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CONTENT Page 3- Front And Center in First SGA Debate Page 4- LIU Honors Investigative Journalists Page 5- Campus Camera Page 6- Al Jazeera’s “Shout” Heard Worldwide Page 7- LIU Town Hall: Civic Dialogue on Student Debt Page 8- Female Athletes Can Sport Bikinis Too
Page 8- Time to Start Using The “F” Word Page 9- No Country For Black Men Page 10- Tips to Get Fit For Summer! Page 11- Student Life & Leadership Devolp. Page 12- Entertainment Weekly Page 13- Seawanhaka Fashion Watch
Justin Ellis Brittany Ganter Shanel Gilbert Keeley Ibrahim Malcolm Jackson Anthony Louis Karen Miller Chase Melvin Desiree Rucker Ryan Sahadeo Zelika Shillingford John Tolis
Staff Photographer Nik Conklin Kristoffer Francisco Michelle Lawton Natalia Donoso
Page 15- Adam Janssen Playing Olympic Soccer Page 16- Perri In, Ferry Out Page 17- Tennis Falls to Sacred Heart Page 17- Track Records Season Bests in Florida Page 18- Kovar’s Goal Secures First Win Page 19-Blackbirds Split With Quinnipiac
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Campus Issues Front And Center in First SGA Debate BY: MICHAEL GARCIA
Campus Events With the school year rapidly ending, free time is limited. So enjoy the smaller things, On April 12-15 the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts will have the Cynthia King Dance Studio presenting “Troupers.” To attend the event, please call the Kumble Theater (718)4881624 for tickets. On April 15, in the Arnold & Marie Schwartz Gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. join us for LIU Brooklyn’s Spring Open House! On April 18 in the Humanities Building room 210 at 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. come learn about our cousin – the Red Ape. Need a break from the hectic week stop by the Avena Lounge for Avena Thursday. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. everyone is welcomed to come. LIU-TV is currently having auditions for Showtime LIU until April 13. They are looking for singers, dancers, musicians, spoken word artists and much more. Please call (718) 488-3435 or send an email to liutv@brooklyn.liu.edu. The competition will be held on April 25 in the Kumble Theater at 7:00 p.m.
BY: NANCY UWOGHIREN
SO NOW YOU KNOW
Candidates Carol Hanna, Akim Jones and Jermaine Isaac
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he first of two scheduled Student Government Association (SGA) debates for the upcoming 201213 elections concluded Wednesday April 4th. Before an audience of approximately 45 peers, professors, and a few weary administrators, the candidates answered questions posed by the panel, which consisted of Seawanhaka editors. The student body was then given the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns to the three candidates present: Jermaine Isaac, Carol Hanna, and Akim Jones. One candidate, Khaalid Rahman, did not even make an appearance at the debate. After a brief introduction by moderator and Seawanhaka Managing Editor, Nancy Uwoghiren, the candidates were challenged early on by Seanwanhaka’s Editor-in-Chief Mabel Martinez as well as News Editor Lindsey Walker. Running for a second consecutive term, current SGA President Jermaine Isaac focused on the need for much-needed scholarships. “We want to create a Fall and Spring scholarship for students,”
said Isaac, “currently, SGA has provided close to $5,000 in scholarship money this year.” But is $5,000 enough? Westleigh Nirenberg, Vice Presidential candidate under Carol Hanna stated the contrary. Nirenberg posed in the open Q & A session, “We have a huge alumni base, 75, 50, even 25 years worth of alumni, why not establish an endowment?” Nirenberg also reflected on the waning importance of the election and debate process to the student body. “There was a lot of talk about reaching out to the student body and school as a whole, but you can’t expect everyone to be aware when there was only 45 people in attendance,” he said, “the process is poorly advertised as a whole.” Tajuan Parker, one of the members of a puzzled audience directed his frustration to the lack of organized transportation for commuters and students alike for class and the events the student body is promised. “We plan on bringing ZipCar to our services,” boasted Isaac, “if you’re insured and have a license you can rent a car from
the university.” ZipCar is an alternative to car rental and ownership. It is a car sharing solution providing faculty and students with transportation when they need it all at an affordable cost. Aside coming under pressure for an improvement in the current parking system, President Isaac reached out to the entire student body concerning the lack of events. “If we get re-elected next year, we plan to do something for our campus called SGA Day,” he stated, “over the summertime we plan to do reasonable events beneficial for all students.” Isaac also said his administration aims to provide a Convocation Day separate from LIU Day. Egyptian-American candidate, Carol Hanna, stressed the importance of a functional Student Government website and a calendar of events as a means of properly advertising and informing the student body of clubs and events, but
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LIU Honors Investigative Journalists
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he annual George Polk Awards Seminar was hosted in Long Island University’s Kumble Theatre on April 4. The theme of this year’s seminar was “Getting the Ungettable Story,” and each journalist on the panel had undergone significant hardships in order to report their respective stories to the world.
BY: CHASE MELVIN
After a short reception in which students, faculty, journalists, and guests met and conversed with one another, LIU President David J. Steinberg began the seminar by honoring the panelists and briefly speaking on the societal importance of journalism. Steinberg yielded the floor to distinguished journalist John Darnton, currently serving his fourth year as Polk Awards Curator. Having earned two Polk Awards and a Pulitzer Prize during his career, Darnton is cognizant of the skills needed to be successful. “Precision and dedication to truthful reporting are hallmarks of great journalists,” Darnton said, but even a journalist of his caliber could not deny the difficulties which can often become a hindrance to journalists during the reporting process. On that note, Darnton introduced the esteemed panelists and 2011 Polk Award Winners: Jane Meyer of The New Yorker; May Ying Welsh of Al Jazeera English, C.J. Chivers of The New York Times, and Sara Ganim of The Patriot-News. Jane Meyer’s article “The Secret Sharer” earned her the Polk Award for Magazine reporting. The article, published in May 2011 by The New Yorker, discussed the mounting legal troubles of Thomas Drake, a 54-year-old former senior executive at the National Security Agency (NSA).
Moderator John Darnton and panelists (left to right): Jane Mayer, May Ying Welsh, C.J. Chivers and Sara Ganim Photo Credit: Chase Melvin disclosure.’” Drake had been informing Congress of the NSA’s shortcomings soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks because he felt the agency “overlooked critical information” during the time leading to the fateful day. “I had one moment of doubt in this story,” Mayer said, “but once the information was public, it was unbelievable seeing how the case unraveled.”
