After seeing the cover image of Minaj, Brooklyn Campus sophomore Desiree Alfonzo said, “I think it’s a positive message she’s sending to her fans and just females in general – natural beauty is just as beautiful as loud and crazy as make up. To me she still looks hot and I think more actresses and models should go for the natural look.” Makeup will forever be part of the culture it seems to the LIU Brooklyn staff and students, but they agree that it doesn’t have to be the reason someone feels beautiful.
Nicki Minaj on the cover of Elle magazine. Photo: Elle Magazine April 2013 Issue
WORLD HEALTH ISSUE: DIABETES
BY: JIBRIL RAHIM
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 347 million people have diabetes and many people do not truly understand the disease. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot sufficiently use the insulin in the body. Photo: www.technorati.com and Photo: www.unitedpatientsgroup.com
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iabetes has been a serious health issue for several years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 347 million people have diabetes and many people do not truly understand the disease.
Type 1 diabetes was once known as “juvenile diabetes” because of it mostly occurring in children and young adults. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Type 1 diabetes mostly occurs in young children and adults and the body does not produce insulin. The ADA also mentions that only 5 percent of people with diabetes are Type 1 cases and insulin therapy is available for people with this type of diabetes. Insulin therapy can help people with type 1 diabetes live complication-
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot sufficiently use the insulin in the body. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes and the WHO says “Type 2 diabetes comprises 90 percent of people with diabetes around the world,” and this is mainly due to an excess of body fat and a sedentary lifestyle – this means a person who is overweight has a higher change of having Type 2 diabetes than someone who is physically fit and exercises regularly. According to an article for PBS by Joey Chou and Jason Kane, a third of American adults are overweight and obesity is in the top five of the top ten contributing factors to diabetes. This means Type 2 diabetes is a major concern for the American public and these statistics show the value of staying physically fit and exercising regularly. The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are similar to the Type 1 case, but Type 2 cases are usually diagnosed years after it occurs. This means the problems of Type 2 diabetes can occur in the body and the person may go years without knowing about it. The WHO also notes that Type 2 cases are starting to show
up in children, which may reflect a connection to increasing childhood obesity. The third type of diabetes is called Gestational Diabetes and this form of diabetes occurs in pregnant women. According to the ADA, this form of diabetes shows up around the 24th week of pregnancy and it does not mean the pregnant woman had diabetes before or will have it after pregnancy. The WHO mentions prenatal screening is the usual method used when diagnosing Gestational Diabetes. Prenatal screening is used to discover if the child will have any birth defects, so it can also pick up this disease in the pregnant Regulating your blood glucose level is important for a pregnant woman because it can help ensure the health of both the baby and the pregnant woman. Overall, diabetes is a dangerous disease in any form. Prevention is possible, so people should make sure to work to avoid being diagnosed with diabetes. The general advice to people on how to avoid diabetes is to exercise regularly, which helps a person stay physically fit. That prevention method has come up in this article before and that is because it is the best possible prevention method. Diabetes can often cause other problems
in the body, so it is best to work against getting it as much as possible. “Most people do not understand is that when one is diagnosed with diabetes it is often coupled with another chronic condition such as hypertension, chronic heart failure, coronary artery disease etc. Therefore it is important for individuals, especially at the adolescent young adult stage, to pick healthy foods and a healthy physical routine to prevent the onset of diabetes” says Daniel Lu, Health Science Major. A healthy diet and regular exercise is important because exercise alone is not enough to combat diabetes. The fight against diabetes goes on, but it is a fight we can win.
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Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce a sufficient amount of insulin to regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism or the body is unable to use it. The WHO also notes that raised blood sugar is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and this can have negative consequences on the body’s systems, nerves and blood vessels. Diabetes can come in three forms, which are Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Although they have different classifications, each type of diabetes is very dangerous when left uncontrolled.
free lives, as long as they keep up with it. Type 1 diabetes has no cure, but it can be managed with the method mentioned earlier.
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Best of Brooklyn Collegiate Internship & Job Fair Learn about various career opportunities and meet over 75 employers! Thursday, April 18th, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Metcalfe Gymnasium
Career Fair Prep Session: Thurs., April 11th, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Vol u nte e r O p p ortu n i ti e s Mon., April 15th , 3:00 p.m. Tues., April 16th, 11:00am & 5:00pm Wed., April 17th, 3:00 p.m. Stop by Pratt 510 for a resume critique! Professional dress, LIU Brooklyn ID and resumes required. Registration through MyCareerKey strongly recommended.
