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Seawanhaka S t a f fCONTACTSeawanhaka Press1 University Plaza #S-219Brooklyn, NY [email protected]: 718.488.1591
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CONTENTPage 3- LIU Student Falls Victim To Gun ViolencePage 4- Center For Communication: Start Up CityPage 5- News In Brief: Admissions and Registrar Page 5- Campus CameraPage 6- Notable Poet Visits LIUPage 7- Are You Being Catfished?Page 7- The Bill of Rights and The Second Amendment Page 8- It’s Flu Season
Page 9- Student Life & Leadership DevelopmentPage 11-Career ServicesPage 12- Entertainment WeeklyPage 12- The New Interactive Game For StudentsPage 13- Anything In Return Album ReviewPage 13- No Splash of Color at NYFWPage 14- Beauty Pageant Contestants for Ms.CaribbeanPage 14- 67 Burger, The New Hot Spot
Page 16- Looking Back At SoftballPage 17- More Bad News For Women’s BasketballPage 17- Meet Our Senior AthletesPage 18- Shanice Grant Makes A Statement For LIUPage 19- Blackbirds Halted By Robert MorrisPage 19- Meet Our Senior Athletes
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FIND OUT HOW GOOD YOU
REALLY ARE.
Arriving from Trinidad, my goal was to be a good nurse.At LIU Brooklyn my professors taught me so well,
I helped deliver a baby in a car.Before I even graduated, I had a job as
an RN at a top New York hospital.
- Aionga Sonya Pereira, Class of 2012
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In honor of Black History Month, Shades of Truth Theatre in association with Kumble Theater present “Black Wall Street.” Celeste Bedford Walker bases the show on a true story about the African-American town in the early 20th century of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show will occur Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Kumble Theater; tickets range from $20-$30. For more information contact [email protected] or call 718-488-1624.
Students are welcome to come hear Dolores Garcia, a recruiter for the U.S Department of Labor talks about the process on how to apply for federal jobs. The workshop will occur Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Humanities Building from 5to 6:30 p.m.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is now available at the LIU’s Brooklyn Campus. Students are welcome to come receive free income tax preparation from an IRS-certified volunteer from the Accounting Society. Individuals who earn an income of $51,000 or less, may come to the Pratt building, 1st floor. The program runs from Feb. 1 through April 13, from 10a.m to 3p.m. For more information, contact Dr. Fischman at 718-780-4062.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY REACTS TO SHOOTING DEATH OF LIU STUDENT BY: CHASE MELVIN & KEELEY IBRAHIM
BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
LIU Brooklyn student Jason Henry died tragically late Wednesday night while trying to help a friend
in Crown Heights, police say.
According to recent news reports, Henry, a 21-year-old accounting major, left his home at 1 a.m. to intervene in an argument involving close friend Jamel Williams and an unidentified man.
“Jason was a very easy-going person,” said Ashley Best, Associate Director of Student Life & Leadership Development at LIU Brooklyn. “He was always willing to extend himself for others.”
Moments after arriving to Williams’ aid, Henry was shot twice by an unidentified shooter on Empire Blvd. near Utica Ave. around 3 a.m. and died shortly after.
Henry, a senior on the verge of graduating in May, was a member of the Campus Activity Program as well as part of the Avena Lounge staff. “He was a friend, not just a co-worker,” said Shantal Brown, a fellow student worker.
“It’s like losing a family member.” Brown stated that the Avena Lounge will hold a memorial in Henry’s honor on Feb. 21.
Friends of Jason Henry reported him as being a happy and friendly person. Many LIU Brooklyn students are feeling the shock of having just seen Henry the previous day on campus. “I saw [Henry] the day before he died,” said Tracy Abongwa, a 19-year old accounting major and friend of Henry. “I’m happy I got to know him.”
A campus-wide email was sent out regarding Henry’s passing. The email stated that students impacted by Henry’s passing welcome to seek the assistance of LIU Brooklyn’s Psychological Services or speak with the Campus Ministry chaplains, Father Charles Keeney and Rabbi Josh Tabi.
Henry’s death may recall various recent gun related deaths in America such as the Trayvon Martin case, the Colorado “The Dark Knight Massacre” last summer which claimed 12 lives and
the shooting of 26 children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December.
Jose Sanchez, a professor of Political Science at LIU Brooklyn, believes that gun regulations in America are barbaric. “The [National Rifle Association] rules our government,” Sanchez said.
According to Sanchez, stricter gun laws in America are needed. Continents like Australia have such rigid gun regulations that their gun related death toll is significantly lower compared to that of America’s. Sanchez believes that Jason Henry’s death is an unfortunate result of why America needs stricter gun laws in place. “We need to limit access to guns in this country,” he said.
Henry’s wake and funeral is scheduled for Feb. 8 at the Church of God of Prophecy located at 3917 Church Ave. The viewing starts at 5 p.m. followed by service from 7 to 9 p.m.
A memorial for to 21-year-old LIU Brooklyn senior Jason Henry (at right), who was shot twice last Wednesday, located at the site of his death near Empire Blvd. and Utica Avenue. Photo Credits: Chase Melvin and Avena Lounge Facebook page.
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KUMBLE HOSTS “START UP CITY” EVENT BY: MELIKA OZBILGEN
The Center for Communication held its “Start-Up City: If You Can Make it Here” event in the
Kumble Theatre on Thursday. This special event gathered some of New York’s finest and brightest entrepreneurs and CEOs. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment invited various speakers to share their experiences – of successes and failures – that helped them with their own start-up businesses. The event was presented in two segments: “Getting Into the Game,” and “Tales from the Alley.”
For the “Getting into the Game” segment, five speakers came to the stage along with a moderator to begin their discussion of exactly what it takes to create and manage a start-up. The audience was enthralled listening to the informative stories and advice of the speakers; each speaker shared their own interpretation about the importance of technology in today’s modern entrepreneurships.
Clifford J. Schorer, who is an Entrepreneur In Residence at Columbia University’s Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, urged the audience to be mindful of their ideas though “you never end up where you start.”