Drake is facing indictment for allegedly violating the Espionage Act of 1917. According to Meyer, the indictment said “Drake willfully retained top-secret defense documents that he had sworn an oath to protect, sneaking them out of the intelligence agency’s headquarters, at Fort Meade, Maryland, and taking them home, for the purpose of ‘unauthorized
Along with her field producer, Hassan Mahfood, May Ying Welsh earned a Polk award for Television Documentary. The compelling story takes place in Bahrain, an island in the Arabian Gulf where peace protesters wanting democratic independence were met with barbarous violence and carnage. “It was a secret revolution that no one was talking about,” Welsh said. The ruling monarchy of Bahrain consists of the Sunni Khalifa family, and the protests began when the common people, mostly Shia Muslims, wanted their society to change.
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Attempting to quell the protests, state
police physically attacked anyone that uttered a defiant word toward the Khalifa. Welsh said Bahrani state officials went on a campaign targeting people that were being labeled “traitors and agitators.” Rewards were offered for information leading to the apprehension of such state enemies, and Bahrani officials even used Facebook to help identify and track people. “This film was a bomb,” Welsh said, “It was considered inflammatory to the royal families, but the truth was too important to be kept secret.” C.J. Chivers, a humble man with military and journalism accomplishments that are equally incredible, won the Polk Award for Military Reporting. Chivers’ detailed coverage of the wars in Afghanistan and Libya garnered acclaim from several news outlets. “It was a fullon siege in those countries,” Chivers said. “The people were essentially alone, so it was my duty to help them think otherwise.”
He mentioned that after all the years of fighting “it’s difficult to measure the success of our national security.” Chivers witnessed indiscriminant killings, but he also noticed the heroism of the people in warring countries. Such heroism gave Chivers the courage to continue his campaign during its bleakest moments. “I report what the facts are for the readers, not for me,” Chivers said. “One question I always ask myself is ‘if I get hurt on this assignment, can it be justified?’ If there’s a legitimate news reason for reporting something, it’s worth undergoing the risk to me.” Sara Ganim, a 24-year-old Penn State graduate, won the Polk Award for Sports Reporting for her breaking reports on the Jerry Sandusky sex scandals which took place at her alma mater. While working for the small newspaper The Patriot-News outside Pittsburg, PA, Ganim was the first reporter to tackle
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Front And Center First SGA Debate (continued from page 3) she faced scrutiny in the closing phase of the debate as some of the audience feared her campaign would be geared primarily to her fellow pharmacy peers.
Isaacs’ quick rebuttal stated there were plenty of events especially at the Kumble Theater. “We had an educational resume workshop and there were entrepreneur workshops in addition to internship and scholarship seminars,” argued Isaacs.
“If I get to be in the Presidential Chair, our administration is going to work to be equal in everything from the allocation of funds to the spacing of events for all students,” said Hanna. The hosting of social events also took an important position throughout the course of the debate. Hanna looks to lure commuters by adding a central location to events to accommodate travel. “We want to focus on both on-campus and off-campus events, because I know that this is mostly a commuter school we can add a central location like Manhattan,” said Hanna. Despite a fashionably late appearance, the Nevins, West Indies native, Akim Jones, joined the other candidates and relentlessly targeted the current Administration, boasting a view for a change in innovation and substantial advertising.
As the role of the student government strives to return to relevance to the student body, the focus is finding a candidate to make a difference and avoid the same presence as previous administrations.
SGA Candidates (left to right) Carol Hanna, Akim Jones, and Jermaine Isaacs Photo Credit: Chase Melvin Due to the lack of proper advertisement, the Townhall Meeting with President Steinberg held in late March was far from successful. Jones presented the question to the current SGA president why the student body was misinformed. Isaac said, “He didn’t know, it was on Facebook.”
“According to stats, the average human being has 125 friends on Facebook, and SGA is not one of them,” said Jones, “like 12 people showed up. You need to get your advertisement out to the student body and just like that you’ll be exposed; you’ll have a bigger target market.”
“Any penny counts, and when we raise money within our organization it is an honor to give back to the many students whose bills are not cleared. I am a witness, I struggled my first three years here and as President, when I can give back to the students, it is an honor to give back to the community and the university,” stated Isaac in his closing remarks. Voting opens to students April 1012 from in the lobby of the Metcalfe Building.
Campus Camera: What Do You Think of Our New Website?
BY: NANCY UWOGHIREN
Rode Toussaint, Psychology, Junior
Rudolf Uvadyev, Biology, Junior
Vishnu Patha, M.S. Pharmacology & Toxicology, Junior
Alma Gutic, Accounting , Senior
“The website is great but it lacks eye popping color.”
“The new website is very entertaining and easy to maneuver. Has a little bit of everything for the diverse student population.”
“I enjoy the website and the way it allows me to follow current sports and health.”
“I find the website of much use, considering the limited amount of time students have when it comes to prioritizing school and work.”
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a story no one else wanted to. “It was pretty disheartening at first,” Ganim said, “as there was a lot of skepticism around these claims against Sandusky. Soon I received valuable information from multiple sources, and I became more confident about the story.” Ganim’s sources knew Sandusky well because of his local charity work. “I didn’t think people would believe the
story,” Ganim said, “It was incredible to hear otherwise.” During the Q & A portion of the seminar, several poignant discussions arose which emphasized the importance of dedicated journalists. “We report the truth so people can make smart democratic decisions,” Meyer said. “Some information can dramatically
change someone’s life.” All those in the Kumble murmured in agreement. The duty to public enlightenment in the face of adversity is the reason the Polk Awards exist– to honor journalists from news outlets of varying sizes, backgrounds and reputations. The Brooklyn Campus once more had the opportunity to discuss the importance
Al Jazeera’s “Shout” Heard Worldwide
BY: CHASE MELVIN
the Scripps Howard Award for Television Reporting. The story revolves around the 2011 uprising which took place at Pearl Roundabout, a junction near the financial district of Manama, Bahrain. Peaceful protesters and sympathizers were brutally assaulted by Bahraini Police and Armed Forces.
May Ying Welsh and Hassan Mahfood accepting the Polk Award
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elevision journalist May Ying Welsh’s compelling documentary “Bahrain: Shouting in the Dark” garnered international acclaim after
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its August 2011 debut. In addition to the George Polk Award for Television Documentary, “Shouting in the Dark” also won the Foreign Press Association Documentary of the Year Award and
of knowledge and dedication to truthful reporting during times of conflict. The unwavering dedication displayed by this year’s panelists reinforced the ideals for which George Polk once stood: truthful, informative reporting meant to shed light on current events and the condition of human lives not just in America, but across the world.
“It was absolutely chaotic,” Welsh said at the 2012 Polk Awards. “Even doctors and hospital workers became targets of violence.” “Shouting in the Dark” was written, narrated, and filmed by Welsh, an Al Jazeera English correspondent, who was under deep cover while in Bahrain. “I had been warned by state officials to stop what I was doing,” Welsh said.