Internship Week: April 2nd- April 4th Importance of Internships
Tues., April 2nd, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm
Pratt 120
Speed Interviewing
Wed., April 3rd, 5:00pm
Upper Mezzanine- Metcalfe Gym
“How To Use Social Media in Your Internship/ Job Search"
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Introducing: Michelle Lawton Major: Media Arts and Journalism Year: Senior “ Interning at NBCUniversal has been a great experience for me. I started in the Archives Sales and LXTV departments, and later transitioned into the Casting department. My favorite experience was with the LXTV department where my job description was very similar to that of a production assistant. I assisted on segment shoots through organizing lighting, using cameras and producing segments. I have made many professional contacts and it has opened a number of doors for me. As a result of my internship, I am now a part time Freelance Assistant with the LXTV department. I found my first internship opportunity with NBCUniversal through the help of Career Services. My counselor helped me format my resume and guided me through the application process. Over my years here at LIU Brooklyn, I have spent a lot of time in the Career Services Office. I have attended many different events and workshops to develop and enhance my career portfolio. I encourage students to go to Career Services and talk to their Career Counselors .” “Like” us on Facebook and join us on LinkedIn Search LIU Brooklyn Career Services
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GUCCI MANE ASSAULTS FAN
BY: KAREN MILLER
stitches. Soulja Boy recently posted photos of his addiction to codeine on Instagram. The image received more than 1,000 responses, many were negative comments. Codeine was the same drug that killed UGK’s Pimp C. Rapper Xzibit was almost arrested while aboard a flight with US Airways, Xzibit went to use the restroom while the plane was preparing to land. The police were called, but the rapper was not arrested. Rapper, Gucci Mane Photo Credit:mdadisibongo.blogspot.com
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ccording to bossip.com, R&B singer Tearria Mari and Ray J are secretly dating, the two were reportedly hugging and kissing backstage at the Nokia Center in Los Angeles.
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The Atlanta Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for rap artist Gucci Mane after he allegedly assaulted a soldier. The soldier was attempting to take a photo with the rapper when Gucci Mane hit him with a champagne bottle. The soldier went to Grady Memorial Hospital where his injury required ten
FOX network is planning to create a TV show about O.J Simpson and his high profile murder case. The show is titled The Run of His Life: The People vs. O.J Simpson. The show is written by Academy Award winning writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The series will show viewers behind the scenes of the 1995 trail. The former NFL player was acquitted of all charges of the murders of his ex-wife and her friend. Stay tune for emerging details. Wale recently announced on MTV’s RapFix Live that he will be releasing his next album, The Gifted on June 25. Stay tune for emerging details.
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Two separate legal lawsuits occurring over the copy rights of deceased R&B singer Aaliyah. A publishing company named Reservoir Media Management is suing Craze Productions for illegally selling tracks off Aaliyah third album on iTunes. According to TMZ, Reservoir is claiming Craze did not obtain permission to sell the singer’s music. TV host of BET’s 106 and Park Bow Wow was ordered to pay porn star Katsuni $80,000 for using her nude body image in a video that was posted on YouTube. Bow Wow claims that he did create the video and he refuses to pay her. Deb Antney, the mother and manager of Waka Flocka is suing rapper French Montana; Antney claims that the rapper has performed at several concerts without her knowledge or permission. Antney owns and operates Mizay Entertainment, which started managing Montana in the fall of 2010. Bobby Brown was sentenced to 55 days in a Los Angeles jail on Mar 21 after his second DUI in one year. According to Vibe.com, the singer only served eight hours in prison.
2) All Gold Everything Trindad James 3) Pout It Up Rihanna 4) Dope Tyga 5) She Don’t Put It Down Joe Budden 6) I’m Diffrent 2 Chainz 7) No Worries Lil’ Wayne 8) RIP Young Jeezy 9) Thinkin Bout You Frank Ocean 10) Freaks French Montana
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LIU Brooklyn’s Theatre Program will present their 2013 Spring Production, The Freedom Plays. The plays are a series of short, one act plays written and performed by LIU students.
