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LIU PRESIDENT DAVID STEINBERG’S EXIT INTERVIEW BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
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It was announced in a memorandum from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, September 5, 2012, that Dr. Steinberg would step down as LIU’s president after his 27-year tenure. After long deliberation, the Board of Trustees finally chose Dr. Kimberly R. Cline as Steinberg’s successor. Cline is currently a sitting president at Mercy College. According to Steinberg his final day as LIU president should be at the end of June. “We have a [Board of Trustees] meeting on June 11th and that will probably be my last formal,” says Steinberg, who admits that he remains ambivalent leading up to his final days. “I can’t believe this wonderful experience has past. But it has been a complicated, challenging and a fulfilling opportunity for me.” Walking through LIU’s Brooklyn hallways in a sling after having surgery, President Steinberg confesses that his decision to step down was actually made 5 years ago before the start of the Middle States decennial review. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is an accredited association that evaluates every school in the country once every 10 years. Long Island University just completed its review. “It is the time [for me to step down]. My body is starting to tell me- my shoulder wore out; it was bone on bone painful,” says Steinberg. “I would be innocent to think that I could continue without
Dr. David J. Steinberg reflects on his time spent as LIU President Photo: Chase Melvin
other things happening at this point in my life. The institution needs fresh energy.” Dr. Cline will soon replace Dr. Steinberg in summer 2013 and he wishes her nothing but success, especially since she’ll be the first female and tenth president of Long Island University. “I’m thrilled they’ve hired a woman. I think it’s a wonderful coming of age,” says Steinberg. “It represents a move for women increasingly all over the country in all kinds of institutions. We are one of them and I think it’s great,” Steinberg also says he had no say in who would be his successor. “I made it my business not to [suggest a candidate], because my fingerprints really need to be erased.” Kim Cline and David Steinberg have met marginally at several events previously. When asked about his feelings leaving Long Island University in the hands of Cline, Steinberg expresses worry but according to him the university is better now then when he first arrived 27 years ago. “I think all universities in our country are in some very real trouble now. I think higher education and
education in general is in trouble,” says Steinberg when asked about the status of LIU. “I think Obama is correct that if [this nation is going] to be competitive at the end of this century, we sure as hell have to get our priorities turned around.” According to Steinberg, the financial sequester is going to cut money out of student financial aid and out of money schools receive. According to David Steinberg, Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus has spent an excess of $250 million rebuilding this campus alone. Revamping the Brooklyn campus is not something that Steinberg takes credits for solely. “The smartest thing I ever did was to hire [Provost Gale Stevens Haynes] who was working at University Center as an attorney,” says Steinberg. “It took me 9 months to convince her [to take the LIU Brooklyn Provost position].” Presiding over several LIU campuses can most certainly be a juggling act for a
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“Paths To Success: Teens in Kincare Families” is a free LIU Brooklyn event that will be hosted in the Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gymnasium, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12. The Brooklyn Grandparents Coalition and the Department of Social Work will present this forum to relative caregivers. Nancy Pascal from “Year Up!” will be the keynote speaker. For more information contact community@brooklyn.liu. edu. 651 ARTS and New York Live Arts present: Bebe Miller – A History. April 12-April 13 at 7:30 PM. Veteran Bebe Miller Company dancers Angie Hauser and Darrell Jones will create a dynamic theatrebased performance under Miller’s direction. Stay late after the show for a discussion with Eva Yaa AsantewaaFriday, April 12. Tickets are $20. For more information contact the Kumble Theater at (718) 488-1624.
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ach year Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus hosts Discovery Day. Through the sea of white poster boards the students, faculty members, and members of the administration can see first hand the various and extensive research conducted by undergrads and grad students. On this day, March 27, 2013, LIU’s long-standing President, Dr. David Steinberg graced Discovery Day in the legendary Paramount Gym. “[Discovery Day] makes our students into active participants in scholarship; you’re discovering a question you didn’t have the answer to, and it’s fun,” says Steinberg, who has been to each Discovery Day since Provost Gale Stevens Haynes started it.
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LIU ELECTS ITS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT as president.
Discovered after a six-month search through academic search firm Witt/ Kieffer and the LIU Search Committee, Cline will be the first female president in the 87-year history of LIU. Cline earned a B.S. in Industrial Relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later went on to earn a MBA, a Juris Doctor and a Doctor of Educational Administration at Hofstra University. “It’s very humbling to have been chosen as the new president of LIU,” Cline said. “I’m looking forward to working as hard as I can toward the continued enrichment of the University.” Dr. Kimberly R Cline , LIU’s new president. Photo:www.mercy.edu
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r. Kimberly R. Cline, the current president of Mercy College, will serve as the 10th president of Long Island University. Cline will supplant David J. Steinberg, who will retire this summer after a 27-year tenure
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Cline brings a plethora of experience to LIU; in addition to serving as Mercy College’s president for five years, she also served as Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer of the State University of New York (SUNY), where she managed the $10 million SUNY budget.
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“Some of my main goals for [LIU Brooklyn] include increasing enrollment and expanding the school’s endowment,” Cline said. “Additionally, I want to reevaluate student loans and help provide education for those who may not be able to afford it.” LIU’s trustees, faculty members and administrators interviewed several prospective candidates, but Cline was selected by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. “Kimberly Cline is uniquely qualified to advance our mission of access and excellence,” said LIU Board of Trustees Chairman Edward Travaglianti in a recent LIU press release. “Dr. Cline is a change agent with a proven record of success in complex, multi-campus institutions. I have no doubt that she will build on David Steinberg’s legacy to bring the University to new heights and make a real difference in the lives of our students.”
Chancellor during Dr. Cline’s tenure, also believes that the LIU presidency is in capable hands. “Dr. Cline is a boundary-spanning leader who can bring all LIU stakeholders together to realize emergent possibilities,” he said. Cline plans to introduce innovative enrollment and retention models to the University, while increasing a closer partnership between LIU administration and faculty. “As LIU becomes more unified, I want to get to know faculty concerns closely in order to facilitate positive change,” she said. “I plan to have an office on the Brooklyn Campus and probably being around 3 times a week—I hope to get to know the LIU community very well in order to best serve them as president.” The new president of LIU is set to take office July 1.
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IU Brooklyn’s School of Education is sponsoring the “Bullying and its impact on LGBTQ Youth” presentation on April 18. The presentation is a part of the “LIU School Talks Event” series where learned specialists visit the school to discuss current issues of interest to students, faculty and members of the LIU Brooklyn community.