“Local police even came looking for me.” Concealing her camera wherever possible, Welsh was able to document several harrowing tales from an array of Bahraini people. “Everyone felt the world was paying more attention to Libya and Afghanistan,” Welsh said, “and as such the Bahrainis felt alone. That loneliness was one of the factors behind the fear that swept across the state. Thankfully, there were some brave people who were willing to take risks in order to get the truth out.” Words hardly do justice describing the political impact and vivid imagery of this documentary; it can be viewed at www.aljazeera.com/programmes.
LIU Town Hall: Civic Dialogue on Student Debt BY: ANGELY MARTINEZ
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n Thursday, April 19, students from the Honors course HSM 110 (Experiential Methods Seminar), “Brooklyn Campus Town Hall: Civic Dialogue for Social Change,” will be hosting “LIU Town Hall: Civic Dialogue on Student Debt” in the Humanities lobby (next to the art gallery) from 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Taught by Deborah Mutnick, English, and visiting Professor Martha Bowers, Director of Dance, Theatre, Etcetera, the course is examining historical examples such as the civil rights movement and, more recently, Occupy Wall Street, of how activists, artists, students, and writers have helped create a public sphere by engaging in civic dialogue for social change. Students learned about the history of the 1960s’ civil rights movement in Brooklyn and the Crown Heights incident and aftermath in the early 1990s as well as the dialogic techniques being forged by the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Brazilian director Augusto Boal’s Image and Forum exercises. Drawing on lessons from responses to social conflict and tension in the 20th century, the class turned to current local and national controversies to investigate what issues are of importance to class members and the LIU Brooklyn community. After conducting extensive research, the students concluded that the crucial issues facing LIU Brooklyn students are high tuition, mounting debt, and the prospect of decreasing employment opportunities after graduation. In response to these concerns, the town hall will focus on student debt with the following sub-topics from students’ research papers: The history of student loans, the value of education, the relevance of Occupy Wall Street, and post-graduation employment prospects.
A variety of inquiry methods were covered, including research, writing, story circles, documentary, applied theater, film, spoken word poetry, and
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Female Athletes Can Sport Bikinis Too
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Several female athletes have appeared in the magazine over the years, though none on them ever reaching the cover. These athletes include Steffi Graf, Serena Williams, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Anna Kournikova, Amanda Beard, Jennie Finch, Lauren Jackson, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Danica Patrick as well as female winter Olympians Clair Bidez, Lacy Schnoor, Hanna Teter, Lindsey Vonn and Ana Ivanovic, The closest any female athlete has come to reaching the cover was Anna Kiurnikova, Maria Sharipova and Alex Morgan who were all featured on the inset of the magazine in different editions.
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ports Illustrated magazine is well known for its articles and pictures of star athletes, oh, and for its annual Swimsuit Edition of course. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition has been gracing magazine racks and mailboxes all over the United States since 1964. This edition of the magazine contains nothing but pictures of beautiful models in swimsuits, body paint, and occasionally modeling with male athletes. But my question is: why are professional models wearing the swimsuits? Shouldn’t female athletes be modeling these swimsuits? I mean it is Sports Illustrated, isn’t it?
Many of the models featured have been modeling their whole lives, and probably don’t even have a clue what it is like to be a professional athlete. The number of hours each athlete puts in for practice and training daily should be recognized. This magazine would be the perfect opportunity for female athletes to showcase that, as well as showcasing their strong bodies.
In this year’s edition of the magazine there are three female athletes featured and three males athletes, along with 18 professional models. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Yes, all of these models featured in the magazine are beautiful and have nice bodies, but many female athletes out there are also beautiful and also have nice bodies that they work hard for. I’m sure these athletes would love to be in an all-female athlete edition of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine.
By giving athletes a chance to model on the pages of Sports Illustrated it will give them a sneak peek into what it is like to be a model. It would give them an insight into the hard work and countless hours that they put in to look beautiful, something maybe they are not used to.
The edition that just hit the stores features Alex Morgan (USA Women’s soccer), Natalie Gulbis (LPGA) and Natalie Coughlin (USA swimmer). All of these women are modeling the body paint portion of the magazine. It also features Michael Phelps (USA
Time to Start Using The “F” Word
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ne word you rarely hear women call themselves these days is Feminist. Many are not even sure what it is. The movement lacks the requisite spin doctors and publicists to counter negative commentary so there is a chasm of confusion. There are so many unasked questions: What exactly is Feminism? Is there a dress code? Are there secret meetings like the Freemason’s female counterpart the Eastern Stars? Do you have to hate men? All these and other questions will be answered.
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The Encarta World Dictionary defines it as: fem·i·nism. 1. Belief in women’s rights: belief in the need to secure rights and opportunities for women equal to those of men, or a commitment to securing these 2. Movement for women’s rights: the movement committed to securing and defending rights and opportunities for women that are equal to those of men This has been described as the age of Post-feminism. Post-feminism arose as a response to second-wave feminism in
BY: ASHLEY RICE swimmer), Rafael Nadal (Tennis) and Chris Paul (NBA), each along side Israeli bombshell, Bar Rafaeli. When Sports Illustrated interviewed Alex Morgan about her being in the swimsuit issue she said, “Initially I was a little nervous, but this opportunity doesn’t come everyday. I wanted to involve my family with the decision and it helped that they were very supportive. After the initial reaction of nerves, I was excited to start shooting, and honored to be included with such an amazing group of athletes and models.” When asked which other athletes should be featured in body paint for the swimsuit edition next year she said, “I think that athletes have amazing bodies, and my teammates are a great example. They work so hard day in and day out to compete at the highest level, and their bodies reflect their hard work.” Alex Morgan is living proof that it is an honor and a privilege for an athlete to be featured in this magazine. And she also believes that all female athletes have amazing bodies and work hard every day to maintain that. This is a prime example of why more female athletes should be featured. Hopefully someday in the near future we will see more female athletes gracing these pages and less professional models. It is Sports Illustrated after all.