LIU students acting in the Freedom Plays Photo Credit: Matthew Zehnder
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The Freedom Plays are the result of a writing competition created by the Theatre Program Coordinator, Matthew Zehnder. Zehnder knew there was plenty of untapped writing talent at LIU after taking writing and producing master classes and also wanting to do something different that would involve the community. He came up with the play contest for only LIU students; Zehnder brainstormed with the director of the plays, Misti B. Wills, and they both decided to make freedom the theme of the plays in honor of the 150 year old anniversary of The Declaration of Independence.
“We wanted writers to write contemporary plays freely, letting them [the writers] interpret the theme however they felt,” Zehnder said. The three one act plays were selected: K8Z by Bianca Bloomfield, Todd Dakotah, and Kate Olivia, which is 15 minutes long. The second act, South of Power by Aidan Levy is a half an hour long, and the final act, Garden in the Sky by Brian Hill is an hour long. “We’ve been doing new things with writers and actors who are on the cusp of doing things, and I think that’s very exciting,”Zehnder said. 30 LIU students auditioned for Zehnder and Wills in
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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE IS BACK! BY: KABRAUN DIXON
has the classic Timbaland touch and the production sort of resembles the late singer Aaliyah’s hit “Are You That Somebody,” which Timbaland also produced. On the song, Timberlake talks about how he only has eyes for the one girl.
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fter a six year hiatus, Justin Timberlake is back with a brand new album, The 20/20 Experience released on March 15. The album is produced by Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. The brand new album contains elements of all types of genres including R&B, Pop, Dance, and even Soul.
The next track on the album, “Don’t Hold the Wall,” is an up-tempo track is about just letting go and dancing with no boundaries. Although not as irresistible as the first two tracks, the song still captures the direction and flow of the album. It also gives a little bit of the singer’s older vibe. The song is then succeeded by the simple tune “Strawberry Bubblegum,” the blue-eyed soul singer slows down the production and gets sensual singing, “You and me that’s the recipe for a good time and it ain’t really nothing but clothes in the way.” JT continues the easy production with “Tunnel Vision,” the melody
“That Girl” is the next song on the album. It has a Temptations feel with a touch of Timberlake. The song strongly resembles “Pusher Love Girl,” which isn’t really a bad thing because you won’t get enough of it. Just when you might have thought that the album has reached its highest point, “Let The Groove In” enters your ears. The upbeat and earthy track bears resemblance to the works of Bruno Mars, Usher and even a little Michael Jackson. “Let The Groove In,” uses just the right instruments that blend together very easily. It is sure to spark some type of movement from you when you hear it. Then the track “Mirrors” is arguably the most personal and genuine song on the whole album; “It was easy coming back to you/ once I figured it out, you were right here all along.” This line in particular was such a heartfelt lyric, which is in reference to his short breakup in March 2011 with his now current wife, actress Jessica Biel. He closes out the album with the soothing pop ballad “Blue Ocean Floor.” According to billboard.com, The 20/20 Experience is set to sell around 500,000750,000 copies in the first week which easily would put it as the largest first week sales for any artist in 2013. He is also set to release a part two of the album in November of this year. So if you’re looking for the perfect album to blast during spring, Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience is for you. The album is in stores and on ITunes now.
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order to be casted for the roles. The South of Power takes place during hurricane Sandy, Avi one of the characters in the play has an article due at work the next day, the electricity in the apartment goes out. The play revolves around the tribulations Avi and his girlfriend Shelly faced while alone in their apartment during the storm. Victor Bekker, a senior Psychology major was selected to play one of the lead roles in the play South of Power. Bekker was always interested in theater and all the aspects of performing and taking on a different role. Bekker plays Avi, an apple loving yuppie in his mid-twenties, who is just starting out in his first NYC apartment with his girlfriend Shelly. After taking an acting class during his freshman year and overcoming a case of stage fright, Bekker became more comfortable on the stage and passionate about performing. “ I took more acting classes, read plays and saw old movies I’ve never heard of and it sparked my interest [in acting] more than I thought it would,” said Bekker. Unlike his character Avi, Bekker did not have such a laid-back time during Hurricane Sandy. He lives in a part of Coney Island that was hit hard by the hurricane.
