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A Little Covers A Lot: Diaper and Formula Drive. Donate diapers and baby formula to help young mothers at the Brooklyn Young Mothers Collective. Drop off your donations in Metcalfe’s Lobby on April 4th, 9th, and 11th from noon to 3 PM. For more information visit the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development, M-311. Cynthia King Studio Presents: Cygnify! See choreography performed by dancers of all ages. Watch various ballerinas, break-dancers, and hoofers dance to a global soundtrack. April 5-7. Tickets sell at $29.50. For more information visit the Kumble Theater.
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The debate began with the secretarial candidates; the panel of editors questioned Shaharrah Richards, the current SGA Secretary, and Taiesa Heath. When asked how they would support the students if LIU administration opposed ideas students were passionate about, both candidates responded that the students’ rights and opinions are the main priority of the SGA. “I love serving the students of LIU and making a difference on campus,” Richards said. The treasurer candidates were next to be questioned; they consisted of Aneesa Osborne, Michael Rosefort and Samiah Aljahmi—Bianca Lahiji-Nir was absent from the debate due to the Passover holiday. Osborne and Aljahmi were questioned in regards to the budgeting and distribution of student organization funds; both candidates stressed the importance of a diverse financial committee on campus, and Osborne also pointed out that she would like to set up a suggestion box where “[student organizations] can review how much money they needed for past events and that would determine how much they would receive for the future.” Rosefort was asked how would he support students that are given less club funds than others – he responded that he would like to “be an advisor to some clubs,” and that “there are other ways to fund money for all the [organizations].” SGA Vice President candidates Luis Guerrero, Maxim Celestin and William Guillaume were then addressed by the panel. Guillaume was first asked how we he promote positive school spirit, and he said that he would utilize ideas of LIU
SGA presidental candidates Pedrito Exume, Anthony Allen and Sean I. James (Left to right) at Seawanhaka’s SGA Debate on March 26. Photo: Justin Ellis
Brooklyn students because “[they] are the ones that know what they want to see on their campus.” Guerrero was inquired about how he would represent the students when facing opposition from LIU administration; he believes that Brooklyn Campus students need a SGA Vice President who is “strong in character,” and one that “makes sure LIU administration understands that the focus should be on the students needs.” Lastly, the presidential candidates Anthony Allen, Sean I. James and Pedrito Exume took to the podium. They were asked a series of questions, which led to each candidate discussing notable points in regards to the representation Brooklyn Campus students. James acknowledged that there is a “lack of communication” between students and administration. James and Allen both endeavor to promote “unity and communication” throughout the campus. After the debate concluded, the presidential candidates offered thoughts
on their respective performances. “I think that if I get the chance to lay out my plans and how I am going to achieve them, it will help my chances of getting elected,” Exume said. Allen commented, “I definitely feel this debate was an eye-opener. I feel everyone did well without having prior knowledge of the questions or the format of the debate. I am very optimistic, and I know I’ll have a clearer view of what’s going to take place in the future.” James said, “I believed the debates went really well. I was pleased to see how the other candidates presented their ideas. In terms of my performance, I believe there’s always room for improvement and there’s always an opportunity to learn more and present ideas even stronger.” The SGA Elections will take place April 16 to 18 in the Metcalfe Building’s first floor.
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LIU Gospel Choir Presents “You’re Worth It” showcasing female talent. Come share uplifting stories about women during intermission while mingling with fellow audience members. April 5 in the Avena Lounge. 7:30-10:30 PM. For more information contact Kapreka Booker in the Student Life and Leadership Development office, M-311 or call (718) 488-1216.
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eawanhaka’s annual SGA Debate took place March 26—several candidates running for executive SGA positions for the 2013-2014 school year were given the chance to speak about their respective ideas for LIU Brooklyn. The debate was hosted by the editors of Seawanhaka and took place in the Luntey Commons cafeteria located in Metcalfe Hall.
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MEET THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: SEAN I. JAMES
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the soon-to-be vacant position of SGA President.
“Being an active student on campus, I’m well aware of what has happened in the past and what is needed in the future,” James said, “and there is a great need for a strong student government at [LIU Brooklyn]; I believe I am the right candidate to lead that cause.”
Sean I. James, Presidential candidate. Photo: Joshua Marreno
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ean I. James has his sights on the SGA presidency this spring.
Born and raised in New York City, James is a junior majoring in Media Arts. After three years of study at the Brooklyn Campus, he feels a strong affinity toward the school – this has led him to run for
James’ cabinet includes Maxim Celestin, Taiesa Heath and Bianca Lahiji-Nir – the candidates for vice president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. James was drawn to these particular students because of their shared ideas to enrich the Brooklyn Campus. “Our campaign slogan is ‘our vision, our focus, our commitment,’ and those words really resonate with us,” James said. “Students need to have a vision of our paths to success; we all have a vision and a focus, and we have the commitment to follow through with the ideas we have for LIU Brooklyn.” Being no stranger to the student organizations of LIU Brooklyn, James has been an active participant with the
Sean I. James working at Student Life & Leadership Development Photo: Chase Melvin
LIU Gospel Choir, Christian Fellowship Club, Black Students Union, and he is currently serving as president of the Student Events Team (SET). Additionally, James has worked with the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development for the past two years – he believes his knowledge of the inner workings of LIU Brooklyn makes him a strong candidate. But knowledge is not enough to ensure the future success of the SGA in his opinion; if elected, James intends
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MEET THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: PEDRITO EXUME
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ealth Science major, LIU junior and SGA presidential candidate Pedrito Exume is looking for student votes. A student who has experienced life at the Brooklyn campus for four years, Exume says that he believes “we the students are not getting enough”. Health, education and ensuring success for everyone are of the utmost importance to him. Exume believes all students should be given the opportunity to have a gym and library experience even those who can only do so in the late hours of the night. He proposes expanding service times of the gym and library. Additionaly he also wants to increase the number of flex dollars students receive each semester. “40 dollars on student IDs is not enough,” he said; he proposes 100 dollars instead. Exume also plans to bring a richer selection of healthy food for the student body. He also plans to push for an
to focus on several new ideas such as discounted student Metrocards, streamlined protocols for student organizations and campus food that is more affordable. “As a student, I know how beneficial these ideas would be to the school,” James said. “Change comes from the inside, and I will make sure to listen to what LIU Brooklyn students have to say, which will influence that change. I’m looking forward to serving my fellow students as much as I can.” BY: JERVELLE FREDERICK
additional 20 dollars on the student ID to aid with printouts and copies in the library. Pedrito Exume seeks to guide the campus onto a greener road. He suggests sensory lighting for stairs when not in use to help save energy and money for the campus. Reworking school budget is one his list of tasks. Exume says that he is different from the other candidates in the fact that he has already started his work as a concerned student; he has already begun conversations with the dean and head of the gym and library to make sure that he isn’t providing empty promises. A student of integrity, Exume doesn’t want to win the election on false promises. In his opinion, he is a student who is willing to fight for a better educational life. “Your education, your life your school...our time is now or never,” he said.