“The general focus of the event is to provide greater understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ youth in schools,” said Dr. Amy Ginsberg, Associate Dean of the School of Education. “The speakers will discuss ways in which the school community can work together to prevent bullying and intercede appropriately when bullying does occur.” Among the presenting speakers is Steven Toledo, Project Manager of the LGBT Safe Schools Initiative at the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), and Jonathan Nardi-Williams, graduate of LIU Post’s school counseling program, current Massachusetts school counselor and recently appointed commissioner for
the Massachusetts State Commission on LGBT Youth. “This is the first School of Education event on an LGBTQ-specific topic, although such issues are infused throughout the curriculum in our programs in teacher education, counseling, school psychology and school leadership,” Ginsberg said. “These topics are of the utmost significance, as we must work to change the often disturbing and debilitating experiences that LGBTQ youth suffer in schools – the rates of depression and suicide among LGBTQ youth are staggering.” Previous “School Talks” subjects have included the founding of Harlem public school Frederick Douglas Academy by Dr. Lorraine Monroe, practices for NYC school English language learners with sociologist and noted New York University professor Dr. Pedro Noguera, and middle school reform with Dr. Norm Fruchter, Director of the Community Involvement Program at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform. According to Ginsberg, the main goal
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“I strongly feel that career services needs to be improved because they aren’t getting the job done. I highly feel that the university has failed to connect my fellow students and myself to corporate America.”
“I would like the new president to change dorm visitation policies to be more relaxed. I would also like more money to be placed on my ID card.”
“I would like the new president to be around campus often in the attempt to embrace LIU Brooklyn as a community. Being around more often could [have] a major effect.”
“Lowering the student’s health insurance and give more options in case of a medical emergency. I would also appreciate the tuition being lowered.”
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CAMPUS CAMERA: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE NEW PRESIDENT TO DO?
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LIU PRESIDENT DAVID STEINBERG’S EXIT INTERVIEW university president. When asked about concerns some Brooklyn students have had regarding his lack of presence on the LIU Brooklyn campus, Steinberg refutes the claims. According to Steinberg, he has spent adequate time between both LIU Post and LIU’s Brooklyn campus. President David Steinberg doesn’t have an office at either the Brooklyn or Post campus. Steinberg’s office is located at University Center, which is nearby the Post campus. “[Provost Haynes] is here full time and her counterpart at Post is there day in and day out. That’s why they’re there.� says Steinberg.
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“I’m not defensive about this, I’m just saying that it’s very difficult. I could go to student plays and recitals for 25 years‌ so finding the match,â€? says Steinberg about students not seeing him enough on campus. According to Steinberg, if you haven’t met him, then of course he wouldn’t be seen around enough. Steinberg says that he understands the concerns of the students and faculty but he says “that’s why, early on I appointed a provost to each campus who is full time there - who is a senior colleague of mine and a very responsible university officer.â€?
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The current tuition for a Bachelor’s degree at LIU Brooklyn for 12 or more credits per term is $16,185.00; $1,010.00 per credit for undergrads. Steinberg expresses that the necessities of the students and the Brooklyn campus are the reasons why the tuition rate is as high
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as it is. “70 percent of our expenses go to people. You want full time faculty, not adjuncts‌you want the rooms clean, you want hot food, you want the library open late‌all of the staff and activities cost money,â€? Steinberg says the trick for allocating money to where it’s needed is a balancing act. “The trick is always to try and find the balance between meeting student need and demand.â€? According to Steinberg, WLIU, the Brooklyn campus’ radio station was upgraded for $1 million. Steinberg says that over the last 4 years, while the nation has been in recession, LIU has raised the institutional financial aid (university money) from $60 million to $100 million. “We have consistently lowered the percentage of increase of tuition,â€? says Steinberg. He recalls the faculty strike that happened Fall ’11. “Why did [faculty members] go on strike? Because we gave them a 0 percent increase. If I gave them the 4 percent increase they were getting the year before, I would have to raise tuition 5.5 percent.â€? Steinberg says that the administration is trying to find a balance between giving the students what they want and what they need while also keeping costs down. “It’s not an impossible task but there is no right answer,â€? says Steinberg. “[In September 2011] the faculty was on strike- very angry. They said very openly ‘If there’s extra money, you give it to us!’ I said ‘No, if there is any extra money it
Dr. David J. Steinberg with Seawanhaka Managing Editor, Keeley Ibrahim Photo: Chase Melvin goes in additional financial aid.â€? Over the last 8 or 10 years, Steinberg says that there are 160 new and younger faculty members who come onto the LIU campuses. According to Steinberg, after 6 or 7 years these new professors get tenure. “The faculty is much better then it was 25 years ago‌there is an energy involved here. On top of that we have a spectacular mission.â€? “The faculty thinks [the executive administrators] are sort of evil incarnate or that we’re on the dark side- we [all] have a shared interest in [the students],â€? says Steinberg. “I care passionately about what happens here.â€?
Looking back on his tenure as LIU’s president, Steinberg says, “I wish we could have preserved what went on at South Hampton. It was a wonderful, vibrant, and intellectual place; great specialty in Marine Sciences. “ When Dr. David Steinberg steps down as president of Long Island University in summer 2013, his plan will be to relax with his wife and grandchildren. Overall he states his future plans are uncertain. “I don’t know what will happen. Sometimes it’s good not to have everything planned out.�
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MEET SECRETARY CANDIDATE: TAIESA HEATH
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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 has been Treasurer of the Gospel Choir, a member of the Women’s Leadership Counsel, and Secretary of WLIU Radio. She currently serves as Vice President of the Student Events Team and is Secretary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 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 kept 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 administrators.” Heath believes
Secretary candidate, Taiesa Heath at the SGA Debate on March 26. Photo: Justin Ellis 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 $65 student activity fee which they should all be taking advantage of. When asked why Heath is running for SGA Secretary, she 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 events 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.”
LONG PROMISED FLAT-RATE TUITION ALMOST IN EFFECT students will have a set rate of tuition that will be shown on each student’s financial aid award letter along with any other scholarships, grants, or private loans that they wish to be applied towards their tuition bill.
Early in March, LIU Brooklyn Provost Gale Stevens Haynes sent out a massive email to all students and administrators on campus that a new flat-rate tuition will soon take effect; the new proposal for the new tuition system will be secured and effective for the Fall 2013 semester.
“This flat-rate tuition system has been requested by many LIU Brooklyn students over the course of years,” said Provost Haynes. “The new tuition rate will allow full-time undergraduate students to take 12 or more credits without exhausting their financial aid or being limited to the amount of credits they can take per semester.”