Schorer then shared a story about a young man who presented an idea to him years ago, which involved a bathtub that shut off automatically when it was filled with enough water. Schorer explained how he did not think highly of the idea but was shocked when he ran into the same man on the street a couple of years later; the man stepped out of his Porsche and recognized Mr. Schorer right away and told him that his idea lead him to another idea that had paid off. He told Schorer, “The next time you wash your hands and the water shuts off by itself when you are done, I will have just made a penny.” Schorer said that the young man kept “banging his head until he made it happen,” and urged the audience to do exactly the same.
The “Tales from the Alley” segment of the event introduced five new speakers to discuss the financial aspect of entrepreneurships. So much of business
deals with how funds are raised for start-ups and how difficult, but rewarding, those experiences can be.
All of the speakers were young and successful business owners. Kellee Khalil is the founder and CEO of “Lover.ly,” which is a website that helps brides plan their weddings. Hursh Agrawal is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of “Branch,” which allows people to have online conversations. Then there is Ben McKean, founder and CEO of “Savored,” which allows restaurants nationwide to lower prices when they have empty tables and raise the prices when they have limited tables.
Despite their collective success, the speakers did have some negative experiences to share with the audience. Each person stated that no one is born an entrepreneur – it is a learning process that takes time. The speakers also emphasized the advantages of having their businesses in New York, as opposed to other states. “The magic of New York is the diverse amount
of people in such a compact place,” Khalil said. Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Founder of The Daily Muse and Company Muse explained, “The advantage of working in New York is that you are exposed to different types of people with media connections. I can meet face to face with the head of [Human Resources] because they are all close by.”Anyone who is interested in
starting their own business, getting into the media industry or learning about how to become an entrepreneur should by attending future events such as this one. The Center for Communication holds several events that help aspiring entrepreneurs gain information, receive advice and learn exactly what it takes to make in in the world of business.
(Left to Right) Caroline McCarthy, Hursh Agrawal, Ben Mckeen, Vinicius Vacanti, Kathryn Minshew, Kellee KhalilPhoto Credit: Melika Ozbilgen
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CAMPUS CAMERA: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON GUN VIOLENCE?
Quwon Morris, Respiratory Therapy Senior
“I believe it’s imperative for our society to take great concern with the issue of gun control. We need to provide a much safer environment for everyone to live in.”
Njeri Karanja, Nursing Freshman
“The idea of gun control would be beneficial to this country, but black market gun sales would counteract any good that new laws would do.
David Lajes, History Freshman
“Gun control needs to be implemented soon. I’ve lost friends due to gun violence; it’s out of control in New York City. Something needs to happen soon.”
Anne Priscille N. Isaac, Media Arts Senior
“I personally think guns should not be available to the general public. Only cops should have guns, but there are some of them that shouldn’t have guns either.”
BY: MABEL MARTINEZ
NEWS IN BRIEF: ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRAR LEAVE TRAILERS BEHIND
LIU Brooklyn’s admissions and registrar offices have been recently revamped and have relocated
from the trailers in front of the school.
As of last week, the renovations on the new offices were complete and state-of-the-art facilities for each department are now located on the first floor of the Pratt building.
Many LIU students already have mixed emotions about these renovations. While some students welcome the new changes, others feel that the changes are an “excessive waste of money.”
Despite the several varied opinions, the new admissions and registrar center is here to stay and aspires to make the space more comfortable for current and prospective students.
The entrance to registrar and admissions in the Pratt building. Photo Credit: Noelani Montero
BY: NOELANI MONTERO
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AWARD WINNING POET VISITS LIU BROOKLYN BY: DESIREE RUCKER
Tracy K. Smith is one busy woman. She is balancing a life that includes the roles of writer, wife,
mother, teacher, and highly sought after speaker. Smith delivered the annual “Starting from Paumonok” lecture at the Kumble Theatre on Tuesday.
Smith studied Poetry at Harvard University from which she graduated in 1994, and completed her MFA in creative writing at Columbia University in 1997. She is the author of three award-winning collections of poetry: The Body’s Question (2003); Duende (2007); and Life on Mars (2011), which received earned her a Pulitzer Prize in 2012.
Reviewers have described Life on Mars as an elegy to Smith’s late father, an engineer that worked for NASA and participated on the Hubble Telescope project. While science and science fiction are themes in the book, they are not presented with the density that makes much of the work in these genres insider jokes. In fact, Smith admits that she was not a geek growing up, but did watch Nature documentaries and the television program Star Trek with her father. “I have an appreciation of sci-fi because of him, but I didn’t grow up reading it,” she said. “Life on Mars was a deliberate project for me. I chose the science fiction genre because I thought it might be a new way for me to look at the social concerns that I have always been interested in as a writer.”
Smith grew up comfortably as the youngest of five siblings in a suburb in Fairfield, California. When asked whether her father expected her to pursue an engineering career, Smith admits, “I had no aptitude for math and science. My father was an avid reader who encouraged my love of reading.”
Smith recalled her father as a man with interests and abilities in many directions. “He made me feel safe, and made me feel that anything was possible because I came from somebody who was capable of achieving just about anything he put his mind to.”
The loss of her mother when Smith was 22 impacted her and she paid tribute to her mother in her first collection, The
Body’s Work. For the past two years, she has been working on a memoir that will explore her childhood in California in the 1970s and 1980s, and the major role the Baptist Church and faith in God played in her family.
There is no East Coast/West Coast conflict for Smith. She has spent most of her adult life in the Northeastern part of the country, and currently lives in Brooklyn. She finds that “New Yorkers open up to one another more fully once the ice is broken. The urgency of New York translates into how people conduct their relationships. “
In Life on Mars, Smith ponders God, the Universe, Jesus, love, death, conception, justice, rebirth and reincarnation.
Smith admits, “I wanted to envision my father and my mother as having become part of something that is much larger than the meaning we get from the Old and New Testament of the Bible. I wanted to find a way to attribute a
spiritual weight to the magical images that have been obtained through the Hubble Telescope.”
Smith says her father did not have any conflict between being a man of science and a Christian, “he said it possible that both things (evolution and the Bible) are true. In the Bible (2 Peter 3:8) it states that one day on earth is 1,000 years for God.”