Pedrito Exume at the Student Government Association debate. Photo: Justin Ellis
MEET THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: ANTHONY ALLEN my peers” and “motivate all students to become successful academically, socially and professionally.” He implies that being a student of this generation that he will be able to “relate to all students commuting and living on campus.” Allen, himself lives on campus, which allows him to connect and keep in contact with all students and administrators on a day to day basis.
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eet Anthony Allen, a native New Yorker and second year Nursing major. Already an active member of Sophomore Council of Student Government Association, Allen is currently running for an executive position of SGA President. Being a nursing student, it is implanted in Allen’s character to want to help, assist and provide for others. Allen explains that his main focus for this campus, is to be an “advocate for
Even while attending high school, Allen was always in involved with with extracurricular activities. He served as varsity captain of both his football and Track team and spent many summers with the position of head lifeguard at a private community center in his neighborhood. During these past two years while Allen has attended LIU Brooklyn has excelled in his academics with 3.9 GPA and already made a name for himself by his many achievements; Deans Awards Recipient, Alpha Lambda Delta’s National Honor Society, Student Activities Grant Recipient and was just recently named one of the Successful Sophomores of the Year.
Allen served as a Peer Leader at LIU Brooklyn, providing mentoring services towards incoming freshmen. While doing so, he also obliged himself on being an Youth Counselor for the LIU Advantage Afterschool Program, where he tutored and mentored middle school children at local schools. No stranger to volunteer services, Allen just recently gave up his spring break, contributing to the reconstruction of New Orleans, Louisiana. This opportunity was given by taking the New Orleans Then and Now class provided by LIU Brooklyn’s Political Science department. He also has taken on other productive volunteer work through LIU Brooklyn’s Career Services, such as many food and toy drives at local churches in the area. In addition to these activities, Allen plays a role as a Sophomore Year Program and Junior Achievement of New York volunteer. When asked what was his definition of Leadership, Allen responded “Leadership is about not just about leading your peers but also motivating them to succeed whatever the main goal may be. Also by letting your peers know
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that they are as much needed as the leader is. “Of course you want to have that personality where patience and diligence shines through. As a leader you want to be relatable and not only strive for the greater cause, but to generate more aspiring leaders. And that’s what I plan to do once elected SGA President,” he said.
Anthony Allen at the SGA Debate. Photo: Justin Ellis
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Fatima Amir, Biology Sophomore
Malik Ajala, Pre-Med Junior
Gabriella Shartsberg, Health Science Junior
Russell Pinsken, Health Science Senior
“Well, from the recent updates of people running I actually think Michael who is running for treasurer has really interesting ideas. I appreciate the concept of trying to be more active.”
“I think [the SGA debates] are a great way to get inside the candidates’ heads. Pedrito Exume I think stands the best chance [to win] because he has the athletic vote on campus.”
“I don’t follow up with the SGA debates. I work and any free time that I have I use to study, so I do not have any time for any extra-curricular activities.”
“As far as president goes, Sean is clearly the most qualified to lead his team. Unfortunately, there are serious doubts in the rest of his team’s abilities.”
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CAMPUS CAMERA: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE SGA CANDIDATES?
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MEET THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: MAXIM CELESTIN
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GA Vice Presidential Candidate, Maxim Celestin is a Brooklyn native with Jamaican and Haitian roots. He volunteers when he can and appreciates helping others. Volunteering at The Ronald McDonald House was his latest volunteer act. “Seeing children who are suffering and knowing I could make a difference in their life for an hour, two hours or three, makes all the difference in the world.”
LIU’s Health Profession program was the reason he chose the LIU Brooklyn campus. As an upperclassman studying respiratory care, this is his first year running for SGA. Celestin says he decided to run now because “there is a lot of opportunity to help better the school.”
Vice Presidential candidate, Maxim Celestin Photo: Joshua Marreno
Celestin believes his desire to run for SGA Vice President originated in high school, as a member of Clara Barton’s debate team. The skills and experiences of being on a debate team influenced his decision to run for SGA. He wasn’t interested in treasurer or secretary, and
because this is his first time running he decided to go for Vice-President.
“I can say the same thing for each member of my team, including myself. We are all hard workers, we are all intelligent, we have patience, and each of us brings something new to the table,” he said. Celestin speaks confidently about the performance ability in his teammates Sean I. James, Taiesa Heath and Bianca Lahiji-Nir. “I think that I am surrounded by people who are thinkers. We are always thinking ahead of the next move and coming up with new innovative ideas in order to make this institution of higher learning a better place.” The vice presidential candidate noticed the lack of unity among Brooklyn Campus students; this is one of many issues he plans to change, because it stands out the most. Finding ways to unite students is an idea important to Celestin and his team. If they are elected into the SGA, they plan to develop
effective strategies which will bring students together. Celsetin believes that uniting all the members of the LIU community will also increase student enrollment and retention on campus. He would like everyone to have a sense of togetherness when entering LIU. One way Celestin hopes to accomplish this task is through finding better marketing strategies. He believes many students aren’t aware of certain events because of the current marketing strategies used to promote them Celestin plans to meet with students from different departments to hear their opinions and concerns about ways of uniting LIU Brooklyn. Celestin would like all students to remember important voting dates, which are April 16-18. Voting will take place in the lobby of the Metcalfe building. Come out and support your favorite candidates.
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MEET THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: LUIS GUERRERO
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uerrero is one of three people vying for the SGA Vice Presidential seat this semester.