The purpose of the new tuition rate is to help alleviate financial hardships of fulltime students by allowing them to take more credits for the same fixed price. The new flat-rate tuition will be similar to the flat-rate tuition that pharmacy and global college students pay each semester. This fall, all professional students who are not part-time, graduate, pharmacy, or global college
Campus officials add that the flatrate tuition will allow students to face unfortunate challenges without suffering with the consequence of graduating later than expected or having limitations of not having any financial aid left from Pell, TAP or government funded resources that place students in hard situations.
“It is not fair to the student to suffer the burden of graduating later than their expected graduation year,” said Provost Haynes. “TAP stops after eight semesters and Pell stops after ten semesters—it is our job as a higher education institution to help students get through their college career successfully and with a degree to embark upon a great job career. It is completely devastating to see students who are almost ready to graduate but find themselves at a lost for financial aid funding to complete their degree.”
Some students are thrilled that LIU Brooklyn is now becoming a flat-rate tuition institution. “I think the flat-rate tuition is great opportunity to graduate on time; I think it would help full-time undergraduate students not max out their financial aid. Students that may have some of their financial aid left over could use the money for books or other school expenses,” said Samantha Lopez, a sophomore and psychology major at LIU Brooklyn.
The new flat-rate tuition will be developing new changes for Integrated Student Financial Services (ISFS) as well. ISFS officials believe the implemented tuition system will be one that students will appreciate. “The flat-rate tuition would allow a great amount of flexibility for students and their course schedules; junior and senior students will find the flat rate tuition cheaper since they are moving closer to graduation,” said Patricia Connors, Associate Provost of ISFS. According to Margaret Nelson, Associate Dean of ISFS, the LIU Brooklyn new tuition development will play an important role in bridging the gap between financial aid funding and university costs. “Students will appreciate the fact the fact that their financial aid will not be exhausted and will not exceed a limit of no return,” she said.
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SGA PRESIDENCY AND VICE PRESIDENCY: JUST FOR MEN? women running for president and vice president? I looked around my class and noticed the room was 99 percent female, even the professor was a woman. It made me wonder why we rarely see female students deciding to run for the top SGA positions.
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sat in Luntey Commons and watched the Student Government Association (SGA) debates on March 26. I found out a great deal of information about the candidates, their platforms and what they had planned to change LIU Brooklyn. As I sat in class that day and recollected the debate and the SGA presidential candidates I thought: Why weren’t any
The number of female students far outnumbers the male students at LIU Brooklyn, so it’s unclear as to why more women haven’t stepped up to the challenge. In Congress, women hold only 97 of the 535 seats; in 100 of the nation’s largest cities, only 12 mayors are women; Hillary Clinton was almost a presidential candidate during the 2008 primaries—but almost is not good enough. Has the figurative glass ceiling that perpetually looms over politics in Washington managed to extend its way onto college campuses? The glass ceiling has yet to be broken in politics, but first it must be cracked and shattered throughout colleges.
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THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
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xposure and participation of substance use under age 15 increases dependency on the drug. Persons that use illicit drugs before age 15 are six and a half times more likely to acquire an addiction than those who begin using the drug at age 21 or older. So, the bigger question remains, why did Washington state legalize marijuana when such statistics show detrimental effects drugs can have?
Consider this: More people die from tobacco each year than from HIV, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined. Every year, cigarettes are responsible for 1 out every 5 deaths in the U.S. That is 443,000 annual deaths. Every year, around 80,000 deaths are caused from alcohol use in the U.S. and alcohol is the third leading cause of death in the country. In 2006 the financial burden placed on the
nation from alcohol was $223.5 billion. Doctors never prescribe people a liter of Hennessy to drink or a pack of Newport to smoke as treatment for ailments. However, marijuana is provided by doctors to help relieve symptoms from HIV/AIDS and cancer. In contrast, cigarettes and alcohol are the main substance killers of our nation and they remain legal while, marijuana, a drug that provides relief for medical conditions is illegal. Why is marijuana legal in only two states? It is time our country recognizes the legitimacy of marijuana benefits and legalizes it throughout the 50 states. According to NBC news, marijuana is presently classified as a schedule I drug. The thing is, there are many supporters ready to provide their positive experiences and ideas in favor for marijuana. David Koch, Glenn Beck, Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, and Republican
College is supposed to be a place of learning, where students apply what they have been taught to become leaders. Women should be taking advantage of the opportunities and resources on this campus that running for the top positions of SGA could bring. For example, you can gain experiences and build professional connections that will not only make a wonderful addition to a resume, but also give strong leadership abilities that cannot be taught in a classroom. It has been brought to my attention to consider the fact that it has been proven that women perform better in the classroom than males, and therefore have no time to run for student government – this cannot be true. With the right method of time management, anything is possible. If anything, the fact that female students are more driven in the classroom should also mean they want to branch out into other areas as well. They should want to strive for success in areas besides academics in order to become well-rounded
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individuals that are able to get an A in a class and work to help change LIU Brooklyn for the better. It’s especially disappointing to see that there are no women running for student government on a campus where the provost and the new president of the school are women. Since strong women run the school, female students should be inspired and try to emulate their success. How do we expect girls from younger generations to become the confident leaders of tomorrow if we do not set better examples? They will base their future endeavors and career paths on what they see and hear us do. So ladies, next year when student elections roll around apply for other roles besides secretary and treasurer if you qualify; there isn’t anything wrong with these lower positions, but we are capable of using our power and doing much more.
BY: JAHID MOWLA
Rick Perry, all support marijuana legalization. Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, said law enforcement priorities need to be reevaluated because “if somebody’s [going to] smoke a joint in their house and not harm anybody else then perhaps there are other things that our cops should be looking at. They should try to clean up some of the other problems that we have in society.” At the end of the day, a police officer in the U.S. arrests someone for marijuana every 42 seconds and 87 percent of those are for possession. Enforcing marijuana laws cost as much as $10 to $12 billion a year. Now imagine if marijuana was legalized, a person would not get arrested for marijuana every minute and that vacuum of energy could be utilized by police to fight violence. Billions of dollars would be available for donating into education, medical research or another type of beneficial vessel for our country’s future.
The U.S. would be safer, more conscious and fair if marijuana was decriminalized throughout our whole great country. The war on drugs has not worked. There would also be no negative effects if marijuana became legalized…in fact, our nation would be better.
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THE REAL DEAL: WHAT ENERGY DRINKS ARE DOING TO YOU BY: MAGDOLEN KELLEL, M.P.H.