“Writing poetry helped me understand my life,” Smith said, but after graduate school like many writers she wondered if it was ever going to work out. “I remember sending my first manuscript out for the second round of prizes, and thank God, it won a prize. I felt that it [poetry] was always going to be in my life, but I wasn’t sure it would be my career.
It has worked out extremely well for Smith. She received the Pulitzer Prize on her 40th birthday and after her shock and disbelief, she felt “gratitude
and humility” that her work has found space on a shelf that includes five other African American women who have received the prestigious award.
Motherhood has taken Smith surprise. “It is the most important thing I’ve done in my life. I never thought I would have children, or that I wanted to give that type of focus to someone else. I’m motivated, like with this memoir, for example, to put something down that might one day be helpful to her, if she decides to read it.”
Smith admits that she does not have all the answers. “Life on Mars is the path of my own inquiry. You write a poem you publish it and it becomes a public document. It then seems like what you’re saying is something you are saying to the world, because you know,” she said. “In reality it’s like something that I was saying that people overhear – it’s the process of coming to a conclusion for my self. I didn’t set out with any kind of message.”
Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author Tracy K. Smith speaks during her presentation in the Paumanok Lecture series on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013, at LIU Brooklyn. Photo Credit: Chase Melvin
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ARE YOU BEING “CATFISHED?” BY: SHANNON THOMAS
Will the banning of assault weapons in the United States violate Bill of Rights? The
answer is yes.
Disarming American citizens should be labeled as an illegal act on behalf of the U.S. government. The real issue is trying to determine the individuals who
have mental problems and/or planning a mass shooting.
“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” Thomas Jefferson made this comment in an 1825 letter to William Short.
Recently, President Barack Obama proposed for a new ban on military style weapons in addition to other popular guns in this country. Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes and Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza both used rifles during their horrific mass shootings in 2012.
Despite these horrible ordeals, Americans should still use logic and
realize that influential politicians refuse to acknowledge the percentage of crimes involving automatic rifles. According to the FBI’s Unified Crime Report for 2011, the percentage of murders in the U.S. committed each year with clubs and hammers are higher than crimes committed with these high-powered rifles. The new data reports that there are only a few hundred deaths each year caused by rifles for the entire population of more than 300 million.
Since the Sandy Hook shooting in December, Southern District of New York Judge Shira Scheindlin has allowed the New York Police Department to temporarily resume the stop-and-frisk policy. Since the policy has been reinstated on Jan. 22, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly announced that the NYPD would soon have a new technology allowing
police to detect guns under people’s undergarments.
Not only is this new practice from the NYPD unconstitutional, but also puts the second amendment for citizens to bear arms at risk. This “x-ray” machine will allow police to see if any person is carrying firearm, even if the individual has consent to carry the weapon, they will be stop from continuing their destination.
It is very important for one to keep in mind that wrongdoing involving various objects will occur no matter what rules public officials tries to enforce. American citizens who feel that banning guns will increase safety are incorrect and people should keep in mind that the largest homicide in the U.S. has occurred with knifes and jetliners, not handguns or assault rifles.
Texts, tweets, Facebook likes and Instagraming- these are all quick and convenient indications that
someone is interested in you, right? But are we relying too heavily on these social media outlets when it comes to dating? How can we really get to know a person if 70 percent of our interaction is via texts and chats?
The heavy reliance on technology for dating can actually do more harm than good. For example, I have a friend who would rather tweet about a cute boy in her Anthropology class instead of simply saying hello and starting a conversation. When a person relies solely on social media to communicate it can actually have adverse effects and can cause the person to be socially inactive. Commonly, when a person is socially awkward it’s because they are used to communicating through only text messaging or some other non-personal form of communication. Sometimes 140 characters just aren’t enough.
Take MTV’s show Catfish for example. A “catfish” is a person that claims to be someone they’re not while simultaneously online dating persons
who are unaware of their true identity. The people on the show think they know everything about a certain person they are texting or chatting with and in actuality, they know nothing about the person’s true identity. They, the catfish targets, have no other information about the person they are dating besides what the catfish chooses to disclose to them. When the targets do find out the truth, they are unbelievably disappointed that the person could be so dishonest after all the time they spent getting to know one another. This experience then may lead a person developing relationship and trust issues in the future. They may be turned off from dating entirely.
Football player Manti Te’o’s “girlfriend” is another example of how social media and Internet relationships can take a bad turn. Te’o was mislead into believing his girlfriend, whom he met online had died in a car crash after battling leukemia. After an investigation it was brought to light that the girlfriend was fictitious and the person behind her account was a man named Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. This is perfect example of how the deception can happen to anyone. No one is safe and it shows how easy it is
for a fake profile to be taken seriously. The reason why many people catfish others using fraudulent information is because they feel more confident and in control being someone else due to their own insecurities. This proves how dating via social networks can miss out on opportunities life can bring.
Nothing beats actual one on one personal interaction with the person you are interested in. When you get to communicate personally with a person
it lets you get that nervous, tingly, butterfly feeling. You get to notice cute, little quirks about him or her, such as does she like her Sprite with or without ice? Or how many sugars does he put in his coffee? All of these things are what make dating exciting and fun. It allows you to actually feel if there is chemistry and potential for a healthy, successful relationship. So unglue your eyes from your screens, and take a chance to actually smile at someone who has caught your eye, you never know where it may lead.
The popular MTV show “Catfish.” Photo Credit: www.mtv.com
THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT BY: KAREN MILLER
Is banning weapons unconstitutional?Photo Credit: Seawanhaka Press
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IT’S FLU SEASON
Flu is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. The flu
frequently appears in winter and early spring. It can cause mild to severe illnesses at times and can lead to death. Older people, young children, and people with health conditions are at high risk for flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the
flu vaccine.
Symptoms of flu:- Fatigue- Fever- Headaches- Respiratory congestion- Cough and/ or sore throat- Runny or stuffy nose- Chills
BY: RALPHNIE EDMOND
It’s the most contagious flu season so far.Photo Credit: www.kdbc.com
- A 100 F or higher fever or feeling feverish - Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (common in children)
The flu is spread when you inhale droplets in the air that contain the flu virus making direct contact with respiratory secretions through sharing drinks or utensils. Items contaminated by an infected person can also contribute to the spread of the flu. You can also get the flu by touching a surface or an object that has flu viruses on it and then touching your mouth, eyes, or nose.