Newman the opposite of Bekker’s character. Shelly is the nervous, grounded and smart girlfriend of Avi. She was inspired by characters played by Fran Drescher and observations of other girls with their boyfriends. “Shelly is very relatable, even though she is a little eccentric, it works for me because I’m eccentric in my own ways as well,” Theagene said. The most challenging part of her role is the fact that during most of the play, there are only two people on the stage. Therefore, the attention is constantly on them, so it was important to be aware of everything that they were doing. As for her future plans, Theagene desires to become a stage actress and also wants to do more musical theatre work. “Musicals are what I started doing in high school, and that is where my true love lies,” Theagene said. The Freedom Plays will be performed at Kumble Theater beginning Tuesday March 26 at 7:30 p.m. to Saturday March 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. Admission is free for all LIU students with ID, regular tickets are 10 dollars and senior citizen admission is priced at five dollars.
The aspiring actor recalled seeing the water rise and having to literally swim through the flooded basement of his house. Bekker used his feelings during Sandy to help bring his character to life. He said, “I didn’t think I’d be doing a play about Hurricane Sandy, I tried to take parts of my own feelings and thoughts during the time and incorporate them into the play.” The character Shelly in, The South of Power is played by Ashley Theagene an LIU junior who is a communication arts and speech major with a concentration in performing arts. She plays Shelly
Practice makes perfect: Actors at rehearsals. Photo: Shannon Thomas
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Timberlake opens the album with “Pusher Lover Girl,” an easy listen, smooth and soulful song where he sings about the girl that he loves that all he wants is her. The album then transitions into his smash hit, “Suit & Tie,” which features Jay-Z. According to Justin Timberlake, the track is an “ode to being well-dressed and handsome.” The single, “Suit & Tie” gives off an interesting blend of R&B and dance that puts you in the right mood before you go out.
The six-time Grammy winner gets even more romantic on the song “Spaceship Coupe,” the track isn’t the strongest lyrically because of its very predictable lyrics, but that probably doesn’t even matter because it’s so easy to get lost in the smooth futuristic R&B sound.
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Student Life and Leadership Development - Upcoming Events: SGA Scholarship Dodge ball Tournament Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Schwartz Gymnasium Calling All LIU Brooklyn Students, play your favorite Dodge ball game for a great cause! Proceeds will go towards the SGA Scholarship Fund. For more information regarding this event contact Kapreka Booker inStudent Life and Leadership Development, M-311, (718) 488-1216 or e-mail Kapreka.booker@liu.edu
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Children’s Safe Drinking Water Fund Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Health Science Lobby Visit the table and watch how the powder solution cleans the water and bring change to donate to the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Fund. For more information, please contact Natasha A. Lewis, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (SLLD) at (718) 488-1216 or e-mail Natasha.lewis@liu.edu
9th Annual Luna New Year Banquet Presented by the Asian Students Association Friday, March 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.-11:00p.m. Jing Fong Restaurant- 20 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10013 Celebrate the Asian New Year in style! For more information, please contact Kapreka Booker, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (SLLD) at (718) 488-1216 or e-mail Kapreka.booker@liu.edu
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1st Annual Digital Transformation CompetitionUncovering Alcohols Hidden Harms through Art
The University Health and Medical Services & Office of Student Life and Leadership Development To bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness Month (April), LIU Brooklyn students who are talented in graphic design are encouraged to transform a popular alcohol advertisement into an illustration of the hidden harms of alcohol on a flyer or poster. All submissions must be sent to bkln-uhms@liu.edu by March 29, 2013 by 5p.m. For more information contact Natasha A. Lewis, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (SLLD) at (718) 488-1216 OR VR Small, University Heath & Medical Services at (718) 246-6450
“In Union there is Strength” -Aesop
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BLACKBIRDS PICK UP FIRST THREE WINS
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IU athletics has had major struggles in sports that involve a ball and a bat. The Blackbirds have been getting grilled all season. The baseball team in an attempt to step out the oven played in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. In retrospect they only pushed themselves in deeper but BYU would give the Blackbirds a taste of victory. Junior Justin Topa the starting pitcher for LIU threw seven innings allowing one earned run on seven hits while striking out seven. It was a total team effort with the Blackbirds working for twelve hits turning them into four runs. LIU offense was led by a duo of juniors John Ziznewski and Kevin Needham both getting two hits and scoring two runs. The game was tied going into the seventh inning until senior Chris Untereiner bunted a single scoring Ziznewski. For the ninth inning senior Tito Marrero came in to close, he gave up one run but finished the game earning the save pushing LIU to a 4-3 win.