Energy drinks contain a lot more caffeine than you think, and if you chose to consume more than one in a day, you could be doing more harm to your body than you know. Photo: (Left to Right) www.topnews.us and www.nydailynews.com
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The FDA states that it is safe for adults to consume 400 mg of caffeine daily but there is no specification for young teens and adolescents. Drinking excessive amounts of energy drinks can give you headaches, anxiety, irritability, agitation, tremors, psychosis, seizures and altered mental status. In 2012, there were 3,150 energy drink overdoses reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers to poison centers in the United States. In the first three months of 2013, almost 500 cases of energy drink overdoses have been reported to the poison centers. Recently, the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that from 2007 to 2011, the
number of emergency department visits related to energy drinks doubled from 10,068 to 20,783. In 2011, 7,322 18 to 25-year-olds had emergency department visits related to energy drinks. This is an increase from 4,200 visits in 2007. In a February 2013 article in the Journal of Pediatrics it stated that 30 to 50 percent of people in the U.S. 18-25 years of age consume energy drinks. That’s you! Recently, college students have been consuming energy drinks with alcohol. In a research study conducted by the East Carolina Department of Nutrition and Dietetics regarding energy drink consumption, 56 percent of people reported mixing energy drinks with alcohol in the past month. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol compounds the negative impact of each one on your body because caffeine is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant. The caffeine gives you “extra alertness” which enables you to drink more alcohol in one sitting, which can make you unaware of how drunk you are or, even worse, put you at risk for alcohol poisoning. In the peer-reviewed article, “Health Risks of Energy Drinks: What Nurses
and Consumers Need to Know,” author Janis R Guilbeau, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, shows the difference in caffeine content among several beverages. Use this comparison to help you visually imagine how much caffeine are in energy drinks: one Hershey’s Kiss has 1.2 mg of caffeine in it. Energy drinks, on average, can have anywhere from 80 mg (96 Hershey’s Kisses) to 300 mg (360 Hershey’s Kisses) of caffeine. The largest amount of caffeine an 8 oz brewed coffee can possibly have is 140 mg (168 Hershey’s Kisses). This means that one energy drink can have more than double the caffeine content of a regular cup of coffee. According to Dr. Oz, some healthy and easy alternatives to drinking an energy beverage include: “Get More Protein”- Lack of protein can cause fatigue. Pack some almonds, a string cheese, or a protein shake in your bag for a quick protein fix. “Sleep More”- Getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Also, set a sleeping pattern that can really boost your energy. If you are having trouble getting to bed early, try and “take 3 mg of melatonin 30 minutes before bedtime to help you sleep deeper”. Melatonin is a hormone supplement
used to adjust the body’s sleep cycle that you can purchase at most vitamin stores or pharmacies. “Drink Water”- Drinking at least 8- 8oz glasses of water a day is important and will rehydrate and reenergize your body. Dehydration has a major influence on fatigue. If water is too boring for you, cut a couple of lemon or orange slices and put it in your water bottle for an extra kick. Enjoy this article? What else would you like to hear the “real deal” about (such as the truth behind excessive cellphone/ computer use, body piercing, high heels, etc.)? If you have, any health topics you would like to know more about please email me at liuhealthtopics@gmail.com.
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nergy drinks are a rising problem among young adults in the U.S. The energy in energy drinks comes from caffeine, not any nutrient. These drinks provide stimulants, not nutrients –which is what gives the body energy. They do not really give you energy. Energy drinks contain a lot more caffeine than you think, and if you chose to consume more than one in a day, you could be doing more harm to your body than you know.
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Best of Brooklyn Collegiate Internship & Job Fair Make a lasting impression with 80 employers on Thursday, April 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Metcalfe Gym!
Take these 4 easy steps to prepare: 1. Register for the Fair: Go to the Career Events tab in MyCareerKey-search and click "register" when you see the Best of Brooklyn Fair. Employers will be able to see students attending and preview your approved resume in MyCareerKey. 2. In the Career Events tab, view attending employers, as well as positions for which they are recruiting. Also check the companies' websites, as they may be recruiting for additional positions closer to the fair. To make a great impression, learn some key facts about the company and why you are interested in it and what you can contribute. 3. Have your resume critiqued by a career counselor in Pratt 510. Your resume will be viewed initially for less than a minute! Be sure it contains all your essential information in a captivating way.
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4. Attend a Preparation Session in Pratt 510. In this informal, one-hour session you'll learn the 'lay of the land' of the fair; gain insight into employers' expectations; develop your own plan for successbefore, during and after the Fair, and practice your 'elevator pitch' to gain confidence!
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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., & 5:00 p.m. Mon., April 15th , 3:00 p.m. Tues., April 16th, 11:00am & 5:00pm Wed., April 17th, 3:00 p.m. For admittance to the fair you must: Bring your student ID, have multiple copies of your resume and dress in business attire.
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RAY J’S NEW SONG ABOUT KIM KARDASHIAN in four weeks. The new project will feature B.O.B, Iggy Azalea, Young Dro, and other Hustle Gang affiliates.
Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul has not release new music since 2004 and they are planning a comeback with the celebration of their 25th anniversary as a group this year by releasing a new song every month. According to Rolling Stone the group’s new song is titled, “Get Away,” the video will premiere next week. The song “Get Away” will address the lack of creativity in hip-hop today.
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inger Ray J recently released a diss song allegedly about ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian. The song is titled, “I Hit First,” and the singer talks about Kim’s past and present relationship with Kanye West and video for the song reportedly has a look-alike Kim. In the past Ray J and Kim starred in a porno movie together. According to vibe.com, the singer claims the song is not about Kim.
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Rapper T.I is preparing to compilation mixtape with his Hustle artists, the mixtape G.D.O.D: The Introduction will
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XXL’S 2013 Freshman Class list was recently announced. The final choices for this year’s class were Chief Keef, Trinidad James, Kirko Bangz. The emcees that were selected by the magazine are set to launch the national tour beginning in May. Tickets are available to purchase through www. ticketmaster.com. Rapper Rick Ross’ rape lyrics in a recent song is still receiving backlash from women’s rights groups; Ultra Violet has announced they will lead a protest outside of Reebok’s flagship store in Manhattan.
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to inspiring young ladies through music, through poetry, and through inspirational reflection.” She added that although the event is geared to letting females know what they’re worth, especially as children of God, males can find inspiration at the event as well.
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n April 5, LIU Gospel Choir showcased “You’re Worth It,” a free night of inspiration and empowerment in the Avena Lounge. This showcase of talented performances strived to deliver a message of self-worth to its audience and females in particular. The President of the LIU Gospel Choir, Alex Casseus provided the audience with a deeper look into the message of this event. “This event is geared
While the choir hurries to finish lastminute touches before commencement, Sandra Bland tells students. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for young adults to sing for the Lord because they could be doing other things.” She further describes “getting together of a group of students for the evening as very positive experience for not only the students here, but for the choir itself.” As the color changing spot lights begin to swivel across the room, the clamoring amongst the audience becomes silent and the two hosts take the floor, Dannley and Jeffery.