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the 1980’s. Post-feminism’s basic tenet is that the third-wave was unnecessary as there is need to continue to agitate for women’s rights. A major concern was that the third wave was purportedly moving towards a gynocentric and misandrist worldview. The Women’s Movement and Feminism are about nothing if not empowering women to have full control and agency of their bodies and minds. Bell Hooks, author, feminist, scholar, and cultural critic attests to this in her groundbreaking book, Communion: The Female Search for Love, when she states
“This agency gave us the right to say yes to sex, but it also empowered us to say no.” The attack by pundits on Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University Law student who spoke candidly to a congressional panel on the right to contraception as part of a medical package for women is not surprising. The use of shaming and bullying has been used by the mainstream media to make feminism unattractive to young women for years. Even now, when activism is more necessary than ever, certain elements of the media are working to make all
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No Country For Black Men
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ravon Martin, 17, was murdered on February 26, 2012 while making a run to the local store for his younger brother. The man who killed him, George Zimmerman, claimed that he was acting out on self-defense. On this tragic evening, he supposedly spotted Travon looking over some houses and proceeded to assault the young man. In recordings, he was
advised by officers not to pursue him. The ending result was young Travon who was shot to death due to, what many believe to be, a misunderstanding or an act of institutional racism. George Zimmerman should still be tried and interrogated, right? No, because Florida has a “Stand Your Ground” law that immunizes a resident from prosecution if they believe their lives are endangered in a conflict. The significance of this case surrounds the outcry of Travon’s community, the media uproar, and the large mass of young protesters who believe that Zimmerman should be prosecuted for his actions. In the latter weeks, many protests were formed in Washington, New York, and Florida to enforce the prosecution of George Zimmerman and justice for Travon Martin. These movements sparked the nation to raise its voice on this issue. Some conservatives believe Zimmerman was right to shoot if his life was in
BY: DARWIN GARCIA danger. Yet, others believe that their size and weapon imbalance nullifies the perceived danger for Zimmerman. Still, some believe that his assault was racially- motivated. Many concerns were raised over the Travon Martin case with the most pivotal one being the negatively stereotyped treatment of black males in America. Some support came from figures such as Obama, Will Smith, and Oprah Winfrey—all of whom expressed sympathy with the tragic outcome of this confrontation. The general public has given praise to these three pubic figures for their statement but their words are just that- words. What Obama or any other significant figure says won’t stop the mass amount of injustice that blacks and other minority groups face in the United States. There is a certain discourse among black men in this country, and while words are being thrown around,
Time to Start Using The “F” Word peaceful protest seem unpatriotic. In Backlash: The War Against American Women, author Susan Faludi contends that the media was a strategic tool used to cast feminism as the cause of many of the problems women experienced in the 1980’s. One strategy used by television outlets is to find correspondents who are young, attractive and increasingly hostile to the idea of civil discourse. One stepping in the spotlight to advocate “liberal” issues should enter the fray prepared for a dirty battle in the public arena. In a democratic country like America, where 52% of the population is female, one would not only expect issues that impact women to be at the top of the agenda items on a national, state and local level, but also that the voices behind these issues would be loud, consistent, and diverse. Somehow, the issues that determine the quality of life for women have been hijacked by legislators who are overwhelmingly male and who view these issues as non-essential. Unfortunately, we can’t take for granted
that the rights women have come to expect of society will be preserved. None of the rights of women were ever granted as entitlements. They were fought for and won with sweat and tears and yes, blood. For the right to vote, which is undoubtedly the most important right in a democratic society, to equal access to education, employment and pay, women before us stood up and demanded these rights for themselves, their daughters and women to come. Today, 57% of all college students in the United States are female. It was only 40 years ago, in 1972, that Title IX was passed, spurred on by blatant discrimination against women in hiring and employment practices at federally funded institutions, such as colleges and universities. The original statute of Title IX drafted by two Congresswomen, made no mention of sports. A byproduct of equal access to education for women on the university level led to the changes in funding of women sports on college campus.
there is little to no action being taken. Young black men generally have many negative stereotypes behind them including: disrespectful, misogynist, violent, illogically juvenile, and crime lusting. This perception, while it seems harmless, was enough to lead Zimmerman to do this heinous act. How many more unjust murders do we need before this society realizes that change will only come with action and not frivolous words and protest? When will this government realize that laws like “Stand Your Ground” should not be active? These questions raise the important issue: is this country truly hazardous to all black males? As my mother watches me leave for school each morning, she always tells me, “Please, be safe.” With the impact of this case and others like it, its difficult for me to even respond with a “sure.”
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According to the 2010 Census, 37% of employed women have a bachelors degree or higher compared to 35% of men. However, women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. This wouldn’t be so disheartening if the Equal Pay Act hadn’t been signed in 1963, when women were then earning 59 cents for every dollar earned by a man. We’ve come a long way, a whole 18 cents in 49 years. On April 17, 2012, Equal Pay Day will be celebrated across the country acknowledging the date when a woman’s annual earnings is equal to the previous calendar year’s income of a man working in the same field. Unhappy hours are planned across the nation. Oh, and about that glass ceiling in business, the arts, the sciences? You get the picture. I will now answer the other questions you may have about feminism. Q: Is there a dress code? A: No, come as you are. Q: Are there secret meetings like the
Freemason’s female counterpart the Eastern Stars? A: No, here are three websites to check out: the National Organization of Women (NOW.org), the Feminist Majority (Feminist.org) and, Feminist Agenda (Feministagenda.org) to find out about upcoming meetings. Q: Do you have to hate men? A: No, in fact many men are working to bring about a more just and equitable society for their wives and daughters. Men are welcome at meetings. I recently read a Sunday, New York Times article that lamented the fact that Gloria Steinem, The Queen Mother of Feminism, does not seem to have a successor to her throne. The article concludes with the understanding that the next wave of feminism doesn’t need a leader because of its ability to coalesce through technology and the diversity of its participants; in age, nationality, gender. We all need to start using the right F word, the one that will lead to fairness for us all: feminism.
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Tips to Get Fit For The Summer! BY: NANCY UWOGHIREN
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you more aware of the amount of food that you eat daily and the calories.
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he nice weather we’re having only assures us that summer is around the corner. But that’s also a time when people are more concerned with looking their best. It’s a dilemma that college students understand quite well. Even with all of the dieting tips available online, personal trainers, and other options – it’s still hard for college students to constantly make the right choices. But the path to healthy eating takes some initiative. Here are some tips: -Instead of taking the elevator to class, try the stairs. -Drink plenty of water. Water not only keeps you hydrated during humid days, but it also controls your appetite.
An alternative to buying a journal is using your smartphone or iPad. In the App Store they have apps where you can log in what you consume throughout the day. Some popular apps are: Calorie Counter by Fat Secret, My Net Diary, Meal Logger and My Fitness Pal. -Avoid the late-night munchies. If necessary, try to go for a healthy latenight snack. For example, apples, water, or low-fat yogurt. -Try not to eat out as much. Eating a home cooked meal helps you monitor what you’re taking in and majority of the time it is healthier. If you are going to eat out, go for healthier choices and small portions. -Portion control is key. Eating a small portion of your favorite meal will help you get fit. Keep in mind you can still have your favorite meal but mix it up and add vegetables. -As the weather starts getting nicer, take walks around Brooklyn or in your local area or go for a bike ride. -Drink less soda and milkshakes! It’s one of the best, and easiest, ways to cut down on calories. Try organic juices and natural drinks.