Prevention:Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. Additional prevention methods against the flu include:
- Anyone 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine.- Washing your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Treatment: If you have been diagnosed with the flu, stay home and follow up with your health care provider. Talk to your pharmacist about over-the counter medications to ease flu symptoms that can help you feel better faster. Other ways you can treat the flu and its symptoms without medications include:
- Getting plenty of rest- Drinking lots of fluids like water, sport drinks or electrolyte beverages to prevent dehydration.- Gargling salt water.- Covering your body with a warm blanket to calm chills.
If you have not yet taken the flu vaccine and are interested in doing so, contact the Department of Health, 295 Flatbush EXT. 5th floor Flu vaccines are offered for free, Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30 pm.
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Student Life and Leadership Development - Upcoming Events:
Calling all Student Leaders to “GET ON THE BUS” Advocacy Day 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Represent your District in Albany and make a difference
Sign-up in the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development M-311
RED PUMP PROJECT- LIU Brooklyn Campaign TableMonday, March 4, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sign-up at the table or at the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development M-311For more information, please contact Natasha A. Lewis, Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement and Community Relations in the
Office of Student Life and Leadership Development at (718) 488-1216.
RED PUMP PROJECT- “Paint Brooklyn Red” March to the Barclay Center
Friday, March 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.On March 10, 2013, the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD),
encourages people to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS and raise awareness of its impact on women and girls. LIU Brooklyn will be starting our Red Pump Project and we are asking all LIU Brooklyn women to be a part of this impactful campaign.
We will “Paint Brooklyn Red” as we campaign in the Fort-Greene Brooklyn community distributing information to nearby schools and programs regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic that affects women all over the country. On the last day of the Red Pump Project, we will all put on our red pumps and march to the Barclays Center where we will
release balloons in remembrance of women who lost the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Don’t Be A Fool, Blood Drives Are Cool Monday, April 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Health Science Lobby“There is no substitute for human blood. One in three people will need blood sometime during their lives. Blood only lasts 42 days.
Your donation is critically important” (New York Blood Center, nd). Please be sure to bring your government issued identification card and eat prior to donating blood. For more information, please contact Natasha A. Lewis, Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement and Community Relations in the
Office of Student Life and Leadership Development at (718) 488-1216.
“In Union there is Strength” -Aesop
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February at a Glance ‘Career Exploration’ Party Thurs, Feb. 7th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pratt 422 On-Campus Interviews Event for summer jobs: Luna Park Tues., Feb. 12th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Metcalfe Lobby “How to Apply for Federal Jobs” Workshop U.S. Department of Labor Dolores Garcia, Recruiter Tues., Feb. 12th, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm H206 Major/Minor Day Sponsored by First Year Programs, Sophomore Year Programs, & OSDR Tues., Feb. 14th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Metcalfe Gym “Networking for Success” Thurs., Feb. 28th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD
“Like” us on Facebook and join us on LinkedIn Search LIU Brooklyn Career Services
SS InternShip
Introducing: Josephine Watson Major: Pre- Pharmacy Year: Freshman “I received my Support Services internship at University Health and Medical Services through the Career Services Office. As an intern, I attend student orientations to help process immunization records and inform students of available services such as HIV screening and cancer related services. This internship has strengthened my communication and customer service skills. As a result, I am more comfortable corresponding with others professionally. After this experience, I would advise students to take advantage of the Office of Career Services. If it wasn’t for Career Services, I would not have gotten my internship. Working with my Career Counselor has also helped me become more confident about pursuing Pharmacy.”
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1) Problems A$AP Rocky
2) Pour It Up Rihanna
3) Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake
4) Poet Justice
Kendrick Lamar
5) Ready Fabolous
6) Remember You Wiz Khalifa
7) RIP Young Jeezy
8) Wicked Games The Weeknd
9) I’m Different 2 Chainz
10) Guap Big Sean
BURGER KING ADMITS TO SELLING HORSEMEAT BY: KAREN MILLER
Burger King recently admitted to selling horse meat in their United Kingdom chain restaurants. The
restaurant use to receive beef from an Irish processing company named Silvercrest who, allegedly used horses for the ground meats. The contamination has been occurring since the middle of 2012 and officials from the Burger King Corporation have stated that the horsemeat-tainted burgers will not
create a health risk to consumers.
According to TMZ a family feud is occurring among Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother Cissy Houston. Cissy is planning to release a book titled, Remembering Whitney, which is about her daughter Whitney’s life and how she wanted to leave the music industry.
Bobbi announced on her Twitter page that she is not happy about the tell-all book and she finds the book to be very disrespectful towards her mother. To purchase the new release book, log on to www.amazon.com.
Bad Boy artist, French Montana is getting ready to launch his first headline tour starting, Feb 26 in Washington, D.C. The Excuse My French Tour, is in support of his debut album under Diddy’s Bad Boy record label. French will be performing at SOBs in New York City on Mar 4. For more information to purchase tickets to see French perform live, please log on to www.ticketweb.com or www.sobs.com.
Rap artist Chief Keef recently has faced many legal and personal issues since the
launch of his career and currently he is serving a 60-day sentence in juvenile detention because of a gun charge.The rapper’s manager, Dro Manuel has defended his client in an exclusive interview with, “The Best of Both Offices” stating the media represents his artist in a negative way. He also believes Chief Keef will be a change person once released from prison. To read the full interview log on to www.bestofbothoffices.com.According to billboard.com, Drake will debut a new single titled, “Started from the Bottom,” during the 55th annual Grammy award show.The award show will air Feb 10 at 8:00p.m on CBS.
Donald Trump recently stated on his Twitter account that he wants to sue Pittsburgh rapper, Mac Miller over his song titled, “Donald Trump.” The threatening tweets happened because of an interview with Z magazine owner Mark Ecko naming Mac Miller, Complex’s Man of the Year. During the interview Ecko and Mac both stated they dislike Trump. The negative comments were a surprise for Trump because he was co-signing the song and stated he believe, the rapper will be the next Eminem.
Artist Joe McKay has a brand new interactive installation game for the students on the Long Island
University’s Brooklyn campus. “The light wave” installation is a two-player game and the fixture consists of twenty-
three lamps.