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The group is feeling outraged that Reebok would pay a spokesperson who is proud about drugging and raping a woman. The rapper recently attempted an apology in a radio interview last week, but legendary hip-hop artist Talib Kweli said the apology was not enough. Stay tune for emerging details. In a recent interview with MTV, YMCMB rapper Nicki Minaj said she believes she is better than most male rappers and the reason why she does not get her credit is because she is a female emcee. Nicki is currently working on her third album, rumored to be tilted, Pink Friday: The Pinkprint. Former NFL player Kordell Stewart recently filed for divorce from his wife; Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Stewart. The divorce is starting to turn in a bad direction, according to The Huffington Post, Kordell is claiming Porsha stays out partying all night and she neglected her wifely duties of helping him raise her step-son. However Porsha is claiming that Kordell locked her out their home and she had to call the police.
1) Started From The Bottom Drake 2) Suit and Tie Justin Timberlake 3) Fine China Chris Brown 4) She Don’t Put It Down Joe Budden 5) Bad Wale 6) M.I.A Omarion 7) Remember You Wiz Khalifa 8) Love Me Lil’ Wayne 9) Freaks French Montana 10) Thinkin About You Frank Ocean
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Together this dynamic duo provides the audience with entertainment between performances and catering to the audience’s anticipation with humor and spiritual insight. The first line of performances came to a start with choir singer, Ricky Brackett. Judging from the audience’s wooing cries and rhythmic claps, the opening act set the program off to a positive start, a clear indicator for the night to come. With each performance, the series of talented artists developed a relationship with every audience member. Though the spotlight shined on the performers, the audience was an integral part of this showcase. The performers and hosts spoke to the audience in a different matter. “If you know the words, sing it with me,” was a concept that shined in every person’s interaction with the audience that night. Audience involvement was encouraged and
embraced throughout the entire event. Aside from the captivating performances showcased, the Gospel Choir was careful not to lose sight of the program’s main focus, the inspirational elevation and empowerment of self-worth in females. Speakers made it of utmost importance to emphasize this notion of self-worth in the eyes of God, “God loves you, you are worth it, you have value. Understand your value tonight because as a woman of God and as men of God you are chosen.” The LIU Gospel Choir’s event for the remainder of the semester hope “You’re Worth It,” will leave a positive impression on women, helping them to discover their worth through their identity in Christ.For more information regarding the LIU Gospel Choir, please visit the choir group in the chapel located in the Metcalfe building on the third floor. The choir meets every Friday at 5:30 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ACTRESS TAMALA JONES actresses. “Meryl Streep is an amazing actress and performer,” said Jones. A younger actress, Jones believes has a lot of potential is the star of another hit show on ABC, called Scandal. “I am a big fan of Kerri Washington. I Love her on Scandal, but she could be doing a lot more. I would love to work with,” said Jones.
The actress appreciates the friendship between her character Lanie Parish and fellow actress Stana Katic, who plays Kate Beckett. “I can identify with her friendships, and how important they are to her,” said Jones. When having a bad day or feeling discouraged, her friends are who she turns to, “your friends keep it real, it may hurt a little bit,” admits Jones. Actress, Tamala Jones Photo Credit: Bobby Quillard
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The role of Lanie Parish was originally designed for a white actress, but that didn’t stop Jones from wanting to audition. It actually influenced her decision to audition for the roll. “I wanted Hollywood to start taking notice,” Ms. Jones recalls. The audition consisted of Jones reciting four lines, which convinced the judges enough to basically make a decision on the spot that she is their Lanie Parish. “I was happy to be a part of a show that was different and outside of what I had done.” Tamala Jones’ favorite character outside of Lanie Parish in the show is Martha, which is played by actress Susan Sullivan. The character Martha is wild and crazy and in her own world and along with Sullivan, Jones admires Meryl Streep and a host of older
Jones considers her male friend to be positive and a truthful individual. “He can sometimes play devil’s advocate, in which he’ll present both the good and bad side of a situation,” said Jones. She recognizes that support of family and friends is needed and available when she needs it. This proved to be true, when Jones’ health was in serious trouble. Suffering from a Brain Aneurysm at the tender age of 23, Jones recalls her feelings, “I was embarrassed.” Several factors weighed in on Jones’ feeling of embarrassment. “I was so young,” recalls Jones. “Being tough was a part of my make up,” said Jones. Growing up with two younger brothers, she was more of a tom boy, so it was hard for her to accept her diagnosis. “I felt the Brain Aneurysm made me weak.” Jones took three months off to recover. These three months were spent in her grandmother’s house, the house she [Tamala Jones] grew up in. Jones recalls sleeping for the majority of the three months, and her grandmother taking full care of her. Jones is inspired by her grandmother because she is such a given lady, who considers others. Growing
The best advice Jones received was from the woman who inspires her, which is her grandmother. The advice was, “the world didn’t like Jesus and look what he did, perform miracles, so you go ahead and perform your miracle child.” Before suffering from the Brain Aneurysm, Jones recalls having extremely bad headaches for about two weeks. One day she woke up, still with a bad headache, but with an urge to urinate. She got out of bed in so much pain, she basically tiptoed her way to the bathroom. With no control over her body weight, she plopped onto the toilet. Jones still had the urge to urinate, but nothing was coming out. She then got up from the toilet, looked in the mirror and within seconds, collapsed to the ground. “I was laying on the ground and I heard something saying, Tamala, get up.” She eventually got up, called her boss at the time, to tell her she is in extreme pain and may not be able to go into work. Working on the sitcom For Your Love, Jones told her boss she wasn’t feeling well and didn’t know what was wrong with her. Her boss told her she had to come into work because the last episode of the season was being filmed. In pain and without feeling on the right side of her body, Jones forced herself to go to work. The actress wasn’t able to drive using her right side, so she slowly drove herself to work steering the wheel with her left arm, and controlling the gas pedal with her left leg. At work she was unable to move her arm, so most scenes were filmed with a prop on her, like a blanket, towel or coat. After filming all day, Jones was rushed to the hospital. The doctor was extremely surprised Jones was able to walk and speak, much less make it through a whole day of work. The physician was so shocked because Brain Aneurysm can cause disabilities as well as death. “I had a [Tupacish] attitude,” said Jones,
the actress felt as if she was untouchable and great because she survived a Brain Aneurysm at a young age. A good friend of Jones had to shoot her [Jones] ego back down to earth. “Who are you? I don’t know this person,” Jones’ friend told her. A good talk from this friend had taken Jones’ head out of the clouds, enough for her to begin researching Brain Aneurysm. While researching she discovered she wasn’t the youngest person to experience a Brain aneurysm’s. Jones admits her relationship with her then boss wasn’t the best even before this incident. She believes her boss didn’t know the magnitude of the symptoms she [Jones] was experiencing. Years would pass before Jones and her former boss would see each other again. At an event, Jones’ former boss walked up to her [Jones] and gave her the biggest, most sincere, hug. Jones understood this gesture was her former boss’ way of apologizing, without words. Jones is now the spokesperson for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. “I have been looking for a Brain Aneurysm Foundation for a while.” This foundation is the only one in the world dedicated to providing awareness toward the severity of Brain Aneurysms. “If we didn’t find each other, I would’ve started one on my own.” Jones has only been with the foundation for a few months, but she looks forward to working with them. Be sure to watch Tamala Jones on ABC, Mondays at 10pm on the hit show Castle.