-Use the school gym – it’s accessible and it’s there for you.
-To keep yourself motivated get a workout buddy. Have a friend accompany you to the gym. Make it fun by creating challenges for each other.
-In the gym, sign up to get a free personal trainer. They are there to assist you and with workout plans. We pay for the trainers whether we use their services or not.
- With finals coming up it will get difficult to keep a set schedule to workout. But try to set out a half an hour a day for two days a week for a quick workout.
-Avoid the vending machines. Chips, cookies, and candy isn’t a way to stay healthy. All the snacks in the vending machines are unhealthy food choices. -Buy a journal to record the food that you eat. Keeping a food journal makes
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-And last but not least, get at least eight hours of sleep a day. Studies have shown that getting enough sleep a day will help you lose weight and have control of your metabolism.
Make the Most of Your suMMer! Earn college credit or explore a new interest at St. John’s this summer. • Campuses in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Oakdale, Rome and Paris • Over 800 varied courses, from Television Screenwriting to Crime Scene Investigation • Flexible schedules and small classes • Study abroad and online options Pre-Session: May 14 – 24 Session I: May 29 – July 2
Session II: July 9 – August 9 Post-Session: August 13 – 23
Visit www.stjohns.edu/SummerClasses M1-7512/OMI or call 1 (877) STJ-7591.
Every Day is Earth Day As the end of the Spring 2012 is approaching it is time for student organizations to elect new officers. Before you vote, SLLD encourages you to get to know the persons running for office so that you can make an educated vote.
SPRING 2012 BLOOD DRIVE It is always time to give blood. Upcoming on April 10, 11 and 12 is the Spring 2012 Blood Drive from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. in the H.S. Lobby. If you missed the last drive, catch this one. Someone is depending on you to give.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS April 10, 11, 12, 2012 9:30a.m. to 7:00pm. in the Metcalfe Lobby
All fulltime students pay $130 per year for Student Activities Fees; Students taking more than 4 to 11.9 credits pay $110 per year for Student Activities Fees. Do you know how your money is being spent? Have a say in the matter‌ get to know the candidates. Seawanhaka will host a debate on April 4, 2012. Attend and ask questions of the candidates. The stop by the election booth during the elections and VOTE. Encourage your friends to vote as well.
CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION April 24, 25, 26, 2012 in the Avena Lounge
Students who have already placed orders for Caps and Gowns for the upcoming Brooklyn Graduation on May 10, 2012 may collect them in the Avena from 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. on April 24, 25 and 26, 2012. Other graduating students who wish to participate in the Commencement Exercises may also do last minute purchases during the distribution dates. We will try to accommodate as many students as possible while supplies last.
YEARBOOK PORTRAITS FOR GRADUATES April 24, 25, 26, 2012 in the Avena Lounge
Graduating students should make appointment to take your portraits at http://www.jasienowskistudios.com/liubc.html The portraits will be taken during the weeks of April 10, 2012 to 26, 2012. For more information regarding portraits please speak with a staff member of Sound at (718)488-1592.
STUDENT LIFE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS The Office of Student Life and Leadership Development is now accepting applications for Graduate Assistant positions for the 2012-2013 academic year. Persons interested in applying for a graduate assistantship in Student Life should download our application from http://www2.brooklyn.liu.edu/bbut10/studentactivities/office.html The deadline to submit applications for the 2012-2013 year is April 30, 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS! LIU Brooklyn celebrates with the following Service Awards recipients who will be recognized at a Ceremony to be held on in the Schwartz Gym in April: Elisabeth Bernabe Ricky Brackett Calvin Buabeng Man Shan Chan Dawnasia Freeman* Dameon Mills* Valerie Montreuil Jacqueline Morgan Zin Oo Kimchung Pang* Chelsea Stainback Kitzner Vassor *Indicates Special Student Service Award
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New Couple Alert: Kanye & Kim K., Amanda Bynes DUI Charges Photo Credit: www.usmagazine.com
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umors have been flying since Kim Kardashian, 31 and rapper Kanye West, 34 were seen last week on what appeared to be a date. The couple was spotted at the movie theaters to watch the blockbuster hit, “The Hunger Games”. The Following day, the two enjoyed lunch together in New York City at the Italian restaurant Serafina on the Upper East Side. Kim was in town for an appearance on the Today Show and was painting the town
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According to the Huffinngton Post, during the Today Show interview, host Ann Curry asked her about the rumored relationship, “The movie was really interesting,” Kardashian coyly shot back after Curry asked about her Wednesday date night, on which she checked out a showing of “The Hunger Games” with West in New York City. “Kanye and I have been friends for years. You never know what the future holds or where my life will take me.” Though Kim isn’t revealing anything about her relationship status with Kanye, she was spotted by paparazzi leaving his house early Thursday morning wearing the same leather pants and top she wore the night before. Singer Beyonce, has set up her own personal tumblr page, where she reveals intimate and personal photos of herself, friends and family. She has even released pictures of she and husband Jay-Z who are extremely overprotective of their privacy. On her page the “Single Ladies” crooner reveals personal pregnancy photos and
BY: SHARI STRAKER a short video that reveals how she came up with the name of her daughter, Blue Ivy. On her page she writes, “This is my life, today, over the years – through my eyes. My family, my travels, my love. This is where I share with you, this will continue to grow as I do.” Fans can view her page at beyonce.tumblr.com/ Actress and former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes, 26 was arrested on DUI charges on April 6 after she allegedly side swiped a police car. According to MTV.com, Bynes’ father has told People magazine that his daughter was not intoxicated at the time of her arrest. “She was not drunk,” Rick Bynes told People. “I was told that she blew a zero on the Breathalyzer. She didn’t have a single drink that night. My daughter doesn’t drink.” According to MTV.com Bynes’ father went on to say the police officer who arrested his daughter was at fault because he pulled out in front of her as she was turning. He blamed the actress’ seemingly intoxicated behavior on her being “upset and very emotional” in getting arrested. The actress will appear in court when a hearing date is set.
Top 10 Albums 1) MDNA Madonna 2) Tuskegee Lionel Richie 3) 21 Adele 4) Amaryllis Shinedown 5) The Hunger Games Songs From District 12 6) Up All Night One Direction 7) Teenage Dream Katy Perry 8) Vulnerable The Used 9) Wrecking Ball Bruce Springsteen 10) NOW 41 Various Artists
Seawanhaka Fashion Watch
BY: NANCY UWOGHIREN
Name: Giovanni Hicks Year: Sophomore Major: Media Arts
Name: Toshawna Williams Year: Freshman Major: Business Management
Name: Bikash Maitra Year: P4 Major: Pharmacy Student
What are you wearing? Supreme hat, Zara sweater, Uniqlo jeans, brown laced up boots, Ray Ban shades.