McKay has been creating various artworks since 2000’s and he has won the 2006 Elsner Award from the University of California Berkeley. Students, who want to participate in the installation, can contact [email protected]. The light wave game is free and open to students from 9:00 A.M until 6:00P.M, Monday-Friday. The game will be available in the Humanities building lobby until Feb 28.
For more information on Joe McKay and his previous and upcoming installation, please check out his official website www.joemckaystudio.com. Be sure to watch, Seawanhaka exclusive interview with Joe McKay on LIUSEAWANHAKA You Tube channel.
BY: KAREN MILLER
Arist Joe McKay and his interactive exhibitPhoto Credit: Chase Melvin
Burger King’s logoPhoto Credit www.dailymail.co.uk
THE NEW INTERACTIVE GAME FOR STUDENTS
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NO SPLASH OF COLOR AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
February 6th kicked off New York’s Fall/Winter 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in
Manhattan. Twice every year designers and various fashion houses show off new trends and designs that consumers will definitely snag up for the upcoming seasons. There will be over 130 different designers and fashion houses from all over the world showing during the week long festivities. Although onlookers may notice tons of new patterns and trends for the year, what they may also realize is the lack of color off the runway.
In an industry that values and borrows tons of African prints, urban trends and multi-cultural inspiration there is a shortage of Black and African-American fashion designers. NYFW heightens the scarcity of Black and African American fashion houses.
Only a handful of well-known Black designers are showcasing during fashion’s biggest week, a step up from only two black designers showcased during NYFW Fall/Winter 2012. The list of black designers for the Fall/Winter 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week include: David Tlale, B Michael America, a roster of upcoming designers during Arise Magazine presents: African
Icons, and most notably Tracy Reese. For more information on The New York City Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week visit www.MBFashionWeek.com
Many Black designers face lack of funding and backing from investors and although Black consumers make up half of the revenue in the fashion industry there is still a shortage of backing power within the Black community. The fashion industry is a very lucrative business, but there are a lot of expenses that designers need to put together to have a professional and profitable showing. Designers and fashion houses require funds for models, accessories, advertising, music, food, makeup and hairstylists, as well as money to book a space.
Remember FUBU? The urban clothing line created by entrepreneur Daymond John in the mid 90’s? FUBU, which stood for “For Us, By Us” or “Four Urban Brothers United”, lost its original goal of being an urban brand featured in many music videos and seen on many Rap and R&B artists. Currently known as FB Legacy, the clothing brand has a new home overseas in Asia with mostly K-pop music artists.
The existence of Black and African-American fashion designers have slowly faded away ala FUBU, Phat Farm, and Baby Phat. Even couture houses like Kevan Hall and Patrick Kelly aren’t showing this season during New York Mercedes-benz Fashion Week.
Many fans of NYFW believe that there is a shortage of Blacks and African-Americans in all facets of the fashion industry. Shenelle Ammon, an Art major at Long Island University says “There are hardly any Black models let alone Black designers.” Ammon believes that Black diversity in the fashion industry is lacking all around. “Somehow, Blacks are usually the first ones with the new Jordans or a new Coach bag. It doesn’t even out.”
New York Fashion Week concludes Feburary 14th. Watch the shows live at www.NewYork.MBFashionWeek.com
BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
Runway model during New York Fashion WeekPhoto Credit www.mbfashionweek.com
ANYTHING IN RETURN ALBUM REVIEW BY: NATALIA DONOSO
The 26-year-old Chaz Bundick, AKA Toro Y Moi, has recently released his third studio album,
Anything in Return on Jan22nd. The South Carolina native have been known as one of the founders of the more independent genre “Chillwave,” but the new album steers him away from that notion. This album, as well as previous albums and EPs, have shown evidence of Bundick’s evolution in sound without becoming estranged from the usual funky and chill sound.
Anything in Here focus on Chaz’s farewell to longtime friends and family and developing a new life in San Francisco, CA. Chaz’s girlfriend is also a huge inspiration to the music in this album. Chaz has decided to make his way towards a more pop/R&B sound, with his influences being Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and The Dream.
“I wrote “Cake” for my girlfriend so she can dance to it. She really loves Justin Bieber and The-Dream, and so do I,” he told Pitchfork. “Cake” is indeed evidence of one of the more upbeat tracks dedicated to Bundick’s girlfriend with the first lyric being, “She knows Ima’ be her boy forever,” very Justin Bieber of him.
Each song has a hint of vintage as well as spacey modern twist, with looped subtle vocals in the background and a prominent pop beat in the foreground, which can be considered his signature sound, but Bundick has gained enough recognition for this album that he has collaborated with Hodgy Beats of Odd Future on a track called, “So Many Details”. Hodgy Beats has added the typical bass, percussion, and his own rapping to give it a more edge and hip hop feel but has also included the one time “Woo!” sung in the background on the original as an essential part of the beat for the remix and it works perfectly.
Anything In Return could possibly be a candidate for Best Album of the Year. Be sure to download, Anything in Return on iTunes.
Arist Chaz BundickPhoto Credit:www.philly.com
Arist Chaz BundickPhoto Credit:www.philly.com
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BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS IN NEED FOR MISS CARIBBEANBY: SHANNON THOMAS
Contestants at former Miss Caribbean eventPhoto Credit: www.dominica-weekly.com
67 BURGER, THE NEW HOT SPOT
When one hears about 67 Burger it’s kind of hard not to think of it as just an up-
scale Five Guys restaurant. There is more to the restaurant than that. 67 Burger, located on 67 Lafayette Avenue on Fulton Street, is only a 15 minute walk from LIU Brooklyn’s Campus. The second location is located in Park Slope on 234 Flatbush Avenue on Bergen Street. The outside of the restaurant is so plain; it is easy to almost walk right by it. However, upon walking in, the delicious aroma that flood the senses make up for almost missing the place. The menu has 13 different options for making a burger. Some of the styles include a traditional cheese burger made with whatever cheese desired. The Oaxaca, which consists of fresh avocado slices, homemade chipotle mayo, Cajun spices, and cheddar cheese. The next option is the signature 67 Burger topped with creamy blue cheese and crispy bacon. There is also the choice to have a burger made of fresh beef, turkey, or grilled chicken. People who are vegans and vegetarians they also have tofu and veggie patties available. They even ask customers if they would like their burger to be rare, medium rare, or well done. What burger spot do you know still does that? Not many.