The 24-year-old psychology major is running alongside SGA treasury candidate Anessa Osborne. According to Guerrero, the duo plans to increase LIU’s school spirit. “I have a vision. I know school spirit is at an all-time low. Especially with last fall’s Avena Lounge incident,” says Guerrero. “I want to help bring school spirit and community back to the campus.” Both Guerrero and Osborne plan to help increase community along with their chances of taking the SGA seats by building on interpersonal relationships on the Brooklyn campus. “Aneesa and I are meeting various people [daily].” This strategy, Guerrero hopes, will get their names to be widely known throughout the LIU campus. Marketing and advertising events on campus is one of LIU’s biggest
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difficulties, according to Guerrero. “There are a lot of things that are offered, but are not marketed properly. Whether I win or lose, I want to better market school events.” Guerrero is currently a resident assistant at Conolly Hall and has seen quite a few problems on campus. “There have been a few problems with security,” says Guerrero, recalling the events of the Avena Lounge incident involving three members of the Men’s LIU Basketball team. “ I see the potential LIU has.” Guerrero says that although current SGA President Jermaine Isaac has had quite a few bumps in the road including the Avena Lounge and the Aramark Blackbird café shutdown, Isaac has “done a good job with what he has had to work with.” The current race for the Student Government Association office has luckily been a clean race. “We’re all rooting for each other. But we all have
Vice Presidential candidate, Luis Guerrero. Photo: Student Life
our own vision for the school and we want to do something positive,” says Guerrero, mentioning his competitors. However, Guerrero wants you to know why he is the best man for the VP spot. “I should be chosen because I’ve had 1 year experience as an RA and two years
experience as an LIU ambassador,” says Guerrero. “After this election, I want to see other people take part in school [leadership positions], that’ll allow change to happen.”
MEET THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: WILLIAM GUILLAUME BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
Guillaume says that one big problem he’d like to tackle as an SGA member is the integration of more cultural diversity on the LIU Brooklyn campus. He’d also like to initiate better communication between the clubs and organizations. One person that Guillaume says is his biggest competition is Luis Guerrero, who is also running on the V.P. ticket. “[Guerrero] also lives in Connelly hall. He sees and knows things that should be improved.” According to Guillaume, he feels it’s the communication and relationship between the students and the current SGA team.
out with different groups.”
Diversity, going green, more money for the commuters and better internet and wi-fi connections throughout the LIU Brooklyn campus is Guillaume’s platform.
Guillaume has previous leadership experience as the football linebacker on the Morrisville State College football team. “I was a captain that tried to establish the Lambda Sigma Upsilon chapter.”
What Guillaume will not put up with is dirty tricks between the running SGA candidates. “Ripping down flyers won’t get [SGA candidates] to win,” But Guillaume says “I’m looking forward to the debates and the elections.”
(Left to Right) Vice Presidential candidates, Luis Guerrero, William Guillaume and Maxim Celestin Photo: Justin Ellis
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Vice Presidential candidate, William Guillaume Photo: Student Life
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illiam Guillaume is seeking the Vice-Presidential spot in the Student Government Association race. The 23-year-old business management and marketing junior has joined the ticket with Pedrito Exume and Michael Rosefort. “All three of us have a strong connection with the students,” says Guillaume. “We all hang
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MEET THE TREASURY CANDIDATE: BIANCA LAHIJI-NIR
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A 24-year-old native of Roslyn, New York, Lahiji-Nir graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a B.S. in Chemistry in 2010. However, she came to LIU Brooklyn to study pharmacy science. She was attracted to LIU Brooklyn’s academic programs, diverse campus and unique style.
Treasury candidate, Bianca Lahiji Photo: Joshua Marreno
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ianca Lahiji-Nir has several ideas for LIU Brooklyn, and those ideas have led her to run for SGA Executive Treasurer for the 2013-2014 year.
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According to Lahiji-Nir, “if you want to see change, you have to make it happen. The [Brooklyn Campus] has much potential, and as treasurer I want to use that potential to make our school an even better place to be academically and socially.” In the past year, Lahiji-Nir has noticed that many student organizations on campus received monetary student approval, so she aspires to fill the treasurer role to continue financial progress in an honorable and competent manner. Several members of the LIU Brooklyn community inspired Lahiji-Nir to compete for treasurer based on her outgoing, understanding and diligent qualities. She also draws inspiration from the SGA candidates on her ticket – Sean I. James, Maxim Celestin and Taeisa Heath – who continue to inspire
SGA executive candidates Bianca Lahiji-Nir, Maxim Celestin and Sean I. James. Photo: Joshua Marreno
her with their leadership skills and positivity; she is excited to be a part of their team to create change for LIU Brooklyn. As a treasurer candidate, Lahiji-Nir’s goals for 2013-14 include creating a fair system of budgeting that all student organizations can understand in addition to bringing transparency to the position. “I want to work closely with all the different clubs and create an opendoor policy for questions and solutions,”
MEET THE TREASURY CANDIDATE: MICHAEL ROSEFORT
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ichael Rosefort is running for SGA Treasurer and he wants LIU to know that he’s the best man for the job. Rosefort is a 20-year-old accounting major with an estimated GPA of 2.9. “I love numbers and money,” says the Junior. “I know the role a treasurer plays.”
Treasury candidate, Michael Rosefort Photo: Student Life
When asked about his SGA plans if elected, Rosefort says that he will focus on fundraisers that would benefit various LIU clubs and organizations. As a previous active member in the Haitian Student Association, Rosefort says he always had ideas that could strengthen the organization. He plans on following through with his fundraising goals if elected into SGA. Rosefort says that he’d love to initiate a weekly fundraising
basketball game between any interested LIU students. The students would donate a certain fee, which could financially benefit not only the hosting club but also LIU Brooklyn. Rosefort would hopefully like each club or organization to sponsor a new event each week. When the Student Government Association election race first began, Rosefort ran as an independent. Recently he just aligned himself with SGA Presidential candidate, Pedrito Exume and SGA V.P. candidate, William Guillaume. The guys have a few strategies in place that could give the other candidates a run for the money. According to Rosefort, one particular strategy will be to post ad campaigns not only inside the LIU campus, but outside as well in stores like 7-Eleven
she said. If elected, Lahiji-Nir plans to work closely with her SGA team to create a healthy environment on campus in terms of food, intramural sports programs and enhancing the organization of the library. Lahiji-Nir wishes the best of luck to all her fellow candidates. “May the best [person] win,” she said.
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and Applebee’s. “It’s a work in progress,” says Rosefort. When asked about his running mates, Rosefort says his biggest fear is that some may become elected into SGA and some might not make it. “I really want [Pedrito and William] to be by my side,” Rosefort feels that the current SGA team lacks the ability to listen to the student body. Rosefort says he would have liked to have seen more student events. However, Rosefort says that the current SGA president, Jermaine Isaac is very good at giving advice. “I won’t lie to [the student body]. If I can’t do it, I won’t say it.” says Rosefort. Let’s see if Rosefort and the other SGA candidates will keep their promises as the road to the SGA elections winds down.
MEET THE TREASURY CANDIDATE: SAMIAH ALJAHMI
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law to learn about law not only in the U.S. but around the world as well. “I want to go to Yemen, where my parents are from, and work as lawyer there to help people,” Aljahmi said.