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Next in the invitational would be Illinois State, which brought LIU back to its losing ways that the team has familiarized itself with. The game was over quickly after a four run third inning for Illinois that the Blackbirds couldn’t recover from. Chad Hinshaw doubled scored two followed with a two run single from Brock Stewart that
Sophomore Rafael Guerrero Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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paced the inning. The game was lost to LIU 6-3.
A couple days later, LIU went to war with the Naval Academy. The Navy brought out the big guns for this game leaving the Blackbirds depleted. Sophomore Jordan Wilcox didn’t help the cause allowing six earned runs in just two innings. Navy scored six runs in the second inning firing early shots that LIU couldn’t return with the same vigor. In the fourth and fifth innings Navy added another three runs in each frame. LIU never scored a run finding themselves losing in the end 12-0. Unfortunately there were more games to come in which the Blackbirds showed no improvement. This instance would be against Miami (Ohio) and once again things got out of hand in a hurry. Miami scored five runs off Blackbird starter senior Chris Franzese. The Blackbirds fell prey to starter Nathan Williams, pitching seven innings allowing one earned run also striking out seven. Pitching was too overwhelming leading to Miami winning 8-1. LIU would then play Bucknell starting off the game with a solid effort. Blackbirds scored two runs in the first inning via a sac fly by Untereiner and a double by Needham. This outburst gave LIU an early 2-0 led that was only temporary. In the third, fourth and fifth innings combined, Bucknell drove in ten runs. All possibilities of LIU winning were lost. The offense couldn’t support a rally going on to lose 14-4. The tournament was coming to a close with the Blackbirds having two games left towards ending on a high note. As like everything else this season it all went wrong in depressing fashion. First game against Northwestern, starter for LIU Chance Fuglistahler was rocked through four innings giving up six earned runs. Northwestern scored twelve runs in the game keep on the Blackbirds to which they crumbled under losing 12-3. To finish up the tourney LIU’s final contest was verses Dartmouth that turned out to be a massive disappointment. Dartmouth definitely didn’t play like an Ivy League school on this day overpowering the Blackbirds at every turn. Wilcox
Junior John Ziznewski makes the pitch. Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
starting for LIU allowed seven runs on ten hits in just five innings leading to a LIU loss 11-4. After the awful showing in the tournament LIU had on its schedule some non-conference games in preparation for the NEC season. Playing on the home field verses St. Johns nothing changed. The Johnnies scored runs on LIU constantly through two innings they were already winning 3-0. Blackbirds attempted a comeback in the fourth and fifth innings scoring two in each frame but St. Johns was just unstoppable. LIU suffered because of its pitching starter Franzese who went 5 2/3 allowing seven runs. St. Johns used seven pitchers to beat LIU 9-6. Finally the season hit a bright spot LIU played Lehigh in three straight games taking two out of three. In the first contest the offensive output was evenly split amongst LIU’s lineup, four players having one run batted in. Blackbirds score four runs late in the game in the seventh and eighth inning. With Topa starting for LIU, the team dominated through eight innings of work allowing no runs, striking out ten and only giving up three hits. The bullpen almost gave it away in the ninth but Needham closed out the game earning the save. Something new LIU won 5-3.
The second game that was the beginning of a doubleheader against Lehigh was an offensive show for both teams. LIU played an amazing first inning. Blackbirds showed off the power stroke by hitting three homeruns in the in the frame junior Pete Leonello hit a solo shot, Needham hit a two run homer and then senior Albert Faz hit a three run homer. Even with the huge led LIU’s always has to find trouble which they certainly did, in the ninth inning they allowed seven runs to score giving Lehigh a led 8-9. Bottom of the ninth Needham was a hero for the moment singling in a run forcing extra innings. Bottom of the tenth inning Untereiner hit a walk off single scoring junior Diego Perez winning the game for LIU 10-9. In the final game of the doubleheader Lehigh would have its revenge by scoring five in the fifth inning led by a three run homer by Patrick Walshe, followed by a run scoring single from Lance Kirschenbaum. These two hits were all Lehigh starter Nick Cassell needed because he conquered all that opposed him pitched seven innings allowing just one run. LIU lost by a score of 4-1. LIU’s next game will be against Sacred Heart in Fairfield Connecticut on March 28 beginning the NEC conference schedule at 3pm.