67 Burger also offers a lovely variety of fresh salads and creamy milkshakes. The restaurant’s laid back atmosphere and friendly, well-informed staff also made
the experience more pleasurable. The Cheese Lover burger is comprised of pepper jack, cheddar, and Swiss cheeses melted into a perfectly cheesy trifecta. The burger was served on a steamed sesame seed bun with fresh tomatoes, whole leaf lettuce and thickly cut garlic pickles.
The Cheese Lover burger not only looked appetizing, but tasted delicious as well. The first bite of the burger was amazing and it was almost hard to believe such a tasty burger was made in a mere 15 minutes. The burger was hot, juicy and all the ingredients blended well. Along with sweet potato fries, which were fresh, crisp, and gently sprinkled with the right amount of cinnamon sugar, they were an impeccable addition to the burger. The sweet potato fries were a nice, refreshing change from traditional fries found in most burger places.
Another great thing about 67 Burgers is their extremely convenient hours. They are open seven days a week, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 am-11 p.m. Friday- Saturday. A minimum of $12- $15 might be a bit much for just a burger and fries, but for the quality and variety provided, the food options are definitely worth the money. So if you are looking for a nice, low-key place for a date or want to celebrate snatching up an internship, 67 Burger, will definitely leave you satisfied and full.
BY: SHANNON THOMAS
Caribbean Students Movement (CSM) is having their first Miss Caribbean Pageant in April 2013
and they are looking for prospective candidates to participate. Caribbean Students Movement has been a popular organization at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus since 1974.
Some past programs they have brought to the LIU community are Proud to be West Indian and their annual program, Battle of the Beasts, which focus on the talents of students. The organization has also participated in numerous community service activities such as, the Breast Cancer Walk, World AIDS Day, and The Ronald McDonald House.
The Miss Caribbean Pageant is a way to reach out to female students of Caribbean descent at LIU and showcase their beauty, talent and intelligence. According to former CSM President Tiffany Williams, prospective candidates must be able to conduct themselves with poise, grace and excel in their academics as well. They must also be involved in student activities on campus. But most importantly, the purpose of the pageant is to celebrate the diversity, culture and presence of Caribbean females at LIU.
“This campus is extremely diverse and the point of the pageant is to give more
insight to the Caribbean culture and unity on campus, which is primarily the main goal of the club,” Williams said.
The prize for the winner of the pageant will receive an academic scholarship and the title Miss Caribbean 2013.
In order to be eligible for the pageant, all contestants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and attend the information session which will be held every Thursday at 6pm in HS19. The contestants will be scored on their overall performances in various segments of the pageant, which include talent; swimwear and contestants will also partake in a series of questions and answers.
67 Burger, the restarant Photo Credit: Shannon Thomas
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Can’t attend in person? Visit www.fordham.edu/gse to learn about upcoming online information sessions.
Fordham can start you on the road to a successful and rewarding career with master’s, doctoral, and professional diploma programs.
Join us for an information session: Monday, February 11 | 5 – 7 p.m. 113 W. 60th Street | Lincoln Center CampusFor more information or to RSVP: www.fordham.edu/gse [email protected] | 212-636-6400
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LOOKING BACK AT SOFTBALLLIU- Brooklyn’s 2012 softball
season began on Feb. 10, at the USF Wilson-DeMarini Tournament
held in Tampa, Fl. There, the Blackbirds took on Illinois State, (No. 2) Florida, Florida Gulf Coast, South Florida and Maine. At the conclusion of the event, Long Island had recorded five losses over a three-day period.
Already off to a rough start, LIU entered the FAU Kickoff Classic hoping to turn things around but were only able to record one 7-2 win against Florida Atlantic on the last day of the competition. The Blackbirds had successfully broken a nine game losing streak only to be handed another four losses at the Cathedral City Classic as the team fell to (No. 14) Stanford, New Mexico State, BYU, and Iowa. Yet, again the Blackbirds broke the streak with a 5-2 win over Long Beach State on the final day of the contest.
At Lake Buena Vista, home of the Citrus Classic the Blackbirds would once again lose five back-to-back games as the team fell to Lipscomb 5-13, Penn State 2-8, Notre Dame 0-5, Virginia Tech 2-5 and Ball State 1-8. All of which ranked higher than LIU during the 2012 season.
Looking to break the pattern LIU recorded four wins over seven teams at the USF Armour Showcase Tournament in Clearwater Fl. 10-1 over Toledo and
5-1 over both Northern Iowa and East Tennessee State. The Blackbirds ended the showcase with a tight 4-3 win over Boston University.
Still in Clear Water Fl., Long Island picked up two more wins at the USF The Game Tournament, by defeating Canisius 9-3, and Florida A&M 3-1 on the second day of the contest but fell to Northwestern 3-4 just before heading into Northeast Conference action.
Straight out of the gate the Blackbirds fell back-to-back to Robert Morris in its
first NEC doubleheader of the season. Versus St. Francis (Pa) LIU was able to go one-for-one with its opponent losing the first game 3-5 and narrowly winning the second 3-2.
Long Island took a break from the NEC to take on Hofstra but fell 2-3 in nine innings. Back in its conference, the Blackbirds met with Bryant University, and took both games in the double header 18-4 and 6-3, but again LIU took a break from its conference where it was defeated by Stony Brook 0-7. Against
Quinnipiac the team won a tight first game 5-4 but lost the second 4-13. Long Island faced Fairleigh Dickenson where the Blackbirds won the first game 5-4 and the second 14-7. However once more, LIU would break from the NEC to challenge Saint Johns and was able to pick up a 13-3 win to improve the teams overall record.
With all of its non-conference games out of the way, LIU returned to the field against Sacred Heart and defeated it opponent both times 5-1 and 6-1. The Blackbirds would repeat the double win pattern over Central Connecticut State and Wagner; 4-3, 3-1 over the Blue Devils and 5-3, 9-7 against the Seahawks.