Meet the Treasury Aljahmi Photo: Student Life
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tudent elections are coming up for LIU Brooklyn’s Student Government Association (SGA). LIU junior Samiah Aljahmi is in the running for the treasurer position. Aljahmi was born and raised in Brooklyn and is an English and psychology major. She aspires to a career in international
She chose to run for the treasurer position because she believes she has the skills that are needed for the position. She stated, “I am detailed orientated, I’m comfortable with big numbers, and I know you have to be someone trustworthy. I think I am that person.” Aljahmi also wants to be a part of SGA because she wants the opportunity to help students the way she was helped when she was a freshman. Aljahmi feels she would bring a different perspective to SGA because of her diverse background; she believes her heavy involvement in a variety of on campus student activities and organizations has given her insight as to what the student body at LIU Brooklyn really want and need. “I’ve met so many different people who I have been able to talk to and learn from,” Aljahmi explained. “I know what [students] want to see changed at LIU Brooklyn.”
SGA Treasurer candidates, Samiah Aljahmi, (left) and Michael Rosefort at Seawanhaka’s SGA Debate on March 26. Also pictured is Seawanhaka Sports Editor Shanel Gilbert (right), who served as the debate moderator. Photo: Justin Ellis
As SGA Treasurer, one of Aljahmi’s duties would be to allocate the money of student activities. She feels the current system in which the money is divided is unfair. Aljahmi proposes to set up a new
point system that would help the clubs and organizations earn more money towards their budgets. She also proposes to cut back on how much clubs and organizations receive if they do not use their budgets to create events on campus.
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MEET THE SECRETARY CANDIDATE: SHAHARRAH RICHARDS
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GA Secretary Shaharrah Richards is seeking to be re-elected for LIU Brooklyn’s 2013-2014 school year.
A senior in the B.S./M.S. Accounting program and member of the Pep Squad and Dance Team, Richards has dedicated a lot of her time to the Brooklyn Campus; she aspires to continue serving as SGA Secretary as an independent after the departure of current SGA President Jermaine Isaac. “All of the candidates are well qualified,” Richards said, “but this would be my second term in office. I feel I have the experience needed for this position.” In addition to her experience serving as secretary, Richards has several ideas she would like to help enact if reelected.
Secretary candidate, Shaharrah Richards Photo: Shaharrah Richards
“One big goal is to see healthier food choices on campus,” she said, “but most importantly I’d like to raise school spirit; I want to help make people proud to go to school [at LIU Brooklyn]. Students
SGA Secretary candidates Shaharrah Richards and Taiesa Heath at the SGA Debate on March 26. Photo: Justin Ellis
should be getting their money’s worth by getting more involved in campus activities. As a representative of the SGA, it’s my responsibly to think of what’s best for the students.” Richards looks forward to aiding the next
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MEET THE SECRETARY CANDIDATE: TAIESA HEATH
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SGA members with the new changes that LIU Brooklyn will undergo. “With a new president, new tuition rates and a continuously changing environment, I really want to be a part of these changes, and I want to continue my dedicated service to the school,” she said.
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aiesa Heath is one of the SGA candidates running for Executive Secretary. She is currently in her third year at LIU Brooklyn and is majoring in Media Arts. Heath was born and raised in Brooklyn and is of West Indian descent. What makes Heath stand out from the other candidates is her history of leadership on LIU’s campus. She is Treasurer of the Gospel Choir, Member of the Women’s Leadership Counsel, Secretary of WLIU Radio, Vice President of the Student Events Team, and Secretary of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated.
Secretary candidate, Taiesa Heath Photo: Joshua Marreno
As Secretary for WLIU Radio, Heath brought awareness to students about the events happening on campus by creating an E-mail and Facebook account that she keeps fully up to date. One of her goals as SGA Secretary is to get students more involved in campus activities. Heath says, “I would love to create a better line of communication among commuters, those that dorm and
Secretary candidate, Taiesa Heath at the SGA Debate on March 26. Photo: Justin Ellis
administrators.” Heath believes that the LIU website needs to update its section on Student Clubs and Activities. Heath promises to provide students with awareness on campus activities so that they can all get involved, because after all, every student is paying a $35 student activity fee which they should all be taking advantage of. When asked why she is running for SGA Secretary, Heath said, “I always want to be part of a bigger change and I believe it all starts with communication.” Heath
has been working in the Admissions Office as a Student Ambassador for almost two years and has attended countless organizations held on campus. Heath believes that due to her strong involvement with campus organizations, she knows what perspective students are looking for. “I have a love for my campus that has been exhibited through all the years I have been here,” says Heath. “I’ve accomplished a lot so the love and devotion to LIU Brooklyn is what makes me different.”
MEET SOPHOMORE COUNSEL: AARON RAINES
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hough it may not appear important to the student eye, the SGA Election is significant to the student body as a whole, impacting both the lives of the candidates and the students. Aaron Raine is already an SGA Freshman Council Representative from the previous semester; this semester, she is running for sophomore council. She hopes to introduce fresh ideas and plans to better the student body. Raines depicts herself as a young woman driven by goals. According to Raines, her hobbies include planning events, applying for internships, and emailing thank-you letters to her interviewers.
SGA sophomore counsel candidate Aaron Raines Photo: Student LIfe
However, despite Raines’ demanding lifestyle, she has chosen to lengthen her stay in SGA to ensure that the council for the students remains just that‌for the students. She says, “This election is so important‌ because with the
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candidates that are running, you really are making a decision between whether or not SGA will be by and for the students or if it will be in [the] faculty’s best interest.� As an Honors student, Raines has “had the opportunity to mingle with a lot of kids who were commuters,� and has discovered a huge gap between commuters and residents. Hoping to improve SGA’s performance last semester, she plans to reach out to commuters and clubs in efforts to bridge gaps by presenting new ideas, events, and programs that “everyone can enjoy.�
for the semester. Clearly an ambitious young woman, Raines tells Seawanhaka her purpose in life at the age of nineteen, “My overall goal in life is the uplifting and the empowerment of my generation.â€? Now that she’s found her purpose she feels it is only morally right to help others do the same‌ a driving force behind her plans for SGA. Fortunately for us, Raines is only one of two running for freshman council, thus winning by default.