SOFTBALL CONTINUES LOSING STREAK
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IU Brooklyn’s softball teams season has left a lot to be desired. No matter how bad it has been the season must go on and they had another opportunity to redeem themselves in the USF Under Armour Showcase. The Blackbirds first chance would be against Western Michigan. It was the start of a doubleheader with part one being successful. LIU dominated with its pitching and offense. Starting for the Blackbirds was sophomore Nicole Archer, who pitched a complete game allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits. Offensively LIU put on a show led by freshmen Whitney West and Archer who each tallied two RBI’s. A rarity for the Blackbirds were they scored runs early took the lead and held on to it. The scoring began in the first inning with a double by Senior Emily Kakuska scoring classmate Karina Cervante, junior Lauren Morizi would score soon after. LIU would add three runs in the third and sixth innings pushing themselves to an 8-3 victory.
LIU good feelings wouldn’t last too long, as the Blackbirds would now have to face Loyola Marymount. In the early going it seemed to be a mirror image of the first game with LIU scoring two runs in the first inning with a two run single by freshmen Ariana Lopez. LIU early outburst wouldn’t be enough as Marymount would have two huge innings in the second and sixth scoring seven runs combined. It was an insurmountable lead for the Blackbirds as they would lose 9-4. Tennessee Tech, LIU next opponent would in the end prove to be too powerful. The game would remain close throughout with Morizi getting RBI’s in
the 3rd and fifth innings but this wasn’t enough. Tennessee would put seven runs on the board capped off with backto-back homeruns by Hannah Eldridge and Madison Taylor. LIU lost 9-3. LIU was then given the task of playing Loyola Chicago but was not able to achieve. Loyola pitching was just too much. Brittany Gardner baffled the Blackbirds throwing a complete game allowing no runs, four hits and striking out eight. When you don’t score at all winning is impossible and it proved to be true again as LIU lost 2-0 The Blackbirds had another chance at redemption in the USF The Game Tournament. It didn’t happen. LIU began a doubleheader with new obstacle Radford. The Blackbirds were completely dominated leading to the mercy rule. In five innings Radford scored eleven runs on thirteen hits. LIU lost the match 11-0 LIU’s second game of the day was against Florida A&M. The game would go a lot better than the first but the end result stayed the same. In the second inning Lopez hit a homerun then in the fifth Nichole Toven scored two runs on a single. Through seven innings the game was tied. Top of the eighth Radford pulled away scoring two runs in frame on a game winning homerun by Kieifi Myrick. Blackbirds couldn’t counter leading to a 5-3. Facing Boston College, LIU would lose again late but it started well. First inning Blackbirds scored three runs on a passed ball, triple and a fly out. Sadly this early performance did not last the whole game. LIU added another run during the fifth but BC took over. Three homeruns were hit by BC two by Alana DiMaso. After five innings the score was tied at four until the bottom until BC’s own Tory Speer hit a walk off three run homer. LIU lost 7-4. On a five game losing streak LIU attempted to finally win against South Florida, the streak would only add another game. To make matters even worse LIU only got one hit and didn’t score a run. Sara Nevins was dominating
Senior Karina Cervantes. Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
throwing a complete game, striking out nine. The Blackbird offense didn’t show up at all losing 5-0. With one last chance to gain a victory in the tournament LIU would be opposed by Oklahoma State. The Blackbirds didn’t take advantage of the chance being shutout once again in consecutive games. Oklahoma State pitchers Kat Espinosa and Simone Freeman combined for a three hit shutout leaving LIU without a clue. LIU once again lost 6-0. Central Connecticut opposed LIU in a doubleheader that only served the purpose of giving the Blackbirds two additional loses. In the first game LIU didn’t show up at all getting shutout by pitcher Lauren Messina who pitched a complete game striking out four. The game was tied until the sixth inning
when Connecticut hit two homeruns then added another run in the seventh. Blackbirds were defeated 5-0. The rematch was a close contest with Connecticut winning 2-1 going into the sixth inning, when the game became a blowout when seven runs came around to score. Losing 9-1 in the bottom of the ninth LIU couldn’t rally a comeback going on to lose by that same score. Finishing off the doubleheader Blackbird’s next contest will be a home game against Stony Brook at 3pm.