Actress, Tamala Jones Photo Credit: Bobby Quillard
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he 100th episode of ABC’s hit television show, Castle, aired on Monday April 1. Tamala Jones, who plays the sassy, no nonsense, tells it like it is Medical Examiner, Lanie Parish. Jones celebrated the momentous occasion, with fellow cast members. “They’re like my second family,” said Jones. The relationship between everyone on the set of Castle is one of nurture and encouragement. Portraying a Medical Examiner is unlike any other performance Jones has undertaken.
Jones adds that she particularly confides in two friends, one male and the other female and they are honest with her and she appreciates this aspect about them. Jones has known her female friend, whose name is Patrice for more than 15 years.
up, Jones witnessed her grandmother become a foster parent to more than a 100 children. She eventually adopted one who was mentally challenged as her son.
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ANGELA DAVIS THE HISTORIC ICON FIRST ANNUAL MISS CARIBBEAN BY: KAREN MILLER
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he was on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. She was branded a terrorist. Her name is Angela Davis and she was an African- American political activist and leader of the Communist Party in the 1960s. The brand new documentary film, Free Angela and All Political Prisoners is an in-depth and first look that outlines the story of the icon Davis.
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The documentary shows the captivating history of Davis’ roots and reveals her rarely discussed studies at the University of Frankfurt in Germany. While Davis was in Germany she delivered a series of lectures regarding how the East German government was dealing better with the residual effects of fascism than the West Germans. After the lectures, Davis was inspired to come back to United States and she became involved with the Black Panthers. In 1969 the political leader became an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). The U.S Government felt Davis was a threat and former Governor Ronald Regan urged the Board of Regents at UCLA to fire her due to her ties with the Communist Party. Many black students and professors claimed that they fired Davis due to her race. The Board of Regents was then censured by the American Association of University Professors for firing Davis. On October 20, 1969 Judge Jerry Pacht ruled the Board of Regents fired Davis illegally and she resumed her teaching job at the University. The Regents was not happy with the decision and continued to find ways to fire Davis from her teaching job. Davis
was fired officially on June 20, 1970 based off her alleged inflammatory language she had delivered during speeches to the students on campus. The documentary also show how history barely acknowledge Davis accomplishment, the icon is usually stereotype as a hardened, unemotional woman motivated by anger and rage. On August 18, 1970, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover placed Davis the third woman and 309th person to appear on the Fugitive List. The political activist was placed on the list due to her romantic relationship with Jonathan Jackson who was involved in hostages of Judge Harold Haley, the prosecutor and three female jurors. Jackson and the police were involved in a shooting incident and some of the hostages were killed.
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Davis had purchased the firearm that was used in the attack and the state of California considers all persons involved in a crime, whether they directly commit the act.
aribbean heritage seeped into LIU Brooklyn’s campus community last Thursday, April 4. The event was LIU Brooklyn’s first annual Miss Caribbean Pageant held in the Paramount Gymnasium. Miss Caribbean candidates was Ender Naomy Auguste as Miss Haiti, Crystal Clarke as Miss Jamaica and Sasha Robertson as Miss Panama.
The activist fled California and a few months later, FBI agents found her at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in New York City on October 13, 1970. Former President Richard M. Nixon congratulated the FBI on capturing the dangerous terrorist, Davis.
The hosts of the show were Jerome Walker, Samantha Mitchell and Suwayne Sterling. The opening selection was trio dance collaboration to Mavado’s single hit “Caribbean Girls.” As the candidates’ danced in unison, students watched in awe.
The icon was placed in prison and after several months she appeared at the Marin County Superior Court and declared her innocence. Across the U.S thousands of people formed committee called the Black People in Defense of Angela Davis, which protested the release of Davis. In 1972 the state released her from county jail.
After the dance segment, the three contestants gave an introductory speech on the briefing of their culture background and why they should win the title.
Davis has continued a career of activism and has written several books. Free Angela and All Political Prisoners is a recommended film for all LIU students, faculty, and professors. The film is now showing in select theaters. Free Angela and All Political Prisoners is now screening at AMC Empire in Times Square and AMC Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem.
The first contestant Crystal Clarke stated if chosen as CSM’s Miss LIU she will bring “culture, diversity and wonder to Long Island University.” The second contestant Ender’s purpose for being Miss LIU was to be CSM’s “union fait la force,” Ender said in her native language of Creole, which mean in English union for force. The last contestant Robertson said if she wins, she will represent the student body in a positive way. The
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performed a dance skit in honor of their African culture and various audience members were allowed to compete in a dance completion. The winner received a bandana of their country. After the performance, the three contestants participated in the talent portion. Robertson performed a song with a guitar and Clarke conducted a spoken word poetry regarding her life struggles and being proud to be a Jamaican, Ender’s talent performance was the highlight of the night, as she performed a dance skit full of energy and audience members were cheering and applauding. After Ender finished performing, she said “I am proud to be a Haitian.” The contestants were then asked a series of questions from the hosts. Some of the questions were what made them beautiful? And what is unique about them? Once the question and answer segment was complete, the time for the judges to pick a winner was to be announced. The artistic selections were not limited to the candidates performing a dance, a swimwear fashion show, but more on their individual speeches. As the audience members watched, many people were speculating that Ender Naomy Auguste would be the winner, but Crystal Clarke was crowned CSM’s Miss LIU 2013-2014. The announcement of Miss Jamaica winning received a negative backlash from students and as a result many students exit the gymnasium. “Crystal answered the questions best, but Ender won all the other segments, I believe the judges gave the title to the wrong person,” said Don McClean, sophomore at the LIU Brooklyn Campus. Student Government President Jermaine Isaac was one of the panel judges said Crystal won because she did a great job and her presentation was stronger than other candidates. “As school president, I was disappointed of the reaction. We as a student body can do better, I was appalled,” said Isaac.