Raines also acknowledges the growing gap between LIU clubs, “There are clubs who hate each other‌ Everyone knows it. That rivalry is there.â€? She feels that the unifying of this gap is crucial to the campus environment. Raines says this closing this gap will be her main focus
Downtown  Brooklyn:  A  Journal  of  Writing   (the literary magazine of the English Department)
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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THOUGHTS ON THE MONSANTO ACT
BY: KAREN MILLER
The Monsanto Company logo. Photo: www.monsanto.com
President Barack Obama has been harshly criticized due to his signing of the Monsanto Act. Photo: www.thedailysheeple.com
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resident Barack Obama recently signed The Monsanto Protection Act into law on March 26. Mainstream media outlets barely mentioned this law and the potential harm this could have on American citizens. The Monsanto Company produces genetically modified organisms (GMO) and genetically modified seeds (GE), which may now cause serious health issues due to crosscontamination in food products. Public safety advocates Food Democracy Now and independent farmers has been protesting in front of the White House for the past couple of weeks. The advocate groups gathered signatures of more than 200,000 people who are oppose of the law. Protesters were hoping that Obama would veto the bill, but instead he signed the bill, which will allow Monsanto the planting of GMO and GE in foods. Currently 70 percent of processed foods in the United States currently contain GMO ingredients. With the president’s signature, agriculture corporations that deal with
GMO and GE can now continue to plant and sell man-made crops. Recently The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) denied the testing of GMO and GE, and the federal courts retained the power to discontinue the testing or sale if public health was in jeopardy. However the court system can no longer try to fight the Monsanto Act now that it is a law.
During Obama’s 2007 campaign he said, “we’ll let folks know whether their food is genetically modified because Americans should know.” Despite the misleading promise, he signed the bill behind the American people’s back and many people are unaware that these harmful substances are processed in our foods.
Congress and many politicians are also in favor of the law, according to an article titled, “Worked with Monsanto to Craft the Language in the Bill” in the New York Daily News, US Senator Republican Roy Blunt of Missouri defended the bill to the newspaper. The Center for Responsive Politics showed reports that Senator Blunt received $64,250 from Monsanto towards his campaign committee in 2008 and 2012. Observing the report of Blunt has to make one wonder if Obama received campaign funding from Monsanto as well. American citizens who voted for these politicians in office trusted them to make the best choices, but instead the trust was pushed aside due to money and power.
In the 2008 film The World According to Monsanto, viewers are shown the misleading reports and how the company Monsanto tricked the government into allowing dangerous GMO and GE foods into American foods. The film also shows secret documents stolen from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that reveals serious health effects from Monsanto. The Food and Chemical Toxicology conducted a study in 2012 involving rats, which were fed a lifetime diet of Monsanto’s corn. The results of the study showed that the rats suffered from tumors and multiple organ damage. The researchers also found that 50 percent of males and 70
percent of females died prematurely. Japan, China, Korea and Australia now require mandatory GMO labeling, but despite the results, the United States is still in support of Monsanto. Food Democracy Now is now asking for an executive order to have mandatory labeling of GMO and GE products. For more information on ways to help the advocate group to stop Monsanto in our foods, please visit www. fooddemocracynow.org.
LIU THYROID AWARENESS
BY: RALPHNIE EDMOND
Anyone diagnosed with grave’s disease should stop smoking immediately because smoking increases the risk of progression to Grave’s eye disease. Photo: Google Images and left photo: www.examiner.com
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Thyroid Symptoms:
To prevent the overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones, the pituitary gland can sense how much hormones is in the blood and adjust the production of hormones accordingly.
- Poor Appetite
For example, when there is too much thyroid hormone in the blood, your TSH production decreased. The sum effect of this is to decrease the amount of TSH released from the pituitary gland and to reduce production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland to restore the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood to normal. Defects in these regulatory pathways may result in hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid problem) or hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid problem).
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include: - Easy fatigue, exhaustion - Poor tolerance to cold temperatures - Constipation - Carpal tunnel syndrome (pain at the wrists and numbness of the hands) - Late symptoms
Symptoms include:
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hyperthyroidism
- Insomnia - Hand tremors - Nervousness - Late symptoms - Feeling excessively hot in normal or cold temperatures - Frequent bowel movements
- Weight gain
- Losing weight despite normal or increased appetite
- Dry Skin
- Excessive sweating
- Hair loss
- Menstrual cycle becomes scant, or ceases
- Intellectual ability worsens - Deeper, hoarse voice - Puffiness around the eyes - Depression - Irregular menstrual or lack of menstrual cycle
- Joint pains - Difficulty concentrating - Eyes seem to be enlarge Medication for Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism/
Common medication taken depending on the person diagnosed is Iodide. Iodide medication works by inhibiting
the release of thyroid hormone from the over functioning thyroid gland. Common side effects include nausea. L-thyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid) this medication is the mainstay of thyroid hormone replacement therapy in hypothyroidism. It is a synthetic form of thyroxine. This is exactly the same hormone that the thyroid makes. Recommendation- Anyone diagnosed with grave’s disease should stop smoking immediately because smoking increases the risk of progression to Grave’s eye disease. Follow the medication schedule prescribed by your physician.
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he thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage for men known as the Adam’s apple. Primary function of gland is to produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body’s use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid disease) hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid disease).
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LIL’ WAYNE & RICK ROSS CONTROVERSY buried the issues he had with Frank Ocean. Brown and Ocean were involved in a physical confrontation earlier this year. The singer also said him and Rihanna are no longer dating.
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egendary producer Timbaland is accused of trying to steal from an insurance company. According to TMZ, the rapper has been legally sparring with American Home Assurance Company over a Jacob & Co watch. According to the legal documents, Timbaland brought the watch for $900,000 and he insured it double the purchase price. Four months later, Timbaland reported the watch missing and later on admitted his daughter misplaced the watch. Stay tune for emerging details.
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Chris Brown recently announced in an exclusive interview with Big Boy of Power 106 in Los Angeles that he has
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Rick Ross is currently receiving bad publicity over his new song, “U.O.E.N.O (You ain’t even Know It),” change.org have recently started protesting over Ross’ controversy lyric regarding rape in the song. The new change.org petition calls for the rapper to publicly apologize for the lyric and for glorying rape and violence against women According to allhiphop.com, a small radio station in Michigan has opted to not play the music of Rick Ross and Lil’ Wayne anymore. Both artists have been involved in controversial issues in the past, Lil’ Wayne received backlash for his offensive lyrics involving Emmett Till. According to the radio station, a Rick Ross lyric seems to advocate date rape. Neither artist made statements regarding the issue. Rapper Gucci Mane was denied bond over assaulting a soldier last weekend in an Atlanta nightclub. The rapper has been charged with two felony assault charges for hitting the soldier over the head with a champagne bottle. Gucci
I AM NOT A HUMAN BEING II
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Mane is due back in court on April 10. India’s professional cricket league was planning to have Latin pop star Jennifer Lopez perform in this year’s opening ceremony, but according to The New York Post Lopez allegedly made too many high-priced demands. The Post claims that the singer wanting to have private plane take her to the event and dozens of hotel rooms for her and guests. Lopez’s spokesperson claims the offer was declined because the singer is working on her eighth album. Pitbull will replace Lopez as the headlining act for the opening ceremony. Former NFL player Kwame Harris has confirmed that he is gay, Harris admitted to his homosexuality after reports of him beating up his ex-boyfriend in Jan 2012. In a recent interview with CNN, the former player talks about he hopes that other gay athletes will find the strength to come clean about their sexuality. Diddy is now Forbes’ wealthiest hiphop artist of 2013 and he has estimated net worth of $580 million. The hip-hop mogul tops Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Birdman and 50 Cent.