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Later in the showcase LIU was to face BYU. Starting for LIU was sophomore Heather White who would go 2/3 allowing two runs, then being relieved by Archer who pitched an excellent game going 6 1/3 innings striking out six. Archer also supported her own cause with her second inning triple scoring two runs. In the sixth LIU would put the game away with another run with a single by Morizi. Blackbirds win 3-2.
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BASEBALL PREPS FOR SEASON
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IU Brooklyn’s women’s tennis team had its six game win streak brought to end against St. John University. The Blackbirds were out matched 1-6 as its opponent picked up win in all three doubles matches.
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Senior Aleksandra Pavlovic and sophomore Katya Yegoreychenko dropped in the No. 2 spot 6-8 against Amber Washington and Diamond Adams. Shortly after senior Taysha Blessington and sophomore Sanne Louwers would fall to their opponent 2-8 in the No. 1 spot. SJU’s Gvantsa Robakidze and Terri Thomas took the No. 3 spot after the match was suspended. Lisa Maas and Brittany Thompson lost the round 7-8.
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In the single matches. Adams defeated Maas 6-1 and 6-1 in the No. 3 spot to pick up St. Johns first single point. In the No. 6 spot SJU picked up another point as Thomas defeated Thompson 6-2 and 6-0. The Red Storm picked up its third point in the singles when Nevena Selakovic took down Louwers 6-2 and 6-4. Long Island was able to record just one point in the singles matches when Yegoreychenko defeated her opponent 6-4, 4-6, and 1-0. Previously the Blackbirds picked up four team wins in Puerto Rico over the break. Long Island went a perfect 7-0 over the University of Puerto that only saw one close match between Maas and Rodriguez in the singles event. Still Maas came out on top 7-6 and 6-0.
Sophomore Sanne Louwers. Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
Still in Puerto Rico the Blackbird went 5-2 over Bucknell University. LIU took all three doubles events however BU was able to pick up two wins in the singles events. Maria Cioffi defeated Blessington 0-6, 7-5, and 6-4 and teammate Lydia Colvin defeated Maas 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. The Blackbirds once again went a
GOLF OPENS ON A POSITIVE NOTE
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ver spring break, LIU women’s Golf team placed first out of six teams at the Lonnie Barton Invitational held in Daytona Beach Fl. Sophomore Christina Felip carded rounds of 79 and 78 to take the top spot in the event earning her the individual title. Behind Felip, freshman Marisol Doglioli took the second top spot with a combined total of 161. The Blackbirds helped achieve its second Lonnie Barton title with a combined record of 654. Four golfers for LIU took spots in the top ten including
perfect 7-0 this season after defeating Minnesota State. Maas and Thompson saw the closest games at 6-1 and 6-4 in the singles but were managed to hold their opponents back for the win. Long Island’s final game in Puerto Rico saw yet another victory, this time over Colgate University 6-1. The Blackbirds were perfect in the double
events but were unable to stop Colgate from picking up a win in the singles as Jennifer Ho outdid Maas 4-6, 7-5, and 12-10 in the No. 3 spot. LIU Brooklyn’s tennis team returns to action March 28 against Monmouth University.
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sophomores Brianna Maynard and Alice Boothroyd who tied for sixth. Freshman Victoria Fagan was tied at the 23 spot for LIU. Men’s Golf also saw winning result as the team placed first of five team at the same event. Freshman led the Blackbirds after carding rounds of 76 and 80, unfortunately it would only be enough to tie for second place alongside Sacred Hearts Will Smittle who also carded a total of 156. Senior Josh Waters and Junior Lloyd
Martinson tied for fifth with combined rounds of 157 each. Senior Jamie Young placed 12 in the individuals and teammate Obediah Ayton placed 23. Ayton did not participate in the second round for LIU. Brock Pampeoni took the top spot in the invitational with rounds of 80 and 75. Golf continues on March 30-31 at the Monmouth Hawk Invitational for women, while the men take part in the Whiting Turner Invitational. Sophomore Brianna Maynard Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
LACROSSE CAN’T CATCH A BREAK
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IU-Brooklyn’s Lacrosse team continues to spiral down a nine game losing streak as the Blackbirds picked up five straight losses since spring break.