Unfortunately Long Island went on to have its nine game win streak snapped
by Monmouth with a double loss of 1-2 and 1-9 in six innings. In its final event before heading into the Northeast Conference Championships, LIU picked up its final win over Mount St. Mary’s 5-4, before falling to its opponent in the second game 3-4. The Blackbirds ended its season 13-7 in the NEC and had secured the No. 3 seed for its conference tournament.
It was at the Northeast Conference Tournament that the Blackbirds made its statement by shutting out Quinnipiac 5-0 in the first round of the tourney. In a tight second round, LIU also shut out Robert Morris with a slim 1-0 victory that was well deserve after falling to its RMU back-to-back earlier in the season. On the third and final day of the tournament, Long Island came away with a 10-5 victory over Quinnipiac that granted the team the title of Northeast Conference Champions.
The championship title also earned the Blackbirds a spot in the NCAA softball tournament. Unfortunately Long Island fell to (No. 2) Arizona State 0-9, followed by a 4-5 defeat against Long Beach State over nine innings.
The Blackbirds softball season opens tomorrow afternoon at 2pm vs Fordham and at 5pm against Virginia Tech.
BY: SHANEL GILBERT
Members of the womens softball team Photo Credit: LIU Athletic Department
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Amber Mitchell, Track & Field
Hometown: Fontana, Calif.Previous School: Mt. San Antonio Coll.Major: Athletic Training
“My experiences so far have been amazing not only as a student but as an athlete.”
Julian Boyd, Mens Basketball
Hometown: San Antonio, TexasPrevious School: William H. TaftMajor: Athletic Training
“My goal after I graduate from LIU is to continue playing basketball wherever I can.”
MEET SOME OF OUR SENIOR ATHLETES
LIU’s women’s basketball team is in the midst of a miserable season with huge losing streaks. At this
point thinking about next year would certainly be the right idea. The team as it is cannot catch a break. It’s quickly become too late to solve any problems that problems that may be holding the Blackbirds back. The elongated losing streaks have taken any potential the current season had and ruined it.
With all this in mind on Monday, LIU came out strong against St. Francis University and actually won the game 61-43. Long Island saw three players in double figures lead by Sophomore Letava Whippy, with 14 points and fifteen rebounds. Throughout this season simple things have been a find for this team, such as having more assist then turnovers, which they did 17-14. They also shot at 40% from the three-point line, which gave the Blackbirds the extra push to victory.
Long Island has not had many games where multiple players showed up in various categories, but it finally happened and it shows what they could have been if they could have figured it out earlier. SFU committed 18 turnovers that diminished any chance of taking the game.
However, on Feb. 2nd LIU played Robert Morris and lost 47-41. Ashley Ravelli led Robert Morris with 17 points and Artemis Spanou grabbed 14 rebounds. Long Island was lead by Sophie Bhasin and Krystal Wells who scored 11 points each, but the scoring on both sides just was not there. Robert Morris shot at 32% but LIU was even worse with 26%. Inside of LIU’s percentage was shooting 4-20 from the three-point line. Both teams were careless with the ball with 20 turnovers each. This game was a fine illustration of LIU’s problems throughout the season; an unbelievable amount of turnovers.
Jan. 28 sadly lead to yet another loss as the team went up against St. Francis Brooklyn, the night that ended 69-58 in favor of the Terriers. The Blackbirds just couldn’t guard them at all. St. Francis had three players in double figures lead by Leah Fechko with 18 points. Krystal Wells scoring 20 points in the losing effort carried her team. Long Island did have advantages in two of the major defensive categories: steals and blocks but St. Francis shot 52% which was too much for its opponent to overcome.
Jan. 26 LIU faced off against Bryant to which they lost 49-64. Bryant scored the game evenly with five players in double figures lead by Naana Ankuma-Mensa’s
Senior Tamika Guz setting up to take the perfect shotPhoto Credit: LIU Athletic Department
double double of 14 points and 19 rebounds. What made these rebounds even more meaningful was that out of the 14 rebounds; nine were offensive, creating extra opportunities for the bulldogs. Tamika Guz led LIU with 14 points and three blocks. Guz was LIU’s only player in double figures.
The LIU women have eight games left
to build hope towards next season and right now it’s just not looking good for the Blackbirds. It’s like taking a class and failing every test at the end of the semester you just know how it’s going to end. On a positive note the team can only improve from here.
Long Island returns to action on Feb. 9 against St. Francis Brooklyn at 2 p.m.
Booker Hucks, Mens Basketball
Hometown: Bay Shore, N.Y.Previous School: Bay ShoreMajor: Business Management
“It’s been a roller coaster at LIU. There have been ups and downs but I’ve learned from all of my experiences.”
Dwayne Layne, Track & Feild
Hometown: St. James, BarbadosPrevious School: Saint Augustine’s Col.Major: Accounting
“I plan to get a job in the accounting feild, and hopefully i can work my way up the ladder.”
BY: SHANEL GILBERT
MORE BAD NEWS FOR WOMENS BASKETBALL BY: JUSTIN ELLIS
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For the past few weeks, LIU-Brooklyn’s men’s and women’s track teams have been keeping
a busy schedule. At the Terrier Classic and Metropolitan Championships the Blackbirds had its hands full in New York City and Boston. “After every practice we like to say “One team, one purpose, one goal,” said Junior Steve Buscema.
Sophomore Brendon Rodney ran 21.26 in the 200-meter dash at the Terrier Classic receiving the same time as the record set back in 2003. On Day two of the competition, Freshman Josephine Watson and Sophomore Shakia Williams ran the 400-meter dash both with impressive times. Watson crossed the line with a time of 56.34 finishing 10th and Williams finishing with a time of 58.72 good enough for 32nd place.
The 60-meter hurdles preliminaries were also a success for the Blackbirds. Freshman Ja’Mesha Richard placed 17th with a time of 9.14. Senior Amber Mitchell placed 6th with an impressive time of 7.73. Seniors Chris Welch and Kenneth Wallace-Whitfield along with Sophomores Alistar McLean and Elijah Taylor ran for an overall time of 10:27.90 good enough for eighth place in men’s distance; the only men’s event of the day. Senior Dottie Vea threw 12.42m in shot put placing 14th and then placed 8th in weight throw with a distance of 15.36m.