What are you wearing? A beige blazer, high waist green and pink shorts, white chiffon shirt, brown oxford shoes, stockings, jewelry and a black bag.
What are you wearing? Levi’s denim jacket and jeans, tassel loafers, Ray ban shades, white shirt.
How would you describe your style? My style is preppy with a mix of urban causal wear. Who are your three favorite designers? Zara, Supreme, and Micheal Kors. How did you come up with your outfit? I just like the patterns. Would you consider yourself a trendsetter or a follower? A follower, who takes a bit of style from everyone, yet incorporates her own style. What is the statement piece of your outfit? My Supreme hat.
How would you describe your style? My style is a unique/soho. Who are your three favorite designers? My best friend, Cassie, Chanel Iman How did you come up with your outfit? Depending on what day it is how I am feeling. Would you consider yourself a trendsetter or a follower? Definitely, a follower. I follow basically anyone with a unique sense of style. What is the statement piece of your outfit? My hair and jewelry make a bold statement.
How would you describe your style? My style is casual but cool. Who are your three favorite designers? Mark McNairy, and Tom Ford. How did you come up with your outfit? I just threw it on. Would you consider yourself a trendsetter or a follower? Neither just being myself. What is the statement piece of your outfit? My Tassel loafers are my go to shoes.
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Blackbirds Drops Back of Series, Split with The Mount BY: JOHN TOLIS
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t was another up and down weekend for Long Island University as they visited Mount St. Mary’s. The Blackbirds split the series against the Mount as they took the first two games with scores of 11-3 and 3-2 and dropped the last two games with scores of 9-5, 5-1. In the first game, the Blackbirds tore apart St. Mary’s pitching. Fundamentals was the key to Long Island’s success. In the top of the third, LIU’s designated hitter Jessie Brown hit a single, and then moved to second on a bunt by Chris Untereiner, Brown scored the first run of the game when second basemen drove him in on a single. The Mountaineers got the lead in the bottom of the fourth, when LIU starting pitcher Chris Franzese hit two batters that would put them in scoring position. After a sacrifice bunt and a single by Josh Winter, the Mount had a 2-1 lead. LIU came right back and tied it with a couple sacrifice hits. Catcher Tyler Jones drove in the tying run to make the game 2-2. Franzese gave up a run in the fifth, but would be the last run for St. Mary’s. The Blackbirds bunted four times in the games and gained the lead in the sixth after a couple of singles and sacrifice hits. Throughout the game, the Blackbirds scored most of their runs through sacrifice fly out and groundouts; they also took advantage of the Mount’s errors. Long Island put the game out of reach for the Mountaineers in the ninth when first basemen Tito Marrero hit a tworun double followed with a single by right fielder Albert Faz that made the game 9-3. Franzese improved to 3-3 for the season and pitched his seventh complete game of his career. He allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. The next day, LIU split the double header as shortstop Derek Stupski sparked a three run rally in the seventh. It was a pitching duel between both teams, but it was LIU’s junior starter
Dead Stop: The Blackbirds salvaged a road split after securing the front end of the series. Matt McCormick who picked up the win that improving to 4-3 as he pitched 6 1/3 innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and two walks while fanning seven. LIU had a tight 1-0 lead, but Stupski lined a single with the bases loaded that drove in two more runs that would be enough to give the Blackbirds the win. Marrero switched from first base to the mound, as he closed out the game. In the nightcap, the Mountaineers got revenge and hit back-to-back homeruns in the fifth gave LIU starter Chance
Fuglistahler the loss. Fuglistahler falls 2-2 for the season and allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks. He struck out five in 5 1/3 innings. Mount’s Mark Quaranta hit a three-run shot, which was followed with a solo home run bomb by Winter giving their club a 5-1 lead. In the final game of the series, both teams were battling back and forth scoring runs and were tied 5-5 in the seventh. The Mount put the game in its hands when Kyle Pomeroy came in relief for LIU starter Jordan Wilcox who lasted four innings, allowing five runs
on six hits and four walks. He struck out four. With the game dead lock at 5-5, the Mountaineers got the lead after a tworun single with the bases loaded and a two-run double that LIU reliever Evan Zerff gave up. The Blackbirds got back in the game in the top of the fifth, when Drew Walsh hit a three run shot but were unable to score any further. After this series, the Long Island Blackbirds are now 13-19 and 5-7 in NEC play. They will be back in action against Wagner on April 13th.
Going For Gold: Adam Janssen’s Dream of Playing Olympic Soccer is Finally Realized BY: TAYSHA BLESSINGTON “To be the number 1, you have to train like you are number 2.”
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dam Janssen, former goalie of the LIU-Brooklyn men’s soccer team, lives and trains by this philosophy, one which has not only earned him great respect as a player and friend in the Blackbird community, but now has him wearing his very own Canadian jersey on the U23 National Team attempting to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. It happened like this. One March day was like no other for Janssen. Casually checking his email, he received the news from the Team Manager of the National Canadian Soccer Team, Daniel Michelucci, that they wanted him on their squad, a dream message that Janssen had only worked and aspired to hear for the past years of his career as a goalie. Janssen, who graduates with a degree in Business Management this May, started the process in February, when he made the cut of 20 players who had attended the training camp. “I am so thrilled and honored to be part of this, attempting to qualify for the Olympics,” Janssen said. “Its an honor to put on the Canadian jersey and represent a really great country.” Just days after hearing the news, Janssen and his new team would start the journey to the 2012 Olympics beginning with the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Nashville, Tennessee. “One thing I am very positive and comfortable about, is their will to go out and play—I got the ones that have the talent and the potential to move forward” head coach Tony Fonseca said. With this life-long goal in mind, Janssen logged over 5,500 minutes in net during his four years at LIU, closing his career with a .738 save percentage. Concluding
Commander in Chief: Former LIU Brooklyn goalie Adam Janssen now looks to lead the U23 National Canadian Team to Olympic Gold. the 2011 season, Janssen was named to the All-Northeast Conference Second team, only adding to his accolades as a 2006 National Canadian Champion and three-time Most Valuable Player at his former high school. Nik Conklin, close friend and former defender for the Blackbirds, praised Janssen. He was an “anchor for our team--a player with an unmatched passion for the game,” Conklin said. “He demanded the best of himself and his teammates.” From the moment of his official visit with LIU head coach TJ Kostecky, Janssen felt that LIU was the college that was going to help foster his goal to reach the Olympic Team. “Coach Kostecky was straightforward with me,” Janssen said. “He was honest
with what he was looking for, and he was someone who seemed like he really cared about his players, his staff, and his program.” Kostecky, Woodbridge Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the tactical system called Vision Training, is not only known as an architect, tactician, builder and teacher but is the secondwinningest coach in the programs history. Creating an environment designed to foster development, the players and fellow coaching staff evaluate all aspects of the program, learning to provide and receive feedback on all levels.
everybody on the team from the coach to the manager, and the physios to players, contributes to successes.” Janssen displayed all that he learnt during his time at LIU playing a full 90 minutes against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles on Saturday the 24th of March. With a 2-0 win, Janssen stepped up to the task, earning the shutout and proving his worth on his new team. Tied with his passion and dedication for the game, the soccer world has something new to talk about.