March 24, Long Island took on Mount St Mary’s in its second conference matchup of the season. Unfortunately the Blackbirds would pick up yet another loss as the team fell 9-14. The mount took an early goal to get on the board at the 29:13 mark in the first but LIU did not let the home team slide and assaulted the net for three straight unassisted goals. The contest seemed to be in good favor for LIU who took a quick lead but the Mount had other plans and hit five straight goals that put Long Island down 3-6. The Blackbirds were able to score another goal in the first but still went into the second down three goals at 4-7. The Mount opened the second half much more aggressively than the first and scored four goals in the first seven minutes. LIU tried to get back into the contest at the 21:00 mark with a goal from sophomore Colleen Holmes but
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the Mountaineers kept the Blackbirds from catching up with another set of three straight goals. Down 5-14 at the 15:29 mark, Long Island looked to make quick work of its deficit and pick up its first win of the season. Sadly, despite a second half rally of four straight goals, the Blackbirds were no match for their opponent who took the completion 9-14. Senior Caitlin Farrell led the Blackbirds with five goals, followed by junior Kimberly Kovar with two goals respectively. Days before, the Blackbirds played its first conference game of the season where it fell to Monmouth 4-17. Led by junior Shakoya Smith with just two goals the Blackbirds stood no chance against its opponent. All four of Long Island goals took place in the first half which ended with a reasonable deficit of 4-10, unfortunately the Blackbirds would be shut out of the second half as Monmouth added another seven goals to its overall score. Early in the first MU took control of the contest leaving LIU to struggle
Women’s lacrosse team in huddle Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
with keeping up to pace. In the end the visiting team was no match for the victors led by Marial Pierce with 4 goals. Kovar and Holmes contributed to Long Islands overall score with one goal each. Over spring break, LIU picked up three losses. 6-16 to Niagara, 6-21 to Canisius and a disastrous 1-21 against San Diego State. Holmes and Farrell led the
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uring spring break LIU Men and Women’s track teams participated in the Hurricane invitational in Coral Gables Florida. The women High Jump was quite successful for the Blackbirds for freshmen Shanice Grant who finished in second place at 1.62 meters.
The Lady Blackbird’s then competed in the long jump finishing one after the other second through fourth place. Sophomore Bryanna Williams led LIU along side seniors Amber Mitchell and Jasmine Carter. In the women’s triple jump Carter finished with 11.60m with Kvaira Wright-Harmon. In women’s discus throw sophomore Niteesa Brooks finished 32.70 meters and sophomore Bianca Miller with 30.73. The hammer throw was a bit mediocre event with senior Dottie Vea finishing with a 48.35. In women’s shot put Vea finished in fifth with a time of
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Freshmen Alea Stevens finished in sixth with a 1:03.14 in 400 meters hurdles. A couple spots later finished Brittany McClain. In the Women 800 meter run sophomore Katrina Anderson finished in fifth with a time of 2:20.01. LIU men began in the Men’s Long Jump with seniors Corryl Boyd and Brian Richards finished in third and fourth place with jumps of 7.27m and 7.26m respectively. LIU dominated the 400 meter hurdles freshmen Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme won the event in 52.75 seconds. Senior Dwayne Layne finished in fourth in 54.13 seconds. Junior Rodgers Kipruto received a fourth place finish in the 1500-meter run finishing in 4:03.82. Men and Women’s Track and Field next event will be at the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh North Carolina. The event will be held at N.C State.
The Blackbirds return to its home field against Robert Morris March 28.
Freshman Shanice Grant jumps hurdle Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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TRACK AND FIELD COMPETE OVER SPRING BREAK
Blackbird with two goal apiece against Niagara, Kovar led against Canisius with three goals followed by Holmes with two and Farrell scored the only goal for LIU in the teams’ 20 goal loss to San Diego State.
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