1) Started From The Bottom Drake 2)
Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake
3) Love Me Lil’ Wayne 4) I Been On Beyonce 5) She Don’t Put It Down Joe Budden 6) I’m Diffrent 2 Chainz 7) No Worries Lil’ Wayne 8) RIP Young Jeezy 9) Thinkin Bout You Frank Ocean 10) Problems A$AP Rocky
BY: KAREN MILLER
il’ Wayne is back with the brand new album, I Am Not A Human Being II, and the new project is the typical type of music the rapper is known to always have. The album released on March 26 and so far the album sales are low compared to Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience. I Am Not A Human Being II was supposed to be a highly acclaimed album, but fans will be let down; Wayne has shown no growth as an artist.
Rapper, Lil’ Wayne Photo Credit: www.rap-up.com
BY: KAREN MILLER
The rapper continuously raps about his manhood on the song, “Curtains,” he raps about how woman will love his private parts. “Curtains” clearly shows Wayne super ego and boldness. The single, “Days and Days,” has a rocksolid hook and pop-rap, which was an interesting mix, but his verses on the song was not written to well.
“Rich as F##k,” feature a verse from 2 Chainz has a catchy beat and the collaboration was a nice match. The song is produced by T-Minus, who won Top Producer at the 2012 BMI Urban Awards and in the past he has produced hits for Nicki Minaj, T.I, and Kendrick Lamar. Producer Mike WILL Made created the successful hit, “Love Me,” which features Drake and Future. “Love Me” is an appealing song. “Wowzers” was another enjoyable song, Wayne recruited exgirlfriend/female rapper Trina.
Overall, I Am Not A Human Being II is not a well-produced album, Tha Carter III is so far Wayne’s best album to date. Recently, the rapper almost had a near death experience from the result of in taking large amount of Sizzurp. Wayne is set to release his final album sometime next year and allegedly he will retire from the music industry. I Am Not A Human Being II is now available on iTunes to download.
On the song, “Beat The S##t,” Gunplay is featured on the song and his verse was the highlight of “Beat The S##t.” Unfortunately, Wayne was rapping his usual nursery rhyme hooks. Photo Credit: www.blingcheese.com
ONWARD AND UPWARD INSPIRATIONAL READING FOR STUDENTS BY: NOELANI MONTERO
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story of the struggling artist— inspiration, journeys and experiences, is embodied in, Onward and Upward by musician Jim Neglia. The new book is geared towards the artist in people aged 18-24, Neglia shares his story on how he came to where he is today. “I wanted people in your positions—up and coming—to gain some insight on how a career in music is possible,” said Neglia. Neglia is now a successful musician and author. He has performed and collaborated with many big names in the industry. Neglia has worked with groups such as, The Westchester Symphony, The Riverside Symphonia, Ars Musica, The Pro Arte Chorale, The Morris Choral Society, and The New Philharmonic of New Jersey & Sound Imagination. Onward and Upward was published on Dec. 17 of last year and the book contain excerpts of Neglia’s lifetime journals.
Neglia really wanted to relate to people and reassure young artists who are unsure about their goals. He also aimed for his story to be a sort of guide to success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination. “Everyone is really connected on that level. By reading what I went through, I want people to see that parallel,” said Neglia. Hailing from a middle class family of musicians, Neglia first started playing the piano at an early age. He later branched out to other instruments. At the age of 12 he mowed lawns and cleaned neighbors’ garages to earn enough money to buy his own drum set. By his late teens, Neglia had auditioned
“I then knew that this is what I was going to do for the rest my life. I was hooked,” said Neglia. Despite the constant budget cuts modern art and music programs are facing, Neglia firmly believes that up and coming artists still have a chance to excel in today’s art world. “The problem is that art is shrinking in our country,” said Neglia on the diminishing public school art programs. He adds, “Orchestras running for 15 years are running out of money and filed for bankruptcy.” The ‘shrinking art world’ is an issue that has quickly gone beyond education. However, Neglia’s goal is to inspire up and coming artists to look beyond both internal and external obstacles.
Musician Jim Neglia holding his Onward and Upward at his first book signing Photo Credit: www.jimneglia.com
Although the art world is notably smaller, it is still a significant part of America’s culture. In an encouraging tone, Neglia said “I think that people always need to be entertained. There will always be a place for us at the top of the field.” Neglia’s book is a recommended read for all people with goals. All LIU students are encouraged to read Onward and Upward. “Your student body would love this book,” said Neglia. His tip to the up and coming artist is as follow. “Believe firmly—FIRMLY—in yourself and in your abilities. And there is no looking back. Give 110 percent.” For more information on Jim Neglia, please visit his official website, www. jimneglia.com. Onward and Upward is available to purchase at www.amazon. com and Barnes & Nobles bookstores.
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This is no typical autobiography, the way Neglia formats his book is a unique way of looking back and sharing his story with the masses.
for a spot in the New York Youth Symphony and was fortunately placed in the timpani section. Completely in love with his experience at the NY Youth Symphony, Neglia found his life’s calling.
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Student Life and Leadership Development - Upcoming Events: The Muslim Students Association presents a Discussion on Islamic Culture Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Health Science Building, Room 121 The Muslim Students Association will have an event to discuss Islamic Culture to help clarify misconceptions about Islam. This event is open to all LIU students and everyone is encouraged to come get their questions answered. Gospel Choir presents “You’re Worth It” which will showcase female talent. For more information, contact Kapreka Booker in Student Life and Leadership Development, M-311, (718) 488-1216.
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The Life & Time of Dr. Rodney Pink Memorial Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. WRAC Gymnasium
Please join the LIU Brooklyn Family as we come together in memory of Dr. Rodney Pink, Former Director of Residence Life. He touched many hearts and was a catalyst for the upward mobility of LIU Brooklyn students. For more information, please contact Karlene Thompson, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (SLLD) at (718) 488-1216
A Little Covers A lot Diaper and Formula Drive April 4th, April 9th & April 11th at 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Metcalfe Building-Founders Hall Please Donate Baby Diapers and Baby Formula as we help teen mothers at the Brooklyn Young Mothers Collective. If you would like to volunteer with the A little Covers A Lot Drive, please sign-up in the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development M-311 or e-mail Natasha.lewis@liu.edu.