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Avena Lounge Presents…Comedy Night Monday, April 15, 2013 at 8:00 p.m! Free Laughs!! For more information contact the Avena Lounge at (718) 488-3390!
Define Yourself! LIU Sound Yearbook presents Senior Portrait! Appointment by visiting, on April 15 - April 26! Register at http://www.jasienowskistudios.com/liubc.html Located in the Avena Lounge. For more information contact us at LIUsoundYearbook@gmail.com
SGA ElectionsApril 16th -18th- Metcalfe Lobby 9 a.m.-7 p.m! Keep Calm and Vote!! One Night Only: Avena lounge jazz night. LIU Brooklyn Jazz ensemble and LIU Brooklyn Jazz workshop. Free admission! Free Pizza! Free Beverages! Tuesday, April 16th 7-9pm. For more information contact us at: liu.edu/Brooklyn/Music. “In Union there is Strength” -Aesop
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Spring Forward Blood Drive! April 16, 2013- 10a.m.-4p.m. in the R.L. and April 17, 2013 10 a.m.-4p.m. Conolly Residence Hall and April 17, 2013Health Science Lobby
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BOYD GRANTED A SIXTH YEAR
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enior Julian Boyd has seen his fair share of bad luck. Following a breakout freshman year, the 6’7” forward was forced to sit out what would have been his second year of college basketball, after being diagnosed with noncompaction cardiomyopathy. But, like straight out of a movie, Boyd not only returned to the court with a stronger love for the sport he played, but led his team to its first Northeast Conference (NEC) championship in over a decade. Boyd went on to see more success on the court by once again leading the Blackbirds to another NEC championship. Long Island seemed to be unstoppable. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and as a result Boyd’s college career was threatened not once but twice during the 2012-13 season.
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he women’s Lacrosse team continues to face an onslaught of defeats as its drops another two games putting the team at 0-13 overall and 0-6 in the Northeast Conference. The Blackbirds fell to Sacred Heart 4-17 during its last contest and seemed to give away the goals throughout both halves. LIU went up early in the first to take a quick 1-0 lead but SHU responded with nine straight goals to close out the half. Down 9-1 to start the second LIU netted two goals in attempt to put itself back into the game but once again Sacred Heart stopped Long Island dead in its tracks with eight back-to-back goals. With 1:06 left in the half, junior Trisha Yeoell scored the final goal of the contest (Man-up). Yoell was the only Blackbird to score more than a single goal. Longs Island’s second loss of the week was against Quinnipiac where lacrosse saw closer results with the same outcome (11-20). The Bobcats took an early lead over LIU and put up six
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straight goals within seven minutes. But, unlike its game against Sacred Heart the Blackbirds fought to stay in the competition. The teams traded goals but LIU could not destroy its deficit. The Half ended in favor of QU 10-4. QU opened the second period much like the first and put up five quick goals to stretch its lead into the double digits. The Blackbirds managed to outscore its opponent in the remainder of the half 7-5 but it was no use. Long Island recorded yet another loss in its season. Sophomore Colleen Holmes and freshman Allison Canfield led the Blackbirds with three goals each. Senior Caitlin Farrell and junior Kimberly Kovar contributed to the teams overall effort with two goals a piece. Junior Yesenia Cantres added a single goal respectively. The Blackbird will take on Bryant on the LIU Field this Friday at 4 p.m. Freshman Allison Canfield Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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year the athlete was suspended for his involvement in an on campus altercation. Although all the Blackbirds involved were reinstated, Boyd’s bad luck was only just beginning. In a nonconference win over Rice University, Boyd suffered a serious knee injury that spelled the end of his season. For the third time in his stent at LIU, the athlete was once again without basketball. Because the forward had already redshirted and he had played during the season his future looked bleak. Boyd had to sit on the bench once more; where he could only watch his teammates move forward without him. Finally, on April 9 2013, Boyd was given the Okay for a sixth year at LIU. For now things are looking up for this sixth year forward, who must now focus on rehab if he plans to make the most of what should be his last season at LIUBrooklyn.
OLASEWERE MAKES THE PORTSMOUTH INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
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ust when you thought senior Jamal Olasewere was done gracing the pages of Seawanhaka, the 6’7” forward from Silver Spring Md. was chosen to participate in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT). The invitational is the only post-season basketball camp that caters to senior athletes within the NCAA. Olasewere will be one of 64 college basketball players who will compete in the tournaments 61 annual run.
Senior Jamal Olasewere holds championship trophy beside teammate Troy Joseph (right) Photo Credit: LIUAthletics.com
Every year the PIT invites 64 of what they consider to be the best college basketball players from across the entire nation to take part in a twelve game tournament over the course of four days.
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ith the season coming closer to and end, the women’s softball team has seemed to take a turn for the better competing in three doubleheaders. It started with a single 4-0 win over Farleigh Dickinson.
The Blackbird’s pitcher junior Cassie Vondrak, started and finished going the full seven innings with only six hits against her. In the second game LIU once again started Vondrak but clearly her arm was tired as she allowed five runs (three earned). LIU held a 2-1 lead entering the bottom of the sixth until Dickinson got the offense score with four runs creating a three run deficit proved to be too much as Long Island lost 5-2. LIU’s next doubleheader went well as the Blackbirds swept Quinnipiac taking both games. The opening game was essentially won in the fourth and fifth innings when two runs were drove in both times. The game ended in a 4-2 victory with Vondrak pitching another complete game allowing six hits and the two unearned runs. The next game of
Olasewere gained his bid into the invitational after he led the Blackbirds to its third straight championship in the 2012-13 season, after losing senior Julian Boyd to a serious knee injury. Olasewere averaged 18.9 points pergame in the Blackbirds historic season and will be remember as one of the best college basketball players to have played for LIU.
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the day ended with LIU winning a 9-7 shootout. Morizi led the Blackbirds with a three hit, three RBI day. Archer pitched the final four 2/3 innings relieving Vondrak who left the game early after giving up four runs. Fortunately the poor pitching didn’t affect the outcome. The final two game set would result in a split verses Sacred Heart. The Initial game was ugly as the Blackbirds committed five errors that cause LIU to loss 5-4 and only one of Sacred Heart’s runs was actually earned. Tied at three in the tenth junior Madison Zymkowitz singled giving LIU a lead inching them closer to victory but this wouldn’t come to pass. Sacred Heart would score two in the bottom half including the game winning walk off by Melissa Tobin. The Blackbirds would have its revenge in the second game winning 3-2 with Sacred Heart having its own problems with committing four errors, three by Justine Sibthorp alone. Morizi had a hand in two of the runs one in the first and then the winning run in the seventh inning. LIU certainly recovered from its previous unlucky loss earlier in the day. Long Island returns to the field today April 10 against St. Johns at 4 p.m.