“It is really a player directed game,” said Kostecky in a quote on the LIU website. Janssen said it helped him grow.
“I am focused on the job we need to do, as it is not an easy task,” Janssen said. “I want to contribute however I can so that when the Coach needs me, I am ready.”
“Being a part of a team means that
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Perri In, Ferry Out: Jack Perri Named Head Coach After Surprising Exit by Jim Ferry BY: MICHAEL GARCIA
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en years, twenty-seven straight home wins, two consecutive Division I Northeastern Conference titles and two rings later, LIU Brooklyn Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Ferry will not return to Brooklyn for the possible ‘three-peat’ next season according to an official press release by the Duquesne Athletic Department.
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Heralded as an architect of one of the NCAA’s top programs and one of the District 18 tri-Coaches of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), Ferry, 44, came to an agreement with Duquesne late Tuesday afternoon. According to reports from the PittsburgPost Gazette, Ferry interviewed for the position late last week and traveled to the campus in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA with his wife to accept the position. The 16th coach in the history of Dukes Basketball, reports say he will be formally introduced to the Duquesne community in a press conference on Thursday. “I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to coach at Duquesne University,” said Ferry in the release. “I look forward to the challenge of taking this program to the next level. “Jim is the right fit for Duquesne right now,” stated Duquesne Director of Athletics Greg Amodio in the release Tuesday. “I look forward to him using those same qualities to make his mark on the Duquesne basketball program.” Deemed an unexpected and surprising move by the LIU Brooklyn community, junior Alana Wohlers voices her concerns. “I believe that Jim Ferry has built such a great program here with a great group of guys and should have stuck with them. If my coach were to leave after two great years I would be very angry and feel very disrespected,” said Alana after the news
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Photo: LIU Athletics Sellout Crowd: Jim Ferry (above) leaves the Blackbirds stunned. Jack Perri (right) will assume the helm for LIU Brooklyn next season. surfaced on the web Tuesday evening.
one being Boyd.
new heights.”
Members of the team said they were unaware of the situation and when speculation circulated they went to the assistant coaches for answers.
As part of a rebuilding process, Ferry will be taking over a team that lost two starters and a third member of the team to transfer this offseason, including star point guard TJ McConnell reported NBC Sports.
Perri contributed to the steady progression of what has become an NEC powerhouse including a 25-9 (162 NEC) 2012 campaign and was the backbone of the recruiting of several allconference selections on the Blackbirds championship rosters.
“I doubted he was returning,” stated one of the confused and disappointed juniors Ferry leaves behind. Under Ferry, the Blackbirds secured two straight regular season and conference championships. LIU also earned consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, facing No. 2 North Carolina as a No. 15 seed in 2011 and squaring off against No. 1 Michigan State as a No. 16 seed.
Returning for his eight season at LIU Brooklyn, Jack Perri was officially named as the successor by Director of Athletics John Suarez in a meeting Tuesday evening. Recently appointed Sports Information Director Shawn Sweeney points at a press conference to be held today to officially announce the hiring.
In his 10-year tenure at LIU Brooklyn, the Elmont, N.Y. native garnered NEC Coach of the Year honors in 2005 and 2011 while coaching junior Julian Boyd to an NEC Player of the Year award in 2012 and two NEC Rookies of the Year
“We are very fortunate to have someone on staff with such tremendous experience and success throughout his career,” Suarez said in the official release Tuesday, “I have complete faith that Jack will continue to bring the Blackbirds to
“I cannot put into words just how strongly I feel about this university and how proud I am to lead this team of talented student-athletes,” said Perri shortly after the announcement by Suarez. “The tradition of LIU Brooklyn basketball speaks for itself and I will work tirelessly to ensure that our program is of the highest caliber on the court, in the classroom and in the community.”
Tennis Falls to Sacred Heart in Singles and Doubles
LIU junior Taysha Blessington and freshmen Sanne Louwers teamed up in the first match-up and took down SHU’s Kate Donelly and Kristina Chao 8-3. In the second game, sophomore Lisa Maas and freshman Nancy Zonneveld defeated Gabi Kaldan and Delaney Downing with a score of 8-4. Blessington has been outstanding in doubles competition as she improves to 8-2 for the season. The singles competition was a little tougher for the Blackbirds. Sacred Heart jumped out to a 1-0 lead after Kaldan defeated Louwers 3-6, 6-1, and 6-0. The Blackbirds came right back as Blessington took the set against Nicole
Rydzewski 6-1, 6-4. The Pioneers grabbed the third set when Donelly defeated Zonneveld 6-4, 6-3. LIU made things a little interesting when they tied up the game 2-2 in set No. 4 as Brittany Thompson downed Chao 6-4, 6-4. In the end, it was Sacred Heart who took the 3-2 lead despite being down in the fifth set. Maas took the first game of the set with a score of 3-6, but Downing tied the set winning the second game 7-5 and secured the set with a 6-4 win in the final game. SHU won the last set by default that gave the Pioneers the win.
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he Long Island University’s tennis team was downed by Sacred Heart last Thursday in the singles competition 4-3. In the doubles competition, LIU won two straight games but Sacred Heart took the last one by default.
BY: JOHN TOLIS
Two of a Kind: LIU Brooklyn Tennis looks very promising after their bouts with Sacred Heart.