LIU Gospel Choir presents You’re Worth It: A Showcase of Female Talent Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.- 10:30p.m. Avena Lounge
The LIU Gospel Choir presents “You’re Worth It” which will showcase female talent. The showcase is geared toward inspiring women through a series of varied performances. Refreshments will be available, and during intermission participants will have the opportunity to mingle, fellowship and share inspiring, uplifting stories regarding women. For more information, contact Kapreka Booker in Student Life and Leadership Development, M-311, (718)488-1216.
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“In Union there is Strength” -Aesop
LIU SCHOOL TALKS EVENT
BULLYING AND ITS IMPACT ON LGBTQ* YOUTH
JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION BY THE LGBT SAFE SCHOOLS
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
INITIATIVE AT THE GAY,
5:00-‐6:30PM
LESBIAN, AND STRAIGHT
Health Science 121
EDUCATION NETWORK
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*LGBTQ-‐ LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUESTIONING Photo: www.flickr.com/photos/galeriauninter/ LIU Brooklyn 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 Direct Inquiries to Amy Ginsberg, Associate Dean, School of Education, amy.ginsberg@liu.edu, 718-246-6308
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Best of Brooklyn Collegiate Internship & Job Fair Thursday, April 18th, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Metcalfe Gymnasium
Meet over 75 employers from private, government, and non-profit organizations seeking candidates for internships and part-time, full-time, & summer jobs. Employers include: WABC-TV, MTA, 1010Wins, NY Foundling, US Secret Service, FBI, Catholic Charities, Harlem RBI, Fit4Life, Oasis Children's Services, NYU Langone Medical Center, HITN, NYC Information Technology and Telecommunications, Uniqlo, etc.!! Prepare for the Fair: Have your resume critiqued by a counselor (Pratt 510). Sign up for a Career Fair Prep session (info below), view all employers attending the fair and register for the fair on MyCareerKey.
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Best of Brooklyn Career Fair Prep Sessions in Pratt 510: Thurs., April 11th, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Mon., April 15th , 3:00 p.m. Tues., April 16th, 11:00am & 5:00pm Wed., April 17th, 3:00 p.m.
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For admittance to the fair you must: Bring your student ID, multiple copies of your resume and dress in business attire. Registration through MyCareerKey strongly recommended. 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 at NBCUniversal. 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 Counselor.”
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LACROSSE CONT. LONGEST L-STREAK IN CONFERENCE
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BY: SHANEL GILBERT
IU Brooklyn’s women’s Lacrosse team saw its highest scoring game of the season in a high scoring contest against St. Francis Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the Blackbirds fell to its neighbors 12-19 and remains winless in the 2013 season. SFU went up early in the first with back to back goals that put Long Island down two. Senior Caitlin Farrell of LIU scored the next goal to get her team on the board but the Terriers put up four more goals to expand its lead 1-6.
Junior, Shakoya Smith responded to SFU with two goals of her own to get the home team back within three. Yet again, the visitors put up multiple goals that gave the team a six goal advantage. In the final 34-seconds of the first half, the Blackbirds scored a final goal but its opponent followed suit with a last second goal to end the first 4-10. The Terriers opened the second period with the same aggressive authority as the first by putting up the first three goals of the half. Junior, Jesenia Cantres hit an unassisted goal at the 24:34 mark and Farrell followed close behind with two goals of her own to shorten the gap 7-13.
put up five more goals sandwiched around LIU goals before ending the night 12-19. Farrell led the Blackbirds with six goals followed by Smith with four. Long Island took on Robert Morris earlier in the week and suffered an 1119 loss. Smith went up early for the Blackbirds to give the home team a 1-0 lead but RMU tied the game up 1-1. Farrell put up the second goal for LIU but the Pioneers responded with three straight goals to take the lead. A goal
TENNIS SHUTS OUT MONMOUTH
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he women’s Tennis team of LIUBrooklyn shut out Monmouth 7-0 in its first Northeast conference match of the season. In the doubles event, junior Lisa Maas and sophomore Nancy Zonneveld took the first win 8-1 against Sarah Turner and Liz D’Arcy. The next pair to see success was senior Taysha Blessington and sophomore Sanne Louwers with an 8-2 win. In the No.2 spot senior Aleksandra Pavlovic and sophomore Katya Yegoreychenko defeated their opponent 8-2 to sweep the doubles event. The Blackbirds also swept the singles starting with Blessington who took out
by freshman Alison Canfield put the Blackbirds back within one, but again the visitors put up three back-to-back goals. Smith and Junior, Kimberly Kovar put up one goal each wrapped around a single goal from the Pioneers, but RMU’s Jessica Karwacki scored two goals before Yeoell closed the half 6-10 with an unassisted goal. At the head of the second half RMU scored four straight goals and Long
Island responded with five goals of its own to get back within three. Still Robert Morris was able to put the Blackbirds away with five straight goals to end the half. Smith led LIU with three goals. Farrell, Kovar and Yeoell contributed with the overall score with two goals each. The Blackbirds hold the longest losing streak in the NEC and return to the field April 5. Where they will take on Quinnipiac in attempt to end the streak.
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Nicole Lippers 6-0 and 6-1 in the No.1 spot. Louwers defeated her opponent 6-1 and 6-0 in the No.2 spot, while teammate Maas pulled out a 6-1 win over her opponent followed by a tight tie breaking 6-7 win in their second matchup. Yegoreychenko shut out her opponent completely at 6-0 and 6-0. Pavlovic followed suit by beating Sarah Turner, 6-0 and 6-0. Finally Zonneveld closed out the night after beating Emily Ellis in the No.6 spot, 6-0 and 6-2. Long Island’s record improved to 7-1 overall and 1-0 in the NEC. LIU’s next opponent will be Army April 5.
Sophomore Nancy Zonneveld Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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SFU managed to score another goal but Long Island refused to give up as both Smith and Farrell put up back to back man-up goals. Sadly 9-14 would be as close as the Blackbirds would get for the remainder of the contest. The Terriers
Senior Caitlin Farrell Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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BASEBALL PICKS UP ANOTHER WIN
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IU Baseball is now in its Northeast Conference schedule, finally escaping the terrors that other teams outside its conference offered. Despite this, the atrocious season only got worse. The Blackbirds in its first NEC series went against Sacred Heart, winning just one of four games.
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The second game of the series would be LIU’s brightest moment winning a thriller 9-8. LIU starter sophomore Jordan Wilcox did not last, giving up seven runs to eventually be relieved in the third inning. The first two innings Sacred Heart scored six runs, which as the Blackbirds have seen this season can be a dominating lead.