Cassie Vondrak pitches for the Blackbirds Photo Credit: LIU Atheltics
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The first game of the double header went LIU’s way VIA shutout. These runs were produced by a two run homerun by sophomore Nicole Archer in the fourth inning then a two run single in the sixth by junior Lauren Morizi.
A delegate from every single team in the NBA will observe the tournament, which is intended to showcase those with enough talent to become professional basketball superstars.
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IU-Brooklyn’s women’s tennis team made up for its second loss of the season by going toe-to-toe against Sacred Heart. The Blackbirds added another victory to its slightly blemished season by downing its opponent 6-1.
In the doubles event, sophomore Sanne Louwers and senior Taysha Blessington defeated their opponents 8-1, while senior Aleksandra Pavlovic and sophomore Katya Yegoreychenko took down Katie DeRienzo and Lindsey Post 8-2. SHU won in the No. 3 spot by default. In the singles, Long Island only saw one loss as Yegoreychenko fell to Nicole Rydzewski 7-5, 4-6, and 10-7. In the No. 1 spot Louwers defeated Gabi Kaldan 6-4, 7-6, while Blessington took out DeRienzo 6-1, 6-2 in the No. 2 spot.
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Junior Lisa Maas defeated Post 3-6, 6-2, and 10-3, and teammate Pavlovic followed suit by putting away her competition Paige Olson 3-6, 6-0 and 6-0. In the last spot for the doubles (No. 6) sophomore Nancy Zonneveld
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defeated Alyssa Migliorini 7-5 and 6-3. The win moved the Blackbirds up 2-0 in the Northeast Conference.
A few days before, LIU picked up its second loss of the season 3-4 in West Point NY against Army. The Blackbirds narrow loss came as a result of its rival taking four of the six singles matches. In the No. 1 spot for the doubles, Blessington and Louwers defeated their opponents Carolyn Pitman and Margaret Lliev 8-4. In the No. 2 spot, Yegoreychenko and Pavlovic took the first win of the double 8-3 over Gabriella Spindler and Eva Sung. The Blackbirds dropped in the No. 3 spot as Jamila Paul and Alyssa Hanson picked up the win 8-6 over Zonneveld and Maas. In the singles, Louwers defeated Erin Colton 2-6, 7-6, and 11-9 in the number one spot. Sadly Army would take the next four rounds, as Paul defeated Blessington 6-4, 6-3. Sung took down Yegoreychenko 6-2,6-1, Pitman overtook Maas 6-1, 6-4 and Spindler beat Pavlovic 6-3, 6-0. The Blackbirds saw one more victory in the doubles
Junior Lisa Maas patiently waits on the return serve. Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
when Zonneveld managed to overcome her opponent 7-5, 4-6, and 10-6. Still this was not enough to down Army who came away victorious.
The loss does not take away form the Blackbirds overall success in the season and Long Island’s next match will be against its neighbor, St. Francis Brooklyn April 11 at 3 p.m.
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BASEBALL TRIES TO TURN ITS SEASON AROUND
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verall this season has been astonishingly bad, but at least within the past week LIU’s Baseball team has won half of it games. It isn’t good or bad but at least the Blackbirds aren’t losing all the time.
In Northeast Conference action, the Blackbirds played four games against Central Connecticut State. The first game of the series went to LIU with a score of 9-1. Outside of the high run output Long Island’s pitcher junior Justin Topa was dominating and pitched a complete game only giving up one run while striking out nine. Lets not forget, offense cannot be overlooked with three homeruns by junior John Ziznewski, sophomore Jesse Brown and Senior Mike Garcia. The three combined made seven of the nine runs tallied. This was certainly a great showing for the Blackbirds, in this game at least. In the teams next meeting LIU did something they had only done once before this season, win back-to-back games. LIU saw a 6-2 victory in five straight innings starting with the second the Blackbirds scored at least one run in every inning.
Wilcox who pitched a complete game. Blackbird’s offense was led by two RBI days by Brown and freshmen Evan Emerich. One could only hope that this two game streak was enjoyed since Central Connecticut would have its revenge taking two games as well. LIU scored two runs in the first inning but that would be all as it’s opponent scored
three runs right after. No other runs were scored throughout the final five innings, turning the game into a true pitching duel won by Blue Devil Cody Brown. The Blackbirds collected nine hits but just couldn’t bring enough of them to the plate losing 2-3. The final game of the series saw another LIU loss and it was over early as CCSU took the lead
TRACK COMPETES AT THE PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS
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he track and field season for LIUBrooklyn has been full of ups and downs. Despite competing in many events the Blackbirds have not seen the greatest of results but they must compete and complete every event if they hope to see a better season.
Senior Wilmot Stubblefield Photo Credit: LIUAtheltics.com
In Gainesville Fl. LIU took part in the Pepsi Florida Relay hosted by the University of Florida where Sophomore Brendan Rodney placed 14 in the men’s 200-meter dash. In the men’s 100-meter dash, senior Nickolei Mahlung took the 22 spot with a time of 10.60 and sophomore Mikhail Williamson finished at 10.81 only good enough for 46. The 400-meter dash also saw
4-0 in the first inning, aided by a three run double by Josh Ingram. The Blue Devils would score two more runs later on in the competition. LIU attempted a comeback with a four run seventh inning but it wasn’t enough to carry the team who lost 6-5. The Blackbirds next game will be against Villanova on April 10 at 3pm.
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disappointing results as junior Kervin Morgan crossed the line at 49.22 (43). Freshman Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme led the Blackbirds by placing 16 in the 400-meter hurdles. In the same event, senior Dwayne Layne took the 29 spot with a time of 54.13, while freshman Alister Mclean crossed the line at 55.01 to take 38 spot. Morgan, Rodney, senior Jamal Roberts and classmate Jarenn Stewart placed fifth in the 4x200-meter relay. In the 4x400-meter relay Morgan, Roberts, Rodney and Petit-Homme came in at 3:10.49 to take the No. 10 spot.
To round things off for the men, senior Wilmot Stubblefield came in sixth place in the men’s triple jump with a distance of 15.03. The women of LIU’s track team saw worse results as its top performer was freshman Jamesha’ Richards who finished 38s in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.25. In the women’s 400-meter dash, sophomore Katrina Anderson placed 48 at 57.03. The results for the Blackbirds next event can be found at LIUAthletics.com
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The Blackbirds run scoring consistency was CCSU’s downfall as the Blue Devils only were able to score two seventh inning runs off of sophomore Jordan
Senior Michael Garcia at bat Photo Credit: LIU Athletics
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