On the third and last day of the Terrier Classic it was the men’s turn. Several Blackbirds placed in the 60-meter dash
prelims. Sophomore Brendon Rodney placed 5th with the time of 6.93. Both Nickolei Mahlong and Sophomore Mikhail Williamson both crossed the line at 6.96 and respectively placed 7th and 8th. Richards ran again with a time of 6.98 placing 10th and Eric Williams placed 20th running a 7.08. The
400-meter dash also saw a strong LIU presence. Freshman Olufemi Atibioke ran a 7.08 placing 20th and teammates Jamal Roberts ran a 48.91. Freshman Mica-Jonathan Petit-Homme ran at 49.16 placing 16th.
Rodney placed 5th in the 200-meter dash with the time of 21.26 which matches the time matches the school record set by Richard James in 2003. Sophomore Elijah Taylor placed 87 in the 800-meter dash with the time of 2:00.44, which is a personal best. The 500-meter dash was also a success with newcomer Kervin Morgan who placed 10 for LIU with the time of 1:04.53. Out of 54 teams the Blackbirds placed 4 in the men’s 4X400 meter relay with Roberts, Rodney, Morgan, and Petit-Homme.
That same weekend some of the Blackbirds stayed behind in New York City and competed in the Local Metropolitan Championship at the
Armory. Freshman Shanice Grant smashed the competition in the women’s indoor pentathlon. She placed first in three events including the 60-meter hurdles, high jump and long jump. Grant placed 5th in the 800-meter dash with a time of 2:49.4 and shot put with a throw of 8.77m.
With a successful meet in Boston and New York behind them the Blackbirds looked to extend its winning ways back at the Armory on Friday Feb 1 and Feb 2. In the 60-meter dash Nickolei Mahlung placed 10 with the time of 6.81. Kemar Lewis tied for fifth in the men’s high jump, jumping 2.04m. LIU Brooklyn placed first in the long jump with Brian Richards jumping 7.37m.
The Blackbirds men’s and women’s track team will be back in action on Feb. 9-10 at the Northeast conference championships in Landover, Md.
SHANICE GRANT MAKES A STATEMENT FOR LIU BY: ALANA WOHLERS
Freshmen Shanice Grant and Ja’Mesha Richard compete in the hurdle event at the ArmoryPhoto Credit: LIU Athletic Department
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BLACKBIRDS HALTED BY ROBERT MORRIS
Brian Richards, Track & Field
Hometown: Toronto, OntarioPrevious School: West HumberMajor: Health Science
“My plan is to continue in the master program at LIU but eventually I want to be a professional athlete.”
Krystal Wells, Womens Basketball
Hometown: Douglasville, Ga.Previous School: Douglas County Major: Business Management
“I plan to start my masters, become a college coach and own my own business.”
Brandon Thompson, Mens Basketball
Hometown: San Antonio, TexasPrevious School: South Plains Col.Major: Journalism
“I’m just going to see where basketball goes for me and then get back into journalism.”
Jamal Olasewere, Mens Basketball
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.Previous School: SpringbrookMajor: Computer Science
“I want to continue my basketball career and after that I really want to get into coaching.”
LIU-Brooklyn’s men’s basketball team had its six game win streak ended by a nail biting 57-60
loss to Robert Morris at the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center last Saturday afternoon. The knock down, drag out event stayed tight from start to finish and neither team was able to stray too far away from its opponent.
Led by junior Jason Brickman with 19 points, the Blackbirds attempted to pull away from RMU early in the first half and seemed to be doing a good job. However, the small five-point cushion was short lived as the visiting team snatched it from LIU. From there, the lead would change back and forth between the teams but remained under two possessions for the remainder of the half. Still, the Colonials sent the home team into the intermission down three at 29-32.
Second half action saw two aggressive teams that came to win. Senior Jamal Olasewere immediately went up for a layup that cut the RMU lead to just one point. Capitalizing off of a defensive rebound, classmate Brandon Thompson hit a layup of his own that gave Long Island the upper hand.
Despite the Blackbirds best effort to control the Colonials, the team was able to increase it lead to as much as eight
points in the half but an impressive display of dominance led to seven straight points for LIU which cut the deficit to back within striking distance.
With 4:10 left on the clock, the game was tied 53-53. Using the aid of two good free throws by Brickman and a jumper by Olasewere, the Blackbirds found itself back on top but Velton Jones swooped into action and took the lead back 57-58 with 11 seconds left on the clock.
LIU made a last attempt to end the night with a win but a turnover with just two seconds left to play, forced the Blackbirds to foul Karvel Anderson who went two-for-two from the line and put the game out of reach. Long Island only saw two players in double figures, Brickman with 19 and Olasewere right behind with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Prior to, the Blackbirds defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 82-62 led by senior Booker Hucks who rocked the house by going 5-7 from behind the arc. The senior ended the night with 20 points in 21 minutes.
Long Island dominated the court from the head of the first to the very end and increased it lead to as much as 15 points at the 3:17 mark. However, just before
heading to the Locker Room, St. Francis cut LIU’s lead down to 10 points at 36-26.
The second half continued much like the first as the Blackbirds assaulted the rim basket-after-basket and with just under nine minutes left in the closing period, LIU had increased its lead to as much as 25 points. Although SFU attempted to chip away its deficit, Long Island was able to keep its opponent from scoring for just enough time to put the game out of reach with six consecutive points
with 45 seconds left in the half.
Four Players scored in double digits for LIU, Hucks with 20, Olasewere with 17, and both Thompson and Classmate CJ Garner added 14 points apiece. Senior Kenny Onyechi and Brickman added 7 and 5 points respectively.
The Blackbirds also celebrated its Battle of Brooklyn 78-68 victory over St. Francis Brooklyn and a narrow 79-78 victory over the Bryant Bulldogs.
BY: SHANEL GILBERT
Lead scorer junior Jason BrickmanPhoto Credit: LIU Athletic Department
MEET SOME OF OUR SENIOR ATHLETES BY: SHANEL GILBERT
T R A C K & F I E L D
DOMINATES COMPETITION ON ITS WAY TO THE NEC