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BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
Troy Scribner threw a complete game giving up one run and striking out an astonishing fourteen. LIU had no patience at the plate, striking swings on twelve occasions, obviously not seeing the ball. Junior Pete Leonello singled in the fifth giving the Blackbirds it’s only run of the game in a losing effort. Sacred Heart took the game 2-1.
Like every other aspect of this baseball season things still managed to get worse. The Blackbirds were shut out 5-0 by Sacred Heart’s pitcher Jeff Stoddard who pitched a complete game only giving up three hits, two of which belonged to Leonello. LIU committed three errors only hurting itself in the cause.
In the sixth inning LIU began a comeback starting with a run scoring single, by senior Chris Untereriner. Five others would score runs in the inning as well. The tie did not last too long as Sacred Heart added another two runs. Down 6-8 in the seventh inning sophomore Jesse Brown doubled to center to score Utereriner. Brown would score later in the inning on a smart play running to home plate on a wild pitch.
The final game of the series was similar to the last two; LIU lost. The Blackbirds started strong with three runs through three innings but Sacred Heart came back immediately abusing LIU with a five run fourth inning. At the top of the fifth, freshmen Tommy Jakubowski singled in two runs giving LIU a 7-6 lead. Of course this did not last as Sacred Heart scored an additional three runs handing the Blackbirds a 9-7 loss.
Unfortunately in the next three games history did not repeat itself or maybe in a sick way it did as the Blackbirds were grounded. Sacred Heart pitcher
LIU next game will be a home game verses Central Connecticut State at 3pm.
Junior Pete Leonello Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
WOMEN’S GOLF TAKES HOME THE PRIZE
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he Women’s Golf team took the top spot at the Hawks Invitational with a combined score of 661. Freshman Marisol Doglioli came in first in the individual’s ranks; a first in her college career.
Doglioli recorded rounds of 78 and 80 to take the top spot, while teammate Brianna Maynard followed close behind with rounds of 83 and 81. Maynard took the No. 4 spot in the individuals with a total stroke of 164. Sophomore Christina Felip came close to tying with her own teammate at fourth but ended up tied for sixth with a total of 166. Classmate Alice Boothroyd tied for the No. 19 spot and Freshman Victoria Fagan tied for 35. For the men’s side, Senior Josh Waters led the Blackbirds after carding rounds
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of 72 and 75. Long Island completed the first day of the contest in the fourth team spot, but ended in sixth with a total stroke of 618. Waters tied for fourth in the individual standings and placed highest among his teammates by ranking in the top 10.
Sophomore Obe Ayton tied for 19 followed by Freshman Stewart Gray tied for 50. Sophomore Rhys Jones and Senior Llyod Martinson placed in 88 and 105. Jeremy Wells of William & Mary took the top spot in the individuals and his team took the top team spot with a total stroke of 583. The Blackbirds next men’s Golf event will be held April 11 at the Manor Resort Golf Club. The women’s Golf team will take part in the Columbia Tournament April 12.
Freshman Marisol Doglioli Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
SOFTBALL ENDS LOSING STREAK
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ith a record of 5-29 you would think a mercy rule of some sort would kick in because the season is dead. Until otherwise it’s safe to say R.I.P, but they have yet to reach the pearly gates there are still games to be played.
LIU came back down to earth losing 5-2. The game was tied at one until the six innings when sophomore Nichole Toven singled scoring a run. With the lead the Blackbirds flopped allowing four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
LIU’s softball team showed an ounce of life verses Farleigh Dickinson in a doubleheader. The start of the doubleheader was shocking with LIU shutting out Dickinson 4-0. Sophomore Nicole Archer provided the offense; after hitting a two run homerun in the fourth inning. A single that scored two runs for Lauren Morizi in the sixth inning followed this bit of output.
In LIU’s third game it faced Stony Brook University, which was more of a fight, but the team was still defeated 8-7. Stony Brook held a 2-0 led in the third until freshmen Whitney West singled in a run, after that Morizi took part in a two run single. Another run would score later in the inning on a hit by Toven.
Dickinson hurt themselves throughout with three errors. Blackbirds starting pitcher was junior Cassie Vondrak, who up to this point has played a horrid season with a record of 3-14. This game was much better; Vondrak pitched a complete game allowing only six hits. The second game of the doubleheader
LIU was inching closer to victory then Jessica Combs hits a two run double in the fourth then what finished off the game was a three run home run by Shayla Giosia. Stony Brook retook the lead and never looked back. April 6 at 1p.m. LIU will play against Quinnipiac in a doubleheader in Hamden Connecticut.
Senior Lauren Morizi Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
DISAPPOINTING RESULTS FOR TRACK AND FIELD
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pril 28 LIU track and field teams competed in the Raleigh Relay and the Monmouth season
In the 400-meter hurdles sophomore Marielena Rivera (8) completed her event with a time of 1:08.75 while seniors Tiffany Parker (16) and Simone Epps (19) finished at 1:12.02 and 1:15.42. At the Raleigh event, freshmen Jamesha Richard finished in 10 place with a time of 14.09 in the women 100m hurdles. In the Women’s 4x200m the Blackbirds finished in eighth place with the team of sophomore Katrina Anderson, freshmen Shanice Grant, seniors Amber Mitchell and sophomore Shakia Williams with a combined time of 1:39.67. The women’s 4x400m event saw freshmen Alea Stevens, classmate Josephine Watson,
Anderson and Williams also finished in 10 place at 3:51.85.
In the Men’s in the 4x100m the team of Graduate student Nickolei Mahlung, senior Brian Richards, sophomore Brendon Rodney and sophomore Mikhail Williamson finished in second place with a time of 40.26. In seventh place were juniors Eric Williams, Kervin Morgan and seniors Wilmot Stubblefield and Jamal Roberts with a 41.16 time. Led by sophomore Alistar Mclean, Richards, Roberts and Morgan the Blackbirds placed fifth in the 4x200m at 1:26.26. LIU had another top ten finish in the Men 1600 Sprint Medley as Morgan, Richards, Rodney and senior Chris Welch crossed the in ninth place. LIU’s Stubblefield finished in third place in the men’s triple jump with a length of 15.02m. The Blackbirds had plenty of others athletes in events they didn’t finish high enough. Track and Fields next event will be on March 4- 6 in the Florida Relays.
Senior Dottie Vea Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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Senior Dottie Vea placed sixth in the shot put at 12.93m. Also in the shot put Sophomore Niteesa Brooks had a throw of 12.03m only good enough to place 14. The sophomore also placed 15 in the discus with a throw of 33.00m.
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