Track Records Season Bests at Florida Relays BY: SHANEL GILBERT
Seniors Corryl Boyd, classmate Jarenn Stewart and junior Nickolei Mahlung and Brian Richards came in at 00:41.55 in the 4x100-meter relay which places the team at 23rd place. The quad was bested by Pure Athletics who came in first with a time of 00:38.64. On the woman’s side seniors Torrie Sauders, Charlene Fuller, Jazmin Waller and freshman Shakia Williams together also placed at 23rd in the women’s 4x100meter relay with a time of 00:46.14. Williams, Saunders, Waller and senior Kadisha Wickham clocked in at 3:44.27 in the 4x400-meter relay while One Goal Athletics clocked in at 3:24.14. In the 4x100-meter relay, the women
were also bested by Pure Athletics who placed first with a time 00:43.33. Fuller also earned a time of 00:11.87 to place 33rd in the woman’s 100-meter dash, while Saunders and Waller clocked in at 00:15.01 and 00:14.25. On the men’s side Mahlung and freshman Mikhail Williamson competed in the 100-meter dash, earning times of 00:10.54 and 10.79. Also for the men Boyd earned a respectful time of 00:48.75 in the 400-meter dash. On April 14th the Blackbirds compete at the Metropolitan Invitational held at the Bergen County Overpeck Sports Complex in Palisades Park, N.J.
Attack Fast: The extensive Track & Field team at LIU Brooklyn set season bests this past weekend.
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IU Brooklyn’s men’s and woman’s track and field teams competed at the 2012 Florida Relays over the weekend, where both sides recorded season best performances in the 4x100 and the 4x400 relay event.
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Kovar’s Goal in Double OT Secures First Win for Lacrosse BY: ALANA WOHLERS
Golden Goal: Sophomore Kim Kovar provided a much needed boost to confidence with a sudden death goal to give the Blackbirds their first win of the season.
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aking the game to sudden death, the Blackbirds downed their rival the Wagner Seahawks in a Northeastern Conference lacrosse matchup. The lady Blackbirds took home their first win this week with a home game against Wagner. The game was a back and fourth match with the score being tied several times. The Blackbirds went up early with goals netted by sophomores Gina Eberwein and Shakoya Smith and freshman Brittany Rader. Wagner took the next three goals to
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ties it up, but it wasn’t long before sophomores Katie Williams and Kim Kovar found the net for LIU to take the lead 5-3.
The game headed into over time after the Seahawks found the back of the net to tie it up with three minutes left in regulation.
With the first half ending in a tie at 7 goals apiece, the Blackbirds knew they had to play hard defense and keep up the scoring to beat out the Seahawks. Caitlin Farrell and Williams put two quick goals away to kick off the second half. Wagner answered back with three, putting the Blackbirds behind 11-9.
The first overtime ended in a tie thanks to Smith putting one away to extend the Blackbirds play into sudden death. Kovar scored her most important goal 2:15 into sudden death helping the Blackbirds get their first win at home and of the season.
With the Blackbirds down only momentarily, Williams was able to score two more moving her total to four on the day while Smith added one more to regain the lead 12-11.
Excitement and passion showed on the field as the girls took home their first win. The Seahawks beat out the Blackbirds in shots 32-27, while the Blackbirds held the edge in ground balls 23-18. Sophomore Gina Haber
recorded her first win of the season in net saving 13. The Blackbirds return April 13th at home to take on Mount St. Mary’s at 4pm in another exciting NEC matchup.
Archer, Cervantes Lift Blackbirds in Split with Quinnipiac, Sweep of FDU BY: MICHAEL GARCIA
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iding the momentum of a convincing doubleheader sweep of the Bryant Bulldogs a week ago, the Blackbirds clawed back to claim the front end of a Friday doubleheader against Quinnipiac, 5-4 while sweeping the Knights of Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday, 14-7, 5-4 on a shortened Easter weekend.
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Freshman Nicole Archer finished the weekend 5 for 13, blasting her team leading seventh homerun of the season to add to her 5 RBIs. Fellow outfielder junior Karina Cervantes went 7 for 14, scoring four times in the offensively productive weekend. In a 14-7 route of Fairleigh Dickinson in the second game of the doubleheader, the Blackbirds failed to capitalize early after loading the bases in the first but freshman Paris Shipp made the first dents in the scoreboard in the second inning. Juniors Emily Kakuska and Karina Cervantes and freshman Nicole Archer all reached on singles. Senior Sterling Hoham also had an RBI single in the inning. Sophomore Jazmin Rodriguez picked up three RBIs in the second as well with a fly ball to center, when Archer came up and belted a three-run homerun to extend the lead to 9-3. Despite a Knight’s rally in the third, sophomore Madison Zymkowitz got a pair back for the Blackbirds with a two-run double in the bottom of the inning.
Swag: Junior Karina Cervantes hit .500 on the weekend from the leadoff spot for the Blackbirds. one run through her first six innings. Freshman Nichole Toven responded quickly to the 1-0 deficit in the first with her own solo shot, her fourth of the season.
Not only did Cervantes prove pivotal on offense but she also flashed some leather making a remarkable play robbing a homerun in the fifth. Cervantes would go on to begin the sixth frame with a double and would eventually come across to score on a triple by Rodriguez to make it 14-7. Despite missing the first three innings of work, senior Megan Sheaf secured her fourth win with four flawless innings of work no the rubber.
Remaining quiet for a good portion of the contest, the Blackbirds erupted in the bottom of the sixth as Cervantes roped a double over the left fielder, being moved over to third on a sacrifice bunt by freshman Paris Shipp. Toven was intentionally walked due to her power threat and Zymkowitz was struck on the hand to load the bases for Hoham. Hoham delivered her fourth double of the season plating all three runs before Rodriguez hit her own RBI double.
The early game consisted of a relentless pitchers duel, as sophomore Cassie Vondrak allowed just two hits and
The Knights would amass another three runs to cut the deficit to one in the seventh but Vondrak held on for the
win. The Blackbirds would drop the second half of the Saturday doubleheader against Quinnipiac 13-4, but managed to secure the early game in a dramatic late-inning comeback win 5-4. Cervantes ignited a four run seventhinning comeback with a single to left field. Both Cervantes and Shipp reached safely as Quinnipiac attempted to nab the lead runner (Cervantes) at second but threw wide of the bag. Toven loaded the bases with a single before Zymkowitz singled to center herself to plate Cervantes. Still in the seventh, Shipp proceeded to score as Hoham reached via a fielding error to keep the bases loaded. The icing on the cake came when Rodriguez
stepped up to the plate and delivered a hard groundball that took nipped the Bobcat third baseman before going into right as Toven and Zymkowitz scored in a walk off fashion. Scoring in the second game came in the third with walks to Archer and freshman Madison Green. After a sacrifice bunt from Cervantes, Archer scored on an error by the Bobcats. Hoham delivered an RBI triple in the fourth followed by junior Emily Kakuska’s RBI single but senior Sarah Reynolds suffered the loss. The Blackbirds will host St. John’s of the Big East before returning to conference play Sunday April 15th hosting a doubleheader against Sacred Heart, both tied for second in the NEC rankings.
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TEAM GERMANY LEADS TENNIS VS. SACRED HEART